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Search: Posts Made By: Strato Q
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Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jan 2015, 14:51
Replies: 1,628
Views: 480,423
Posted By Strato Q

Don't forget it was the Labour Government that...

Don't forget it was the Labour Government that took the MR2 out of service a year early accepting a gap, the Tories have just tolerated it.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st May 2014, 12:10
Replies: 277
Views: 68,103
Posted By Strato Q

Its a lash up if the crew are not trained and...

Its a lash up if the crew are not trained and experienced in SAR ops. Searching vaste expanses of water requires trained observers as well as the flight deck. How much experience do the crew have...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Aug 2011, 19:16
Replies: 11
Views: 2,996
Posted By Strato Q

Dull, dull, dull...... .......and that is...

Dull, dull, dull......

.......and that is from a kipper mate. 16mb I won't be getting back.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Dec 2010, 10:55
Replies: 2,041
Views: 560,765
Posted By Strato Q

As Doptrack pointed out it was under the MRA4...

As Doptrack pointed out it was under the MRA4 picture; however, the BBC has changed it now.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Dec 2010, 10:20
Replies: 2,041
Views: 560,765
Posted By Strato Q

The axing of Nimrod planes is set to save £3.6bn!!!

BBC News - BAE Systems plans 1,400 UK job cuts (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11958135)

Yet again the BBC get it wrong - the £3.6 billion is spent, we are throwing it down the drain.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Nov 2010, 22:39
Replies: 397
Views: 73,730
Posted By Strato Q

If ASW was easy from a UAV why aren't the...

If ASW was easy from a UAV why aren't the Americans doing it?

I've dropped more than 200 buoys in 5 hours on task - but that might say more about my ability!
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Nov 2010, 16:06
Replies: 177
Views: 38,787
Posted By Strato Q

PN - not sure if I have fallen for your bait, but...

PN - not sure if I have fallen for your bait, but isn't the current CGS an engineer?
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Oct 2010, 20:13
Replies: 2,041
Views: 560,765
Posted By Strato Q

The Nimrod Insanity

An interesting article on the Think Defence website in to the insanity of cancelling the MRA4:

The Nimrod Insanity | Think Defence (http://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/2010/10/the-nimrod-insanity/)
...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Oct 2010, 11:44
Replies: 2,041
Views: 560,765
Posted By Strato Q

Tourist - HMG may breath a sigh of relief if they...

Tourist - HMG may breath a sigh of relief if they get away with this one. The fact we have had to rely on the French again within a week to cover a task that was bread and butter for the MR2 and...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Oct 2010, 18:49
Replies: 2,041
Views: 560,765
Posted By Strato Q

Trying to get back to the current issue of SDSR: ...

Trying to get back to the current issue of SDSR:

Local MP Angus Robertson said: “This is a serious issue and raises concerns about a lack of vital cover normally provided by Nimrod aircraft.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Oct 2010, 13:43
Replies: 2,041
Views: 560,765
Posted By Strato Q

Zedder, spot on and the blood will be on the...

Zedder, spot on and the blood will be on the hands of the PM (although he won't be the PM in 10 years time), because in CAS's words the PM took complete resposibility for cancelling this capability. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Oct 2010, 14:07
Replies: 2,041
Views: 560,765
Posted By Strato Q

During CAS's visit to Kinloss on Weds he does not...

During CAS's visit to Kinloss on Weds he does not seem to agree with you, stating that this is a capability that will need replacing in the long term and that we have been driven to this position by...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Oct 2010, 11:05
Replies: 21
Views: 4,447
Posted By Strato Q

Britain is guarded.....by the French

I know this has been posted on the MRA4 thread, but I thought it deserved a wider audience.

Britain must now depend on the French to stave off naval attack | The Sun |News...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Oct 2010, 07:09
Replies: 2,041
Views: 560,765
Posted By Strato Q

Cargo ship 'hits passenger ferry' near Amsterdam

It is breaking news and it sounds as though it is in a canal and not open water; however, surely this is a tragic and immediate warning to us. Would the 'other assets' that are now covering SAR be...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Oct 2010, 06:55
Replies: 52
Views: 8,527
Posted By Strato Q

Which Base is Big Enough

Indications are that 6 sqns will remain, is either Lossie or Marham big enough to host that number of sqns?
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Oct 2010, 21:46
Replies: 2,041
Views: 560,765
Posted By Strato Q

Facebook - Save RAF Kinloss

Probably not going to do any good, but there is a Save RAF Kinloss group now running on Facebook:

Login | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Save-RAF-Kinloss/165380433487708)
...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2010, 08:34
Replies: 2,041
Views: 560,765
Posted By Strato Q

And how many years did it take the MR2 to get...

