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Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2012, 17:14
Replies: 1,802
Views: 386,776
Posted By manccowboy

BBC News - Ministers discuss U-turn on F-35...

BBC News - Ministers discuss U-turn on F-35 fighter planes (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-17437272)

To a layman like myself and Im guessing most of the general public this news has me...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2012, 07:30
Replies: 215
Views: 55,536
Posted By manccowboy

I'm pretty sure once the press add 2 & 2 together...

I'm pretty sure once the press add 2 & 2 together there will be some sort of outcry.
IMHO Indian aid is a joke, their a pretty rich and emerging economy, probably in better shape than ours.
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2012, 17:56
Replies: 215
Views: 55,536
Posted By manccowboy

How many Rafale's does our aid buy them?

How many Rafale's does our aid buy them?
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2012, 11:15
Replies: 1,385
Views: 314,235
Posted By manccowboy

BBC News - Destroyer ship HMS Dauntless set for...

BBC News - Destroyer ship HMS Dauntless set for Falklands (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-16810417)

No doubt sent to wind the Argies up a bit more :)
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jan 2012, 16:59
Replies: 592
Views: 116,880
Posted By manccowboy

Hmmmm I remember someone saying scrapping Nimrod...

Hmmmm I remember someone saying scrapping Nimrod would come back to haunt Cameron :E
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Dec 2011, 14:11
Replies: 592
Views: 116,880
Posted By manccowboy

If Iran shut the straits it would amount to...

If Iran shut the straits it would amount to giving the US the green light to invade.

Is Iran really that stupid?
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Dec 2011, 13:40
Replies: 453
Views: 81,485
Posted By manccowboy

Diplomacy = Failed Sanctions = Failed Direct...

Diplomacy = Failed
Sanctions = Failed
Direct military action = Definitely

Obama wont be able to put this off until after the elections IMHO
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Dec 2011, 17:59
Replies: 453
Views: 81,485
Posted By manccowboy

Just looking at the bigger picture, maybe a...

Just looking at the bigger picture, maybe a US/Israeli attack on Irans nuclear installations will happen once all US troops are out of Iraq.

Obama need the Jewish vote to realise any chance of a...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Nov 2011, 22:16
Replies: 259
Views: 179,694
Posted By manccowboy

Bit late as they already published the pilots...

Bit late as they already published the pilots name earlier.....muppets :=
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Nov 2011, 20:17
Replies: 259
Views: 179,694
Posted By manccowboy

Already named in the Daily Mail, I'm not going to...

Already named in the Daily Mail, I'm not going to post the name on here for obvious reasons :(

Condolences to his family and the Reds

Red Arrows pilot rushed to hospital with life-threatening...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Nov 2011, 21:34
Replies: 118
Views: 19,022
Posted By manccowboy

We have a very good H&S executive and I believe...

We have a very good H&S executive and I believe the finest human rights lawyers :ok:
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Oct 2011, 18:07
Replies: 101
Views: 29,057
Posted By manccowboy

I should imagine mentioning the word "jobs" would...

I should imagine mentioning the word "jobs" would be enough to get the airfield a commercial license in the present climate :)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Oct 2011, 05:46
Replies: 101
Views: 29,057
Posted By manccowboy

I believe a official announcement will be made...

I believe a official announcement will be made very soon, It wont go down well with local residents :E
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Oct 2011, 21:35
Replies: 101
Views: 29,057
Posted By manccowboy

Woodford is in NW England :ok:

Woodford is in NW England :ok:
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Oct 2011, 20:28
Replies: 101
Views: 29,057
Posted By manccowboy

BAE Woodford sold

Just heard that JCB have bought the BAE Woodford site and its being reinstated as a operational airfield. Its being turned into a bizjet park and also a aircraft scrapping and reclamation centre.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Aug 2011, 16:06
Replies: 15
Views: 5,225
Posted By manccowboy

Indeed sad day for British aviation, I noticed a...

Indeed sad day for British aviation, I noticed a vid on YouTube last night showing a very empty main assembly hanger :{

Woodford - Home Of The Nimrod MRA4 - YouTube (http://youtu.be/28ph6UetXiY)
...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jun 2011, 19:58
Replies: 156
Views: 27,245
Posted By manccowboy

Monty77 It stopped being our country decades...

Monty77
It stopped being our country decades ago when we opened the migrant floodgates, we natives now have less rights and are second class to those that invaded.

As for the armed chiefs, its...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jun 2011, 09:55
Replies: 15
Views: 5,225
Posted By manccowboy

I thing the original A.V.Roe hangers are listed...

I thing the original A.V.Roe hangers are listed but they have been moved before so unless they feature in any new development I should imagine they will be preserved somewhere.

