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Forum: Military Aviation
5th Oct 2020, 21:30
Replies: 90
Views: 27,676
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

I did mean eject, but it would be close to the...

I did mean eject, but it would be close to the carrier so the plane would ditch alongside . Saves the SAR a long flight to pick him up.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Oct 2020, 21:27
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,161
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Fine so long as people stop referring to her as...

Fine so long as people stop referring to her as the QE2. She's a still extant ocean liner rusting away in Dubai......
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2020, 19:58
Replies: 90
Views: 27,676
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

In such a scenario the plane would either divert...

In such a scenario the plane would either divert to a shore base for a conventional landing or ditch alongside the carrier.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Sep 2020, 20:58
Replies: 90
Views: 27,676
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Seeing is believing: ...

Seeing is believing:
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/960x736/35742259_2099373587006446_9030720664612372480_n_a21aa504345dd9975e02f364440898372a275185.jpg
Ark Royal R09 upper and...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2020, 00:16
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,161
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

QE2 was an ocean liner built in the late 60s. QEC...

QE2 was an ocean liner built in the late 60s. QEC (Queen Elizabeth Class/Carrier) is the accepted abbreviation as she is named for Good Queen Bess (Elizabeth I) not the current monarch.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jul 2020, 19:29
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,161
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

From the STRN report: "Crowsnest will not...

From the STRN report:
"Crowsnest will not formally achieve Initial Operating Capability until September 2021 but 3 of the 9 Merlins are planned to be fitted with pre-IOC standard kits. At least the...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Sep 2019, 19:31
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,161
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

I wasn't aware the German Army in WW2 had the use...

I wasn't aware the German Army in WW2 had the use of any T23 Frigates...

You learn something new everyday!
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Sep 2019, 21:09
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,161
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

[/left]We man them using the crews from the 5 T23...

[/left]We man them using the crews from the 5 T23 frigates they are replacing one for one. With some personnel to spare...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2019, 16:21
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,161
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Latest news: ...

Latest news:
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1440x621/56384115_10219837518548228_4641460625803837440_n_10ac8204e48d238748347cb321de87903ba35697.jpg
QE has arrived back at Rosyth...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2019, 20:49
Replies: 33
Views: 8,967
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Wrong on so many levels. One carrier gives you...

Wrong on so many levels. One carrier gives you half a carrier. When it's in dock for refit you have no carrier at all. THAT is why we have two, so one is always available to deploy at short notice
...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2019, 21:07
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,161
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

As of last year PoW was scheduled to carry out...

As of last year PoW was scheduled to carry out DT3 trials whilst QE was in dry dock, but as I said plans are always subject to change. At the time PoW was due for completion by the summer, as was...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2019, 14:24
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,161
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

QE is back to Rosyth in the spring for routine...

QE is back to Rosyth in the spring for routine recertification of her hull, and will resume operational service after that. Prince of Wales is due to sail on her sea trials in the autumn, and under...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Dec 2018, 11:33
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,161
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Not really, the QECs are the same width, draft...

Not really, the QECs are the same width, draft and height above the waterline as a CVN, they are just 100ft shorter and 30,000 tonnes lighter.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Oct 2018, 00:33
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,161
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Some more from the...

Some more from the trials:https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1372x630/43751545_10155629155906481_7242105701974147072_n_a33a9e6d5e7e07d0d1f37ae6fce39600e4fcac88.jpg...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Oct 2018, 17:24
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,161
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

New Visitors to the deck, expanding her...

New Visitors to the deck, expanding her...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Oct 2018, 18:20
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,161
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Some more from the night trials. I don't think...

Some more from the night trials. I don't think these are duskers, it's just the camera used takes great pictures in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Oct 2018, 15:38
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,161
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Night ops; BZ to the photographer for this...

Night ops; BZ to the photographer for this one:https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1440x810/42992700_398432734220551_7904499537165680640_n_b29e8f1663bcce134573a7ef8c76b46f0d6cc0aa.jpg
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Sep 2018, 23:51
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,161
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Some shots from the start of...

Some shots from the start of trials:https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1500x1200/ihsckhg_c3e5265d4715274ca4672f2c1bbed97006ab7dfa.jpg...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Sep 2018, 15:46
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,161
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

2ITF F35B LIGHTNINGS ON HMS QE'S DECK A picture...

