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Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2020, 20:24
Replies: 99
Views: 118,863
Posted By Hawk98

Pure speculation on my behalf but as you say...

Pure speculation on my behalf but as you say perhaps the lack of apparent fuel would suggest that the crew jettisoned it prior to the crash landing?
Again what’s left of the fuselage post fire looks...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jan 2020, 01:08
Replies: 88
Views: 57,827
Posted By Hawk98

Good to hear, so many rumours flying about on...

Good to hear, so many rumours flying about on social media tonight I don’t think anything will be crystal clear until the late morning (GMT), sincere lack of detail on BBC compared to CNN etc...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jan 2020, 00:29
Replies: 88
Views: 57,827
Posted By Hawk98

CNN reporting that Iran has supposedly threatened...

CNN reporting that Iran has supposedly threatened to attack Dubai amongst other locations if the US retaliates.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Dec 2019, 17:01
Replies: 53
Views: 21,634
Posted By Hawk98

In my 5 years as an air cadet, we only ever used...

In my 5 years as an air cadet, we only ever used the 5.56 L98A2, which is essentially an L85A2 but semi-automatic only. Having said that, the rifles were always kept behind the razor wire at the...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2019, 15:36
Replies: 296
Views: 138,743
Posted By Hawk98

I guess the trouble with the F35 would be as it’s...

I guess the trouble with the F35 would be as it’s single seat only, any cockpit shots would have to be CGI🤔 I’m sure F18 is also easier to borrow from the USN for filming
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Dec 2019, 08:07
Replies: 8
Views: 1,947
Posted By Hawk98

I don’t see what’s wrong with reporting his very...

I don’t see what’s wrong with reporting his very interesting wartime career!

Either way, RIP.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Dec 2019, 14:47
Replies: 1,221
Views: 971,404
Posted By Hawk98

Still at Cranwell for aircrew, upstairs in the...

Still at Cranwell for aircrew, upstairs in the OASC building (unless anything’s changed from last month) 👍
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Oct 2019, 11:17
Replies: 17
Views: 6,216
Posted By Hawk98

Akrotiri is one of the busiest RAF bases and...

Akrotiri is one of the busiest RAF bases and there’s about 3,500 personnel in Cyprus in total, so yes, it would undoubtedly have an impact on the local economy. Where do you think they all go in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Oct 2019, 16:23
Replies: 17
Views: 6,216
Posted By Hawk98

Please correct me if I’m wrong, but the SBA is...

Please correct me if I’m wrong, but the SBA is exactly that, Sovereign, so surely the Cypriots can’t force closure as it could only be closed by HMG? (Which lets be honest is very unlikely)
...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Oct 2019, 21:37
Replies: 44
Views: 16,395
Posted By Hawk98

Pretty sure the Parachute Regiment still train to...

Pretty sure the Parachute Regiment still train to do just that... ever heard of 16 Air Assault Brigade?🤔
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Oct 2019, 16:26
Replies: 1,221
Views: 971,404
Posted By Hawk98

Thanks for the replies chaps, pleased to say I...

Thanks for the replies chaps, pleased to say I passed the AST today for all roles and will be heading back to Cranwell at the tail end of this month for more CBAT related fun!
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Oct 2019, 18:24
Replies: 1,221
Views: 971,404
Posted By Hawk98

Hi all, Don't post on here often but thought...

Hi all,

Don't post on here often but thought I would for once. Long story short I initially applied to the RAF around two and a half years ago for Pilot/WSO, went off to Cranwell and passed CBAT...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Dec 2017, 13:28
Replies: 2
Views: 1,638
Posted By Hawk98

RN SAR Sea King

So I’ve just seen a Navy SAR Sea King (was close enough to see the orange and grey paintwork) winching from a yacht over Weymouth bay, am I losing my mind at the age of 19 and seeing things, or are...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Nov 2017, 11:50
Replies: 1,221
Views: 971,404
Posted By Hawk98

Brilliant - just what I was hoping to find out!...

Brilliant - just what I was hoping to find out! Many thanks Bugs
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Nov 2017, 16:07
Replies: 1,221
Views: 971,404
Posted By Hawk98

The travelling isn't an issue but there's not...

The travelling isn't an issue but there's not much point doing a near on 500 mile round trip again if the RAF one is valid with them.. after all the taxpayer would be paying for my train ticket....
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Nov 2017, 10:14
Replies: 1,221
Views: 971,404
Posted By Hawk98

Flying Aptitude Tests

Going on a bit of a tangent - but would anyone happen to know whether the RAF CBAT is the exact same as the RN's FAT exam? I've passed CBAT for pilot but am now probably going to apply to the Navy as...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Aug 2017, 19:08
Replies: 1,221
Views: 971,404
Posted By Hawk98

Filter Interview

Hi chaps,
It's been a little while since I posted on Pprune so please bare with me! I'm currently 19 years old and have been applying to join as either a pilot, RPAS pilot or WSOp, attended the P2...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Feb 2016, 17:22
Replies: 384
Views: 230,055
Posted By Hawk98

10 Texans to me (I'm just a cadet so feel free to...

10 Texans to me (I'm just a cadet so feel free to ignore my opinion) seems ridiculous, is this assuming 100% availability and 0% attrition of the fleet through its lifetime?!
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jan 2016, 20:25
Replies: 50
Views: 10,035
Posted By Hawk98

Yes we do, in the past five years as a cadet I've...

