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Forum: Military Aviation
5th Nov 2012, 15:21
Replies: 7,465
Views: 2,402,861
Posted By althenick

How would that work? If the RAF got F35A then...

How would that work? If the RAF got F35A then what would the necessity be for them to go to sea? seems like a lot of grief to me

How many carriers cwould be converted for the money - assuming it...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2012, 11:03
Replies: 7,465
Views: 2,402,861
Posted By althenick

Thoughts here are The UK Shipbuilding industry...

Thoughts here are
The UK Shipbuilding industry has its order books full
The UK Shipbuilding industry isnt prepared to suffer HMG imposed delays ala CVF
The UK Shipbuilding industry couldn't come...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Oct 2010, 12:55
Replies: 7,465
Views: 2,402,861
Posted By althenick

I've just had a scan through Mr Wards article and...

I've just had a scan through Mr Wards article and despite the anti-RAF undertones generaly he and his oppos make sense. If the UK does get these carriers (still a big IF in my opinion) then it should...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th May 2010, 22:02
Replies: 7,465
Views: 2,402,861
Posted By althenick

BHR Please expand this question. In what way...

BHR
Please expand this question. In what way do do question the need for them. If it is political and a foreign policy matter then may I suggest you point your query to

Introduction to...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Apr 2010, 23:07
Replies: 7,465
Views: 2,402,861
Posted By althenick

... Or how about 2 RAF's (1) The Royal Air...

... Or how about 2 RAF's

(1) The Royal Air Force of the British Army
and
(2) The Royal Air Force of the Royal Navy.

Each RAF could Assimilate to the Training, Tradion, Uniform and Military...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Sep 2008, 19:07
Replies: 7,465
Views: 2,402,861
Posted By althenick

£4Bn for 2 CVF and $6Bn for CVN - but none the...

£4Bn for 2 CVF and $6Bn for CVN - but none the less still expensive

Al
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Sep 2008, 10:22
Replies: 7,465
Views: 2,402,861
Posted By althenick

I've just been on wiki (not always accurate I...

I've just been on wiki (not always accurate I know) But according to it the new CVN 78 will cost $5.1 Million. It seems to me that for not a lot more the UKDF could get a far larger and more capable...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jul 2008, 22:19
Replies: 7,465
Views: 2,402,861
Posted By althenick

“It wasn't as simple as that. One of the issues...

“It wasn't as simple as that. One of the issues is that the RN provided observers, not pilots to the maritime part of the RAF, and they did not push aircraft specifications as pilots might - they...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2008, 23:34
Replies: 7,465
Views: 2,402,861
Posted By althenick

" Arguments like (1)"we tried it in the 1920s and...

" Arguments like (1)"we tried it in the 1920s and it didn't work" are as specious as (2)"the RAF won't want to go to sea". "

O_A

Point 1 - If it did work then why did (a) the FAA end up with...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2008, 08:16
Replies: 7,465
Views: 2,402,861
Posted By althenick

It hasn't really gone away Bill :ugh: ...

It hasn't really gone away Bill :ugh:

Argentina's military threat raises fears over Falklands - Telegraph...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jul 2008, 16:07
Replies: 7,465
Views: 2,402,861
Posted By althenick

Correct Bill - The world situation is changing -...

Correct Bill - The world situation is changing - That is why the Uk Armed forces must be equiped to meet ALL Senario's not just the one's we THINK are going to happen.

Nobody (apart from a few RN...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jul 2008, 09:27
Replies: 7,465
Views: 2,402,861
Posted By althenick

...They may also be happy to know that in the...

...They may also be happy to know that in the future if required that they will be able to call upon CAS despite lack of HNS for aircraft. No doubt they will also be delighted to know that if they...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jul 2008, 19:56
Replies: 7,465
Views: 2,402,861
Posted By althenick

Come Come now Bill... Would you have the...

Come Come now Bill...

Would you have the Armed forces Ill equiped to do the bidding of the current and future governments (which BTW we all vote for)
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jul 2008, 11:45
Replies: 7,465
Views: 2,402,861
Posted By althenick

It seems that I have to take back my last...

It seems that I have to take back my last sarcastic comment

All news : RN Live : News and Events : Royal Navy (http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/server/show/ConWebDoc.13152/changeNav/6568)


:O :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jul 2008, 10:35
Replies: 7,465
Views: 2,402,861
Posted By althenick

Isn't this what the gov't been waiting for? ...

Isn't this what the gov't been waiting for?

Any bets on when the signitures will be exchanged :hmm:
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd May 2008, 10:20
Replies: 7,465
Views: 2,402,861
Posted By althenick

GBZ, The reason the BHR has gone up in my...

