Originally Posted by
Dominator2
Peter Carter
I totally agree, for those of us who served in 2ATAF and 4ATAF in the 1970s and early 80s the Cold War was very real. It is very annoying for those who were born or served after that period to voice an opinion on something they do NOT understand.
For my part it was enhancing the Low Level Air Defences within 2ATAF in the F4 Phantom, behind the Hawk Belt and below the Nikes. Not necessarily as glamorous as carrying a Nuke, however, an essential part of The Deterrent.
Total agreement. I volunteered for both tours [Gutersloh and JHQ]. Not only was it real, but the families, especially "wives of" were also under some strain when matters became tense. I was a civilian, but I have always thought that the service men and women should have had more recognition. They won the Cold War.
OK, the cars and petrol were cheap, the drink was cheap, the social life and camaraderie were good, but there was always an over-arching "what if". Well done and thank you.