The RAF is 90 today........BUT........
01 April 2008, 10:00 PM
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'helicopter pilots who use 10 bays....why can't they just park like everyone else?'
Anyway, a few months back there was a recruitment drive for the RAF in Notts and the Red Arrows did a flypast in the city centre.
On their way 'home' they gave me a fly past at my house, and I live right out in the sticks.
An absolute awesome sight watching them fly up my road skimming the chimneys
01 April 2008, 10:42 PM
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But the Poles flew in the RAF during WWII...
In fact it was documented that the would shoot at German pilots who had bailed out and were floating down to earth in their parachutes.
In fact it was documented that the would shoot at German pilots who had bailed out and were floating down to earth in their parachutes.
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Disappointing to see the snide remarks on this thread. It is worth remembering the selfless defence of this country during the Battle of Britain and also the work done by Bomber Command by aircrew who knew they too were risking their lives to defend this country from winding up under the **** jackboot.
It should also be remembered the part of the RAF during the dangerous period of the Cold War when those who were on standy by to react after an attack knew full well they were in truth on a one way trip if it ever happened but nevertheless would not have shrank from their duty if the other side started anything, and consequently the enemy did not try it on!
The point about the aircraft being used is that the Reds use a training aircraft and the Typhoon is currently being used to monitor the Russian bombers which are flying up to our borders at the moment and should they push their luck they will be comprehensively dealt with by that very advanced aicraft.
The reason for flying over London is pretty obvious since it is our capital city, displays were organised in other significant places as well I understand. I know people who tell me they saw displays in Lincolnshire.
RAF Hendon is an old aerodrome which as well as being the home of the RAF Museum also holds a significant part in the history of the Royal Air force.
Perhap's those who were so quick to criticise something that I suspect they do not understand would like to tell us how they would have organised it in a better manner.
Les
It should also be remembered the part of the RAF during the dangerous period of the Cold War when those who were on standy by to react after an attack knew full well they were in truth on a one way trip if it ever happened but nevertheless would not have shrank from their duty if the other side started anything, and consequently the enemy did not try it on!
The point about the aircraft being used is that the Reds use a training aircraft and the Typhoon is currently being used to monitor the Russian bombers which are flying up to our borders at the moment and should they push their luck they will be comprehensively dealt with by that very advanced aicraft.
The reason for flying over London is pretty obvious since it is our capital city, displays were organised in other significant places as well I understand. I know people who tell me they saw displays in Lincolnshire.
RAF Hendon is an old aerodrome which as well as being the home of the RAF Museum also holds a significant part in the history of the Royal Air force.
Perhap's those who were so quick to criticise something that I suspect they do not understand would like to tell us how they would have organised it in a better manner.
Les
02 April 2008, 11:42 AM
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Disappointing to see the snide remarks on this thread. It is worth remembering the selfless defence of this country during the Battle of Britain and also the work done by Bomber Command by aircrew who knew they too were risking their lives to defend this country from winding up under the **** jackboot.
It should also be remembered the part of the RAF during the dangerous period of the Cold War when those who were on standy by to react after an attack knew full well they were in truth on a one way trip if it ever happened but nevertheless would not have shrank from their duty if the other side started anything, and consequently the enemy did not try it on!
The point about the aircraft being used is that the Reds use a training aircraft and the Typhoon is currently being used to monitor the Russian bombers which are flying up to our borders at the moment and should they push their luck they will be comprehensively dealt with by that very advanced aicraft.
The reason for flying over London is pretty obvious since it is our capital city, displays were organised in other significant places as well I understand. I know people who tell me they saw displays in Lincolnshire.
RAF Hendon is an old aerodrome which as well as being the home of the RAF Museum also holds a significant part in the history of the Royal Air force.
Perhap's those who were so quick to criticise something that I suspect they do not understand would like to tell us how they would have organised it in a better manner.
Les
It should also be remembered the part of the RAF during the dangerous period of the Cold War when those who were on standy by to react after an attack knew full well they were in truth on a one way trip if it ever happened but nevertheless would not have shrank from their duty if the other side started anything, and consequently the enemy did not try it on!
