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Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2006, 17:30
Replies: 41
Views: 9,798
Posted By NoseGunner

Supply and demand it is. formertonka, the...

Supply and demand it is.

formertonka, the fact of the matter is that this is all accountant driven. Aircrew dont get retention incentives because they think they are gods gift, but because so...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2006, 17:13
Replies: 7
Views: 3,004
Posted By NoseGunner

Not happy then? :eek:

Not happy then? :eek:
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2006, 16:53
Replies: 35
Views: 11,494
Posted By NoseGunner

Doh. Just noticed that the original poster...

Doh.

Just noticed that the original poster is the article author! I am getting slow in my old age :( .

At least its honest fishing!
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2006, 13:46
Replies: 21
Views: 3,413
Posted By NoseGunner

What he said.

What he said.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2006, 13:43
Replies: 79
Views: 9,275
Posted By NoseGunner

Just my 2 pennies worth: - There are only 2...

Just my 2 pennies worth:

- There are only 2 other similar sized (by any meaningful measure) EU countries. Germany does without, France doesn't.

- From what I understand, that is not true. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Nov 2006, 08:46
Replies: 41
Views: 7,904
Posted By NoseGunner

Remember PPRuNe is only anonymous to the casual...

Remember PPRuNe is only anonymous to the casual observer. If "they" really want to know who you are then they can find out. So stay the right side of classified stuff!

Totally agree with Gnd...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Nov 2006, 10:54
Replies: 75
Views: 14,898
Posted By NoseGunner

Does noone else think that the Army being 860...

Does noone else think that the Army being 860 officers overmanned (v RAF 790 undermanned) is incredible?
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Nov 2006, 17:17
Replies: 13
Views: 2,279
Posted By NoseGunner

Am I right in saying more Tornado crew died in...

Am I right in saying more Tornado crew died in GW1 due to flying into the ground than due to the Iraqis shooting at them? If not, its close. The point being that the trick is to know when to push...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Nov 2006, 20:12
Replies: 20
Views: 7,705
Posted By NoseGunner

Cavepunk Post away with your questions. You...

Cavepunk

Post away with your questions. You will get a mix of replies, but it should be possible to sort through the rabble and get some decent answers.

If you give more detailed background it...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Nov 2006, 16:41
Replies: 22
Views: 3,931
Posted By NoseGunner

Just to join this thread and the air-show cock...

Just to join this thread and the air-show cock ups, does anyone have a photo of Charles's little prang when he landed his own Royal Flight?

into wind/ down wind / whatever, one lands in any...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2006, 20:08
Replies: 53
Views: 9,164
Posted By NoseGunner

Erm think you might be wrong about WW3 :uhoh:

Erm think you might be wrong about WW3 :uhoh:
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2006, 17:38
Replies: 53
Views: 9,164
Posted By NoseGunner

Am I missing something? Now I'm not a C17 expert...

Am I missing something? Now I'm not a C17 expert but from afar it looks like this:

1. RAF desperately needs more airlift.
2. MOD makes surprisingly quick decision to lease C17s, oreders them...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Nov 2006, 05:45
Replies: 309
Views: 227,467
Posted By NoseGunner

And of course there is the Harrier pilot who did...

And of course there is the Harrier pilot who did completely foul up his display and crash his jet by moving the wrong lever!! :uhoh:
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Nov 2006, 06:21
Replies: 41
Views: 9,764
Posted By NoseGunner

To summarise, the book review says: He suggests...

To summarise, the book review says:
He suggests RAF cuts, fine
He suggests RN cuts, fine
He suggests Army cuts, he doesnt know what he is talking about!

The last paragraph says it all:
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2006, 05:33
Replies: 51
Views: 13,123
Posted By NoseGunner

Gout keeping you up? Wrong side of bed? Decided...

Gout keeping you up? Wrong side of bed? Decided on early morning fishing trip? :bored:
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Oct 2006, 16:19
Replies: 31
Views: 3,919
Posted By NoseGunner

Thats one. :)

Thats one. :)
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Oct 2006, 16:03
Replies: 31
Views: 3,919
Posted By NoseGunner

If its true then thank goodness. Get rid of the...

If its true then thank goodness. Get rid of the carriers and buy more Typhoons.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Oct 2006, 14:56
Replies: 51
Views: 13,123
Posted By NoseGunner

By operational you mean with anywhere near...

By operational you mean with anywhere near standard, useful loadout and tank fit I think the answer would be no. And if it could, it wouldn't get very far before it needed a tanker!
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Oct 2006, 14:53
Replies: 51
Views: 13,123
Posted By NoseGunner

Surprisingly, I think everything above is...

Surprisingly, I think everything above is correct!

