Blackjack alert!
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Blackjack alert!
From the Mail. Interesting article.
The Kremlin's taunting Britain with Blackjack bombers | Mail Online
The Kremlin's taunting Britain with Blackjack bombers | Mail Online
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Should anyone call 'beadwindow' on this? After all the report does mention some new and secret kit we now use!
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There's no time to dress for action after the alert is sounded. It takes at least five minutes to clamber into long johns, overalls, flying suit, stiff anti-gravity pants and rubber survival suit, so these went on when the crews came on duty and they've been in them ever since.
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There's no time to dress for action after the alert is sounded. It takes at least five minutes to clamber into long johns, overalls, flying suit, stiff anti-gravity pants and rubber survival suit, so these went on when the crews came on duty and they've been in them ever since.
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First time I've ever heard a Bear described as 'lumbering'. IIRC it's top speed is in excess of 510kts. Quiet an intercept and maintain challenge over distance for some fighters I would have thought?
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Are these bombers on their own or do they fly in pairs?
Just wondering, if they flew solo, who would know we had shot one down, it could have suffered some form of mechanical failure...... Might stop them flying for a while.
Just wondering, if they flew solo, who would know we had shot one down, it could have suffered some form of mechanical failure...... Might stop them flying for a while.
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How about ' everyone in radio range ' + the later access to the ADR's, not to mention the conscience of the crew responsible.
Even hinting at such an idea is the lowest thing I've ever heard.
Even hinting at such an idea is the lowest thing I've ever heard.
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Double Zero
Double Zero...Don't be so quick to judge. Who is to say that the 200 odd Russian bombers with modern fighter escorts that might return for revenge, armed with
very long range cruise or nuclear missiles, and coming in at ultra low level
(and we know what happened
when they did that!) may not be easy pickings for our couple of QRA aircraft
Hmmm let's give it a try
Double Zero...Don't be so quick to judge. Who is to say that the 200 odd Russian bombers with modern fighter escorts that might return for revenge, armed with
very long range cruise or nuclear missiles, and coming in at ultra low level
(and we know what happened
when they did that!) may not be easy pickings for our couple of QRA aircraft
Hmmm let's give it a try
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If they turned up in the first place looking like doing something really hostile, I suppose shoot them down and kill the many crew.
I don't think the Russians are that stupid, and ' hordes coming for revenge ' sounds a particularly good reason, apart from having standards, why not to shoot the first one !
Have you by any chance read the Tom Clancy book ' Red Storm Rising ' ?
A bit out of date, but I recommend it as a read.
I don't think the Russians are that stupid, and ' hordes coming for revenge ' sounds a particularly good reason, apart from having standards, why not to shoot the first one !
Have you by any chance read the Tom Clancy book ' Red Storm Rising ' ?
A bit out of date, but I recommend it as a read.
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Even hinting at such an idea is the lowest thing I've ever heard
Have you read 'Get Your Head Out of Your Arse and Lighten Up' by 'I'msure Itwasajoke'?
All very typical Daily Mail to be honest.
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I can't vouch for anyone else, but my post was very tongue in cheek, and I didn't
think anyone would see it as any different!
I think Double Zero read my post correctly too.
Oh DZ, I have not read the book in question.
I can't vouch for anyone else, but my post was very tongue in cheek, and I didn't
think anyone would see it as any different!
I think Double Zero read my post correctly too.
Oh DZ, I have not read the book in question.
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You may have a good point there!
If we intercepted them in UK airspace it would save loads of fuel.
On the other hand, we could just ask them to land....If they can afford the fuel to get here, them maybe they could buy a few cream teas or something while they are here, and help to boost the economy
If we intercepted them in UK airspace it would save loads of fuel.
On the other hand, we could just ask them to land....If they can afford the fuel to get here, them maybe they could buy a few cream teas or something while they are here, and help to boost the economy
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"..why are we still wasting time & effort intercepting ac in international airspace that pose no threat whatsoever?"
Good point.
I dont suppose us intercepting them puts them off their practice weapons delivery profiles at all................................
Good point.
I dont suppose us intercepting them puts them off their practice weapons delivery profiles at all................................
On the other hand, we could just ask them to land....If they can afford the fuel to get here, them maybe they could buy a few cream teas or something while they are here, and help to boost the economy
Top idea! You know how Ivan likes to party! Might even get a ride in a Blackjack