The point about the aircraft being used is that the Reds use a training aircraft and the Typhoon is currently being used to monitor the Russian bombers which are flying up to our borders at the moment and should they push their luck they will be comprehensively dealt with by that very advanced aicraft.
The reason for flying over London is pretty obvious since it is our capital city, displays were organised in other significant places as well I understand. I know people who tell me they saw displays in Lincolnshire.
RAF Hendon is an old aerodrome which as well as being the home of the RAF Museum also holds a significant part in the history of the Royal Air force.
Perhap's those who were so quick to criticise something that I suspect they do not understand would like to tell us how they would have organised it in a better manner.
Les
03 April 2008, 03:44 AM
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Disappointing to see the snide remarks on this thread. It is worth remembering the selfless defence of this country during the Battle of Britain and also the work done by Bomber Command by aircrew who knew they too were risking their lives to defend this country from winding up under the **** jackboot.
It should also be remembered the part of the RAF during the dangerous period of the Cold War when those who were on standy by to react after an attack knew full well they were in truth on a one way trip if it ever happened but nevertheless would not have shrank from their duty if the other side started anything, and consequently the enemy did not try it on!
The point about the aircraft being used is that the Reds use a training aircraft and the Typhoon is currently being used to monitor the Russian bombers which are flying up to our borders at the moment and should they push their luck they will be comprehensively dealt with by that very advanced aicraft.
The reason for flying over London is pretty obvious since it is our capital city, displays were organised in other significant places as well I understand. I know people who tell me they saw displays in Lincolnshire.
RAF Hendon is an old aerodrome which as well as being the home of the RAF Museum also holds a significant part in the history of the Royal Air force.
Perhap's those who were so quick to criticise something that I suspect they do not understand would like to tell us how they would have organised it in a better manner.
Les
It should also be remembered the part of the RAF during the dangerous period of the Cold War when those who were on standy by to react after an attack knew full well they were in truth on a one way trip if it ever happened but nevertheless would not have shrank from their duty if the other side started anything, and consequently the enemy did not try it on!
The point about the aircraft being used is that the Reds use a training aircraft and the Typhoon is currently being used to monitor the Russian bombers which are flying up to our borders at the moment and should they push their luck they will be comprehensively dealt with by that very advanced aicraft.
The reason for flying over London is pretty obvious since it is our capital city, displays were organised in other significant places as well I understand. I know people who tell me they saw displays in Lincolnshire.
RAF Hendon is an old aerodrome which as well as being the home of the RAF Museum also holds a significant part in the history of the Royal Air force.
Perhap's those who were so quick to criticise something that I suspect they do not understand would like to tell us how they would have organised it in a better manner.
Les
I second that .
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Disappointing to see the snide remarks on this thread. It is worth remembering the selfless defence of this country during the Battle of Britain and also the work done by Bomber Command by aircrew who knew they too were risking their lives to defend this country from winding up under the **** jackboot.
It should also be remembered the part of the RAF during the dangerous period of the Cold War when those who were on standy by to react after an attack knew full well they were in truth on a one way trip if it ever happened but nevertheless would not have shrank from their duty if the other side started anything, and consequently the enemy did not try it on!
The point about the aircraft being used is that the Reds use a training aircraft and the Typhoon is currently being used to monitor the Russian bombers which are flying up to our borders at the moment and should they push their luck they will be comprehensively dealt with by that very advanced aicraft.
The reason for flying over London is pretty obvious since it is our capital city, displays were organised in other significant places as well I understand. I know people who tell me they saw displays in Lincolnshire.
RAF Hendon is an old aerodrome which as well as being the home of the RAF Museum also holds a significant part in the history of the Royal Air force.
Perhap's those who were so quick to criticise something that I suspect they do not understand would like to tell us how they would have organised it in a better manner.
Les
It should also be remembered the part of the RAF during the dangerous period of the Cold War when those who were on standy by to react after an attack knew full well they were in truth on a one way trip if it ever happened but nevertheless would not have shrank from their duty if the other side started anything, and consequently the enemy did not try it on!
The point about the aircraft being used is that the Reds use a training aircraft and the Typhoon is currently being used to monitor the Russian bombers which are flying up to our borders at the moment and should they push their luck they will be comprehensively dealt with by that very advanced aicraft.
