Originally Posted by
sharpend
Lonewolf. Given that I am quite a bit older than Beagle (I actually taught him at RAF Chivenor in 1982), you probably think I am past my 'sell by date'.
That makes two of us, you and I. Though I suspect you are a bit older than I.
A few of my mentors flew in Korea, more in Viet Nam.
Clyde Lassen was my CO when I was in my early helicopter training.
What I find really annoying about Beags' whinging is that it is whinging.
Military aviation principles don't change too much.
We are in violent agreement.
The post I responded to had bloody fcuk all to do with military aviation principles.
Maybe my point did not come across clearly enough, and really, it doesn't matter.
Better to stay on the topic of the F-35 to Red Flag.
Bob the Viking covered the rest.
Personally, I think it is great the the UK's F-35's are heading to Red Flag to train ... and to do Vegas. Work hard, play hard. That was once part of the Military Aviator's ethos.