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Forum: Military Aviation
5th Nov 2023, 21:27
Replies: 462
Views: 131,329
Posted By sfm818

A quiet day in the region - Blinken flies from...

A quiet day in the region - Blinken flies from Cyprus to Iraq then onward to Turkey and there are now carrier air wings at either end of the Suez with air tanker support out of Crete. But why would...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Nov 2023, 20:22
Replies: 462
Views: 131,329
Posted By sfm818

Evening Lonewolf. I view the current...

Evening Lonewolf.

I view the current situation from the perspective of Israel's intervention in the Bekka Valley in '82 which, as you point out, resulted in casualties from American and French...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Nov 2023, 10:01
Replies: 462
Views: 131,329
Posted By sfm818

Can we trust IDF spokespersons who control the...

Can we trust IDF spokespersons who control the narrative to be a reliable source of information. The official line is they must contain an ongoing problem whereby Israel is attacked with impunity,...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Nov 2023, 18:42
Replies: 462
Views: 131,329
Posted By sfm818

Don't read too much into it Lonewolf. It's a form...

Don't read too much into it Lonewolf. It's a form of RAF slang that might loosely be translated as 'situation normal'.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Oct 2023, 08:32
Replies: 462
Views: 131,329
Posted By sfm818

[MODS: With your permission] Restored, as...

[MODS: With your permission]
Restored, as relevant to military operations in a densely populated region adjacent to the current conflict, but placed in a spoiler.
T28B
Yesterday was a painful...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Oct 2023, 21:29
Replies: 63
Views: 9,019
Posted By sfm818

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/800x1065/screenshot_2023_10_20_23_38_00_118_3e68273a9d7c94515520f3aa8295748e321df88c.jpeg
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Oct 2023, 10:31
Replies: 462
Views: 131,329
Posted By sfm818

Choosing not to add signature to Treaty does not...

Choosing not to add signature to Treaty does not release countries which have advanced military capabilities from their obligation to observe basic principles of proportionality. Specifically,...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Oct 2023, 09:54
Replies: 462
Views: 131,329
Posted By sfm818

The President of Israel complains that the IDF...

The President of Israel complains that the IDF are operating within the basic 'guidelines' of International Law. Note: He said guidelines, not rules. The rules of International Humanitarian Law are...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jul 2023, 09:27
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,977
Posted By sfm818

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1500x1000/fjn5gx7xkaaik8k_0ebc2684d6986f48bb819887fbc2958f9ce17b0a.jpg...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jun 2023, 20:58
Replies: 455
Views: 141,797
Posted By sfm818

Yes, we all have a soft spot for the Skyvan (I...

Yes, we all have a soft spot for the Skyvan (I was raised to the soothing sound of twin astazous) but the contract specifies requirements that may be more in the CN-235/CASA C-212 range of aircraft...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jun 2023, 09:17
Replies: 455
Views: 141,797
Posted By sfm818

#359 Have no knowledge how SPAG (and others)...

#359

Have no knowledge how SPAG (and others) conduct water jump qualification these days, however, here is summary of a contract for UK military parachute training published last month. Closing...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jun 2023, 13:26
Replies: 455
Views: 141,797
Posted By sfm818

There is prescedent - one of our number on AD in...

There is prescedent - one of our number on AD in the 70's was part of a trial to cross train a few pilots from the multi-engine community (C-130's) onto fast jets - he made the conversion and went on...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jun 2023, 04:31
Replies: 455
Views: 141,797
Posted By sfm818

^ Interior Airways (Alaska) operated the L-100...

^
Interior Airways (Alaska) operated the L-100 in the UK and around Europe during the 1970-72 timeframe.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jun 2023, 09:23
Replies: 455
Views: 141,797
Posted By sfm818

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1600x790/image_892a4b4116344c1af172b6fbd99966be1562f161.jpg

Austria are in the market to replace their K's. The unnecessary release from service...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jun 2023, 05:11
Replies: 455
Views: 141,797
Posted By sfm818

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1458x837/f0205060_5bfaa6985f3d8_2__7c15809ee029ba9e00da285bdaa2ef1c6a6666bd.jpg
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2023, 11:05
Replies: 24
Views: 8,394
Posted By sfm818

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oF-Yq41r60M

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oF-Yq41r60M
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Mar 2023, 10:39
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,977
Posted By sfm818

RE #6774 On current plans - two squadrons of...

RE #6774

On current plans - two squadrons of 12 aircraft (809 stand up at the end of 2023). Full operational capability by 2025 with 24 aircraft (or 36 with USMC support) "tailored" to meet...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
8th Sep 2022, 10:42
Replies: 43
Views: 5,444
Posted By sfm818

#U/L You might find this paper of interest....

#U/L

You might find this paper of interest. It references the actual reason why the US has such a strong interest in returning to the Moon. The official line from NASA is to land a woman and...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
7th Sep 2022, 11:46
Replies: 43
Views: 5,444
Posted By sfm818

Before the pendulum swung back in favour of...

