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Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jun 2020, 13:53
Replies: 481
Views: 228,485
Posted By Bismark

And painting it grey does that at 35,000ft? ...

And painting it grey does that at 35,000ft? What about contrails etc?
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jun 2020, 09:47
Replies: 481
Views: 228,485
Posted By Bismark

I don't really see why you guys are objecting to...

I don't really see why you guys are objecting to a bit of UK advertising itself around the world. Aircraft get repainted so no real extra cost there. If it is used on the AirBridge, so what. If it...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th May 2018, 08:22
Replies: 17
Views: 4,619
Posted By Bismark

I think you are wide of the mark re VICTORY, RN...

I think you are wide of the mark re VICTORY, RN Parachute team, Mast manning, Field Gun etc. I think all of these are either in the charity sector or self funded. RNHF was only part funded for a...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2018, 14:23
Replies: 248
Views: 90,352
Posted By Bismark

Excepting of course that the SDSR mandates the...

Excepting of course that the SDSR mandates the capability. i.e. the defence programme is written around QEC/F35 and Nuclear deterrence. These are the last capabilities to ditch according to SDSR.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Oct 2017, 18:10
Replies: 46
Views: 14,093
Posted By Bismark

The fact is it doesn't matter that it is where it...

The fact is it doesn't matter that it is where it is. Te Army got what the RN were getting, no choice in the matter. The EO pod aids the aircrew in their search capability. In general, and given...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Oct 2017, 17:59
Replies: 970
Views: 327,463
Posted By Bismark

When you consider that the whole of The Times's...

When you consider that the whole of The Times's article was based on a Newsnight report you begin to realise the tenuous nature of what is being reported as "fact". Lots of kites being flown to try...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Aug 2017, 18:41
Replies: 75
Views: 23,576
Posted By Bismark

Some good discussion going on here and so far...

Some good discussion going on here and so far avoiding partisan opinions. Re the generation of FW pilots. This was a problem in the past for several reasons. Engines has mentioned some but in...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jul 2017, 14:51
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,632,753
Posted By Bismark

Of course combat radius is from launch/refuelling...

Of course combat radius is from launch/refuelling point. Bit of a red herring really.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jun 2017, 11:20
Replies: 10
Views: 5,608
Posted By Bismark

Barrons missed out because he kept telling...

Barrons missed out because he kept telling everyone who would listen that he was going to get the job.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2017, 11:43
Replies: 53
Views: 20,794
Posted By Bismark

MSOCS, I am hugely encouraged by your...

MSOCS,

I am hugely encouraged by your comments and your eagerness to operate from QE. However, your masters continue to try and make the case for Step Ashore as the norm rather than operate from...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2017, 15:37
Replies: 53
Views: 20,794
Posted By Bismark

Well said Engines. The world has moved on from...

Well said Engines. The world has moved on from Sharkey - no one listens to him any more. A few of points:

- with the exception of the RAF F35 test pilot, the FAA are the only UK Service to have...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Sep 2016, 12:01
Replies: 7,479
Views: 2,420,348
Posted By Bismark

The RN were testing working RAF Harmony Rules on...

The RN were testing working RAF Harmony Rules on the T45 fleet!
Forum: Military Aviation
1st May 2016, 06:04
Replies: 30
Views: 9,985
Posted By Bismark

Complete waste of helo hours.

Complete waste of helo hours.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2016, 11:39
Replies: 24
Views: 6,535
Posted By Bismark

AA, I would hardly call the RN presence at...

AA,

I would hardly call the RN presence at Yeovilton "token" as they far outnumber the Army and will do so well into the future. I am led to believe that the AAC are learning how inefficient...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2016, 15:31
Replies: 127
Views: 29,373
Posted By Bismark

Peach is a Joint as they come and very able, just...

Peach is a Joint as they come and very able, just like Nick Houghton. This is what the PM wants. George Z, whilst extremely capable, was probably seen as too partisan and too direct in his opinion....
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2016, 15:03
Replies: 127
Views: 29,373
Posted By Bismark

No, it is now traditional (tradition = it...

No, it is now traditional (tradition = it happened last time).



Adm Essenhigh went straight from 2* to 4* not so long ago.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2016, 11:33
Replies: 127
Views: 29,373
Posted By Bismark

Well done that man an excellent choice for CDS. ...

Well done that man an excellent choice for CDS. Rumour has it that Barrons was telling everyone he had it in the bag - never a good move - and Zambellas upset a few during SDSR.

Another rumour...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jan 2016, 12:12
Replies: 384
Views: 230,038
Posted By Bismark

Ken, My comment wasn't a challenge to the...

Ken,

My comment wasn't a challenge to the RAF, the RN Obs course is part of MFTS and thus open to all. It was more about the RAF trying to establish a cadre that would only be about 25 -30 strong...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Dec 2015, 10:07
Replies: 384
Views: 230,038
Posted By Bismark

It seems nonsensical re-opening the WSO cadre...