AVIATION NORTH-WEST...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jun 2011, 16:58
Replies: 12
Views: 3,755
Posted By manccowboy

Nimrod AEW3 cockpit on Ebay

RAF Nimrod AEW3 Cockpit flight deck XV259 | eBay UK (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RAF-Nimrod-AEW3-Cockpit-flight-deck-XV259-/260796836539?pt=UK_CPV_Aviation_SM&hash=item3cb8b3eabb)
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jun 2011, 16:52
Replies: 80
Views: 16,260
Posted By manccowboy

Proone wrote: Tell me just how big are...

Proone wrote:



Tell me just how big are these bubbles you people live in?
Can you get them at Ikea or are they only available on prescription?

:ugh:
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Jun 2011, 23:24
Replies: 28
Views: 5,646
Posted By manccowboy

I thought there were some privates based there?

I thought there were some privates based there?
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2011, 23:19
Replies: 270
Views: 75,086
Posted By manccowboy

Think there's only one MRA4 pilot that Ive seen...

Think there's only one MRA4 pilot that Ive seen comment on these forums and he didn't say any of the ****e your spouting :mad:
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2011, 17:09
Replies: 301
Views: 86,237
Posted By manccowboy

You have to ask why on earth a P8 (737) was ever...

You have to ask why on earth a P8 (737) was ever considered for this role :ugh:
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Jun 2011, 17:05
Replies: 28
Views: 5,646
Posted By manccowboy

Ever tried getting a complete aircraft down the...

Ever tried getting a complete aircraft down the M6 on a low loader complete with wings :rolleyes:
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2011, 16:56
Replies: 270
Views: 75,086
Posted By manccowboy

Easystreet, I said the press would kick up a...

Easystreet,

I said the press would kick up a stink, BAE would have nothing to gain commenting on any P8 purchase. Don't beleive any hint Fox has made about MRA4's supposed flaws because that plane...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Jun 2011, 23:07
Replies: 28
Views: 5,646
Posted By manccowboy

I heard its being moved not sure where but as a...

I heard its being moved not sure where but as a complete airframe, its already been dismantled pictures are here (http://www.edendale.co.uk/ANW/WFD.RJX.2.html)
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jun 2011, 23:02
Replies: 270
Views: 75,086
Posted By manccowboy

Liam Fox will get slaughtered by the press if we...

Liam Fox will get slaughtered by the press if we buy American P8's after scrapping £4.2 billion of BRITISH built hardware.

Bring it on :mad:
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Mar 2011, 12:59
Replies: 1,820
Views: 403,587
Posted By manccowboy

But if the military decide to drop the case I'm...

But if the military decide to drop the case I'm sure the family's of the deceased could pursue a private prosecution? Surely they would have access to any evidence collected under the freedom of...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2011, 20:47
Replies: 2,041
Views: 560,635
Posted By manccowboy

PR So obviously your talking P8, care...

PR



So obviously your talking P8, care to explain how this is better than a MRA4 ?

Incidentally seeing as there is an age factor creeping into this discussion the 737 design is nearly 50...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2011, 13:24
Replies: 2,041
Views: 560,635
Posted By manccowboy

People are harping on about the Nimrod being an...

People are harping on about the Nimrod being an old design, Boeing's 367-80 (Dash 80) circa 1952 went on to become the 720,707 and the RC-135 and the same fuse barrels were used in the 727 and 757.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2011, 16:43
Replies: 2,041
Views: 560,635
Posted By manccowboy

I'll say it one more time, If the Nimrod MRA4 had...

I'll say it one more time, If the Nimrod MRA4 had been called anything but Nimrod it would be in service now. After the accident in Afghanistan it was a tarnished name and certain people looked at...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2011, 00:25
Replies: 2,041
Views: 560,635
Posted By manccowboy

You wouldn't believe how many times the specs...

You wouldn't believe how many times the specs were changed, a small percent were down to BAE but the lions share were down to the MOD changing the mission profile. Very early on in the project a...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2011, 19:06
Replies: 2,041
Views: 560,635
Posted By manccowboy

Hmmm I don't think my post said BAE staff...

Hmmm I don't think my post said BAE staff specifically ;) And if I knock the "s" off the 1000 I wasn't too far off the mark :8

We haven't taken into account the various systems people who would...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2011, 18:03
Replies: 2,041
Views: 560,635
Posted By manccowboy

My sympathy is directed at the shop floor workers...

My sympathy is directed at the shop floor workers who worked damned hard to produce a world beating aircraft NOT the people who mismanage BAE.

Believe it or not most of the early build flaws were...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2011, 16:51
Replies: 2,041
Views: 560,635
Posted By manccowboy

I'd personally like to wring Camerons & Foxes...

I'd personally like to wring Camerons & Foxes neck at their total indifference to the money wasted and the many 1000s of people this little episode has put on the dole. :mad:
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