Skydriller et al
The R&B is almost as described by yourself.
I am happy to be corrected by any current mil pilots - but in precis, this is what I recall;
A/C inbound generally calls INITIAL (IP) normally 1nm from the field.
prior to this he has "generally" broadcast intentions to run and break.
the aircraft flies on the dead side but parallel to r/way ( mil flying rarely below 500') and pulls a high G turn (without altitude gain) bleeds off speed rapidly and allows flaps and u/c to be activated and in short puts the aircraft at the start of the Spitfire Curved Approach or constant aspect turn late-ish downwind.
I fly a Pitts Special and have never needed to R&B. However if given the "option", prevalent in the States or have been invited to do so, have always R&B'd because it is a blast!!
Stik
[ 20 July 2001: Message edited by: stiknruda ]