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Forum: Military Aviation
21st Apr 2023, 23:12
Replies: 222
Views: 87,855
Posted By Bob Viking

Solutions

I know of an Air Force that operates exactly the same mark of Hawk as the RAF (actually there are two but I can only vouch for one) that could have provided some spare capacity to train UK pilots....
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Oct 2022, 08:55
Replies: 222
Views: 87,855
Posted By Bob Viking

CAEBr

I think you may find the problem with the 951 is age (hours) related. The 11 Sqn (and other foreign customers) jets are much younger than the RAF T2s. Hence the problem is potentially not quite so...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Aug 2022, 16:45
Replies: 222
Views: 87,855
Posted By Bob Viking

Jacko and Mogwi

Thankyou both. And Jacko, I’m going to screengrab your post and save it. It’s as good as a valedictory letter! 🤣

Anyway, this thread isn’t just about me so I’ll let the conversation continue.
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Forum: Military Aviation
20th Aug 2022, 05:37
Replies: 222
Views: 87,855
Posted By Bob Viking

Jacko

When I started in country I was on a very specific contract to introduce the 166. The 103/203s were still going but I didn’t get to fly them. They then went out of service during my time there. It...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Aug 2022, 18:49
Replies: 222
Views: 87,855
Posted By Bob Viking

Thanks gents.

Thankyou very much for your kind comments. I still have a lot of love for the RAF and would not rule out rejoining in the future if circumstances suit me. Though I will admit to more concern than...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Aug 2022, 01:53
Replies: 222
Views: 87,855
Posted By Bob Viking

Sycamore

I’m afraid that, due to commercial sensitivities, I am not at liberty to say anything on here. It’s also worth pointing out that my days as the resident Hawk hero are numbered. As of 20 Sep I’ll be a...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Aug 2022, 18:28
Replies: 222
Views: 87,855
Posted By Bob Viking

CG

The first students were trained on T2 in 2012. So the answer to your question is no.

BV
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Aug 2022, 18:53
Replies: 222
Views: 87,855
Posted By Bob Viking

JW411

Not that I disagree with you that 6-8 years is a ludicrous timeframe, but may I please ask what aircraft type you qualified on in 1962? Also could you please give us an idea of what flying training...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Aug 2022, 15:20
Replies: 222
Views: 87,855
Posted By Bob Viking

Ewan.

You are, of course, completely correct. Please accept my apologies.

My glibness was over the top. Also it was intended as a bit of a dig at a self-confessed civilian who probably has no actual...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Aug 2022, 18:02
Replies: 222
Views: 87,855
Posted By Bob Viking

LJ

Fair enough. I’m happy to be proven wrong. But the unit I spent time with on exercise recently might be the yin to your yang.

BV
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Aug 2022, 11:02
Replies: 222
Views: 87,855
Posted By Bob Viking

A56

I don’t know if you’ve ever spent much time with Guard units but whilst I agree they are equipped to a serious level I would still take some convincing that they are trained to a serious level.

BV
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