Stunty bunty truck
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Stunty bunty truck
I have, in the dim and distant, campaigned a largish aeroplane around the bazaars but THIS will certainly get the guys and gals out of the pilot's tent!
Respect!
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Respect!
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I am deeply impressed - ten out of ten and 'A' for neatness. Chief Bottle Washer
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Oh my lord is that allowed, huge respect for trying that for the first time
BAE 146 can get tae, I think we need a few of these, flights in the hot zones would be more interesting
BAE 146 can get tae, I think we need a few of these, flights in the hot zones would be more interesting
I hope the inflight meals and toilets are tied down.
I was going to say "I hope the Nav is tied down", but some of them like that sort of thing....
I was going to say "I hope the Nav is tied down", but some of them like that sort of thing....
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Browsing the airplane anorak mags in Smiths today (as you do) and read that the Afghans are taking delivery of US funded Spartans. A fair few at that. I suspect that these would be perfect if field runway integrity could be assured.
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Any clues to the operator? I couldn't see any insignia on the aircraft.
Shades of the mad Dutchmen in their F27 a couple of decades ago methinks.
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Is there a place for the C27 in the RAF? Would it be cheaper to operate than the CH47 for some roles? I'll answer my own question, we don't have the money!
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Is there a place for the C27 in the RAF? Would it be cheaper to operate than the CH47 for some roles? I'll answer my own question, we don't have the money!
You answered your question, of course. But the role problem is probably the biggest snag. It's not a rotary - it needs a strip, and life and planning and procurement cannot completely be geared to supporting ground forces in 'Stan. Once that's over [OK, you know what I mean] what is the purpose of having the kit? [And all the Logs aspects, trained personnel, spares holding etc etc etc etc. ?]
The Army and the AT guys have views on what's needed. I haven't spotted much here or on ARRSE saying "We need C-27". It's a WIBN.
[WIBN = 'Wouldn't It Be Nice", for those who have never dealt with Establishments or Finance staffs]