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Forum: Military Aviation
1st Nov 2014, 23:10
Replies: 162
Views: 202,012
Posted By Magic Mushroom

Thanks FC, I'm afraid I only met him once and I...

Thanks FC,
I'm afraid I only met him once and I don't recall his name. He was a gent however and I seem to recall him being a fairly big chap. I'm sorry to see he's no longer with us.

He was...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Oct 2014, 21:54
Replies: 162
Views: 202,012
Posted By Magic Mushroom

When I held at Binbrook in 1987 there was a...

When I held at Binbrook in 1987 there was a Master Pilot working in the Lightning Sim. I recall him saying that he'd last flown Javelins and that he was one of 3 Master Pilots still serving, the...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jun 2012, 11:00
Replies: 11
Views: 4,621
Posted By Magic Mushroom

Milo, Many thanks for the links to AFM. So...

Milo,

Many thanks for the links to AFM. So far I've not been able to download the edition but I'll keep trying.

Doc C,

You were clearly a very loyal ops chap if you had pictures of your...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jun 2012, 15:14
Replies: 11
Views: 4,621
Posted By Magic Mushroom

VG, Good point on the TIW comment! ...

VG,

Good point on the TIW comment!

Milo,

Apologies, my typo; yes I meant 96.

Many thanks for the Hansard link which is most useful and nicely reinforces your second link which I had...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jun 2012, 11:29
Replies: 11
Views: 4,621
Posted By Magic Mushroom

OP PURPOSEFUL, 1998: Info Sought

Chaps,

I’m looking for a little information on Op PURPOSEFUL, the deployment of a 39 Sqn Canberra PR9 to what was then Zaire (now DRoC) in 1998.

Specifically:

Could someone confirm there was...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2010, 09:59
Replies: 43
Views: 10,033
Posted By Magic Mushroom

I feel strangely able to respond early today BB. ...

I feel strangely able to respond early today BB. Must be something to do with the fact I didn’t have to stay up long last night listening to the cricket!



While TAC and SAC were certainly very...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2010, 14:31
Replies: 43
Views: 10,033
Posted By Magic Mushroom

I was drawing comparisons more with the F-111...

I was drawing comparisons more with the F-111 Project as a whole BB rather than the RAAF order per se. Sadly, it appears de rigour for development and procurement processes to grow with each...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2010, 21:29
Replies: 43
Views: 10,033
Posted By Magic Mushroom

Err...and of course the F-111 was such a fine...

Err...and of course the F-111 was such a fine exemple of effective procurement, project management and financial awareness back in the 60s wasn't it BBadanov?!!!:rolleyes:

Shame to see such a...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jul 2010, 07:00
Replies: 2,041
Views: 562,330
Posted By Magic Mushroom

Yep, your AT fleet and AP-3Cs have contributed...

Yep, your AT fleet and AP-3Cs have contributed for 7 whole years. Your CRC is also in the Stan.

However, aside from bravely defending Diego Garcia and a token appearance during the invasion of...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jul 2010, 19:53
Replies: 2,041
Views: 562,330
Posted By Magic Mushroom

Your bow is accepted!:ok:

Your bow is accepted!:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jul 2010, 19:19
Replies: 2,041
Views: 562,330
Posted By Magic Mushroom

That's the same for any fleet. Look at the...

That's the same for any fleet.

Look at the numbers of Reaper, Sentinel and R1 we currently have deployed and then consider the disproportionate influence they provide today. Likewise, RAF E-3Ds...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jul 2010, 17:48
Replies: 2,041
Views: 562,330
Posted By Magic Mushroom

You are, with respect, missing the point a tad...

You are, with respect, missing the point a tad here Rex.

The UK has regularly gained disproportionate influence (eg access to 'other' capabilities) by offering up small numbers of highly capable...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jul 2010, 16:07
Replies: 2,041
Views: 562,330
Posted By Magic Mushroom

Does this mean we may see a bit more of you on...

Does this mean we may see a bit more of you on ops then?:rolleyes:

Regards,
MM
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jun 2010, 09:57
Replies: 7,479
Views: 2,420,869
Posted By Magic Mushroom

The RN have 12 fixed wing pilots?!!!;) Most...

The RN have 12 fixed wing pilots?!!!;)

Most likely, they'll be instructed by RAF exchange guys on the FRS!!:ok:

Regards,
MM
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jun 2010, 09:53
Replies: 14
Views: 2,366
Posted By Magic Mushroom

Not quite sure how you work that one out X. ...

Not quite sure how you work that one out X.

All those nations have publically demonstrated their systems, the Israelis have stated they killed the Hizbollah UAV (as well as showing pictures of the...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jun 2010, 07:30
Replies: 14
Views: 2,366
Posted By Magic Mushroom

The Iranians, Chinese and several other nations...

The Iranians, Chinese and several other nations have had fairly sophisticated UAS available at cheap prices for many years. Hizbollah have some and the Israelis have shot at least one down.

We're...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jun 2010, 07:06
Replies: 14
Views: 2,366
Posted By Magic Mushroom

UAVs available on the open market to the bad...

UAVs available on the open market to the bad guys? Whatever next?:rolleyes:

In other breaking news today, astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin have landed on the Moon.

Do keep up...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2010, 07:54
Replies: 49
Views: 22,450
Posted By Magic Mushroom

Here's a link that works....

