Alright I admit it, but I was waiting for the thread to fall off of the first page - then decided I was too lazy to wait, particulary after finding the 801 NAS link.
But the question remains, why do defensive and offensive counter air missions cease to be relevent in 2006?
Also.....
Operating in temperatures up to 28ºC, Exercise Magic Carpet challenged 801’s pilots and maintainers alike to support the flying effort.
How does this temperature compare with other places in the Middle East?
Last edited by WE Branch Fanatic; 30th Apr 2005 at 21:35.