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11th Jul 2023, 00:33
Replies: 1
Views: 1,231
Posted By Yeller_Gait

Australian Wedgetail to Europe

Australian Government Media Release

Australia is steadfast in supporting Ukraine to defend itself against Russia’s illegal and immoral invasion. Ensuring Ukraine can receive international...
23rd Mar 2019, 22:06
Replies: 287
Views: 160,432
Posted By Yeller_Gait

E-7A designation origin

The E-7 designation for Wedgetail was nothing to do with Boeing, but came about from ideas and research within 2SQN RAAF. The original E-7 aircraft was a one-off experimental aircraft that never went...
30th Dec 2018, 12:10
Replies: 164
Views: 64,605
Posted By Yeller_Gait

Never had an issue with E-3D seats, but then I...

Never had an issue with E-3D seats, but then I never flew 15+ hr missions in them. The E-7A seats were a lot better once they restored the recline function for ops.

Back to more important stuff,...
28th Aug 2018, 13:00
Replies: 74
Views: 14,329
Posted By Yeller_Gait

OK, I’ll bite ... compliance requirements, to...

OK, I’ll bite ... compliance requirements, to modernise (obsolescence) and upgrade computing power and radar processing to increase performance and capability ... foresight the UK was sadly lacking...
28th Aug 2018, 07:45
Replies: 74
Views: 14,329
Posted By Yeller_Gait

Named after the Australian eagle but feel free to...

Named after the Australian eagle but feel free to call it something else as the Koreans and Turkish have done; Robin or Sparrow perhaps?

Or do you mean 'why the Wedgetail platform?' Combat proven,...
2nd Sep 2016, 09:11
Replies: 601
Views: 221,810
Posted By Yeller_Gait

21 years ago, and I still remember watching it as...

21 years ago, and I still remember watching it as if it was yesterday.

RIP both crews.

Y_G
28th Dec 2015, 09:45
Replies: 33
Views: 7,576
Posted By Yeller_Gait

Your RAF pension should be index linked, but not...

Your RAF pension should be index linked, but not your UK State Pension.

Y_G
27th Nov 2015, 11:33
Replies: 293
Views: 71,580
Posted By Yeller_Gait

Pr00ne Up until now there has been no serious...

Pr00ne
Up until now there has been no serious and credible threat to western coalition aircraft operating in Syria. Now there is. Simple. It is a game changer, the west cannot afford to lose another...
27th Nov 2015, 07:54
Replies: 293
Views: 71,580
Posted By Yeller_Gait

Massive difference between SA-22 and S400....

Massive difference between SA-22 and S400. Coalition ops in Syria now seriously under threat with the introduction of S400.

Y_G
23rd Nov 2015, 21:21
Replies: 367
Views: 105,694
Posted By Yeller_Gait

I suspect that the P8 will not routinely use the...

I suspect that the P8 will not routinely use the AAR capability while operating in the maritime environment, however in an overland operation such as Iraq/Syria, where boom tankers routinely inhabit...
12th Oct 2015, 09:59
Replies: 134
Views: 23,911
Posted By Yeller_Gait

Multiply the f*** factor by 10 and you will be...

Multiply the f*** factor by 10 and you will be somewhere near the RAF. To be fair though, there are some idiotic rules enforced at bases around the RAAF, different bases, different rules.

Is it so...
22nd Jul 2015, 08:46
Replies: 1,628
Views: 477,884
Posted By Yeller_Gait

Last I saw, at least 3 variants of USN P-3...

Last I saw, at least 3 variants of USN P-3 aircraft were flying operational missions, and nowhere near the sea. I am sure that the P-8 will look to take on those roles in the near future, already...
11th May 2015, 10:31
Replies: 1,628
Views: 477,884
Posted By Yeller_Gait

I can almost accept that 4 engines is better than...

I can almost accept that 4 engines is better than two for an MPA due to the low level flying, though I would still disagree on the grounds that modern engines nowadays are so much more reliable than...
24th Apr 2015, 11:12
Replies: 9
Views: 4,504
Posted By Yeller_Gait

NATO EW Course Oberammergau

Charlie,

We had a couple of guys went to Germany for the NATO EW course last year when there was some money in the budget.

Will send you details next week when I get a chance, but in summer...
10th Mar 2015, 07:36
Replies: 9
Views: 3,077
Posted By Yeller_Gait

Good luck guys and gals, wishing you all a great...

Good luck guys and gals, wishing you all a great trip and happy return.

Y_G
2nd Sep 2014, 12:57
Replies: 601
Views: 221,810
Posted By Yeller_Gait

To those that I knew and played golf with, and...

To those that I knew and played golf with, and those that I did not know,

cheers and God Bless

Y_G
29th Jul 2014, 10:49
Replies: 1,628
Views: 477,884
Posted By Yeller_Gait

We are buying 8 x P8, with an option for a...

We are buying 8 x P8, with an option for a further 4, and some Triton UAV's as well. The first mission crew and pilots will head to Jax soon to be trained next year, and will go on to become part of...
18th Apr 2014, 23:55
Replies: 1,628
Views: 477,884
Posted By Yeller_Gait

FOC is as much about manning and support as it is...

