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Well done to the Herc boys and girls
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Once again the capabilities of the British armed forces is proven to a government and general public that simply does not seem to understand the need to sustain equipment levels and capabilities to cope with the unexpected.
No criticism of the British Army intended, but the wisdom of today’s near constant focus on armoured vehicles for Afghanistan ops, at the expense of naval and air assets, surely has to be questioned.
No criticism of the British Army intended, but the wisdom of today’s near constant focus on armoured vehicles for Afghanistan ops, at the expense of naval and air assets, surely has to be questioned.
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A professional job
Well done to all those involved. Most impressive and slickly carried out. I would have expected nothing less from a world class AT fleet. Enjoy a beer and the plaudits that should flow. FMT
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What really really grates me is all those majority Brits in Libya, did it for tax free easy money. Now my feckin taxes being used to rescue them..............Then they complain!!!
Well done indeed to ALL the people on the aircraft - not just the air crew without whom the flight could not have happened but of course, those who most likely left the area, want into hostile territories without support to get the passengers back safely.
The public do understand, and respect what is achieved. We would just like people to stick to a budget for a change.
No it doesn't and yes you plainly are criticising the Army. Guys on the ground are dying due to lack of appropriate land vehicles. Guys in the air are not. I know where the public feels the money should go. When the guys are no longer dying on the ground, that would be a good time to discuss the potential for losses in other areas which are as yet, unaffected, and what assets they may require.
Well done to everyone involved, and I mean everyone.
The public do understand, and respect what is achieved. We would just like people to stick to a budget for a change.
No criticism of the British Army intended, but the wisdom of today’s near constant focus on armoured vehicles for Afghanistan ops, at the expense of naval and air assets, surely has to be questioned.
Well done to everyone involved, and I mean everyone.
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Well done chaps, (& chapesses!).
I wonder if by chance the Tories might reconsider the defence cuts in the light of this well executed mission.
Duh, wishful thinking.
I wonder if by chance the Tories might reconsider the defence cuts in the light of this well executed mission.
Duh, wishful thinking.
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GrahamO – I am most definitely NOT criticising any of our armed forces and least of all the British Army. The point I was trying to make, clearly not well, was that we all deserve better from our national government which has, for too many years, neglected investment in equipment and capabilities.
This is not about current government policy, more about years of under investment.
Today we see decisions, albeit necessary ones, taken in response to grave situations that we find ourselves in and all too often as a result of casualties in theatre. Better strategic planning, rather than reactionary actions, is what we all deserve. Once the capability goes it becomes almost impossible to quickly bring it back!
This is not about current government policy, more about years of under investment.
Today we see decisions, albeit necessary ones, taken in response to grave situations that we find ourselves in and all too often as a result of casualties in theatre. Better strategic planning, rather than reactionary actions, is what we all deserve. Once the capability goes it becomes almost impossible to quickly bring it back!
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Phew, that was lucky, we still had a couple of aircraft left . . .
Remember, in the mid 80s, being positioned in Akronelli awaiting a flight into Libya with several other TS crews.
Fortunately, all we had to do was inbibe the noble vino Kokinelli and ingest the ubiquitous kebab . . . then cope with the headache.
Well done guys, at least you got to do it.
Remember, in the mid 80s, being positioned in Akronelli awaiting a flight into Libya with several other TS crews.
Fortunately, all we had to do was inbibe the noble vino Kokinelli and ingest the ubiquitous kebab . . . then cope with the headache.
Well done guys, at least you got to do it.
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Well done to all involved directly or indirectly .
Once again it proves while we may have idiots in charge. the people on the ground(air) at the sharp end are still the best.
Hope someone buys you a cold beer for this
Once again it proves while we may have idiots in charge. the people on the ground(air) at the sharp end are still the best.
Hope someone buys you a cold beer for this
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but yet again the military have created good news and the politicians will ride the wave accept the praise on behalf of the services and convince themselves that it was their brilliant leadership that saved the day.
Then on monday they will go back to their desks breathe a sigh of relief and sign the necessary orders to scrap Cumberland and York and stab the services in the back. It doesn't matter which hue they are from. Until this country faces a test and fails that is when things will change. It took the defeat of the Marines on the Falkland islands and South Georgia to make the Thatcher govt change its descisions. The Image that did it was that of the marines face down in the road with the grinning buzzo tactico round them.
Then on monday they will go back to their desks breathe a sigh of relief and sign the necessary orders to scrap Cumberland and York and stab the services in the back. It doesn't matter which hue they are from. Until this country faces a test and fails that is when things will change. It took the defeat of the Marines on the Falkland islands and South Georgia to make the Thatcher govt change its descisions. The Image that did it was that of the marines face down in the road with the grinning buzzo tactico round them.
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Agreed with others - Well Done to all involved both in providing both direct and indirect support.
And, yes, you would hope that this operation, as well as recent events in general, would act as a timely reminder to our glorious leaders that a balanced range of capabilities is required.
I wont hold my breath though....
And, yes, you would hope that this operation, as well as recent events in general, would act as a timely reminder to our glorious leaders that a balanced range of capabilities is required.
I wont hold my breath though....
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just these in this thread, having defence aids fitted
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