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Forum: Military Aviation
15th Nov 2023, 16:19
Replies: 287
Views: 161,633
Posted By SLXOwft

So the NATO AEWCF is going from a peak of 29 E-3s...

So the NATO AEWCF is going from a peak of 29 E-3s to a mix of 9 E-7s (inc. the 3 UK ones) and 4 E-3Fs (given the buy of new sims earlier this year I presume France is sticking with the E-3 for now)....
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2023, 11:22
Replies: 287
Views: 161,633
Posted By SLXOwft

So was Nav Nikki Thompson when she was OC 12 now...

So was Nav Nikki Thompson when she was OC 12 now Air Commodore, AOC 83 EAG. 'One winger' and incidentally female.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th May 2023, 13:06
Replies: 287
Views: 161,633
Posted By SLXOwft

I couldn't agree more but financial decisions on...

I couldn't agree more but financial decisions on long lifetime acquisitions have always been driven by reaction to short term concerns where HMGs of both colours are concerned.

I believe a couple...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jul 2022, 17:19
Replies: 287
Views: 161,633
Posted By SLXOwft

I wish I were that inventive - I'm still...

I wish I were that inventive - I'm still sniggering ... Woketale AEW Mk.1. :yuk:
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jul 2022, 16:46
Replies: 287
Views: 161,633
Posted By SLXOwft

As STS are already working on the other two I...

As STS are already working on the other two I think you'll find it's the third and currently final one. Allegedly they will be serials WT001-003:rolleyes:.

N946BC c/n 38633 delivered 06Jan2021...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Dec 2020, 09:01
Replies: 287
Views: 161,633
Posted By SLXOwft

pr00ne, genuine thanks for pointing out that my...

pr00ne, genuine thanks for pointing out that my point was badly written, I have edited it for clarity. :) I was referring to moving Typhoon to Lossiemouth and F-35 changing to Marham, mind you I...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2020, 15:06
Replies: 287
Views: 161,633
Posted By SLXOwft

...and no roundel. The RAF's public...

...and no roundel.

The RAF's public announcement
RAF surveillance fleet to be based in Moray (https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/raf-surveillance-fleet-to-be-based-in-moray/) includes:

"The...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2020, 09:56
Replies: 287
Views: 161,633
Posted By SLXOwft

*Nerd Alert* 5 may be the older squadron but 8...

*Nerd Alert*
5 may be the older squadron but 8 has more seniority and has been announced as the Wedgetail squadron. The same announcement in 2019 included the reformation of 23 and 216 making 43 and...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Dec 2020, 12:21
Replies: 287
Views: 161,633
Posted By SLXOwft

Idle Friday Speculation

Although it seems to make sense from the point of view of airframe commonality and being slightly more up threat, is this further signalling a reduction in the E-7 order?

With 8 going back to...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Nov 2020, 18:06
Replies: 287
Views: 161,633
Posted By SLXOwft

I don't think it is official (yet), I have seen a...

I don't think it is official (yet), I have seen a story that Boeing is trying to convince HMG they can afford four. Recent press releases from Boeing UK and STS don't include a fleet number unlike...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Nov 2020, 13:57
Replies: 287
Views: 161,633
Posted By SLXOwft

I initially thought Bruce... But then it was...

I initially thought Bruce...

But then it was originally Australian, it sticks its nose into other peoples' business and tells everyone about it so either the Pilger AEW Mk 1 or the Greer AEW Mk 1,
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Nov 2020, 10:38
Replies: 287
Views: 161,633
Posted By SLXOwft

It is also my understanding that the commonality...

It is also my understanding that the commonality with the RAAF Wedgetails is extremely high - wise heads want(ed) to ensure the UK was on the same upgrade pathway as the RAAF so the E-3 divergence...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Nov 2020, 12:37
Replies: 287
Views: 161,633
Posted By SLXOwft

Fuselage Sections for First RAF E-7 Wedgetail...

Fuselage Sections for First RAF E-7 Wedgetail Aircraft Arrive at Conversion Site in Birmingham

News of progess in the UK acquiring 'the world’s most effective AEW&C aircraft'.

Boeing UK issued...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Aug 2020, 07:54
Replies: 287
Views: 161,633
Posted By SLXOwft

Australia is already looking at a Wedgetail...

Australia is already looking at a Wedgetail replacement. Forethought, planning and early public disclosure - can't see that happening here. :rolleyes:


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