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Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jun 2021, 13:42
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,448
Posted By Willard Whyte

The mountain came to Muhammad!

The mountain came to Muhammad!
Forum: Military Aviation
18th May 2015, 16:08
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,448
Posted By Willard Whyte

Heh heh heh, a Johnson full of Seamen.

Heh heh heh, a Johnson full of Seamen.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2014, 13:06
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,448
Posted By Willard Whyte

Technically he wasn't impeached. Although he ...

Technically he wasn't impeached. Although he almost certainly would have been had he not quit.

I dare say Clinton(s) will get something, perhaps a clittoral combat ship for the wife, a frigate...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Nov 2014, 22:35
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,448
Posted By Willard Whyte

At least there's another Enterprise on the way....

At least there's another Enterprise on the way. Sadly not NCC-1701 though...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2014, 11:33
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,448
Posted By Willard Whyte

...and to operate the landing gear.

...and to operate the landing gear.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2014, 11:28
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,448
Posted By Willard Whyte

Tranche 1 should all be gone by ~2020, the rest...

Tranche 1 should all be gone by ~2020, the rest by 2030(+?).

One assumes BAES et al are hard at work on a replacement (with or without a person on board to feed the dog...)
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2014, 19:08
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,448
Posted By Willard Whyte

It'll all be done by holograms by the time they...

It'll all be done by holograms by the time they might be ready for use.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2014, 15:29
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,448
Posted By Willard Whyte

That should help maintain our 2% GDP on...

That should help maintain our 2% GDP on defence...

Defence cuts risk Britain's Nato standing. (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/defence/10034230/Defence-cuts-risk-Britains-Nato-standing.html)
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jul 2014, 16:29
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,448
Posted By Willard Whyte

1. So what? 2. Illogical argument, there...

1. So what?

2. Illogical argument, there would be more oil for the carrier's 'entourage' if the carrier doesn't need it.

3. Tough to believe that the reactor design used in our submarine fleet...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jul 2014, 23:03
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,448
Posted By Willard Whyte

Don't do rugbyfeetball either. Too much...

Don't do rugbyfeetball either.

Too much running, sweating, and naked baths.

Naked baths are ok, but only with 10 ladies to one man.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jul 2014, 16:02
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,448
Posted By Willard Whyte

I audibly groaned when that was included on a...

I audibly groaned when that was included on a piece during BBC news yesterday.

Particularly as I have no concept, or interest, in the size of a feetball pitch.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jul 2011, 10:45
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,448
Posted By Willard Whyte

Maybe Mr Ward will flog us a few sheets of this...

Maybe Mr Ward will flog us a few sheets of this stuff?

Starlite, the nuclear blast-defying plastic that could change the world - Telegraph...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Nov 2010, 15:17
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,448
Posted By Willard Whyte

Always liked Lord Hesketh, but that stems mainly...

Always liked Lord Hesketh, but that stems mainly from his foray into F1 a few years back. Still seems a decent sort.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Nov 2010, 09:18
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,448
Posted By Willard Whyte

Speaking of T45, one wonders how much a handful...

Speaking of T45, one wonders how much a handful of Goshawks would cost the RN. Is the production line still open?
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Oct 2010, 20:49
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,448
Posted By Willard Whyte

Good for morale, dontcha know. Would that an...

Good for morale, dontcha know.

Would that an average day at work would accept such practice nowadays in light blue land.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Oct 2010, 15:32
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,448
Posted By Willard Whyte

I merely went by the document I had 'to hand' ...

I merely went by the document I had 'to hand'

Anyhoo, makes 'em even better value than at first thought. About half the cost of Rafale M anyway.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Oct 2010, 11:47
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,448
Posted By Willard Whyte

F-18 E/F: (flyaway) cost circa $60M. ...

F-18 E/F: (flyaway) cost circa $60M.

http://www.finance.hq.navy.mil/FMB/11pres/APN_BA1-4_BOOK.pdf
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Oct 2010, 18:53
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,448
Posted By Willard Whyte

Like I said - first scan and all that - but not...

Like I said - first scan and all that - but not the doom and gloom the journos predicted.

The decision won't be made until 2015 though.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Oct 2010, 18:39
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,448
Posted By Willard Whyte

GK, it's also intended for Dave to replace A-10s...

GK, it's also intended for Dave to replace A-10s in the USAF.

NURSE, Dave's elecrickery allegedly makes most skill sets redundant.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Oct 2010, 18:29
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,448
Posted By Willard Whyte

At least there is no mention of selling one of...

At least there is no mention of selling one of the carriers, merely that it will be "kept at extended readiness".

SDSR also 'speaks' of an annual increase in the defence budget from 2015 onwards....
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Oct 2010, 13:19
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,448
Posted By Willard Whyte

If the deficit reduction plan meets expectations...

If the deficit reduction plan meets expectations there'll be plently of money in ten years to refit the first carrier and buy a whole damn ****-pot load of jets to go on it.

Not saying it'll...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2010, 22:01
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,448
Posted By Willard Whyte

Well, a few things can change over the next...

Well, a few things can change over the next decade. Bit early to right QE off this early.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Oct 2010, 00:21
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,448
Posted By Willard Whyte

Aye, and if my grandmother had wheels, she'd be a...

Aye, and if my grandmother had wheels, she'd be a wagon.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Oct 2010, 07:51
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,448
Posted By Willard Whyte

Oldnotbold, I am quite aware of that ship's...

Oldnotbold, I am quite aware of that ship's notional status - tradition is one thing, that is quite another.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Oct 2010, 19:50
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,448
Posted By Willard Whyte

Another good name from the history of the fleet....

Another good name from the history of the fleet. Perhaps one could have been HMS Victory too.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Oct 2010, 13:48
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,448
Posted By Willard Whyte

I would prefer for the carrier to be named Ark...

I would prefer for the carrier to be named Ark Royal, another name steeped in history. Tricky with one already about though.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Oct 2010, 10:11
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,448
Posted By Willard Whyte

I believe Dave uses 'fiber-mat' [sic] RAM as part...

I believe Dave uses 'fiber-mat' [sic] RAM as part of the composite structure rather than using expensive and fragile appliqués á la Raptor or Spirit.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Oct 2010, 14:02
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,448
Posted By Willard Whyte

Wouldn't a small number of two different versions...

Wouldn't a small number of two different versions increase logistical costs though. Dave-C could operate just as well from land after all.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Oct 2010, 13:25
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,448
Posted By Willard Whyte

Furthermore: there's nothing to stop naval...

Furthermore: there's nothing to stop naval aviation operating from land bases, land based aviation isn't always so adaptable.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Oct 2010, 12:55
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,448
Posted By Willard Whyte

I would have though the replacement of the lift...

I would have though the replacement of the lift fan with fuel had a greater effect than the lack of internal gun, which of course Dave-B lacked anyway.

In any case, surely better, i.e. cheaper, to...
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