"A Tri* was used to trail 6 F3's back to UK via Al Dhafra and Akrotiri. Why the Tri* could had to go to Abu Dhabi Intl and Rhodes for the night stops is difficult to explain. I believe the Tri* did get back to UK more or less on time which was good news..."
Reach, well put in response to the above post.
Now for the defence of the Tri*.
Abu Dhabi and Rhodes are uses on middle east trails because they allow more fuel to be lifted, and have the appropriate handling facilities. A Tri* is not a truck; you don't fill the tanks with fuel and drive off into the sunset I'm afraid. CastleView, you really are giving us too much credit for being able to control our own destiny.
As Reach then pointed out re the C17. Are you C17 qualified Castle?ie. Are you qualified to mkae that statement that a C17 can make India-UK direct? I'll hold the rest of my reply until I find out.
The point about spares etc for the chicks is also highly relevant.
Banggearo, Well put Sir. I am trying to get that message across: ie that contrary to popular belief, that we are in general professional!
Last edited by flyboy007; 22nd Oct 2006 at 17:29.