The reason for flying over London is pretty obvious since it is our capital city, displays were organised in other significant places as well I understand. I know people who tell me they saw displays in Lincolnshire.
RAF Hendon is an old aerodrome which as well as being the home of the RAF Museum also holds a significant part in the history of the Royal Air force.
Perhap's those who were so quick to criticise something that I suspect they do not understand would like to tell us how they would have organised it in a better manner.
Les
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03 April 2008, 09:49 AM
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The point about the aircraft being used is that the Reds use a training aircraft and the Typhoon is currently being used to monitor the Russian bombers which are flying up to our borders at the moment and should they push their luck they will be comprehensively dealt with by that very advanced aicraft.
Les
Typhoon is currently NOT monitoring the UK airspace, as currently there isn't combat declared Sqn in operation in the RAF. The only useful thing they can do, is to continue their work up and faster they do it the better. In the mean time they can take the ADV (Air DISPLAY Variant) moniker which was aimed at the F3 for years.
The defence of UK (including the Falklands) airspace is firmly in the hands of the F3, with the Buphoon pitching up for photo opportunities. We wait with bated breath for this new wonder aircraft to actually become useful, but as it was supposed to be in afghan this summer and the tasking is now going to undertaken by the over stretched GR4 fleet when harriers pull out, i for one wont be holding my breath.
We on the F3 fleet also wait for it to take over in the Falklands next year, but fully expect that to slip to the right as by now at Northern QRA we should have been Typhoon years ago.
So yes happy birthday to the RAF, god knows how we have lasted so long. If anyone wants lessons in how to achieve everything asked with nothing or how to keep vintage aircraft in the air, you know where to look.
Abstantes.
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As this was quite clearly aimed at my tongue in cheek comment, i'm afraid i can't let it pass.
Typhoon is currently NOT monitoring the UK airspace, as currently there isn't combat declared Sqn in operation in the RAF. The only useful thing they can do, is to continue their work up and faster they do it the better. In the mean time they can take the ADV (Air DISPLAY Variant) moniker which was aimed at the F3 for years.
The defence of UK (including the Falklands) airspace is firmly in the hands of the F3, with the Buphoon pitching up for photo opportunities. We wait with bated breath for this new wonder aircraft to actually become useful, but as it was supposed to be in afghan this summer and the tasking is now going to undertaken by the over stretched GR4 fleet when harriers pull out, i for one wont be holding my breath.
We on the F3 fleet also wait for it to take over in the Falklands next year, but fully expect that to slip to the right as by now at Northern QRA we should have been Typhoon years ago.
So yes happy birthday to the RAF, god knows how we have lasted so long. If anyone wants lessons in how to achieve everything asked with nothing or how to keep vintage aircraft in the air, you know where to look.
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Typhoon is currently NOT monitoring the UK airspace, as currently there isn't combat declared Sqn in operation in the RAF. The only useful thing they can do, is to continue their work up and faster they do it the better. In the mean time they can take the ADV (Air DISPLAY Variant) moniker which was aimed at the F3 for years.
The defence of UK (including the Falklands) airspace is firmly in the hands of the F3, with the Buphoon pitching up for photo opportunities. We wait with bated breath for this new wonder aircraft to actually become useful, but as it was supposed to be in afghan this summer and the tasking is now going to undertaken by the over stretched GR4 fleet when harriers pull out, i for one wont be holding my breath.
We on the F3 fleet also wait for it to take over in the Falklands next year, but fully expect that to slip to the right as by now at Northern QRA we should have been Typhoon years ago.
So yes happy birthday to the RAF, god knows how we have lasted so long. If anyone wants lessons in how to achieve everything asked with nothing or how to keep vintage aircraft in the air, you know where to look.
Abstantes.
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Disappointing to see the snide remarks on this thread. It is worth remembering the selfless defence of this country during the Battle of Britain and also the work done by Bomber Command by aircrew who knew they too were risking their lives to defend this country from winding up under the **** jackboot.
It should also be remembered the part of the RAF during the dangerous period of the Cold War when those who were on standy by to react after an attack knew full well they were in truth on a one way trip if it ever happened but nevertheless would not have shrank from their duty if the other side started anything, and consequently the enemy did not try it on!
