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18th Jun 2010, 09:57
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

The RN have 12 fixed wing pilots?!!!;) Most...

The RN have 12 fixed wing pilots?!!!;)

Most likely, they'll be instructed by RAF exchange guys on the FRS!!:ok:

Regards,
MM
3rd Sep 2008, 21:32
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

It'll be interesting to see the implications for...

It'll be interesting to see the implications for routine ship hygiene and maintenance of such reduced manning given that the next generation of warships will be as big if not bigger than their...
13th Jul 2008, 18:14
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

I still think that that assertion is wrong. ...

I still think that that assertion is wrong.

OA,

I disagree. I think the advantages offered by having aircrew who understand the ethos and wider operational implications for naval and Army...
12th Jul 2008, 16:33
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

That is not my experience Bismark. I find the...

That is not my experience Bismark. I find the vast majority of RAF types are in favour of CVF, although I'll acknowledge many doubt the wisdom of procuring 2 x 65 000 vessels. I was one who...
12th Jul 2008, 04:05
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

Grow up Bismark. Individuals such as...

Grow up Bismark.

Individuals such as yourself fall right into the hands of the divide and rule brigade in the Treasury; it is them who are the real enemy. So may I suggest you and others who...
6th Jul 2008, 15:10
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

I wasn't so much suggesting the STOVL train had...

I wasn't so much suggesting the STOVL train had departed, more that there are pros and cons to both F-35B and F-35C.

The former would enable the CVF air wing to be rapidly and significantly...
5th Jul 2008, 20:54
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

There are arguments for and against cat/trap and...

There are arguments for and against cat/trap and STOVL but pleeeaaassseee let's not go over old ground again!! However, please remember that F-35 is not just going to operate from CVF.



Now...
5th Jul 2008, 16:55
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

No. The Spanish, Italian and USMC all embark...

No. The Spanish, Italian and USMC all embark STOVL assets afloat as do several other non-aligned nations. In addition, STOVL aircraft can obviously operate from conventional carriers whereas...
5th Jul 2008, 15:58
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

CVA01 were also to be named QE2 and PoW and it...

CVA01 were also to be named QE2 and PoW and it didn't do them much good.

I'd also have liked to have seen some names from the heyday of RN carrier aviation resurrected such as Eagle, Hermes,...
22nd Oct 2007, 12:35
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

I guess you had to be there...:rolleyes:

I guess you had to be there...:rolleyes:
18th Sep 2007, 07:55
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

Ah so you're a contractor who's been out of the...

Ah so you're a contractor who's been out of the Service for 13 years. This explains much.:E

Still, it's good you've paid your mortgage off.
17th Sep 2007, 22:37
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

Sometimes Navaleye, I genuinely do wonder if you...

Sometimes Navaleye, I genuinely do wonder if you are, or ever were a member of HM Forces. You certainly seem VERY ignorant regarding the 2 theatres that's for sure. :ugh:I've spent a considerable...
31st Jul 2007, 10:38
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

Absol-bloody-lutely!!!!! I just wish the CV v...

Absol-bloody-lutely!!!!! I just wish the CV v land-based sniping would just stop as each has specific advantages over the other.

MM
26th Jul 2007, 07:35
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

Ah yes, my Dad told me about them!!! Indeed,...

Ah yes, my Dad told me about them!!!

Indeed, that's why I'm being cautious! At the least, I suspect CVF will cost a few T45!

MM
25th Jul 2007, 23:05
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

As a light blue type, I'm cautiously optomistic...

As a light blue type, I'm cautiously optomistic with this news and pleased that my belief that we'd only get one has been (possibly) proved wrong. It certainly looks a lot more promising although...
21st Jul 2007, 19:19
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

Engines, No worries, you're questions are...

Engines,

No worries, you're questions are all valid and sensibly stated.

I'm not a FJ guy but it is my understanding that the GR4 has always had a far bigger support and logistics footprint...
21st Jul 2007, 17:05
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

In fairness, all of those capabilities have...

In fairness, all of those capabilities have escaped because they are some of the few military capabilities that Joe Public sees directly and which aid PR and recruitment.
21st Jul 2007, 07:43
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

Perhaps they did so for the same reason that the...

