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Forum: Military Aviation

14th Apr 2018, 11:58

Replies: 2,582

Here it comes: Syria

Views: 647,406

Posted By ShotOne

“Enormous level of support..?” Come on, we know...

“Enormous level of support..?” Come on, we know US isn’t short of airframes and could easily have deployed another four -or forty of your own. But that’s hardly the point. In terms of mandate, a...

Forum: Military Aviation

13th Apr 2018, 18:52

Replies: 2,582

Here it comes: Syria

Views: 647,406

Posted By ShotOne

In a roundabout way it’s a compliment; even...

In a roundabout way it’s a compliment; even during Cold War they believed all James Bond gadgets were real, and they’ve used the phrase “licenced to kill” in present crisis. But none of that turns...

Forum: Military Aviation

13th Apr 2018, 08:57

Replies: 2,582

Here it comes: Syria

Views: 647,406

Posted By ShotOne

“...the RAF serving as the air arm of jihadi...

“...the RAF serving as the air arm of jihadi extremist fighters in Syria “... And I thought I’d never agree with anything said by Diane Abbot!

Forum: Military Aviation

10th Apr 2017, 17:07

Replies: 2,582

Here it comes: Syria

Views: 647,406

Posted By ShotOne

" ..linking automatically to a single...

" ..linking automatically to a single party..."yes, agreed, but in this case the very strong balance of probability is these cw were deployed by the regime.

Forum: Military Aviation

9th Apr 2017, 20:19

Replies: 2,582

Here it comes: Syria

Views: 647,406

Posted By ShotOne

The alternative explanation is these were rebel...

The alternative explanation is these were rebel stocks blown up by conventional attack. The rebels have stated they would never use poison gas. Which is believable as they have no means of delivery...

Forum: Military Aviation

4th Oct 2016, 08:15

Replies: 2,582

Here it comes: Syria

Views: 647,406

Posted By ShotOne

If I'd read that from an anonymous ppruner I...

If I'd read that from an anonymous ppruner I might have assumed him to be a Putinbot but General Petraus really is insisting we MUST support Al Qaeda against ISIS. That's the thing about speaking in...

Forum: Military Aviation

11th Sep 2013, 08:34

Replies: 2,582

Here it comes: Syria

Views: 647,406

Posted By ShotOne

Before we give Obama or Kerry too hard a time...

Before we give Obama or Kerry too hard a time about this it is worth reflecting that the fully justified scepticism of Congress stems directly from Iraq and its dodgy dossiers and known unknowns.
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Forum: Military Aviation

10th Sep 2013, 18:15

Replies: 2,582

Here it comes: Syria

Views: 647,406

Posted By ShotOne

This is a no-lose deal from our point of view;...

This is a no-lose deal from our point of view; whichever side wins there, we don't want them having sarin etc. And it doesn't necessarily stop those who feel that lobbing in a load of missiles will...

Forum: Military Aviation

31st Aug 2013, 11:22

Replies: 2,582

Here it comes: Syria

Views: 647,406

Posted By ShotOne

Well said, atomkraft. There have been some...

Well said, atomkraft. There have been some comments on how this might "Reduce our influence" in Washington...as if they wait for our say so when deciding policy. If you use the phrase "special...

Forum: Military Aviation

30th Aug 2013, 12:17

Replies: 2,582

Here it comes: Syria

Views: 647,406

Posted By ShotOne

How very inconvenient this democracy business is,...

How very inconvenient this democracy business is, Grimweasel!

Forum: Military Aviation

29th Aug 2013, 19:25

Replies: 2,582

Here it comes: Syria

Views: 647,406

Posted By ShotOne

Dire as the situation there is, it's hard to see...

Dire as the situation there is, it's hard to see how it will be improved by lobbing missiles in. It's also striking to see just how little enthusiasm there is for this adventure even on a military...

Forum: Military Aviation

14th Jun 2013, 13:27

Replies: 2,582

Here it comes: Syria

Views: 647,406

Posted By ShotOne

Govt says today no decision taken....which...

Govt says today no decision taken....which presumably means RAF operations in support of Al Qaeda start sometime soon. Best of luck boys!

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