Future Reds Aircraft
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The truth is......
Gordon Brown will continue with his master-plan to get rid of Defence assets altogether. There will be one Red Arrow (just to make the point about who's boss, after Tony has that unfortunate accident with a London bus). It will tootle mournfully around the skies looking for its mates, while signwriting Messages From Your Sponsor above the crowds.
Last edited by Rather be Gardening; 1st Sep 2006 at 09:18.
But who's going to chase off the aircraft which infringe the Red Arrows TRA if there's only one displaying?
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maybe there is sufficient aircraft in the Hawk buy for the reds. When JSF is cancelled along with the carriers, and Tornado capability gapped then we won't need so many pilots trained. Added to which the 2 sqns of c130j and the 5 C17's along with the 9 A330's and 14 Nimrod that should be suficient capability for UK needs. of course 32 sqn will have to expand so every govt minister has his or her own aircraft.
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I understand that the Mike & The Mechanics lead singer and his large family, who have just been sunburned on the Costa del Sol, have volunteered to do the job as the Red Carrows.
And a chap by our local canal has 9 narrow boats which he will paint red and............................. oh never mind.
And a chap by our local canal has 9 narrow boats which he will paint red and............................. oh never mind.
Course they could always take a leaf out of 100 Sqdns book and paint nine red arrows on the banner; that'll ensure they stay in tight formation.
Nice one Rab-K.
However, I reckon they are going to spray 10 of the (many) Green Godesses red from the next hangar along at Scampton! They don't seem to be going anywhere after all.
STH
However, I reckon they are going to spray 10 of the (many) Green Godesses red from the next hangar along at Scampton! They don't seem to be going anywhere after all.
STH
Last edited by SirToppamHat; 1st Sep 2006 at 15:13. Reason: Finger trouble
In keeping with the general downsizing of the RAF "The Reds" shall become "The Red" and the display will use a Hawk painted red on one side and black on the other so the aircraft can be multi-roled when not involved with training. Selection for the prize seat will be done by tennis ladder of Rock and Scissors.
