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Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2023, 20:10
Replies: 42
Views: 9,404
Posted By Stratnumberone

Given that my £5,000 car won’t start unless the...

Given that my £5,000 car won’t start unless the clutch is depressed, it amazes me that a cutting-edge technology £xxx million jet can get as far as trying to take off with an engine blank installed....
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Sep 2023, 19:06
Replies: 210
Views: 48,930
Posted By Stratnumberone

I am surprised that ComMANdant RAFAC doesn’t have...

I am surprised that ComMANdant RAFAC doesn’t have anything better to do.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jun 2023, 07:58
Replies: 310
Views: 101,196
Posted By Stratnumberone

I would also offer that being of non-white,...

I would also offer that being of non-white, female origin is no barrier to successful selection.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2023, 14:03
Replies: 455
Views: 142,126
Posted By Stratnumberone

MOD and Government too stupid/stubborn to either...

MOD and Government too stupid/stubborn to either admit or realise they made a huge error. Further, it’s too late now. Once again, Sudan is proving that the C130 is an indispensable asset. However,...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2023, 22:28
Replies: 1,431
Views: 473,705
Posted By Stratnumberone

What a depressing article.

What a depressing article.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2023, 20:53
Replies: 592
Views: 193,078
Posted By Stratnumberone

Yes. .

Yes. .
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jan 2023, 09:22
Replies: 132
Views: 49,517
Posted By Stratnumberone

They’re very lucky then: is not uncommon for...

They’re very lucky then: is not uncommon for there to be years between end of IOT and start of EFT
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2022, 20:34
Replies: 49
Views: 13,798
Posted By Stratnumberone

His assertions are bang on. The nonsense being...

His assertions are bang on. The nonsense being spoon fed to seniors and politicians is embarrassing, even more so because they lap it up. Some of the downright lies thrown out at the recent committee...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Dec 2022, 21:28
Replies: 49
Views: 13,798
Posted By Stratnumberone

Smoke, mirrors and downright lies. By late summer...

Smoke, mirrors and downright lies. By late summer 2023 the extent of the lies will be clearer but it will be too late.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Nov 2022, 07:40
Replies: 16
Views: 3,465
Posted By Stratnumberone

Quite frankly, that sales catalogue makes...

Quite frankly, that sales catalogue makes depressing reading. This entire episode is - purely in my opinion, of course - a complete and utter disaster and a total, unmitigated failure in Government...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Sep 2022, 20:19
Replies: 592
Views: 193,078
Posted By Stratnumberone

That was a painful watch.

That was a painful watch.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Aug 2022, 21:01
Replies: 222
Views: 87,795
Posted By Stratnumberone

Who needs pilots when everyone is an aviator? ...

Who needs pilots when everyone is an aviator?

#takingcareoftheimportantstuff
Forum: Military Aviation
4th May 2022, 18:46
Replies: 146
Views: 36,615
Posted By Stratnumberone

I suspect that this sorry s**t show will have...

I suspect that this sorry s**t show will have ‘successfully’ discouraged people from all backgrounds from considering a career in the RAF. Well done all involved!
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Apr 2022, 14:55
Replies: 12
Views: 7,608
Posted By Stratnumberone

it may be an outdated post that has some...

it may be an outdated post that has some inaccuracies, but the conclusion of keeping the C130 is a very, very long way away from being ‘dumb’.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Apr 2022, 18:37
Replies: 34
Views: 9,857
Posted By Stratnumberone

Hopefully the tedious ‘hoorahing’ is still going...

Hopefully the tedious ‘hoorahing’ is still going on over the actual hack meaning that everyone’s watch is slightly out.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2022, 19:13
Replies: 455
Views: 142,126
Posted By Stratnumberone

And those lovely new uniforms.

And those lovely new uniforms.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Feb 2022, 21:22
Replies: 115
Views: 36,243
Posted By Stratnumberone

I see that this bloke is wearing shoes and socks.

I see that this bloke is wearing shoes and socks.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2022, 09:50
Replies: 114
Views: 30,952
Posted By Stratnumberone

This drive for new uniform seems entirely...

