Another sqn bites the dust
Another sqn bites the dust
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The MoD is investing £5bn in its new fleet of 144 Typhoon aircraft.....
I think it means that we've only committed to Tranche 1 and Tranche 2 so far - invested in 144 and still to sign for the 88 in Tranche 3 - so it'll include FGR4s (and T3s) as well as the T1/F2.
Harrogate - the journalist probably has the briefing notes that say that there'll be three Typhoon bases, rather than the latest info that refers only to two. That said, you can find quite a bit of speculation around these means suggesting that Leeming will get Typhoons, so perhaps the journo reads Pprune...
Harrogate - the journalist probably has the briefing notes that say that there'll be three Typhoon bases, rather than the latest info that refers only to two. That said, you can find quite a bit of speculation around these means suggesting that Leeming will get Typhoons, so perhaps the journo reads Pprune...
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Was on 65(R) when we had our number plate thrown away in preference to 56 and thereby inherited Albert Ball's uniform in our coffee bar - which then had to be locked when not in use! Which poor sod will inherit it now?
p.s. 65 had mainly been in existence during war time and couldn't call on high priced support. It's crest honours the 13 kills made in one day during WW1. 56 were withdrawn north from BofB for LMF so I am led to believe.
I stand willing to be corrected, but still didn't like having a coffee bar turned into an unofficial museum.
p.s. 65 had mainly been in existence during war time and couldn't call on high priced support. It's crest honours the 13 kills made in one day during WW1. 56 were withdrawn north from BofB for LMF so I am led to believe.
I stand willing to be corrected, but still didn't like having a coffee bar turned into an unofficial museum.
ISTR that 56's withdrawal northwards was for LLP (Lack of Living Pilots) rather than LMF. They were down to eight operational pilots and seven aircraft (and no OC or flight commanders) by the end of August and were sent to Boscombe Down to allow them to rebuild.
I'd have thought that Ball's uniform ought to be in the RAF Museum rather than a coffee bar...
I'd have thought that Ball's uniform ought to be in the RAF Museum rather than a coffee bar...
Ali B
Albert Ball's uniform was presented to Nottingham Museum (his birthplace) as it was starting to deteoriate and also its safety could not be guaranteed. Believe it or not some scroat had already nicked the original VC - never to be seen again...
You can't trust anyone these days
Albert Ball's uniform was presented to Nottingham Museum (his birthplace) as it was starting to deteoriate and also its safety could not be guaranteed. Believe it or not some scroat had already nicked the original VC - never to be seen again...
You can't trust anyone these days
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There was never a contest for Sqn plates, 43 was always staying.
As for Li & Tiffies, I reckon it will be a while before they make a decision. Lets face it, there's no rush! 6 Sqn is a good way off.
Perhaps the option to keep the logistics chain between both Tiffie bases as short as poss may swing it. The GR4 fleet has proven just how costly it can be to have them so far apart.
I'm sure the 56 guys & girls get what they want post stand down.
As for Li & Tiffies, I reckon it will be a while before they make a decision. Lets face it, there's no rush! 6 Sqn is a good way off.
Perhaps the option to keep the logistics chain between both Tiffie bases as short as poss may swing it. The GR4 fleet has proven just how costly it can be to have them so far apart.
I'm sure the 56 guys & girls get what they want post stand down.
