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Forum: Military Aviation
18th Apr 2024, 13:03
Replies: 1,217
Views: 416,969
Posted By Lonewolf_50

They are a medium sized power and are for sure a...

They are a medium sized power and are for sure a significant regional power in the Middle East.
The war of words continues to heat up.
Iran is a part of the new, multipolar world of the Post Cold...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2024, 23:04
Replies: 10,540
Views: 4,693,157
Posted By TURIN

I remember the UK right wing tabloids screaming...

I remember the UK right wing tabloids screaming blue murder at the very notion of an 'EU Army' prior to UKIP rearing it's ugly head. Go figure. 🤔
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2024, 17:00
Replies: 1,217
Views: 416,969
Posted By Mogwi

Call me old fashioned but I really don’t think...

Call me old fashioned but I really don’t think drones count. I understand the sincere wish to congratulate the sterling efforts of the chaps but what next, pigeons carrying NAAFI rations?

But then...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2024, 16:10
Replies: 10,540
Views: 4,693,157
Posted By Beamr

You are right, a murderous, imperialistic madman...

You are right, a murderous, imperialistic madman would just push the button and send the nukes. My bad.
Now that the Kremlin madman is definately not going to invade Alaska, the US can certainly...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2024, 11:30
Replies: 2
Views: 2,521
Posted By ORAC

No, not a prop for the latest movie where they...

No, not a prop for the latest movie where they couldn't source an actual Soviet-type airlifter, but the first actual @AirbusDefence #A400M for #Kazakhstan going through the paint shop ahead of...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2024, 10:58
Replies: 1,217
Views: 416,969
Posted By DogTailRed2

This war (and the war in Ukraine) is coming to a...

This war (and the war in Ukraine) is coming to a head and people need to be careful which side they pick.
Do you ally yourself with Democracy or Dictatorship?
Choose wisely.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2024, 08:22
Replies: 12
Views: 4,915
Posted By Video Mixdown

Spotters never joke. They take themselves too...

Spotters never joke. They take themselves too seriously for that.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2024, 12:49
Replies: 38
Views: 5,557
Posted By T28B

Did you notice that this is the Military Aviation...

Did you notice that this is the Military Aviation forum? ;)
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2024, 05:28
Replies: 35
Views: 6,008
Posted By Bob Viking

Finningley Boy

I shall give a direct answer to your question.

Yes. On so many levels.

The world is slowly but surely descending into predictable chaos and even as it happens our government still can’t see fit...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Feb 2024, 07:38
Replies: 350
Views: 80,843
Posted By Video Mixdown

​​​​If you don't want to be in NATO and are...

​​​​If you don't want to be in NATO and are unwilling to fulfil your treaty obligations stop whining and just leave. Go. An untrustworthy ally is worse than an enemy. At least we'd know where we...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Feb 2024, 16:39
Replies: 350
Views: 80,843
Posted By Mogwi

I think that you will find that Russia is pretty...

I think that you will find that Russia is pretty damn close to Alaska’s back yard!

Mog
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2024, 14:01
Replies: 62
Views: 11,272
Posted By The Helpful Stacker

Ad hominem... ​​​​​

Ad hominem...
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Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2024, 12:19
Replies: 62
Views: 11,272
Posted By 4321NMC

The operation was a success but the patient died?

The operation was a success but the patient died?
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2024, 17:36
Replies: 122
Views: 18,517
Posted By ORAC

The issues with the forces (inept recruitment...

The issues with the forces (inept recruitment with multi-year delays, dysfunctional flying training, bad housing, etc etc) are nothing to do with “woke”.

It’s just an election diversionary tactic...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2024, 16:55
Replies: 122
Views: 18,517
Posted By Big Pistons Forever

Interesting that probably the most anti-woke...

Interesting that probably the most anti-woke military in the world, the Russian army is also inept and incompetent. …..

Personally I am angry the ranting of of old guys who are furious that the...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2024, 07:58
Replies: 38
Views: 6,481
Posted By Bob Viking

I have two questions.

1. Why has a thread about Hawks in Saudi been completely hijacked by conversation about GCSEs?

2. Why does everyone think that the education system should stay unchanged for 40+ years? Why would...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2024, 12:57
Replies: 167
Views: 22,796
Posted By Wetstart Dryrun

Can we have a parade? ...... I love a parade.

Can we have a parade?

...... I love a parade.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2024, 22:19
Replies: 167
Views: 22,796
Posted By cheekychimp

Where's the laughing emoji when you need it?...

Where's the laughing emoji when you need it? Medals are awarded for 'Risk and rigour ' not going on the lash in West Germany for a few years.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2024, 09:28
Replies: 22
Views: 5,840
Posted By teeteringhead

Puts me in mind of the alleged procurement tale -...

