Hmmmm
I think our friend Nozzles might argue with that Pr00ne. He flew the Sea Harrier, dropped bombs and took photos, but never shot anyone or anything down (except in exercises).
Jacko
Can YOU read? Nowadays we are talking about operating in the littoral, right under the nose of the enemy. Not blue water stuff like good old cold war ops.
Amphibious operations need air defence. Preferably organic, local air superiority around as task group is need else the use of vulnerable landing craft, helicopters and the like would be suicide.
Where do you think the Sea Harrier will be operating in the NATO exercise? Could it be - covering the UK/NL task group?
Even as part of a coalition it is useful. It will be interesting to hear what the results of this exercise are.
Last edited by WE Branch Fanatic; 1st June 2004 at 15:04.