RTFQ
Massed, massed, massed, massed bomber threat.
If you bothered to read my first post on this thread I said I thought Typhoon was about to do it's first Q stint. The implication being I am aware of Q, and the reason for it, without going to see my non existant Int officer - but I guess I need to use words of one sylable.
I believe we currently have 1.5 Sqns of Typhoon, and I said it would take at least 6 months to fold the F3 fleet if we started tomorrow, allowing for growth in Typhoon assets.
If 1.5 Sqns of Typhoons can't cover the Q commitment for the occassional Russian intrusion, and the rogue airliner threat, (vs the current 5 AD Sqns for the entire WWIII scenario I believe?) there is something seriously wrong. It might be a bit of a strain for a while, but considering what some fleets are going through.....
I know the first Typhoon Sqn is working up in the AG role, but that is only so CAS can get some good publicility for his new toy......
I have repeatedly acknowledged that there is a need for AD in the UK.
By the way...... if you bothered to read my first post I also said I was playing Devils Advocate (thinking outside the box) .....
Words like "breath" "waste" "bother" "why" spring to mind....