This drive for new uniform seems entirely consistent with the apparent MO of the current senior leadership: expend masses of time, money and effort on finding ‘solutions’ for problems that either...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jan 2022, 14:35
Replies: 24
Views: 5,838
Posted By Stratnumberone

It is possible but it’s not exactly a regular...

It is possible but it’s not exactly a regular sight in British skies. There’s still going to be a giant para shaped hole in RAF capability some time in 2023
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jan 2022, 21:06
Replies: 24
Views: 5,838
Posted By Stratnumberone

correct. But when? Does anybody know that?

correct. But when? Does anybody
know that?
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2022, 19:23
Replies: 11
Views: 5,496
Posted By Stratnumberone

More A400s? Splendid! RAF Tac AT is saved!

More A400s? Splendid! RAF Tac AT is saved!
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Dec 2021, 10:10
Replies: 292
Views: 67,071
Posted By Stratnumberone

regardless of the weights of puffins, storks or...

regardless of the weights of puffins, storks or Norwegians, I’m surprised that as many as 45% are happy with their single accommodation!
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Dec 2021, 13:13
Replies: 292
Views: 67,071
Posted By Stratnumberone

Isn’t that a large part of the problem here? The...

Isn’t that a large part of the problem here? The entire RAF has much bigger issues than this… shouldn’t upper leadership be focussing attention elsewhere?
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2021, 17:13
Replies: 292
Views: 67,071
Posted By Stratnumberone

it’s not about kit or capability any more. It’s...

it’s not about kit or capability any more. It’s about creating British jobs and not losing face (having poured billions down various black holes). Anyway, I’ll get myself back to the Herc OSD thread…
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Nov 2021, 17:04
Replies: 109
Views: 40,177
Posted By Stratnumberone

excellent: always nice to see the defence...

excellent: always nice to see the defence committee respond quickly and have its finger ‘on the pulse’ in terms of what’s going on in the modern military. Tornado, eh?
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Nov 2021, 11:01
Replies: 108
Views: 40,930
Posted By Stratnumberone

very true. Sadly though, common sense will not...

very true. Sadly though, common sense will not prevail here and the Hercules is destined for the dustbin.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Sep 2021, 21:06
Replies: 32
Views: 9,093
Posted By Stratnumberone

I think that this idea is a ridiculous...

I think that this idea is a ridiculous non-starter. Everyone knows that proper air forces are getting rid of C130.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Aug 2021, 20:07
Replies: 108
Views: 40,930
Posted By Stratnumberone

the correct response is to keep them until we...

the correct response is to keep them until we have a credible replacement, which currently we do not. It’s oft said but worth repeating: many air forces worldwide are investing in the C130 -...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jul 2021, 12:49
Replies: 90
Views: 30,689
Posted By Stratnumberone

no it’ll be fine. It never snows or ices up in...

no it’ll be fine. It never snows or ices up in Oxfordshire, in the same way that single runways never get blacked.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jul 2021, 11:42
Replies: 90
Views: 30,689
Posted By Stratnumberone

If only someone had told them that putting all...

If only someone had told them that putting all the AT assets into a station with only one runway could cause problems. We are all culpable for not doing so.
Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2021, 18:23
Replies: 254
Views: 50,453
Posted By Stratnumberone

Good point. I fully expect they’ll spend £10...

Good point. I fully expect they’ll spend £10 million to rename it, just in time to save £8 million by retiring it early in 2023 😬
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Apr 2021, 13:11
Replies: 455
Views: 142,126
Posted By Stratnumberone

I think this whole sorry saga puts to bed once...

I think this whole sorry saga puts to bed once and for all any discussion about whether or not the Government gives a monkeys about capability as a primary factor. Capability comes a long way behind...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2021, 17:38
Replies: 455
Views: 142,126
Posted By Stratnumberone

As much as half?!

As much as half?!
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2021, 15:08
Replies: 455
Views: 142,126
Posted By Stratnumberone

twice the payload, twice the range. Twice the...

twice the payload, twice the range. Twice the cost, too. At least!
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jul 2019, 13:58
Replies: 37
Views: 19,771
Posted By Stratnumberone

I used the USAF version of the aforementioned...

I used the USAF version of the aforementioned ‘iPad able’ flight gloves. They were OK but I found them a little cumbersome. A good number of my USAF colleagues snip the fingers off their flying...
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