2ITF F35B LIGHTNINGS ON HMS QE'S DECK
A picture Tweeted a short while ago showing the 2 ITF F35Bs now landed on HMS QE's deck on 25 Sep 18.
BF05 flown by Commander Nathan Gray RN FAA was the first...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2018, 13:20
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,161
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

It is believed the first F-35B landings aboard...

It is believed the first F-35B landings aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth have taken place earlier this week. Official statements and photos/videos will be released tomorrow, Friday 28th September. In the...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Sep 2018, 19:22
Replies: 47
Views: 20,430
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Skyhook was always a non starter, because in...

Skyhook was always a non starter, because in every illustration of the mother ship, there's a clearly visible Helipad, and Harriers can land on them without all the bother of the long mechanical arm....
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Sep 2018, 20:31
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,161
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Well it was supposed to be Pax River for the...

Well it was supposed to be Pax River for the aircraft and Norfolk VA for the ship. Might be a bit of sweeping up to do after Florence... messy girl!
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Sep 2018, 08:38
Replies: 47
Views: 20,430
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

So they want a bigger version of...

So they want a bigger version of this?https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1200x900/dokdo4b_82b0c6d5bbfc8ef8c5a785c9ea80331a6f760933.jpg
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2018, 18:58
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,161
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Considerably bigger than a...

Considerably bigger than a Tug...https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.gmforum.com-vbulletin/1320x629/40969538_1966326763405503_53999459876470784_n_fd4bd30c083eb775da03b6afacbef60ff9e72bec.jpg...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2018, 18:52
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,621,062
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Well there's 9 of them in Norfolk...

Well there's 9 of them in Norfolk...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Aug 2018, 16:33
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,161
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Big Liz will sail for the USA tomorrow evening...

Big Liz will sail for the USA tomorrow evening (Saturday 18th) at 6pm.

This is RUMOUR CONTROL, and here are the facts:

WESTLANT18 - WHAT'S IT ABOUT & WHAT'S HAPPENING?

WESTLANT18 is the...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Aug 2018, 23:28
Replies: 76
Views: 14,079
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.gmforum.com-vbull...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.gmforum.com-vbulletin/1200x634/odie_d5f2278a844b15c4c9b2566edece6c8f2fe14fea.jpg

Yes the X-32 was a real dog...
But it was cute from some angles I suppose.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jul 2018, 19:57
Replies: 29
Views: 5,834
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Germany's first Carrier was named Graf Zeppelin,...

Germany's first Carrier was named Graf Zeppelin, she was launched in 1938 but never completed for many reasons, not least passive aggressive opposition from Goering's Luftwaffe. She was intended to...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2018, 08:04
Replies: 52
Views: 13,742
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

If you have a spare £2Billion per ship for the...

If you have a spare £2Billion per ship for the conversion to cat and trap, please feel free to chip in. Money is the sole reason they weren't fitted so.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Apr 2018, 18:41
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,161
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Two Carriers are necessary to ensure one is...

Two Carriers are necessary to ensure one is available to deploy at all times, but there will be a significant amount of overlap in availability so that it will be possible to deploy both for short...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2018, 15:08
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,161
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Well it's nowhere near as Homo-Erotic that's for...

Well it's nowhere near as Homo-Erotic that's for sure...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2018, 21:05
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,161
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Who said the tyres were left inflated before...

Who said the tyres were left inflated before launch? Tyres have very rigid structure and as long as they aren't keeping the weight of the car off the ground they will happily hold their shape.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Dec 2017, 21:54
Replies: 7,469
Views: 2,412,161
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Without fuss or fanfare, HMS Prince of Wales is...

Without fuss or fanfare, HMS Prince of Wales is afloat:...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Dec 2017, 17:09
Replies: 35
Views: 11,370
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Congratulations, you win a subscription to the...

Congratulations, you win a subscription to the Daily Fail, for repeating their nonsense. We currently have 14 F-35Bs as of this month and more on the way. 617sqn stands up next year, will you and the...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2017, 20:38
Replies: 60
Views: 14,321
Posted By Obi Wan Russell

Not true. Half of you would have been Dark Blue...

Not true. Half of you would have been Dark Blue...
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