Yes we do, in the past five years as a cadet I've flown in a Sea King (2015) and Chinook (2014) (as well as the Tutor about 6 times in just over a year and gliding, well let's not go there...) Oh and...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2015, 14:40
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,773,819
Posted By Hawk98

From what I've heard the new G120TPs are only for...

From what I've heard the new G120TPs are only for EFT (which would make sense) whilst the excess Tutors are getting thrown into the AEF/UAS system so more cadets can get airborne as more airframes...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2015, 19:37
Replies: 322
Views: 107,039
Posted By Hawk98

For a start this is just my opinion as a 17 year...

For a start this is just my opinion as a 17 year old cadet so feel free to correct me where necessary :) But regarding where the 2 new Typhoon sqns will be based, would basing at Boscombe Down be a...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Nov 2015, 19:15
Replies: 12
Views: 5,166
Posted By Hawk98

Sounds like F15s from Lakenheath

Sounds like F15s from Lakenheath
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2015, 16:31
Replies: 322
Views: 107,039
Posted By Hawk98

Just read an article on the BBC about Russian...

Just read an article on the BBC about Russian plans for a nuclear torpedo that were accidentally aired on TV, might be wanting that MPA...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Nov 2015, 07:50
Replies: 322
Views: 107,039
Posted By Hawk98

Mach, the defence budget is ringfenced until...

Mach, the defence budget is ringfenced until 2020, so 5 years not 2
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Nov 2015, 13:04
Replies: 59
Views: 17,253
Posted By Hawk98

I don't want to jump the gun in respect to the...

I don't want to jump the gun in respect to the SDSR, and this is just my opinion, but I highly suspect that article is bs for several reasons; firstly given the commitment to the 2% of GDP, there...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Oct 2015, 07:51
Replies: 27
Views: 6,496
Posted By Hawk98

There was an article in the Sunday Times about...

There was an article in the Sunday Times about the number of FJ sqns getting doubled to 12, coming from 'senior defence sources' as being a cornerstone of the SDSR, we can live in hope!
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Oct 2015, 08:26
Replies: 6
Views: 2,842
Posted By Hawk98

What's taking over Falkland's SAR? Is it under...

What's taking over Falkland's SAR? Is it under the Bristow contract?
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2015, 17:46
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,773,819
Posted By Hawk98

ACW VGL, Tutors don't operate without ATC as far...

ACW VGL, Tutors don't operate without ATC as far as I'm aware, I've been flying at Boscombe Down 6 times and I've had to wait for the ATC staff to come off lunchbreak several times

Tom
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Sep 2015, 10:50
Replies: 61
Views: 14,302
Posted By Hawk98

There's nothing to say the MRA4 was going to be a...

There's nothing to say the MRA4 was going to be a bad aircraft, in fact it was to going to be one of the most advanced MPA around, it's just BAE were way behind schedule and hence probably over...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2015, 20:15
Replies: 12
Views: 3,516
Posted By Hawk98

RAF Mountain Rescue

Hi,

Just wondering, as RAF SAR in the UK is coming to an end very soon, does anyone know whether RAF Mountain Rescue will remain or whether that too is going/gone? I've had a look online but as...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Aug 2015, 21:44
Replies: 1,757
Views: 988,719
Posted By Hawk98

I was at Bournemouth today, watching the Reds...

I was at Bournemouth today, watching the Reds from the west side of Bournemouth pier (where there is no exclusion zone on the water, unlike the other side of the pier) and during one of the synchro...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Aug 2015, 14:57
Replies: 38
Views: 10,621
Posted By Hawk98

Are the F22s still deployed in the area? If so I...

Are the F22s still deployed in the area? If so I can't see these lasting long if they are to be used (foolishly) against the coalition aircraft, I can't see any other uses for them to be honest, as I...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Aug 2015, 21:02
Replies: 1,628
Views: 483,728
Posted By Hawk98

I can't see RAF helicopter bases down to just...

I can't see RAF helicopter bases down to just Odiham, given the Chinook OCU has just moved to Benson and there's not gonna be room at Odiham for 60 odd Chinooks and 20 something Pumas. It's not...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jul 2015, 22:24
Replies: 41
Views: 13,761
Posted By Hawk98

Thanks for that Nutloose, I hadn't realised - in...

Thanks for that Nutloose, I hadn't realised - in fact I'm down in Cornwall on holiday at the moment and saw their VC10 today from the road, sorry for the thread drift but I don't suppose anyone knows...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jul 2015, 20:16
Replies: 41
Views: 13,761
Posted By Hawk98

RAF St Mawgan's airfield site has been sold off...

RAF St Mawgan's airfield site has been sold off to the county council but having said that, given the low volume of civilian flights I don't think there's anything to say that the RAF couldn't share...
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