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Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jan 2024, 15:20
Replies: 9
Views: 3,273
Posted By Jimlad1

If anyone is interested, there are some great...

If anyone is interested, there are some great files in the National Archives about running on a display team Vulcan after 84 - it is a fascinating read.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Dec 2023, 20:09
Replies: 98
Views: 22,379
Posted By Jimlad1

Its worth noting to the usual "we're useless now...

Its worth noting to the usual "we're useless now and if only it was the past" brigade, who, as usual, are out in force here, that the UK has never had any strategic interest in defending against this...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Sep 2023, 20:01
Replies: 20
Views: 4,737
Posted By Jimlad1

Titan is doing exactly what the jet was leased...

Titan is doing exactly what the jet was leased for - VIP transport. Its doing the cost effective VFM option of getting the PM and party to India and back - simples! Not every answer needs a Voyager.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Aug 2023, 09:26
Replies: 2
Views: 1,696
Posted By Jimlad1

It may be of interest to know that the house...

It may be of interest to know that the house where Cobham was born, in South London, has a blue plaque on it marking his childhood home and achievements in AAR.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jul 2023, 12:12
Replies: 592
Views: 192,500
Posted By Jimlad1

having delved deeply into post strike war...

having delved deeply into post strike war planning, there was no plans to shoot the injured survivors. Those badly affected by radiation were to have been left to their fate in the zones that were...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Mar 2023, 13:31
Replies: 116
Views: 45,702
Posted By Jimlad1

If you think that 'back in my day'women were not...

If you think that 'back in my day'women were not sexually assaulted then you are very very wrong. The Atherton report is a daming indictment of over 30yrs of military culture to women and is an...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Dec 2022, 18:28
Replies: 20
Views: 5,766
Posted By Jimlad1

Nominations are usually done some months in...

Nominations are usually done some months in advance and need to be cleared and approved - so not surprising HMTQ burial party not on it this time. Suspect Kings Birthday Honours, as the first one of...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Sep 2022, 15:18
Replies: 118
Views: 26,196
Posted By Jimlad1

Given so much of what we have seen was planned...

Given so much of what we have seen was planned and seamlessly delivered by the Civil Service, it is also a gentle reminder of just how capable the Civil Servant can be.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Aug 2022, 12:14
Replies: 7,464
Views: 2,402,467
Posted By Jimlad1

The level of stupid on display in that post is...

The level of stupid on display in that post is astounding.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2022, 21:22
Replies: 31
Views: 7,574
Posted By Jimlad1

Thanks all, very helpful!

Thanks all, very helpful!
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2022, 16:58
Replies: 31
Views: 7,574
Posted By Jimlad1

When did Hawk stop being used as fighter in Cold War?

Hi Folks

I understand that the Hawk T1a was equipped to carry missiles and gun pod to work with the Tornado force in the Cold War. Does anyone happen to know when this practise stopped - am...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jan 2022, 15:20
Replies: 59
Views: 15,614
Posted By Jimlad1

The contract is 2 yrs with option to extend up to...

The contract is 2 yrs with option to extend up to 5 years (hence amendment to show £75m) - its £15m per year running costs.
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jan 2022, 13:10
Replies: 59
Views: 15,614
Posted By Jimlad1

Minor point - its not £75m over 2 years, but 5...

Minor point - its not £75m over 2 years, but 5 years. Thats roughly £41k per day.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jan 2022, 08:17
Replies: 114
Views: 27,511
Posted By Jimlad1

Don't forget that proportionately a lot of...

Don't forget that proportionately a lot of Russian cash goes into defence - yet they are extremely poor. I read that something like 10% of their population lives below the Russian definition of...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Dec 2021, 11:40
Replies: 292
Views: 66,788
Posted By Jimlad1

The only thing I've learned from this is that...

The only thing I've learned from this is that scientists have discovered a new breed of dinosaur called "whatapompousarserex'.

Learn from this.,
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Nov 2021, 11:53
Replies: 292
Views: 66,788
Posted By Jimlad1

"The people serving now have a 'champion' in the...

"The people serving now have a 'champion' in the form of Veterans. We have a voice and can hold the government to account by using said voice through associations etc."

Having seen the attitudes...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Nov 2021, 21:32
Replies: 292
Views: 66,788
Posted By Jimlad1

"back in the day", Airmen made sense. Society has...

"back in the day", Airmen made sense. Society has changed - 1 in 5 of the RAF is not male, so airmen seems inaccurate and innapropriate.

As usual the "of course there's no such thing as...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Aug 2021, 20:54
Replies: 109
Views: 40,065
Posted By Jimlad1

If you read the report in full (and I highly...