And how many years did it take the MR2 to get there? The MRA4 will surpass the MR2 in the maritime role very quickly. Overland role? Not our game anymore.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2010, 07:30
Replies: 41
Views: 7,138
Posted By Strato Q

I agree there are some challenging runs at...

I agree there are some challenging runs at Saalbach-Hinterglem; however, I think describing it as stepping into harms way is a bit extreme, it is perfectly safe as long as you ski within your...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2010, 11:57
Replies: 37
Views: 8,553
Posted By Strato Q

RumPunch, your statement is incorrect and...

RumPunch, your statement is incorrect and misleading. We are not taking SAR duties back before IOC or any other tasks, we are making best efforts to be available but with no commitment. Also, you...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jan 2010, 21:15
Replies: 221
Views: 58,524
Posted By Strato Q

The Pig is almost correct; the slashing of the...

The Pig is almost correct; the slashing of the MRA4 support money (£110m) announced was for FY 10/11 and 11/12, nothing to do with taking the MR2 out of service early. The Nimrod IPT's annual budget...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Oct 2008, 11:14
Replies: 42
Views: 7,480
Posted By Strato Q

There will not be any AEOs in the Information...

There will not be any AEOs in the Information Manager's seat (nee Comms Op) - it is an NCA post. AEOs will fill one of the Tacco posts as will Navs - or should I say WSOs.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Oct 2008, 18:13
Replies: 42
Views: 7,480
Posted By Strato Q

Beags, To split hairs, the Nimrod 2000...

Beags,

To split hairs, the Nimrod 2000 original ISD was 2003 with the MRA4 ISD set in wet concrete as Dec 2010, I make that 7 years late.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jun 2008, 20:34
Replies: 1,820
Views: 403,645
Posted By Strato Q

BAES Warton don't work at weekends!

BAES Warton don't work at weekends!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Jun 2008, 21:46
Replies: 45
Views: 7,135
Posted By Strato Q

Modern Monkey - grow up, he was just asking for...

Modern Monkey - grow up, he was just asking for some advice in these difficult times. Try and engage your brain before you post again!:*
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jun 2008, 19:34
Replies: 3
Views: 691
Posted By Strato Q

Help the Heroes - Heroes Bike Ride 1st June 2008

:D:D:D Well done to all those who completed the Heroes Bike Ride today at the Cenotaph and Horse Guards, especially those that made the journey from Normandy. The Heroes Bike Ride has already had...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2008, 20:08
Replies: 14
Views: 1,855
Posted By Strato Q

One of the Docs at Benson can do itif you have no...

One of the Docs at Benson can do itif you have no luck at Brize. Ring in the morning to book it.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Mar 2008, 20:29
Replies: 11
Views: 5,972
Posted By Strato Q

Not at my age!

Not at my age!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
19th Feb 2008, 20:11
Replies: 1,035
Views: 721,700
Posted By Strato Q

Bambe - Where do you get your info from? Nothing...

Bambe - Where do you get your info from? Nothing was mentioned of RYR last week at the Stage 2 briefing!
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jun 2007, 23:04
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,184
Posted By Strato Q

Spot on Camelspyder. :D

Spot on Camelspyder. :D
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jun 2007, 22:07
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,184
Posted By Strato Q

TSM - you are showing your ignorance in a...

TSM - you are showing your ignorance in a childish way. The Short Fat One is a highly experienced Nimrod operator. You can prove anything with statistics, but I do not see too many current...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jun 2007, 15:25
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,184
Posted By Strato Q

Steve, thanks for the clarification - I thought...

Steve, thanks for the clarification - I thought there could only be one Short Fat One.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2007, 20:12
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,184
Posted By Strato Q

XferSymbol - don't need to ask the OCU or...

XferSymbol - don't need to ask the OCU or Standards - I taught most of them.

Buoy 15 - I may not have 50 topcovers in my log book, but from my seat I have a better grasp of Nimrod SAR than a...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jun 2007, 21:35
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,184
Posted By Strato Q

Topcover

toddbabe & XferSymbol

Without getting in to a pi55ing contest with you, "topcover" has nothing to do with On Scene Commander or Aircaft Co-ordination duties, where of course a Nimrod provides a...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2007, 12:47
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,184
Posted By Strato Q

How many times has topcover actually been needed,...

How many times has topcover actually been needed, not just provided? Never as far as I can remember. Although a nice comfort blanket for the SAR Force it is an inefficient use of resources.

A 2...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th May 2007, 22:20
Replies: 24
Views: 4,531
Posted By Strato Q

2 Navs on the MRA4 until 2035 (WSOs but there...

2 Navs on the MRA4 until 2035 (WSOs but there won't be any AEOs left by the time it is in service).
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