Originally Posted by P6
So the RAF version seems to be saying that they were chuffed to bits that the IAF brought their jets over to play, but the Typhoons weren't really trying and let them win.
Surely if it was described as a "realistic scenario", why wouldn't the Typhoons use their full (simulated) capability?
No, it doesn't even imply that the Typhoons weren't really trying, you inferred that incorrectly, or maybe wilfully. It is absolutely standard to agree weapons loads and training requirements before the exercise for all sorts of reasons.
One thing's for sure, we shan't be finding out what the training limitations, political restrains and security issues were for this exchange anytime soon. If you're not convinced, Google a few other excercises from the past 10 years or so (Red Flag, Green Flag and previous ones in this series) and you'll see what I mean.
And, no, I have no reason to be defensive of the RAF Typhoon guys.
