Nimrods grounded rumour
 

Telegraph.co.uk today
 

Extract:

The RAF's ageing fleet of Nimrod reconnaissance aircraft was grounded last night after a crash in Afghanistan claimed the lives of all 14 service personnel on board in the worst single military loss of life in action since the Falklands conflict.

The remaining fleet of 15 aircraft operated by 20 crews was having emergency checks before being allowed to resume operational flights.

My apologies for any distress or upset, but the telegraph entry was dated today and with Tappers Dad asking about the rumour that this had occurred I assumed this was what he was asking about, apologies again :\

Nimrods grounded rumour
 

No I heard the rumour today 22nd Febuary 2007 from someone who has many friends at the Kinloss Base.

Whilst realising what a sensitive matter this is, This is a public forum who ANYBODY can read and I dont think the operational capabilities of our Air Force should be discussed here. Mods please note.
DS

And pray tell just what operational carabilities of todays air farce are you referring to? This is a rumour board and Tappers Dad was asking about a rumour to see if it is confirmed. :confused:

Corrosion? Definately not.

It's a lack of teapot spares, not enough to go around apparently......

Careful of the "humorous" insensitivities on this thread lads.

The thread was started by Tappers Dad, and if indeed he is Tappers (one of the crew on the ill-fated Nimrod) Dad, then he has a genuine heart felt reason to ask a serious question.

Sir

If you are Ben's dad, I would like to say he was one of the nicest students I had the pleasure of teaching - I remember his graduation day well.

Regards

M7

Only a rumour - but I heard from a friend of a friend they've been grounded because of another weapons bay fuel leak

Only a rumour though!

M7 - Tapper's Dad's first post on this site was, IIRC, a 'thank you' for the condolences expressed on the appropriate thread regarding the loss of his son.

Thanks Archimajig, I'm now aware of that.

M7

Noted and rejected. You're about 10 years too late.

Scroggs

Grounded?
 

"Grounded" is a loose term really........

Also could read:
Just happen not to be flying while we decide what's wrong (as we can't admit to there being a serious problem), then decide whether we can bodge something together to feasibly get them in the air whilst not have (too many) people believe that they should have been consigned to scrap a long time ago.

Oh, and who's door to lay it on should we have gotten the bodge wrong. :\

Now on BBC News

"All Nimrod MR2 aircraft grounded for safety reasons, MoD says. More soon."

This is now being mentioned on the BBC News web site on the LATEST banner. More news soon....

(Two posts at exactly the same time)

Sky now showing it and no surprise the lead story was accompanied by footage of a J model herc landing............journo's:rolleyes:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6390737.stm

All UK military Nimrod MR2 aircraft have been grounded as a precautionary measure after a routine safety check uncovered problems with a fuel pipe.
The decision was taken in the last 48 hours after checks on one aircraft, the Ministry of Defence has said.

The fleet was grounded while the issue is investigated but some of the aircraft have already been cleared.

The MoD said the decision should not pre-judge an inquiry into a crash in Afghanistan in September.

I was right
 

I was right then they have been grounded. 6months after my son and 13 others were killed they are still finding problems with fuel pipes. I pray for all those flying these aircraft but you guys must fight your corner as well.The MOd needs to spend money now and fix these problems

Heros all
 

Let’s hope that the Groundies fix the snag soon and let the Mighty Hunter free to patrol. My thoughts to ISK folk tonight, new, old and past, chilling reminder it may seem – but remember a pipe is a pipe, it can be fixed, the old lady has many hours left on the clock – Heroes last forever! God Bless

Channel 5 said it was a 'dent in a fuel pipe' but did show footage of an MR2....