Puts me in mind of the alleged procurement tale - many years ago - of the RAF's Wessex.

The RN already had their Mk 5s, and the RAF wanted something very similar, which became the Mk 2 (don't...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jan 2024, 14:19
Replies: 14
Views: 3,767
Posted By albatross

At least they avoided the Hospital, Orphanage and...

At least they avoided the Hospital, Orphanage and “cute puppy kennel”.
Well done in what appears to have been a bad situation.

As a friend once told me when describing a fascinating flight in a...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jan 2024, 09:56
Replies: 20
Views: 130,893
Posted By meleagertoo

I have to say I'm sceptical about this tale. I...

I have to say I'm sceptical about this tale. I imagine a 737 screen, with which I am familiar, is considerably smaller and almost certainly nowhere near as substantial as a B2's, andthat is a really...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jan 2024, 01:13
Replies: 836
Views: 261,349
Posted By Bug

I remember the exact same sentiments being...

I remember the exact same sentiments being expressed in the 80's when F-18 was being bought by various countries.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Dec 2023, 10:59
Replies: 256
Views: 98,754
Posted By alfred_the_great

good thing boys never fancy boys.

good thing boys never fancy boys.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Dec 2023, 01:22
Replies: 265
Views: 79,729
Posted By Marcantilan

The story about Invincible sunk is followed by...

The story about Invincible sunk is followed by people who believe in flat earth, lizards in power and so on.

Those people are around all the globe (or all around the table), not only in Argentina.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Dec 2023, 00:57
Replies: 462
Views: 131,668
Posted By Lonewolf_50

{uncalled for rudeness removed}. Apologies, Bob. ...

{uncalled for rudeness removed}. Apologies, Bob.
Bob if you want to get this thread shut down, you have laid the foundation. How about we all not do what was done in JB.

What is going on there...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Dec 2023, 11:15
Replies: 462
Views: 131,668
Posted By Low average

Each war is different. Our targeting philosophy...

Each war is different. Our targeting philosophy was used in Afghanistan, and that ended in a crushing defeat. The cost of that defeat has been immense - especially to the Afghans.

The Israelis...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Dec 2023, 13:14
Replies: 257
Views: 105,229
Posted By dervish

I found that review irksome and ungracious. Mr...

I found that review irksome and ungracious. Mr Nichol has obviously put a lot of time and effort into his research, and when discussing designs going back to the 1940s it's probably impossible to get...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Dec 2023, 22:33
Replies: 16
Views: 4,276
Posted By El Grifo

Knew it was dodgy because nothing from Orac :-) ...

Knew it was dodgy because nothing from Orac :-)

El
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Dec 2023, 13:34
Replies: 16
Views: 4,276
Posted By chevvron

Shouldn't this be in '1st April'?

Shouldn't this be in '1st April'?
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Dec 2023, 10:58
Replies: 7
Views: 2,441
Posted By Akrotiri bad boy

It's called devolution Holyrood has devolved...

It's called devolution Holyrood has devolved powers over all but foreign policy, defence and immigration. They can raise taxes as they see fit, then give it all away on bus passes and free...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Dec 2023, 09:00
Replies: 7
Views: 2,441
Posted By Davef68

Blame the UK Government for writing the...

Blame the UK Government for writing the legislation to not exempt Service personnel when they gave the Scottish parliament extra tax raising powers.

Other countries aren't part of the UK
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Nov 2023, 02:45
Replies: 836
Views: 261,349
Posted By SpazSinbad

Latest RAF F-35B info says same: ABOUT THE F-35B...

Latest RAF F-35B info says same: ABOUT THE F-35B LIGHTNING
https://www.raf.mod.uk/aircraft/lightning-f35b/
Maximum take-off weight: around 60,000lb (27,216kg)
Armament: typically two AAMs and two...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Nov 2023, 20:07
Replies: 63
Views: 9,057
Posted By ShyTorque

Another Gazelle story. During a “mutual” sortie...

Another Gazelle story. During a “mutual” sortie with my RN stick buddy on the CFSH course, with me as the yet to be qualified instructor, I gave control to my”student” to practice something or other...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Oct 2023, 10:37
Replies: 462
Views: 131,668
Posted By Video Mixdown

I disagree, but this is a matter for the mods,...

I disagree, but this is a matter for the mods, not me.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Oct 2023, 14:24
Replies: 16
Views: 4,614
Posted By DaveReidUK

Is there ever a foreign military customer who...

Is there ever a foreign military customer who doesn't use an order as leverage ? :O
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