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Forum: Military Aviation
2nd May 2018, 16:58
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,405,682
Posted By alfred_the_great

He was quite clear - 2% was his direction from...

He was quite clear - 2% was his direction from the PM, and it was for Ministers to decide otherwise. I think one of the more interesting points he made was that the MDP is going to present a...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd May 2018, 12:05
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,405,682
Posted By alfred_the_great

I think it's not he doesn't think that defence...

I think it's not he doesn't think that defence doesn't need more money, but rather, we're not very convincing in saying how'd we spend it.

Don't forget he looks across the span of National...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Apr 2018, 18:31
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,405,682
Posted By alfred_the_great

Yes. Whilst one is running, the other will...

Yes.

Whilst one is running, the other will be working up and ready to take a “hot handover” from the off-going carrier. That’s what “continuous carrier strike means” - one fully worked up CVF...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Aug 2017, 21:56
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,405,682
Posted By alfred_the_great

can we put this thread out of its misery?

can we put this thread out of its misery?
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Aug 2017, 15:21
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,405,682
Posted By alfred_the_great

With the exception of The Commander (which is his...

With the exception of The Commander (which is his title as well as his rank), the other SO1s will be double-hatted as part of the CSG staff, and expected to have CSG/TG roles as well.

The...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jan 2017, 08:34
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,405,682
Posted By alfred_the_great

Well, therein lies an inherent tension between...

Well, therein lies an inherent tension between the RN and RAF. STRIKE will obviously be conducted, but DCA must be the primary purpose, if only because you can't STRIKE if your airfield is sinking....
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2017, 22:22
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,405,682
Posted By alfred_the_great

why not have the squadrons embarked in the...

why not have the squadrons embarked in the carrier?
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Oct 2016, 08:19
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,405,682
Posted By alfred_the_great

What are you going on about? Why on earth...

What are you going on about?

Why on earth would a CV go near the "top end of the NAG"?
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jun 2016, 20:33
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,405,682
Posted By alfred_the_great

Eh? What are you talking about?

Eh? What are you talking about?
Forum: Military Aviation
28th May 2016, 19:58
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,405,682
Posted By alfred_the_great

On the basis I've met a few of them round and...

On the basis I've met a few of them round and about, yes.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th May 2016, 11:33
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,405,682
Posted By alfred_the_great

There have been Long Lead Skills guys (every...

There have been Long Lead Skills guys (every spec, not just pilot or deck handler) on US and French Carriers for the last 5+ years.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jul 2014, 21:16
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,405,682
Posted By alfred_the_great

Pretty much, but note he is Min DEST, and thus...

Pretty much, but note he is Min DEST, and thus "operating" doesn't come his purview (or budget), thus doesn't give a ****. He is repeating a line taken by CDM for the last year or so.

I'd be more...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jul 2014, 19:19
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,405,682
Posted By alfred_the_great

WEBF - there has been long lead specialist...

WEBF - there has been long lead specialist training in all those skills for the last 2 years, continuing until we don't need them.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jan 2013, 15:20
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,405,682
Posted By alfred_the_great

It's going to be hoofing for FD circuits.

It's going to be hoofing for FD circuits.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Dec 2011, 19:54
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,405,682
Posted By alfred_the_great

Elmo - you'll find out when you all embark in the...

Elmo - you'll find out when you all embark in the QE Class for 6 months at a time.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Aug 2011, 22:08
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,405,682
Posted By alfred_the_great

And how many of the Kipper fleet currently...

And how many of the Kipper fleet currently dispersed around the world will see the back of whatever MPA we choose to buy in 5/10/15+ years time? Either there is an argument to be made that...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Oct 2010, 12:32
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,405,682
Posted By alfred_the_great

I wouldn't get too excited about CSG as a -...

I wouldn't get too excited about CSG as

a - it's just been scrapped
b - it was tiny. No more than 10 Officers at most, which may have coincided with the number of Harrier pilots we had!
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