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Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2013, 23:06
Replies: 1,385
Views: 314,373
Posted By SilsoeSid

Yes they are THS, in use by 39RA in Afghanistan; ...

Yes they are THS, in use by 39RA in Afghanistan;

Happy St George's Day!!!

G=guided, 200lbs accurate to 5m over 70km.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2013, 22:26
Replies: 1,385
Views: 314,373
Posted By SilsoeSid

We don't have any! :rolleyes:

We don't have any! :rolleyes:
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2013, 20:52
Replies: 1,385
Views: 314,373
Posted By SilsoeSid

MAINJAFAD 81 mm L58A1 Infra-red...

MAINJAFAD


81 mm L58A1 Infra-red Illuminating (IR) bomb (United Kingdom) - Jane's Ammunition Handbook...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2013, 20:16
Replies: 1,385
Views: 314,373
Posted By SilsoeSid

That would be a 'troop' of an asset that...

That would be a 'troop' of an asset that according to the Telegraph, we don't have. ;)

All that is needed is one 'Falklander' on say Weddell Island to indicate that they want to be Argentinian,...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2013, 09:17
Replies: 1,385
Views: 314,373
Posted By SilsoeSid

..and apart from the guys in Northern Ireland,...

..and apart from the guys in Northern Ireland, there was also a whole Battlegroup (http://www.armedforces.co.uk/army/listings/l0014.html) in Canada at that time, (but funnily enough not one ship to...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2013, 08:34
Replies: 1,385
Views: 314,373
Posted By SilsoeSid

I'm sure we used to have some 'tanks' around...

I'm sure we used to have some 'tanks' around somewhere, haven't we found them yet?

Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank - British Army Website...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2013, 17:29
Replies: 1,385
Views: 314,373
Posted By SilsoeSid

Whatever happens in the coming months, we can't...

Whatever happens in the coming months, we can't do anything until we have proccured enough green kit after all these years in 'light tan'. Silvermans et al must be looking forward to the business...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2013, 15:25
Replies: 1,385
Views: 314,373
Posted By SilsoeSid

With all our might over the remaining Argentinian...

With all our might over the remaining Argentinian and S.American forces, you have forgotten the large chink in the armour of The Falkland Islands and its defence......
...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2013, 15:05
Replies: 1,385
Views: 314,373
Posted By SilsoeSid

Rubbish! As 988 :rolleyes:

Rubbish!



As 988 :rolleyes:
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2013, 14:50
Replies: 1,385
Views: 314,373
Posted By SilsoeSid

...and something to put them on :ouch:

...and something to put them on :ouch:
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2013, 14:09
Replies: 1,385
Views: 314,373
Posted By SilsoeSid

Should we have a referendum in Northern Ireland...

Should we have a referendum in Northern Ireland to see who they would like to be ruled by?
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2013, 14:05
Replies: 1,385
Views: 314,373
Posted By SilsoeSid

In the unlikely event that they try it on and...

In the unlikely event that they try it on and actually get their hands back on the Islands; This time round, this is probably the best we could muster to retake them!

Retaking The Falklands
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2013, 13:53
Replies: 1,385
Views: 314,373
Posted By SilsoeSid

Which was in it's final stages towards the end of...

Which was in it's final stages towards the end of the war!
Then what?



Which of course, as she is still in Buenos Aires , is not :rolleyes:
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2013, 13:42
Replies: 1,385
Views: 314,373
Posted By SilsoeSid

But still on an island(s) thousands of miles away...

But still on an island(s) thousands of miles away with no chance of air support should the runway be denied!
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2013, 11:24
Replies: 1,385
Views: 314,373
Posted By SilsoeSid

A phrase often used, but never really explained...

A phrase often used, but never really explained how.

Back to thread;
Bottom line is that if Argentina invaded the Islands again, with disabling the runway the immediate objective, there's no way...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2012, 21:49
Replies: 1,385
Views: 314,373
Posted By SilsoeSid

Nice one Colonal. :ok: If there's any doubt...

Nice one Colonal. :ok:

If there's any doubt why we should defend the Islands, here's one I took earlier.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g11/silsoesid/falklandscemetry.jpg
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2012, 10:53
Replies: 1,385
Views: 314,373
Posted By SilsoeSid

Pride of Britain: Falkland Islanders stage 4x4...

Pride of Britain: Falkland Islanders stage 4x4 convoy to tell Sean Penn where to stick his views
The Falkland Islands put on a show of strength against Argentine aggression and outspoken left-wing...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Feb 2012, 09:52
Replies: 1,385
Views: 314,373
Posted By SilsoeSid

While you're researching your de-icing answer...

While you're researching your de-icing answer Milo;



Surely all the crew need to do is remove the aircrew knife from the immersion suit and they become undetectable to radar :p
:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Feb 2012, 09:37
Replies: 1,385
Views: 314,373
Posted By SilsoeSid

Whatever you wish to call it, Espionage would be...

Whatever you wish to call it, Espionage would be punishable in the traditional way.
Setting up an OP and wearing military clothing however, should give a totally different conclusion.


Falklands...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2012, 23:22
Replies: 1,385
Views: 314,373
Posted By SilsoeSid

Just wondered what de-icing gear the Scout and...

Just wondered what de-icing gear the Scout and Gazelle had and especially how on Earth Lynx manage to operate in the Arctic :confused:

Oh and ref the Apache...yes.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2012, 20:21
Replies: 1,385
Views: 314,373
Posted By SilsoeSid

glojo; Yes they could have been....

glojo;



Yes they could have been. However as I said, your way of describing intelligence gathering is spying and therefore normal rules do not apply!

Edith Cavell springs to mind!
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2012, 20:11
Replies: 1,385
Views: 314,373
Posted By SilsoeSid

I take it you mean the question; Well, in...

I take it you mean the question;


Well, in the scenario you have given, with MPA full of Argentinian fast jets, having taken the Islands by force, downed our fast air and SH, torpedoed any RN...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2012, 15:41
Replies: 1,385
Views: 314,373
Posted By SilsoeSid

For starters cokecan, you forget that in order to...

For starters cokecan, you forget that in order to occupy MPA and get all those aeroplanes & forces in situ, they will have to overcome the British forces already there. In addition, with Dauntless on...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2012, 14:52
Replies: 1,385
Views: 314,373
Posted By SilsoeSid

I must disagree with that statement. It...

I must disagree with that statement.

It might take a while to muster the assets, but we still have the capability to retake the Islands. We can bleat as long as we like about the loss of the...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2012, 13:02
Replies: 1,385
Views: 314,373
Posted By SilsoeSid

FFS, René Artois at the Upland Goose!!! I bet the...

FFS, René Artois at the Upland Goose!!! I bet the waiting staff are a bit more windswept these days, with thermals instead of stockings. More like Nora Batty than Yvetté.

Mmm. All well and good...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2012, 09:44
Replies: 1,385
Views: 314,373
Posted By SilsoeSid

HELICOPTER Carrier Leaving On Monday...

HELICOPTER Carrier Leaving On Monday (http://inverclydenow.com/news/local/6464-helicopter-carrier-leaving-on-monday)




Full steam ahead !!!...
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