The point about the aircraft being used is that the Reds use a training aircraft and the Typhoon is currently being used to monitor the Russian bombers which are flying up to our borders at the moment and should they push their luck they will be comprehensively dealt with by that very advanced aicraft.
The reason for flying over London is pretty obvious since it is our capital city, displays were organised in other significant places as well I understand. I know people who tell me they saw displays in Lincolnshire.
RAF Hendon is an old aerodrome which as well as being the home of the RAF Museum also holds a significant part in the history of the Royal Air force.
Perhap's those who were so quick to criticise something that I suspect they do not understand would like to tell us how they would have organised it in a better manner.
Les
It should also be remembered the part of the RAF during the dangerous period of the Cold War when those who were on standy by to react after an attack knew full well they were in truth on a one way trip if it ever happened but nevertheless would not have shrank from their duty if the other side started anything, and consequently the enemy did not try it on!
The point about the aircraft being used is that the Reds use a training aircraft and the Typhoon is currently being used to monitor the Russian bombers which are flying up to our borders at the moment and should they push their luck they will be comprehensively dealt with by that very advanced aicraft.
The reason for flying over London is pretty obvious since it is our capital city, displays were organised in other significant places as well I understand. I know people who tell me they saw displays in Lincolnshire.
RAF Hendon is an old aerodrome which as well as being the home of the RAF Museum also holds a significant part in the history of the Royal Air force.
Perhap's those who were so quick to criticise something that I suspect they do not understand would like to tell us how they would have organised it in a better manner.
Les
03 April 2008, 11:31 AM
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As this was quite clearly aimed at my tongue in cheek comment, i'm afraid i can't let it pass.
Typhoon is currently NOT monitoring the UK airspace, as currently there isn't combat declared Sqn in operation in the RAF. The only useful thing they can do, is to continue their work up and faster they do it the better. In the mean time they can take the ADV (Air DISPLAY Variant) moniker which was aimed at the F3 for years.
The defence of UK (including the Falklands) airspace is firmly in the hands of the F3, with the Buphoon pitching up for photo opportunities. We wait with bated breath for this new wonder aircraft to actually become useful, but as it was supposed to be in afghan this summer and the tasking is now going to undertaken by the over stretched GR4 fleet when harriers pull out, i for one wont be holding my breath.
We on the F3 fleet also wait for it to take over in the Falklands next year, but fully expect that to slip to the right as by now at Northern QRA we should have been Typhoon years ago.
So yes happy birthday to the RAF, god knows how we have lasted so long. If anyone wants lessons in how to achieve everything asked with nothing or how to keep vintage aircraft in the air, you know where to look.
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Typhoon is currently NOT monitoring the UK airspace, as currently there isn't combat declared Sqn in operation in the RAF. The only useful thing they can do, is to continue their work up and faster they do it the better. In the mean time they can take the ADV (Air DISPLAY Variant) moniker which was aimed at the F3 for years.
The defence of UK (including the Falklands) airspace is firmly in the hands of the F3, with the Buphoon pitching up for photo opportunities. We wait with bated breath for this new wonder aircraft to actually become useful, but as it was supposed to be in afghan this summer and the tasking is now going to undertaken by the over stretched GR4 fleet when harriers pull out, i for one wont be holding my breath.
We on the F3 fleet also wait for it to take over in the Falklands next year, but fully expect that to slip to the right as by now at Northern QRA we should have been Typhoon years ago.
So yes happy birthday to the RAF, god knows how we have lasted so long. If anyone wants lessons in how to achieve everything asked with nothing or how to keep vintage aircraft in the air, you know where to look.
Abstantes.
I have long experience of exactly what you say about "making do". The RAF in common with the other Services got very good at that. Surprising how many things were released on us by desigbers who really did not know what we actually needed at the time. I suppose as ever that it all "looked good on paper" and kept the higher echelons happy at the time!
I suppose the Typhoon will eventually become useful then, it is good at making people keep their heads down when it takes off or lights up the rear end at any time. When it did a short display it set off all the car alarms in the town here!
