Blackjack bombers in the Med

[MAINJAFAD]

Even better, its on the Net

AVRo Vulcan and LGB's?

Tim's handle was WH904 and as he states it's unknown if the aircraft used in the trial used a designator or not. An explanation on why Martel wasn't used is also on the link and backs up a story that I heard about carriage life (at altitude).

[Davef68]

IIRC 3 was the maximum number of 1000lb LGBs you could fit in the bomb bay due to the length of the bomb

[AreOut]

Using 'classic bombing', Syria is being currently used as a dumping-ground for munitions that are at their use-by date.

Russians use guided bombs too, not as much as those dumb though. Yupp they certainly are cleaning some soviet-era depots in this operation.

[27mm]

They must have some CBW stocks they could use on ISIL.....

[Lonewolf_50]

Originally Posted by 27mm

They must have some CBW stocks they could use on ISIL.....

Please, let's not go there ...

[Bigbux]

Originally Posted by Stanwell

Really?
A lot more damage to what - and at what risk?

It's all very well to move a bit of dirt around with dumb bombs that would otherwise
have to be disposed of - in an area with negligible SAM threat.
Using 'classic bombing', Syria is being currently used as a dumping-ground for munitions that are at their use-by date.
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A bit like GW1 was for us then. You'd be surprised at how many Iron 1000 lbers dropped by B52s were donated by the RAF. With a ban on deep sea dumping rushing on it was an eagerly grasped opportunity.