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by Scimitar54
22 Aug 2020, 23:09
Forum: Joint Service
Topic: F-35B Lightning (RAF & RN)
Replies: 6097
Views: 1764801
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Re: F-35B Lightning (RAF & RN)

Bring back “The Press” for all those landlubbers that thought they had joined the RAF! :mrgreen:
by Scimitar54
19 Aug 2020, 07:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Integrated Review (previously SDSR 2020)
Replies: 1307
Views: 61806
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Re: Integrated Review (previously SDSR 2020)

So you are saying that you would reduce T45 x 1?
by Scimitar54
19 Aug 2020, 07:01
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Fort Class Replenishment Ship (RFA)
Replies: 75
Views: 27712
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Re: Fort Rosalie Class Replenishment Ship (RFA)

Until anything likely to be potentially useful has already been removed!
by Scimitar54
17 Aug 2020, 11:07
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2630
Views: 753353
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Re: Australian Defence Force

Already spelt out.
by Scimitar54
17 Aug 2020, 08:56
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2630
Views: 753353
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Re: Australian Defence Force

Fixed Bases, Fixed thinking = false feeling of security. :mrgreen:
by Scimitar54
17 Aug 2020, 02:32
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: French Armed Forces
Replies: 1878
Views: 143574
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Re: French Armed Forces

They would continue to rely on CdeG. The financial and technical reasons that led to the scrapping of plans:- Firstly for a second of class. And then For a QEC based PA2. And finally For a second carrier at all. Macron (elected as Mr Fixit) then becomes a really unpopular President, so much so, that...
by Scimitar54
17 Aug 2020, 01:44
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Australian Defence Force
Replies: 2630
Views: 753353
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Re: Australian Defence Force

Just build a 3rd QEC with a Joint RN/RAN crewi and embark RAF & USMC F35b Squadrons. The Escort group to be provided by the RAN/USN. Once an operational RAAF F35B squadron can be formed, the RAF Squadron could be returned to the UK. Eventual purchase or lease of the 3rd QEC could see full crewin...
by Scimitar54
17 Aug 2020, 01:26
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: French Armed Forces
Replies: 1878
Views: 143574
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Re: French Armed Forces

It did not stop previous French Presidents’ doing exactly that! :mrgreen:
by Scimitar54
17 Aug 2020, 01:25
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: If Biden wins
Replies: 81
Views: 5540
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Re: If Biden wins

From an outsider’s perspective, neither of them has a leg to stand on and neither has a hope in hell of uniting the US population for the next four years. Both parties have and by their choice of candidates, continue to “let their electorate down”. I will freely admit however, that this is a US deci...
by Scimitar54
15 Aug 2020, 22:08
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: French Armed Forces
Replies: 1878
Views: 143574
United Kingdom

Re: French Armed Forces

And his successor could cancel the whole programme after the next Presidential election! :mrgreen:
by Scimitar54
15 Aug 2020, 22:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Integrated Review (previously SDSR 2020)
Replies: 1307
Views: 61806
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Re: SDSR 2020

They would want 48 x CAMM, 32 x Mk. 41 vis, TAS and HMS and double the complement of Guns! :mrgreen:
by Scimitar54
15 Aug 2020, 22:00
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Boeing P-8A Poseidon (MRA Mk.1) (RAF)
Replies: 1271
Views: 467890
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Re: Boeing P-8A Poseidon (MRA Mk.1) (RAF)

And arms and legs, so another 9.
by Scimitar54
14 Aug 2020, 21:26
Forum: Joint Service
Topic: F-35B Lightning (RAF & RN)
Replies: 6097
Views: 1764801
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Re: F-35B Lightning (RAF & RN)

The “KINDLEing” is not yet alight, but closed minds are not helpful to anyone.
by Scimitar54
12 Aug 2020, 17:44
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Boeing P-8A Poseidon (MRA Mk.1) (RAF)
Replies: 1271
Views: 467890
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Re: Boeing P-8A Poseidon (MRA Mk.1) (RAF)

Need another 9! :mrgreen:
by Scimitar54
12 Aug 2020, 17:41
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Future Solid Support Ship
Replies: 1972
Views: 565141
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Re: Future Solid Support Ship

6. Build a 3rd QEC Aircraft Carrier.
by Scimitar54
10 Aug 2020, 09:22
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
Replies: 6171
Views: 1867732
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Re: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion

The “NEED” is the capability to support Carrier operations by providing replenishment of Munitions, Spare Parts and Solid Stores. The addition of “NICE TO HAVE” capabilities of supplying support to the soldier and their equipment and getting them to shore is not essential and once fully considered s...
by Scimitar54
06 Aug 2020, 10:41
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Future Solid Support Ship
Replies: 1972
Views: 565141
United Kingdom

Re: Future Solid Support Ship

Quite! No.1 Dock & Goliath will also be available. :mrgreen:
by Scimitar54
31 Jul 2020, 01:50
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 1996
Views: 567857
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Re: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]

Radar Screen “Clutter” confusion with “ASTERoid Belt”? :lol:
by Scimitar54
31 Jul 2020, 01:43
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: UK Politics - General News & Discussion
Replies: 412
Views: 20175
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Re: UK Politics - General News & Discussion

I dread to think of the cost that producing them in parchment will entail. :mrgreen:
by Scimitar54
30 Jul 2020, 10:12
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 1996
Views: 567857
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Re: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]

My evening commute(s) did seem to Drag on endlessly. :lol:
by Scimitar54
30 Jul 2020, 01:37
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: USA Armed Forces
Replies: 2091
Views: 112090
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Re: USA Armed Forces

Good job too!
by Scimitar54
29 Jul 2020, 20:12
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Boeing Chinook (RAF)
Replies: 310
Views: 135781
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Re: Boeing Chinook (RAF)

Fly by Wire? :lol:
by Scimitar54
29 Jul 2020, 13:08
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Boeing Chinook (RAF)
Replies: 310
Views: 135781
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Re: Boeing Chinook (RAF)

But glad that they are safe as well!
by Scimitar54
29 Jul 2020, 13:06
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Boeing Chinook (RAF)
Replies: 310
Views: 135781
United Kingdom

Re: Boeing Chinook (RAF)

Crew not used to Power-folding Rotors? :lol:
by Scimitar54
28 Jul 2020, 07:59
Forum: Personnel and Units
Topic: HMNB Devonport (RN)
Replies: 49
Views: 7465
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Re: HMNB Devonport (RN)

I know who has the thinner skin and so will anyone else reading these exchanges. I suggest that you stop “digging”.
Even now, I will not sink to the level of making insults.