Perhaps they did so for the same reason that the RN allowed the FA2 to go, ie it was the least painful option to overall capability. If the community was aware of some of the capabilities and assets...
20th Jul 2007, 15:36
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

Moh, The FA2 'bombing the Serbs to the...

Moh,
The FA2 'bombing the Serbs to the negotiating table'! Take your tongue out of your cheek!!!!!
If I recall correctly, it was only ever FRS1 SHARs that dropped munitions in Bosnia. One of...
20th Jul 2007, 06:40
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

But therein lies the problem Navaleye. There are...

But therein lies the problem Navaleye. There are not 2 naval (heavy) GR7/9 sqns because the RN can't man them.

The GR4s are not in Afghanistan because they are commited to TELIC and the GR7 was...
19th Jul 2007, 21:55
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

Engines, Firstly, I agree totally ref your...

Engines,

Firstly, I agree totally ref your comments regarding the FAA and I didn't mean to intimate that you guys wouldn't pull your weight. I know they are, I know they will, and I know person...
18th Jul 2007, 20:04
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

I've defended the FAA on this and several other...

I've defended the FAA on this and several other forums in the past. Comments like this really make me wonder why I bother. :ugh:

Unbelievable.

MM
18th Jul 2007, 07:24
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

Oh FFS Navaleye, grow up. You really have...

Oh FFS Navaleye, grow up. You really have cheapened yourself with that comment.

'Crabforce' Harrier is Joint as you well know, despite the inability of the RN to fill all their billets. Most...
12th Jul 2007, 16:22
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

I couldn't possibly comment.

I couldn't possibly comment.
12th Jul 2007, 15:43
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

L-H, In Bosnia, Kosovo and, to a lesser extent,...

L-H,
In Bosnia, Kosovo and, to a lesser extent, Iraq, I found that at an operational and arguably strategic level, the US would sometimes engage in exceptionally nefarious deception of their so...
12th Jul 2007, 14:26
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

Pontious, Don't get me wrong, I actually like...

Pontious,
Don't get me wrong, I actually like the French military and my op experience has led me to trust them as an Allie considerably more than the US.

However, our respective E-3 forces are...
12th Jul 2007, 06:55
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

Arguably closer in outlook than the E-3D and NATO...

Arguably closer in outlook than the E-3D and NATO jets!
11th Jul 2007, 22:54
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

This seems about as predictable as the plot from...

This seems about as predictable as the plot from Neighbours.

Sarkozy cancels the second French carrier. Brown allows the purchase of one x CVF but cancels plans for a second. Maintenance for...
4th Jul 2007, 22:21
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

Depends upon the scenario Engines. During...

Depends upon the scenario Engines. During current ops where there are few 'traditional' threats and engagements, tanks rarely get punched off.
During the early stages of OEF during 01-03, I can't...
29th Jun 2007, 11:17
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

I'm surprised Boeing have not more actively...

I'm surprised Boeing have not more actively pursued producing a pressurised version of the V-22. Although it's an expensive platform, it has huge potential as an AR/EW asset and could potentially...
29th Jun 2007, 11:00
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

There is no way you'll get S-3. Very expensive...

There is no way you'll get S-3. Very expensive to maintain despite being a very useful and versatile platform (I was lucky enough to do a sortie in an ES-3A from the Eisenhower many years ago). At...
29th Jun 2007, 10:17
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

Bolter AR when a pilot is having a bad day or...

Bolter AR when a pilot is having a bad day or other factors are making recovery difficult are indeed very important and why the AR assets are often the last back on deck in a cycle. I guess that may...
29th Jun 2007, 09:52
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

Always seemed to work okay from my E-3D!!!:} ...

Always seemed to work okay from my E-3D!!!:}

Not sure about Buddy AR and F-35. I doubt whether the C will get it as the FA-18 will be able to carry more gas. As the USMC have never had it, I...
29th Jun 2007, 08:18
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

Very true BHR, and 'projected endurance' for...

Very true BHR, and 'projected endurance' for aircraft that have yet to fly are often shown to be somewhat optimistic. Lies, damned lies and statistics etc.

Personally, I feel F-35C is the best...
28th Jun 2007, 22:02
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Posted By Magic Mushroom

Engines, The F-35C should have a respectably...

Engines,

The F-35C should have a respectably short take-off run for a modern fast jet. My point was that it may be worth trading a little bit more tarmac for the C's greater capabilities over the...
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