The GR1/4 does not have functioning ramps. However, the ramps (if they were functioning) do not start to move until about M1.3 so don't actually...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Oct 2006, 08:16
Replies: 25
Views: 7,047
Posted By NoseGunner

Maybe it would be reasonable to say that any...

Maybe it would be reasonable to say that any fleet would train against the whole range of threats in the world today, whilst focusing on those they perceive they are most likely to fight. You would...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2006, 17:22
Replies: 26
Views: 6,811
Posted By NoseGunner

Bah humbug, damned impertinence. Wouldn't have...

Bah humbug, damned impertinence. Wouldn't have happened in my day.

Beags, I dont even know you personally but I can picture you with pipe and slippers in front of a roaring fire!
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Sep 2006, 21:16
Replies: 8
Views: 1,869
Posted By NoseGunner

Personally I think that RAF blues is the worst...

Personally I think that RAF blues is the worst uniform, in so many ways, that I have ever come across.

However I'm sure other PPRuNers have seen worse - any other nominations for worst ever...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Sep 2006, 18:39
Replies: 68
Views: 12,244
Posted By NoseGunner

Right well I'm gonna keep thrashing away -...

Right well I'm gonna keep thrashing away - although gagging a bit as I seem to have a hook, line and sinker obstructing my throat. The humiliation is unbearable!:uhoh:

And to make it worse I'm...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2006, 18:53
Replies: 68
Views: 12,244
Posted By NoseGunner

Clockwork Mouse Noone has ever denied that...

Clockwork Mouse

Noone has ever denied that the said major is "up to his goolies in muck and bullets" and doing an extremely difficult and dstressful job with real people really dying. And I have...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2006, 16:23
Replies: 68
Views: 12,244
Posted By NoseGunner

Tombstone I was using "fighter" the way it...

Tombstone

I was using "fighter" the way it has been used for about 90 years - I know thats not long enough in the army to be a tradition but not bad for combat aviation. Ie an aircraft whos job...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2006, 07:58
Replies: 68
Views: 12,244
Posted By NoseGunner

Flap62 Your reply actually made me laugh -...

Flap62

Your reply actually made me laugh - very harrier! "Every one wants to go GR7 if only they were good enough and had the balls". Well that might be very good for your ego, but not very...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2006, 07:33
Replies: 212
Views: 48,797
Posted By NoseGunner

The obvious answer, of course, is to cut the army...

The obvious answer, of course, is to cut the army budget so that the RAF can afford to equip properly. Get rid of all those pointless MBTs I say. And we could take some from the navy as well...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Sep 2006, 08:26
Replies: 68
Views: 12,244
Posted By NoseGunner

Interesting prejudices coming out on this thread...

Interesting prejudices coming out on this thread - I cant believe I'm going to defend a GR1 mate (especially one who bit!) but not everyone wants to fly the Harrier. I dont know the current...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Sep 2006, 05:23
Replies: 25
Views: 10,370
Posted By NoseGunner

Both ok apparently - as rab said some nervous...

Both ok apparently - as rab said some nervous twitches in the tower!

On the chutes - squares cant take the large opening forces that may be experienced in some cases. A round chute is definitely...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Sep 2006, 05:41
Replies: 26
Views: 5,501
Posted By NoseGunner

Formerflake I hope your wrong about the RoE...

Formerflake

I hope your wrong about the RoE - otherwise pretty much all western fighter philosophy / design is a complete waste of money and time. The senate/house wont be happy to hear it, thats...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Sep 2006, 19:57
Replies: 61
Views: 10,856
Posted By NoseGunner

Donardboy Apologies if my reply seemed...

Donardboy

Apologies if my reply seemed sarcastic (the lowest form of wit!) I was more going for the cynical - been in too long (and read too much PPRuNe).

Nosegunner
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Sep 2006, 19:19
Replies: 46
Views: 10,270
Posted By NoseGunner

Hmm dont think so! But there you go. Some...

Hmm dont think so! But there you go.

Some mate once said it so it must be true
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Sep 2006, 19:01
Replies: 46
Views: 10,270
Posted By NoseGunner

Yes but how is a SHar a fighter????

Yes but how is a SHar a fighter????
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Sep 2006, 16:07
Replies: 46
Views: 10,270
Posted By NoseGunner

ZH875 Just got to ask why isn't the F3 a...

ZH875

Just got to ask why isn't the F3 a fighter and the SHar is?:confused:

And while we're there is the Jag, GR4 or Harrier GR7/9 a fighter?????
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Sep 2006, 06:44
Replies: 61
Views: 10,856
Posted By NoseGunner

So LAC whos mate's girlfriend works in PSF then?

So LAC whos mate's girlfriend works in PSF then?
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