Can anyone tell me why Typhoon93 is banned please?
WUH, quite. I was given clearance to publish something 8 years ago though I was Not cleared to say I had been cleared, go figure. The article was subsequently published in a journal.
This year, with substantially the same information, slightly expanded in content but halved overall, permission was denied even though it was 45 years ago.
This year, with substantially the same information, slightly expanded in content but halved overall, permission was denied even though it was 45 years ago.
Just last month I sought permission to quote from an unclassified MoD report, which is reasonably widely available. I had been asked by an MP to offer comment, and I sought permission from Min(AF) and the Head of the Civil Service.
The reply was that if I wanted to quote from it, I should seek it under FoI (despite stating I already had it).
It was sought, and MoD denied its existence!
I sought legal advice and duly quoted it, sending a copy to both the above twats. The "theory" being that MoD could not complain as they had lied.
Typhoon 93? Far worse than he post here regularly.
Tourist...
T93 can stop the "bullying" in a instant by various means.
He can just never visit.
He can just never visit.
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T93 was not the first to be pilloried. I remember one young man who used txt and yuff speak who was criticised for it. His response was it was a web forum where spullin and gramer didn't matter.
He was reminded sharply that this was a professional forum and proper English, of a near approximation
, was expected.
He was reminded sharply that this was a professional forum and proper English, of a near approximation
, was expected.
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There are plenty of reasons to insist on, at the very least, attempting to use acceptable spelling and grammar.
Being a professional forum isn't one of them though. It just comes accross as extremely pompous.
Being a professional forum isn't one of them though. It just comes accross as extremely pompous.
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What fascinating reading this thread has provided.
I will admit to scratching my head over the volume of T93's posts but I do think Archimedes nailed it.
London Eye, that's also what I think.
I will admit to scratching my head over the volume of T93's posts but I do think Archimedes nailed it.
London Eye, that's also what I think.
Willard, yeah, but there's a world of difference between common errors and teenage text speak. Great shorthand for typing with two thumbs, but not necessary here.
I rather like the fact that this forum is usually quite well written and the language fairly moderate. But then I'm probably just pompous.
I rather like the fact that this forum is usually quite well written and the language fairly moderate. But then I'm probably just pompous.
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Debated posting on this thread for some time now & it is certainly full of Holier Than Thou members.
The original question was about why T93 was banned? pretty sure the mod that banned him is the one to answer that question.
As for need to know v want to know. I am certain for those that need to know, threads on this and other forum sites will not be the source of that info. If PM info has been inadvertently disclosed it is the one doing the disclosing at fault not the one asking the question.
He was/is naive and some of questions are a little odd for those of us who serve or have served, but a NK spy does not that make.
Oh and
Why would the IR signature change depending on what the opposition A/C is?
And in the interest of transparency, Yes I serve, Yes I'm aircrew albeit not a two winged bus driver.
The original question was about why T93 was banned? pretty sure the mod that banned him is the one to answer that question.
As for need to know v want to know. I am certain for those that need to know, threads on this and other forum sites will not be the source of that info. If PM info has been inadvertently disclosed it is the one doing the disclosing at fault not the one asking the question.
He was/is naive and some of questions are a little odd for those of us who serve or have served, but a NK spy does not that make.
Oh and
By the way does anyone know what the IR signature of an F-22 is versus Typhoon (just curious that's all). Ho, ho, ho
And in the interest of transparency, Yes I serve, Yes I'm aircrew albeit not a two winged bus driver.
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Want to know when Q launches from Lossie or Coningsby ?
Register on one of the aviation enthusiasts forums. Soon as they start engines its posted.
During the Commonwealth games closing ceremony, the Voyager tanking the 2 Q aircraft was on here Plane Finder ? Live Flight Status Tracker
Couldnt see the Typhoons but certain websites were streaming the comms.
The information is out there. People dont need to come here and troll for answers
Register on one of the aviation enthusiasts forums. Soon as they start engines its posted.
During the Commonwealth games closing ceremony, the Voyager tanking the 2 Q aircraft was on here Plane Finder ? Live Flight Status Tracker
Couldnt see the Typhoons but certain websites were streaming the comms.
The information is out there. People dont need to come here and troll for answers
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Picks, true as far as it goes but as mentioned before, it is not the fact but the logic.
What would the Typhoon do if it couldn't communicate, or the intercepted aircraft refused to comply.
What would the Typhoon do if it couldn't communicate, or the intercepted aircraft refused to comply.
Avoid imitations
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Anyone know the official flash point of NAAFI cooking oil, i do but cant say due to Official Secrets Act, lol
Most people on here take themselves WAY too seriously.
If you think anyone is trolling, ignore them. If you think you are under subtle interrogation by an agent of North Korea - ignore them! The kind of person that would answer any question that is looking for sensitive information doesn't have the answer, believe me.
If you think a question is being rather naively asked by someone of tender years (perhaps) would you be gratuitously rude to their face? I think not. A bit of maturity and understanding required here folks.
If you think anyone is trolling, ignore them. If you think you are under subtle interrogation by an agent of North Korea - ignore them! The kind of person that would answer any question that is looking for sensitive information doesn't have the answer, believe me.
If you think a question is being rather naively asked by someone of tender years (perhaps) would you be gratuitously rude to their face? I think not. A bit of maturity and understanding required here folks.
The exchange which particularly tickled me was when the delightful Danny posted at #6286 on Gaining An R.A.F Pilots Brevet In WW11 , in response to a question from Typhoon about g forces in Spitfires :
"Typhoon93, (#6274)
No idea ! (No G meters in Spitfires). Reckoned to be 4 or 5G (and that was a guess, I think). The Spitfire two-tier rudder stirrups were designed to delay the onset (as your raised thighs would help a bit), and you clenched in your tummy muscles, but that was about all you could do.
I think I speak for many: with your Callsign, and aged 21 , are you perchance one of our Young Tigers ? .......D."
and Typhoon modestly replied at #6287:
"Danny, yes I am."
Jack
"Typhoon93, (#6274)
No idea ! (No G meters in Spitfires). Reckoned to be 4 or 5G (and that was a guess, I think). The Spitfire two-tier rudder stirrups were designed to delay the onset (as your raised thighs would help a bit), and you clenched in your tummy muscles, but that was about all you could do.
I think I speak for many: with your Callsign, and aged 21 , are you perchance one of our Young Tigers ? .......D."
and Typhoon modestly replied at #6287:
"Danny, yes I am."
Jack
FWIW, I'm with those who think the mods should concentrate on the trolls who spoil the enjoyment of the forum. That too can be an offence, at least in the UK. Having said that, the worst one was a retired Air Chief Marshal, who hasn't been heard from for a while. 
dervish:-
Perhaps he was banned also, dervish. Oh, it doesn't work like that? Well, who would have thought...
Having said that, the worst one was a retired Air Chief Marshal, who hasn't been heard from for a while.
The irony is that this thread, regarding his banning is longer than the one that led to his banning. On that thread he made just 3 posts.
1, welcoming home 31 Sqdn. 2, are they all home now? and 3 admitting he really didn't need to know.
1, welcoming home 31 Sqdn. 2, are they all home now? and 3 admitting he really didn't need to know.
Ok, an answer may point you towards a verifiable source, if you do NEED to know, but are you going to quote an answer from a forum as gospel at work? It would probably be fair to say that at least 95% of the questions asked in this forum, and I don't mean by T93, are in the 'curious to know' category and nothing more.