Originally Posted by
biscuit74
'pr00ne' : That is an impressive looking list, however 'nine Typhoon squadrons'?
Actually there are five 'front line' , plus OCU, test & eval, aggressor trg provision and a joint sqn helping another nation work up on type.
The Hawk T2 is a very capable machine, but its role in the RAF is clearly stated as a training one only.
I understand the overall point you were making, but over-egging the pudding really doesn't help it!
It’s not over egging! There ARE 7 front line Typhoon Squadrons (1,2,3,6 9,11 and 12), 1 OCU squadron (29) and 1 OEU Squadron (41).
You try telling the OC and crews of those squadrons you mention that they are not front line operational!
I agree totally that the Hawk T2 Squadrons are certainly training, but I never claimed any different. In point of fact I should really add 1 Hawk T1 Squadron, with an Aerobatic Display, Trials Support and Aviation Medicine role.