Before the pendulum swung back in favour of Boeing (Michoud) the J-2X was in test. This archive film report of troubleshooting liquid hydrogen snags identified on Apollo 6 might be relevant....
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jan 2022, 08:32
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,687
Posted By sfm818

Correct. Maidan Square. 2014.

Correct.

Maidan Square. 2014.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Nov 2021, 08:46
Replies: 454
Views: 219,378
Posted By sfm818

Any record of Harrier ejections on take off from...

Any record of Harrier ejections on take off from an Invincible class due loss of performance on the ski-jump? Or is this incident a first for STOVL carrier ops.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Nov 2021, 10:22
Replies: 454
Views: 219,378
Posted By sfm818

Quick detour. A fascinating read on the loss and...

Quick detour. A fascinating read on the loss and recovery of an F-14A which rolled off JFK into the North Sea. Crew ejected and landed back on the flight deck, in full view of a Soviet cruiser.
...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
16th Nov 2021, 22:28
Replies: 21
Views: 4,137
Posted By sfm818

It would be naive to believe the United States...

It would be naive to believe the United States has not engaged in unauthorized rendezvous proximity operations - the difference with China and Russia however is they have both demonstrated in recent...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
16th Nov 2021, 08:50
Replies: 21
Views: 4,137
Posted By sfm818

Clearly a message is being sent with DARPA and US...

Clearly a message is being sent with DARPA and US Space Force developing LEO constellations (Blackjack/Casino). This might also provide Roscosmos with an excuse to scrub the Prichal module launch...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
15th Nov 2021, 21:01
Replies: 16
Views: 1,321
Posted By sfm818

Developing story this evening. Anti-satellite...

Developing story this evening. Anti-satellite missile test by Russia has created a debris cloud which may intersect with ISS orbit. Anatoly will be the best source for updates.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
4th Nov 2021, 18:53
Replies: 65
Views: 25,940
Posted By sfm818

Jump pilots/sports parachutists reading this will...

Jump pilots/sports parachutists reading this will be aware of Skies Call by Andy Keech - he captured the ultimate selfie of skydivers clambering all over a Lockheed 10E (Zephyr Hills?) Yes, it was a...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Oct 2021, 10:45
Replies: 1,596
Views: 356,106
Posted By sfm818

Exmouth remains, with every litre of fuel...

Exmouth remains, with every litre of fuel supplied from Fremantle by road train. The point is what assets are in place at that joint operated location. If it was considered strategically important...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Oct 2021, 09:33
Replies: 1,596
Views: 356,106
Posted By sfm818

There is broader dimension to the Trilateral...

There is broader dimension to the Trilateral Alliance than SSN technology transfer. The 2016 Defence White Paper and 2020 Strategic Update presented by Canberra set out a coherent plan to meet...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Sep 2021, 09:23
Replies: 1,596
Views: 356,106
Posted By sfm818

If the switch to nuclear boats is based on...

If the switch to nuclear boats is based on regional security and the threat of territorial expansion from a foreign power, why has Australia given consent for China to acquire Darwin Port on a...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
29th Jul 2021, 20:16
Replies: 37
Views: 4,464
Posted By sfm818

It's all hands on deck this evening. Uncommanded...

It's all hands on deck this evening. Uncommanded thruster activity from Nauka (apparently propellant now exhausted) crew ordered to close hatch and shutter windows, and station temporarily placed...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
27th Jul 2021, 01:28
Replies: 37
Views: 4,464
Posted By sfm818

Progress MS-16 (With Pirs module attached) were...

Progress MS-16 (With Pirs module attached) were de-orbited the other day, and Canadarm-2 used to inspect Zvezda docking port for Nauka arrival on Thursday.

...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th May 2021, 08:41
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,977
Posted By sfm818

I am surprised not to see any mention of HMSQNLZ...

I am surprised not to see any mention of HMSQNLZ entering Portsmouth the other day ranged with 617 and VMFA-211 kites.

Distant recollection of an SDSR on the Cameron watch (remember him?) which...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jun 2020, 20:39
Replies: 18
Views: 4,620
Posted By sfm818

Reference the French monstrosity - I decided to...

Reference the French monstrosity - I decided to travel by hovercraft to visit the '81 Salon du Bourget and arrived at Dover expecting to board an SRN4. What could possibly go wrong. Then I clapped...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Nov 2017, 12:36
Replies: 11
Views: 5,542
Posted By sfm818

It was the latter part of Friday afternoon when...

It was the latter part of Friday afternoon when the Bucc appeared overhead to orbit & burn off fuel. Conditions were good with calm winds. Those who hadn't stacked for the weekend chose a vantage...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Sep 2017, 07:22
Replies: 304
Views: 165,361
Posted By sfm818

Probably viewing this as a test of NAFTA see how...

Probably viewing this as a test of NAFTA see how Canada react. It is thanks to a United Europe that Boeing has to share half the market with Airbus. On the regional jet end of the spectrum, one of...
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