It seems nonsensical re-opening the WSO cadre just for 9 P8s. The logical step would be to give that role to RN ASW Observers who could then cross pollinate from the ASW Merlin Force.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2015, 22:18
Replies: 322
Views: 107,021
Posted By Bismark

As far as I can see one of the Tranche 1 Sqns...

As far as I can see one of the Tranche 1 Sqns will be for RAFAT at Scampton, maybe both.

In fairness to today's announcements we need to see the detail of the spending round out of MOD. Does the...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jul 2015, 13:30
Replies: 20
Views: 5,058
Posted By Bismark

An heretical question I know, but what is the QCS...

An heretical question I know, but what is the QCS actually for? I am not aware of the RN or RM having such a formation, nor the Army, so why does the RAF have this highly drilled group of airmen? ...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jun 2015, 10:37
Replies: 100
Views: 25,412
Posted By Bismark

Well said Tourist. The RAF gave up Nav/WSO...

Well said Tourist. The RAF gave up Nav/WSO training because there was no justification for keeping it going given the OSDs of Nav/WSO capable aircraft. There is no way (in my opinion) that a...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2015, 14:52
Replies: 100
Views: 25,412
Posted By Bismark

I repeat, the most sensible thing is to expend...

I repeat, the most sensible thing is to expend the RN Obs pipeline on the King Air at Culdrose. As far as I am aware the Avenger flies with a radar emulator console so it should be configurable to...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jun 2015, 20:38
Replies: 100
Views: 25,412
Posted By Bismark

See my post on the P8 thread. The answer is that...

See my post on the P8 thread. The answer is that the RN will provide officer rear crew...this pipeline has remained open and the only rear crew training ties place at Culdrose.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jun 2015, 20:34
Replies: 195
Views: 86,780
Posted By Bismark

I think Joint Force is the only option....

I think Joint Force is the only option. Engineering could be largely contracted out as it will mostly based in UK or MOBs abroad. Pilots could be a combination of RN and RAF retread pilots until the...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jan 2015, 20:00
Replies: 1,628
Views: 483,662
Posted By Bismark

Biggus, you have used two words which sum up the...

Biggus, you have used two words which sum up the issue with MPA - "the capability". SDSR took a policy decision to remove the FW MPA capability. It stated that the capability could be provided by...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jan 2015, 09:58
Replies: 171
Views: 36,452
Posted By Bismark

I am not sure the Government does fund memorials?...

I am not sure the Government does fund memorials? Most memorials are set up by public subscription. Re VICTORY, I think this represents a final, one-off, payment as the ship has now been passed to...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jan 2015, 07:49
Replies: 171
Views: 36,452
Posted By Bismark

Is the RAF community becoming obsessed with...

Is the RAF community becoming obsessed with memorials as the Service approaches its 100th birthday. Why suddenly the obsession with Bomber Command memorials? I understand the need to remember and...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Dec 2014, 06:02
Replies: 28
Views: 6,413
Posted By Bismark

Ron. Such pessimism. Consider the rate of...

Ron.

Such pessimism. Consider the rate of development of heavier than air machines in the 1900s. It is perfectly reasonable to expect rapid UAV development. Re RR engines - I have used them for...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2014, 14:05
Replies: 28
Views: 6,413
Posted By Bismark

Am I right in saying that 48 was never a declared...

Am I right in saying that 48 was never a declared limit to the overall purchase of F35? I can't recall the 135-sh figure being walked back on. I thought the 48 figure grew out of a statement by...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2014, 11:21
Replies: 28
Views: 6,413
Posted By Bismark

Ron, Don't think so. The size of the...

Ron,

Don't think so. The size of the carrier is governed by the sortie generation rate required not whether it is STOVL or not. In fact STOVL aircraft can generate higher rates than conventional...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Dec 2014, 21:48
Replies: 28
Views: 6,413
Posted By Bismark

I did read it. Carriers, whatever size, last for...

I did read it. Carriers, whatever size, last for decades, harriers don't. Small carriers generate minimal capability - it is all about sortie generation rate. Clearly Richards did not understand...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Dec 2014, 20:47
Replies: 28
Views: 6,413
Posted By Bismark

Just goes to show Richards understood fixed wing...

Just goes to show Richards understood fixed wing embarked aviation even less than Stirrup did. Small F 35 carriers would have been useless and UK expeditionary capability would left in a worse state...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jul 2014, 12:06
Replies: 145
Views: 32,519
Posted By Bismark

i am not well known for my positive comments on...

i am not well known for my positive comments on the RAF...however I think I must have been watching a different programme to most of you above. The programme was:

Good viewing and enjoyable....
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jul 2014, 14:35
Replies: 7,479
Views: 2,420,348
Posted By Bismark

WEBF, Putting in quotes without a date...

WEBF,

Putting in quotes without a date attached is pretty much a waste of time as it has been clear for some time that the RN has embraced the need to train for CVF for some time. To date there...
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