Originally Posted by
Harley Quinn
I have a soft spot for the old cat, in terms of serviceability I don't think I've ever been associated with a better jet. Watching guys on various Phantom, Harrier, Tornado, Hornet, Eagle, F16 (what is it called? Viper, Fighting Falcon?), AMX working on to fix their jets as the Jag guys put on the covers and buggered off for the night.
Then there is the unforgettable mewl of the EHP first thing in the morning as the lineys prepped their jets for 2 to 3 sorties each (which they would achieve). The debrief from the pilots (Serviceable, weapons expended).
I could go on and on and on and on and on.....
Thats why the Indians still use it. Rare was the bravo calls. Last Magic Carpet exercise done by 6 Sqn Jags was a 94% launch and completed sortie ratio to planned. 43 Cock Sqn had a ratio of 43%. We also got to bar for last orders. That was the time when all the 43 lineys had SIAW written on the hi vis. Signed in accordance with? Nah SEngO is a...