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Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Oct 2013, 13:17
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,858
Posted By glojo

I read about how these aircraft can be dispersed...

I read about how these aircraft can be dispersed and operate from even a public highway but is this really an option? We have seen first hand what happens when a country looses its ability to both...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Sep 2013, 14:39
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,858
Posted By glojo

Hi Not a Boffin, 'They' were Captain Petitt RN...

Hi Not a Boffin,
'They' were Captain Petitt RN but on reflection it may well be WITHOUT the embarked aircraft. He talks of a complement of 632. Many apologies for speaking before confirming :uhoh:...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Sep 2013, 11:47
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,858
Posted By glojo

How happy would folks be if they had to operate...

How happy would folks be if they had to operate this aircraft in contested airspace with little or no AEW capability?

We are all hearing how Crowsnest will be available sometime in the 'near...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jul 2013, 13:33
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,858
Posted By glojo

An interesting statement and perhaps we should...

An interesting statement and perhaps we should let our American allies know about that as they are building a number of the new class of carrier that will replace their Nimitz fleet.

If there is...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jul 2013, 12:12
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,858
Posted By glojo

Hi, I understand what you are saying and I...

Hi,
I understand what you are saying and I agree these aircraft are a way off but they are possibly the next stage in carrier aircraft??

Link...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jun 2013, 10:57
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,858
Posted By glojo

Hi Spaz, I am in the corner that very much...

Hi Spaz,
I am in the corner that very much believes we are getting this aircraft, I might not agree with the choice but we are getting it.. However do we seriously believe that ANY pilot currently...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2013, 09:58
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,858
Posted By glojo

I have been away for a while but do have a few...

I have been away for a while but do have a few questions that relate to this thread.

There have been some excellent posts that have discussed the stealth aspect of this amazing aircraft but how...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Apr 2013, 17:45
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,858
Posted By glojo

When Scotland get their independence and join...

When Scotland get their independence and join NATO, no doubt they will be placing an order for this fine aircraft and that might help keep the price down for the rest of us? :ok:;)
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Apr 2013, 08:37
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,858
Posted By glojo

:)It would have been more reassuring if Lockheed...

:)It would have been more reassuring if Lockheed Martin had said 'The new tailhook WILL as opposed to 'should' but that is said tongue in cheek and no doubt the F-35C will eventually work.


...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Mar 2013, 16:31
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,858
Posted By glojo

Once you put Jeremy Clarkson in the cockpit then...

Once you put Jeremy Clarkson in the cockpit then the whole program must surely have hit rock bottom.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2013, 09:00
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,858
Posted By glojo

Just how stealthy will this new aircraft be when...

Just how stealthy will this new aircraft be when loaded with all of its external equipment?

Those very nice support aircraft are all well and good IF you have them and for the shore based...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jan 2013, 08:08
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,858
Posted By glojo

The way I understand things is that if the F-35B...

The way I understand things is that if the F-35B for one reason or another fails to become operational it would mean the end of fixed wing flying for the Fleet Air Arm? (question, not statement)
...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2013, 12:06
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,858
Posted By glojo

One quote from that article: Might I...

One quote from that article:

Might I suggest the Wasp has been modified to carry out tests of the F-35b. The ship is what I call an amphibious assault ship and to the best of my knowledge does...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Dec 2012, 12:29
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,858
Posted By glojo

I have no right to comment on this specific issue...

I have no right to comment on this specific issue but it would appear that some folks just do not get military banter.

We all sometimes like to say, 'Those who can, do.. those who can't,...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Dec 2012, 02:28
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,858
Posted By glojo

:ok::ok: I so wish that there was a way of...

:ok::ok:

I so wish that there was a way of thanking or recognising posts worthy of praise.

Low Observable has highlighted perfectly just how statistics can be altered or modified to justify...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Dec 2012, 22:33
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,858
Posted By glojo

Is all this speculation a case of 'might be',...

Is all this speculation a case of 'might be', 'maybe' or 'possibly'?
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Dec 2012, 19:32
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,858
Posted By glojo

What I find frustrating is the continual talk of...

What I find frustrating is the continual talk of a 'marinised' version of the Typhoon.

Crazy talk
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2012, 10:44
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,858
Posted By glojo

Listening to the narrative, I wonder if those...

Listening to the narrative, I wonder if those premature lift-offs in heavy seas might cause premature ejeculation!! :sad::uhoh:
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2012, 10:35
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,858
Posted By glojo

Nice link and in really rough weather it could...

Nice link and in really rough weather it could have a vertical take-off capability :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2012, 08:41
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,858
Posted By glojo

For several months the Canadian government have...

For several months the Canadian government have been EXTREMELY critical of the ongoing saga regarding all the well publicised issues surrounding the F-35 and this is just one of many, many stories ...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jul 2012, 21:30
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,858
Posted By glojo

Okay I'll be the fall guy.. Axing the...

Okay I'll be the fall guy..

Axing the harriers was bonkers :ugh::ugh::mad:
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Dec 2011, 14:19
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,858
Posted By glojo

Oh the tangled web we weave and I guess my...

Oh the tangled web we weave and I guess my remarks regarding profits or the lack thereof were very much tongue in cheek and I apologise for the confusion. When governments make defence overspends...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Dec 2011, 14:53
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,858
Posted By glojo

Hi Engines, Thank you very much indeed for that...

Hi Engines,
Thank you very much indeed for that comprehensive answer. My remarks responding to the comments of John Farley were very much tongue in cheek.

A very complex situation and as you...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Dec 2011, 09:07
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,858
Posted By glojo

I personally feel we have two chances of making a...

I personally feel we have two chances of making a profit from this aircraft and they are 'zero' and 'none'. I do hope I am talking tosh but I will not be holding my breath.

Tongue in cheek...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Dec 2011, 15:00
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,858
Posted By glojo

Pentagon just gave Lockheed Martin a $4 billion contract

As the title suggests Click here (http://defensetech.org/2011/12/09/lockheed-gets-4-billion-for-30-f-35s/)

I dread to think how much we will have to eventually pay for our aircraft :uhoh:
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