Here's a link that works. (http://en.mercopress.com/2010/06/04/falklands-thick-fog-forces-two-raf-typhoons-and-tanker-to-land-in-punta-arenas).

Diverted,

I may be mistaken, however I have a...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th May 2010, 06:52
Replies: 2,219
Views: 432,452
Posted By Magic Mushroom

I wouldn't assume just yet that the F-35 will be...

I wouldn't assume just yet that the F-35 will be seen in any UK markings, RAF or RN.

Be under no illusion, there are few if any sacred cows in the SDR.

Regards,
MM
Forum: Military Aviation
21st May 2010, 11:58
Replies: 24
Views: 5,207
Posted By Magic Mushroom

I phoned the MoD help line to add my voice of...

I phoned the MoD help line to add my voice of complaint to this disgusting abuse of intelligent animals...unfortunately all I got was crackling.

I'll get my coat!:O

Regards,
MM
Forum: Military Aviation
13th May 2010, 19:35
Replies: 13
Views: 3,106
Posted By Magic Mushroom

56 Sqn at Waddington are also now aware; they've...

56 Sqn at Waddington are also now aware; they've been after a gate guard for some time. Given that the aircraft started life with them, it would seem fitting that it ended up there!!:ok:

Regards,...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Nov 2009, 19:38
Replies: 5
Views: 1,911
Posted By Magic Mushroom

Thumbs down What an outstanding idea CF. Let's...

What an outstanding idea CF.

Let's initiate a debate on an open forum that would highlight our capabilities, potential weakenesses and emerging technology relevant to what is arguably the...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th May 2009, 00:02
Replies: 32
Views: 12,056
Posted By Magic Mushroom

I think we'll have to agree to disagree on this...

I think we'll have to agree to disagree on this one old chap.

Suffice to say that the USN 'assumptions' were made for very good reasons.

Suffice to say the AIM-54C programme introduced some new...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th May 2009, 23:23
Replies: 32
Views: 12,056
Posted By Magic Mushroom

My, my Ewan, a tad sensitive aren’t we old...

My, my Ewan, a tad sensitive aren’t we old chap?!!!:ok:

My point is that from the late eighties China first and then Russia was an increasingly important economic and arms supplier to Iran. The...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th May 2009, 22:01
Replies: 32
Views: 12,056
Posted By Magic Mushroom

Mmmm, I stand corrected TEEEJ. TVM. ...

Mmmm, I stand corrected TEEEJ. TVM.

However, I do not doubt for a minute that Russia got hold of F-14s, or at least evaluated it. This has been all but acknowledged in recent years by a number...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th May 2009, 20:00
Replies: 32
Views: 12,056
Posted By Magic Mushroom

Since the 1980s! ...

Since the 1980s!

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s127/Magic_Mushroom_photos/Spotting%20Vol2/SovF-14.jpg
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Mar 2009, 16:50
Replies: 15
Views: 4,115
Posted By Magic Mushroom

WG, I'm not making the assertion based upon...

WG,

I'm not making the assertion based upon appearance. I'm making it based upon numerous reports from military and aerospace personnel from the US and Russia.



Even the Israeli Director...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Mar 2009, 10:28
Replies: 15
Views: 4,115
Posted By Magic Mushroom

WG, I really don’t think Israel’s...

WG,

I really don’t think Israel’s involvement with the J-10 could be described as speculation old chap!

Russian engineers recently confirmed it at the same time that they highlighted Chinese...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Mar 2009, 23:07
Replies: 19
Views: 13,957
Posted By Magic Mushroom

NS, just to clarify, that footage is of the...

NS, just to clarify, that footage is of the YF-22 loss.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Mar 2009, 22:29
Replies: 19
Views: 13,957
Posted By Magic Mushroom

No. One bellied in at Nellis in around 2004...

No. One bellied in at Nellis in around 2004 after the pilot banged out.

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s127/Magic_Mushroom_photos/BentF-22.jpg
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Mar 2009, 22:02
Replies: 15
Views: 4,115
Posted By Magic Mushroom

The J-10 is developed directly from the IAI Lavi...

The J-10 is developed directly from the IAI Lavi with Israeli assistance. It will therefore most likely have a significant US derived avionics capability, albeit probably only at the F-16 Block...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2009, 10:35
Replies: 80
Views: 13,529
Posted By Magic Mushroom

Sweet Jesus, not this again!!!:ugh: ...

Sweet Jesus, not this again!!!:ugh:



Unless you work for BAeS YD, go and take a VERY large reality pill and think about what you've just written!

Regards,
MM
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2009, 22:07
Replies: 51
Views: 13,970
Posted By Magic Mushroom

The data was provided by Boeing!:rolleyes: ...

The data was provided by Boeing!:rolleyes:

Regards,
MM
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jan 2009, 22:34
Replies: 358
Views: 55,646
Posted By Magic Mushroom

Where do I start Gullwings? To avoid repetition,...

Where do I start Gullwings? To avoid repetition, if you wish, I'll PM a few examples.



Yes there were equally blinkered comments from some of the pro RAF/anti CVF corner. But I believe that...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jan 2009, 23:32
Replies: 358
Views: 55,646
Posted By Magic Mushroom

At last, Brain Potter finally brings some...

At last, Brain Potter finally brings some intelligence to what is possibly the most puerile thread I’ve ever read. I don’t know what is sadder. The hoop that is being posted here or the fact that...
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