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23rd May 2013, 18:44

EELightning replied to a thread The 'JUST A NICE PIC...' thread in Modern Military Aviation

That's not a Bomber! THIS, is a Bomber! :)

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23rd May 2013, 18:21

EELightning replied to a thread Amazing Weapons Loads - Tornado in Modern Military Aviation

Warplane! That's the one! I can vaguely remember the ten AMRAAM study. I'd say it was just a matter of 4x AMRRAMs and 4xSRAAMs would be sufficient...

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22nd May 2013, 22:45

EELightning replied to a thread F-14 vs Tornado ADV in RAF in Modern Military Aviation

It wouldn't be Tom Cruise... He's a Cocktail maker, a pretty good Cocktail maker too! Until he has a crisis of confidence then he meets a...

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22nd May 2013, 22:24

EELightning replied to a thread MMRCA & F/A-18E/F in Modern Military Aviation

That's what this thread is pretty much supposed to be. Is the MMRCA Competition still going? No final signature(s) have been made, so yes. Though...

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22nd May 2013, 22:19

EELightning replied to a thread Your Favorite Hornet/Super Hornet pics. in Modern Military Aviation

Just to note: The Spanish Air Force call them EF/A-18s, 'A' and 'B'. Or, C.15 and CE.15.

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22nd May 2013, 22:08

EELightning replied to a thread Amazing Weapons Loads - Tornado in Modern Military Aviation

The first 17th January. If I may additionally add. When John (Nichol) attempted to release the eight 1,000lb Dumb Bombs (IIRC they chose to release...

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22nd May 2013, 19:17

EELightning replied to a thread F-14 vs Tornado ADV in RAF in Modern Military Aviation

I've got a lot of books about the RAF's history, what they have, ordered or even looked at, amongst other general topics. Never heard of them showing...

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22nd May 2013, 18:23

EELightning replied to a thread F-14 vs Tornado ADV in RAF in Modern Military Aviation

When did the RAF want to buy the F-14?...

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22nd May 2013, 18:14

EELightning replied to a thread Amazing Weapons Loads - Tornado in Modern Military Aviation

Most certainly not. They're no longer in service, sadly, with the Italian Air Force and the RAF, and they're being replaced by Typhoon in the RSAF....

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22nd May 2013, 16:23

EELightning replied to a thread Amazing Weapons Loads - Tornado in Modern Military Aviation

Not so. Six RAF Tornados were lost during Operation Granby, only one of those aircrafts were JP.233 carriers. 17 January 1991, an RAF Tornado GR1...

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21st May 2013, 23:33

EELightning replied to a thread Amazing Weapons Loads - Tornado in Modern Military Aviation

My apologies, Niksi. I noticed the post but I thought the WE.177 was a TIALD pod, my mistake.

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21st May 2013, 22:29

EELightning replied to a thread Amazing Weapons Loads - Tornado in Modern Military Aviation

If it is then it's not the most elegant looking formation I've seen. Eagle, not yet. But found one of an RAF GR1 with a WE.177:

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21st May 2013, 22:07

EELightning replied to a thread Amazing Weapons Loads - Tornado in Modern Military Aviation

RSAF Tornado with 2x Sidewinders and 2x ALARMs. Copyright: Garry Ridsdale, Airliners.net.

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21st May 2013, 18:52

EELightning replied to a thread MMRCA & F/A-18E/F in Modern Military Aviation

Boeing and Lockheed Martin weren't as generous as France regarding ToT and Industrial Benefits. EADS were heavily focused on putting their...

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21st May 2013, 16:20

EELightning replied to a thread Amazing Weapons Loads - Tornado in Modern Military Aviation

Reminded!* I used to have a collection of old Military Aviation magazines I bought in a bundle from a Charity Shop a few years ago, they went from...

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21st May 2013, 02:44

EELightning replied to a thread MMRCA & F/A-18E/F in Modern Military Aviation

I'm not sure Boeing would have been so generous as a European supplier regarding ToT and industrial benefits, but who knows. Besides, Indian...

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21st May 2013, 02:00

EELightning replied to a thread Amazing Weapons Loads - Tornado in Modern Military Aviation

Four Storm Shadows, four ALARMs...

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20th May 2013, 22:50

EELightning replied to a thread is there a market for USED Gripen and USED Typhoon? in Modern Military Aviation

I wouldn't say they're free, it goes without saying any upgrade and enhancement needs funding for any aircraft. Saudi Arabia and Austria have very...

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20th May 2013, 21:14

EELightning replied to a thread Dambusters Remake Latest in Historic Aviation

You liked the? Oh dear... :)

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20th May 2013, 20:59

EELightning replied to a thread Dambusters Remake Latest in Historic Aviation

I'm not a fan of remakes, although there are some I do like, they're still outweighed by cr*p ones. Spiderman, Hulk and there's even a remake of...

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20th May 2013, 20:27

EELightning replied to a thread Amazing Weapons Loads - Tornado in Modern Military Aviation

Did you miss the bit at the end of 'Amazing Weapons Loads'...? But yeah, it is a Tornado thread because it says: 'Amazing Weapons Loads - Tornado'. ...

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20th May 2013, 20:18

EELightning replied to a thread is there a market for USED Gripen and USED Typhoon? in Modern Military Aviation

Only the four Typhoon members (possibly Austria too as they're interested in some elements for their Typhoons) are funding these upgrades, so if...

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20th May 2013, 18:01

EELightning replied to a thread Amazing Weapons Loads - Tornado in Modern Military Aviation

It ain't no Tornado though, is it.

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20th May 2013, 17:59

EELightning replied to a thread is there a market for USED Gripen and USED Typhoon? in Modern Military Aviation

Which parts of this thread have you read?...

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20th May 2013, 17:40

EELightning replied to a thread is there a market for USED Gripen and USED Typhoon? in Modern Military Aviation

What makes you think Poland will spend extra money?... Clearly you're not grasping something. Not being over-sensitive at all. Besides, you're...

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20th May 2013, 16:34

EELightning replied to a thread From the 'Eurovision" thread. TV viewing habits. in General Discussion

My fellow work colleague set it all up for me with some clever switching for stereo and mono and with some extra bits added to make it all make...

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20th May 2013, 15:28

EELightning replied to a thread It used to be big but now no one cares? in General Discussion

Last night, my Girlfriend wanted us to watch a bit of it and the voting results just for a laugh on iPlayer, rather hesitant I agreed. It's just......

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20th May 2013, 14:39

EELightning replied to a thread From the 'Eurovision" thread. TV viewing habits. in General Discussion

They're currently filming the new series, 'K'. Very much looking forward to it. Does anyone have a Vinyl Record Player? We've got one and I'm...

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20th May 2013, 00:50

EELightning replied to a thread From the 'Eurovision" thread. TV viewing habits. in General Discussion

One 32" in the living room and an 18" in the bedroom. Apart from the Formula 1, MotoGP and the BTCC my Girlfriend and myself watch, which is usually...

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