FOC is as much about manning and support as it is about aircraft performance. If Australia had as much money to throw at the project as the USN have done for the P-8, then yes, we would have had a...
17th Apr 2014, 09:14
Replies: 1,628
Views: 477,884
Posted By Yeller_Gait

I do not think there are many currently available...

I do not think there are many currently available options other than Wedgetail that come anywhere near UK requirements, and the article is definitely "glass half empty" in the way that it is written....
1st Apr 2014, 09:21
Replies: 19
Views: 1,817
Posted By Yeller_Gait

Uncalled for Wensleydale! Y_G

Uncalled for Wensleydale!

Y_G
31st Mar 2014, 11:07
Replies: 46
Views: 13,435
Posted By Yeller_Gait

Qatar to buy A330 MRTT, AEW&C and more

Looks like Qatar will be the fourth customer for the 737 AEW&C.

So how many years until the USAF buy the aircraft?

http://australianaviation.com.au/2014/03/qatar-to-buy-mrtts-aewc-and-more/
...
14th Mar 2014, 11:35
Replies: 422
Views: 138,070
Posted By Yeller_Gait

Around the time I joined up, back in 1985, there...

Around the time I joined up, back in 1985, there was Cadet Bond given the 007 last three, and also a Cadet Plank with 000 last three. At least one of these two is still serving.

Y_G
27th Feb 2014, 08:25
Replies: 1,029
Views: 470,871
Posted By Yeller_Gait

Anyone over there ever heard of the next step, a...

Anyone over there ever heard of the next step, a generative culture?
27th Feb 2014, 01:17
Replies: 1,628
Views: 477,884
Posted By Yeller_Gait

So can someone explain why the Aussie P-8s are so...

So can someone explain why the Aussie P-8s are so much more expensive?

Y_G
22nd Feb 2014, 08:58
Replies: 128
Views: 35,482
Posted By Yeller_Gait

The Aus KC30 seems to be on track, happily...

The Aus KC30 seems to be on track, happily refuelling using the drogues. I look forward to the day, hopefully soon, when we can refuel from our own tankers.

And by the way, it is a very...
21st Feb 2014, 09:32
Replies: 21
Views: 3,117
Posted By Yeller_Gait

Dream on! The RAAF have plans in place already,...

Dream on! The RAAF have plans in place already, so no need for any additional external assistance, thanks.

Y_G
10th Jan 2014, 11:31
Replies: 14
Views: 2,437
Posted By Yeller_Gait

Seriously, no F15, and Hornet/Super Hornet are...

Seriously, no F15, and Hornet/Super Hornet are the considered the same?

Last time I looked, the USAF were flying 15 & 16 as aggressors, nothing else.

Y_G
25th Aug 2013, 23:00
Replies: 144
Views: 25,548
Posted By Yeller_Gait

Best and Best

The food served in the Canadian mess at Minhad was always good, especially the 'holiday' buffet meals. Had to limit myself to only one Ben and Jerrys per day though. Fortunately there was enough time...
15th Aug 2013, 11:10
Replies: 161
Views: 34,657
Posted By Yeller_Gait

Difficult to know where to begin with your post...

Difficult to know where to begin with your post EW73.

The flight deck is just somewhere the drivers do their job, all the MPA type work goes on down the back. When the pilots are in their seats,...
21st Mar 2013, 20:47
Replies: 257
Views: 78,391
Posted By Yeller_Gait

I accept that the numbers say that a P8 is bigger...

I accept that the numbers say that a P8 is bigger than a Nimrod and P3, but from experience of operating in the 3 different airframes, the P3 has a much more spacious feel about it, and certainly for...
21st Mar 2013, 04:12
Replies: 257
Views: 78,391
Posted By Yeller_Gait

I knew it was a bad dream and surely did not...

I knew it was a bad dream and surely did not happen, 12 hour cold/cold barrier with a mid on-station refuel at 20 West. I must re-write history, and my flying log book.

I am sure that the UK will...
29th Dec 2012, 00:58
Replies: 34
Views: 10,984
Posted By Yeller_Gait

That list should just about cover everyone left...

That list should just about cover everyone left in the RAF, hands up those who did not get an individual or team award.

The awards list seems to get longer each year, for fewer people each year.
...
22nd Dec 2012, 07:51
Replies: 17
Views: 2,922
Posted By Yeller_Gait

Sad news indeed. I served with Graham for a few...

Sad news indeed. I served with Graham for a few years whilst I was on 201 back in the late 80's and 90's.

Definitely one of the nice guys, RIP Graham

Y_G
30th Oct 2012, 10:53
Replies: 646
Views: 155,660
Posted By Yeller_Gait

TLC- and nothing to do with tender loving care! ...

TLC- and nothing to do with tender loving care!

That Little ...... Chap perhaps?

Y_G
4th Oct 2012, 10:09
Replies: 180
Views: 32,192
Posted By Yeller_Gait

What's in a name?

The origin of my name should be obvious to anyone who spent any time on UK ISTAR aircraft, but for those who have not, it is a play on the nickname for a particular piece of electronics that was...
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