You might have got better hotels in your bunch, but we used to get the best ones in the big "Triangle" which was why I think we were so seriously hated by the fast jet boys, or was it because we were so difficult to shoot down with a front gun attack at height!
I have done my fair share of mud moving too of course, I loved it. Good sport and loser always bought the beer
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The Typhoons you see are in the majority none operational, however are under taking flying/ training duties, i was under the impression that there still wasn't one combat ready Sqn in the RAF, however Wolfie seems to think otherwise and as he is posted in the area will bow to his knowledge.
Until recently they actually were doing nothing productive in terms of actually playing a part in the defence of this country or undertaking out of area operations. However it appears the typhoon is now holding QRA south.
I have already explained to Leslie via PM how the pic of the Typhoon with Bear came about, however if you have any information on how YOU think this came about please feel free to post so i can have good laugh at your expense. As the photoshop gag had me laughing my **** off.
I'll leave you too you scanner and binos, bloody spotters.
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Keep your undercrackers on rob
Typhoon is currently NOT monitoring the UK airspace, as currently there isn't combat declared Sqn in operation in the RAF. The only useful thing they can do, is to continue their work up and faster they do it the better. In the mean time they can take the ADV (Air DISPLAY Variant) moniker which was aimed at the F3 for years.
The defence of UK (including the Falklands) airspace is firmly in the hands of the F3, with the Buphoon pitching up for photo opportunities. We wait with bated breath for this new wonder aircraft to actually become useful, but as it was supposed to be in afghan this summer and the tasking is now going to undertaken by the over stretched GR4 fleet when harriers pull out, i for one wont be holding my breath.
Right chap prove it ?
Typhoon is currently NOT monitoring the UK airspace, as currently there isn't combat declared Sqn in operation in the RAF. The only useful thing they can do, is to continue their work up and faster they do it the better. In the mean time they can take the ADV (Air DISPLAY Variant) moniker which was aimed at the F3 for years.
The defence of UK (including the Falklands) airspace is firmly in the hands of the F3, with the Buphoon pitching up for photo opportunities. We wait with bated breath for this new wonder aircraft to actually become useful, but as it was supposed to be in afghan this summer and the tasking is now going to undertaken by the over stretched GR4 fleet when harriers pull out, i for one wont be holding my breath.
Right chap prove it ?
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Keep your undercrackers on rob
Typhoon is currently NOT monitoring the UK airspace, as currently there isn't combat declared Sqn in operation in the RAF. The only useful thing they can do, is to continue their work up and faster they do it the better. In the mean time they can take the ADV (Air DISPLAY Variant) moniker which was aimed at the F3 for years.
The defence of UK (including the Falklands) airspace is firmly in the hands of the F3, with the Buphoon pitching up for photo opportunities. We wait with bated breath for this new wonder aircraft to actually become useful, but as it was supposed to be in afghan this summer and the tasking is now going to undertaken by the over stretched GR4 fleet when harriers pull out, i for one wont be holding my breath.
Right chap prove it ?
Typhoon is currently NOT monitoring the UK airspace, as currently there isn't combat declared Sqn in operation in the RAF. The only useful thing they can do, is to continue their work up and faster they do it the better. In the mean time they can take the ADV (Air DISPLAY Variant) moniker which was aimed at the F3 for years.
The defence of UK (including the Falklands) airspace is firmly in the hands of the F3, with the Buphoon pitching up for photo opportunities. We wait with bated breath for this new wonder aircraft to actually become useful, but as it was supposed to be in afghan this summer and the tasking is now going to undertaken by the over stretched GR4 fleet when harriers pull out, i for one wont be holding my breath.
Right chap prove it ?
If you want to know what we are doing then look here. The areas you want are uk air defence and the falkland islands
RAF - Current Operations
Anything above and beyond that website you can go whistle for.
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Right lets just start with this ok
you are saying no Typhoon is currently NOT monitoring the UK airspace?
what are they flying about for then ??
bird watching ??
you are saying no Typhoon is currently NOT monitoring the UK airspace?
what are they flying about for then ??
bird watching ??
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Jamie as clearly you have no idea what we do day to day in the RAF i will take this to pm to educate your deluded thoughts, rather than clutter up an otherwise thoroughly decent post by Leslie.