If you read the report in full (and I highly advise that you do), then you'll see this isn't about 'delicate flowers' or people unable to take it, its about a systematic series of abuses that...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2020, 13:40
Replies: 48
Views: 14,471
Posted By Jimlad1

I have a number of female friends who serve...

I have a number of female friends who serve across all three services, and others (male and female) who would fall into the BAME category.

The horror stories that I have heard of how they have...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jun 2020, 09:05
Replies: 70
Views: 23,466
Posted By Jimlad1

I had the misfortune of meeting him once - for...

I had the misfortune of meeting him once - for years I thought that such an utterly obnoxious individual had to be a made up 'nom de plum' to wind people up.

Sadly he is even worse in the flesh...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Dec 2019, 17:21
Replies: 98
Views: 78,905
Posted By Jimlad1

Actually the Honours and Awards Secretariat is a...

Actually the Honours and Awards Secretariat is a pretty in demand place to work.

My instinct, nothing more, is that this may be as simple as someone attaching the wrong file to be published, and...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Dec 2019, 13:03
Replies: 98
Views: 78,905
Posted By Jimlad1

Having significantly more direct & current...

Having significantly more direct & current knowledge than certain posters here on the issue of the breach, I'd suggest it is not contractors (CO doesnt rely on them in the main), and that cock up...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Mar 2019, 19:58
Replies: 95
Views: 29,900
Posted By Jimlad1

The advert has landed very well among people I...

The advert has landed very well among people I know in its target audience.

If you are so offended and sensitive that you find a single advert aimed at women, after the RAF has been around for...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2019, 17:24
Replies: 150
Views: 78,594
Posted By Jimlad1

Is there any hard evidence e.g. factual...

Is there any hard evidence e.g. factual statements to support these assertions, or is it hearsay and rumour?
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Dec 2018, 19:34
Replies: 57
Views: 14,964
Posted By Jimlad1

UK already has a base in Singapore. Long...

UK already has a base in Singapore.

Long read here on the challenges and merits of the argument - https://thinpinstripedline.********.com/2018/12/global-bases-for-global-britain.html
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Sep 2018, 11:58
Replies: 31
Views: 7,547
Posted By Jimlad1

What was the planned Jaguar OSD before the 2004...

What was the planned Jaguar OSD before the 2004 defence cuts?
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jul 2018, 21:17
Replies: 217
Views: 68,671
Posted By Jimlad1

Would that be the HMS VICTORY that was handed...

Would that be the HMS VICTORY that was handed over to a private charity some years ago and which is only in notional commission with the RN?
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jul 2018, 09:57
Replies: 53
Views: 11,255
Posted By Jimlad1

Quite agree - a lot of what they do that makes...

Quite agree - a lot of what they do that makes vital difference to UK and allied national security doesnt involve firing, but couldn't be done by anyone else.

I'd recommend a read of Lord...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jul 2018, 11:30
Replies: 53
Views: 11,255
Posted By Jimlad1

Its been here barely a month as part of an...

Its been here barely a month as part of an ongoing introduction to service being run simaltaneously in both the US and the UK by the RN and RAF that has been going on for several years - as seen by...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jun 2018, 15:10
Replies: 28
Views: 5,555
Posted By Jimlad1

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.gmforum.com-vbull...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.gmforum.com-vbulletin/991x1200/dgdeiqewkaujgv__6b3860fa72157ada8f508f762d1b4056c0ad442e.jpg
To be fair, its not just the RAF that has issues with spotters - saw this...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jun 2018, 21:04
Replies: 7,464
Views: 2,402,467
Posted By Jimlad1

I'd concur - WEBF had his moments 12yrs ago -...

I'd concur - WEBF had his moments 12yrs ago - today his diligence to the CVF cause is noteworthy and he has mellowed and matured over time. Cheap jibes like that are not really necessary.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jun 2018, 16:49
Replies: 7,464
Views: 2,402,467
Posted By Jimlad1

Thanks eeyore, you really are a cheery person...

Thanks eeyore, you really are a cheery person aren't you!

Thank god not everyone shares your inflated sense of negativity.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jun 2018, 15:36
Replies: 7,464
Views: 2,402,467
Posted By Jimlad1

https://thinpinstripedline.********.com/2018/06/wh...

https://thinpinstripedline.********.com/2018/06/whoops-sunday-times-publishes-story.html - Fairly comprehensive rebuttal of silly story.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2018, 11:38
Replies: 14
Views: 3,157
Posted By Jimlad1

How exactly are the Falklands at risk these days...

How exactly are the Falklands at risk these days precisely?
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2018, 11:37
Replies: 52
Views: 13,691
Posted By Jimlad1

It was looked at in 2010 and the reality was the...

It was looked at in 2010 and the reality was the cost and risk was so high that the RN would only keep one of the two CVF class in service. The other would have been scrapped as soon as it was...
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