GBZ,

The reason the BHR has gone up in my estimation is because at least he is prepared to give an opinion from a political point of view. You seem to think it is a Scottish thing, let me assure...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd May 2008, 07:48
Replies: 7,465
Views: 2,402,861
Posted By althenick

Bill, You just gone up in my estimation...

Bill,

You just gone up in my estimation (Unless of course you’re a Killie supporter!)

However



I can agree with all of this – unfortunately the current HMG seems hell-bent on retaining an...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st May 2008, 21:04
Replies: 7,465
Views: 2,402,861
Posted By althenick

Bill Just as a matter of interest how would...

Bill

Just as a matter of interest how would you see (a) The UKDF equiped and manned ? and (b) to do what?

And after you have saved all this money then what worth cause would you like to see it...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Sep 2007, 11:56
Replies: 7,465
Views: 2,402,861
Posted By althenick

Info on the Custer Channelwing here... ...

Info on the Custer Channelwing here...

http://www.custerchannelwing.com

A very interesting read!
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jul 2007, 12:22
Replies: 7,465
Views: 2,402,861
Posted By althenick

Ah yes the good old Crabs running the RN's...

Ah yes the good old Crabs running the RN's Airwing for them - Brilliant! Like in the past the FAA would start with 90% CRAB Air and (Surface?) Crew and Dark blue Observers and within 3 years it'll...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Oct 2006, 14:11
Replies: 7,465
Views: 2,402,861
Posted By althenick

Oi WEBF! Aren't you supposed to be a Tiff in the...

Oi WEBF! Aren't you supposed to be a Tiff in the RNR? - Why didn't you fix it yourself :E
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Oct 2006, 00:10
Replies: 7,465
Views: 2,402,861
Posted By althenick

Why go for Rosyth? If we're talking about...

Why go for Rosyth? If we're talking about Falmouth (WHY for god's sake) and Naval Bases that have had there day? then hell, Why not INVERGORDON? After all DAVE B (or if we're lucky C) is going to be...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2006, 15:34
Replies: 7,465
Views: 2,402,861
Posted By althenick

No I dont think so. If you look at the SDR doc...

No I dont think so. If you look at the SDR doc then it will give you clue as to why Jointery came about. One of the options then was to hand all RAF A/C which support the other 2 services directly to...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Aug 2006, 10:23
Replies: 7,465
Views: 2,402,861
Posted By althenick

Agree with you there NAB I posted this on Rum...

Agree with you there NAB
I posted this on Rum Ration. I've done a little research on this but would love to know what the PVR Rate is in JHF/JHC per service...
The Crabs don’t want to go to sea. If...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Aug 2006, 20:05
Replies: 7,465
Views: 2,402,861
Posted By althenick

Just thinking out loud here but... The FAA have...

Just thinking out loud here but...
The FAA have two flat tops they can deploy on - one of which is usually tied up alongside or acting as a Helicopter carrier when JHC require it. Why then do we...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Aug 2006, 15:28
Replies: 7,465
Views: 2,402,861
Posted By althenick

... But if the UK Has to deal with Brown...

... But if the UK Has to deal with Brown tea-towel Holders like yourself then what do you think the chances are of the UK Buying them? Sorry but calling us Morons etc just wont do, Try showing some...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Aug 2006, 13:08
Replies: 7,465
Views: 2,402,861
Posted By althenick

I think our Gallic friend might appreciate this ...

I think our Gallic friend might appreciate this
http://politicalhumor.about.com/library/images/blpic-frenchmagazine.htm
Sorry - couldn't resist :E
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Aug 2006, 11:02
Replies: 7,465
Views: 2,402,861
Posted By althenick

Guys, Just Been on the old www and found this...

Guys,
Just Been on the old www and found this out from various sources. Which one do you think (Since money would be a constraint as always!) would be best for the UK - If we go Cat and Trap then...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Aug 2006, 08:35
Replies: 7,465
Views: 2,402,861
Posted By althenick

...Depends what they mean about Mine...

...Depends what they mean about Mine countermeasures. Mine Hunting in shallow water using RV's then I wouldn't think there would be much of a problem. Deep water minesweepng on the other hand is a...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Apr 2006, 16:24
Replies: 7,465
Views: 2,402,861
Posted By althenick

Instead of looking at the PROJECTS we should cut...

Instead of looking at the PROJECTS we should cut why dont we look at THE PEOPLE...
1/ RAF - 1 officer to 2.5 men
2/ RN - 1 officer to 4.5 men
3/ Army - 1 officer to 8 men
... Its about time we...
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