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I have heard that proposal elsewhere recently - it would be a first class solution. Establishing a framework whereby the opium farmers sell their crops [for a better price] to legitimate bodies would produce massive benefits all round; more especially, it would provide the pharmaceutical industry with the raw materials to provide more drugs for pain relief, for which I believe there is a world-wide shortage.
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I believe Mad Mark has hit the mark.
The USCG have a specialist sniper unit that trains to perform exactly what happened here. To take out the engine of a fast mover from a helicopter. Despite what you see in the movies such action is incredibly difficult and carries risks not only to the occupants of the boat but also the aircraft.
Whilst it is possible the RN have copied such a technique, the training and maintenance of such a skill is expensive and I would doubt that the crew of a RN ship be it a bootie or matelot that is only on station for a matter of months have the resources or backing to develop it.
These days it is common if not normal for the West Indies Guard ship or whatever name we now call it to carry onboard a detachment from the USCG so that in the event of such finds they can be dealt with by american authorities from the off. It would therefore be likely that part of that detachment would include an element from their sniper unit.
That being said, a vital part of a successful snipe is the correct positioning of the aircraft to give the man with the gun the best possible chance. For that the RN aircrew should be congratulated. Overall it was a job well done and congrats to all involved, from whatever service or country they originate.
The USCG have a specialist sniper unit that trains to perform exactly what happened here. To take out the engine of a fast mover from a helicopter. Despite what you see in the movies such action is incredibly difficult and carries risks not only to the occupants of the boat but also the aircraft.
Whilst it is possible the RN have copied such a technique, the training and maintenance of such a skill is expensive and I would doubt that the crew of a RN ship be it a bootie or matelot that is only on station for a matter of months have the resources or backing to develop it.
These days it is common if not normal for the West Indies Guard ship or whatever name we now call it to carry onboard a detachment from the USCG so that in the event of such finds they can be dealt with by american authorities from the off. It would therefore be likely that part of that detachment would include an element from their sniper unit.
That being said, a vital part of a successful snipe is the correct positioning of the aircraft to give the man with the gun the best possible chance. For that the RN aircrew should be congratulated. Overall it was a job well done and congrats to all involved, from whatever service or country they originate.
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Whilst it is possible the RN have copied such a technique, the training and maintenance of such a skill is expensive and I would doubt that the crew of a RN ship be it a bootie or matelot that is only on station for a matter of months have the resources or backing to develop it
As for the comment from Pr00ne
The RN might as well p*ss in the ocean
southside,
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Didn't think of that, never could understand this life on the ocean wave lark..................................
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Didn't think of that, never could understand this life on the ocean wave lark..................................
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About time the lads on the back end of the Cumberland actually finding something to report.
All those months wasted of Ships on 'patrol' in WIGS conducting dawn and dusk sorties.It does pay off once and while!!
Money, Ships and Aircraft could be better used elsewhere...
All those months wasted of Ships on 'patrol' in WIGS conducting dawn and dusk sorties.It does pay off once and while!!
Money, Ships and Aircraft could be better used elsewhere...
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All those months wasted of Ships on 'patrol' in WIGS
You could argue that spending months and months in the NAG going around in circles is wasted but again, thats our job. We like it, its fun, it pays well and were bloody good at it.
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Thinking long and hard before pressing the Submit Reply button, I must agree with southside. Alert 45 was the routine at sea for the Lynx, eased only for maintenance, and you just got on with it. The Atlantic Patrol Ship offered rare opportunities for dark blue to try flying over jungle, swamp, never-ending beach and play with the US Coastguard. Just single ship operations and not a CAOC in sight! Runs ashore in New Orleans or in the islands were outstanding and certainly unsuitable for such an open forum. Wonderful wonderful times.
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""""The last WIGS trip I did averaged 55 superb flying hours per month plus 19 Cocktail parties in 4 months""""
Yes those Cocktail parties were great, working the first day you get in to port preparing the Hangar awning and assisting with the FX awning ready for the officers. Great days.
The days on patrol are very boring, brief at 5am and finish about 9pm, all for 4 hrs of flying, waste of time
Oh and cleaning the hangar after the cock and ass is great fun.Thank you inconsiderate officers and cling on's
Yes those Cocktail parties were great, working the first day you get in to port preparing the Hangar awning and assisting with the FX awning ready for the officers. Great days.
The days on patrol are very boring, brief at 5am and finish about 9pm, all for 4 hrs of flying, waste of time
Oh and cleaning the hangar after the cock and ass is great fun.Thank you inconsiderate officers and cling on's
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Great way to lead men there southside, belittle them.
Unbelievable there are a lot of OR's who tried very hard at school and some that may even have tried harder than you and achieved the results to match but decided to do something different.
Sir Richard Branston and Pete Wardman would probably be considered stupid by your logic as they both performed poorly at school but look at them now.
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Unbelievable there are a lot of OR's who tried very hard at school and some that may even have tried harder than you and achieved the results to match but decided to do something different.
Sir Richard Branston and Pete Wardman would probably be considered stupid by your logic as they both performed poorly at school but look at them now.
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