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by Tally-ho
Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:34 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Help for the USAF
Replies: 18
Views: 2528

Re: Help for the USAF

Where are these lasers sourced from? Where are they imported from? Stop the import and make owning these 'weapons' an offence. The same treatment and legislation as for handguns - with the resultant penalties.
by Tally-ho
Sat Jan 20, 2024 1:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Will Sunak Survive Until The Election
Replies: 72
Views: 4167

Re: Will Sunak Survive Until The Election

But you were making the case for PR and I am saying that is a recipe for a coalition containing large parties who have dwindling support - that is what PR is , isn't it? Large parties "who have dwindling support" will soon become small parties - once voters have spoken. Under PR even a large party ...
by Tally-ho
Sat Jan 20, 2024 7:36 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Will Sunak Survive Until The Election
Replies: 72
Views: 4167

Re: Will Sunak Survive Until The Election

Under PR you would still have two large parties sharing power but also having to deals with far left and far right As you say the Tories will be judged and quite rightly we are likely to have a change of government - under PR however they would still be a large minority in a coalition which is what...
by Tally-ho
Sat Jan 20, 2024 7:07 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Will Sunak Survive Until The Election
Replies: 72
Views: 4167

Re: Will Sunak Survive Until The Election

<r><QUOTE author="atech" post_id="1565450" time="1705682376" user_id="2057"><s>[quote=atech post_id=1565450 time=1705682376 user_id=2057]</s> The trouble with proportional representation is that you always end up with minority rule. In order to form a government the larger parties have to form a coa...
by Tally-ho
Fri Jan 19, 2024 2:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Will Sunak Survive Until The Election
Replies: 72
Views: 4167

Re: Will Sunak Survive Until The Election

The recurring mess within British politics is a manifestation of an increasingly out of date, antiquated, unfit for modern day governance of a country. Unless and until the British Westminster system of government is replaced by proportional representation , a system whereby seats in the Commons are...
by Tally-ho
Fri Dec 22, 2023 8:10 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Germany to purchase 82 x H145M convert for armed role
Replies: 4
Views: 1647

Re: Germany to purchase 82 x H145M convert for armed role

Press release in German https://www.presseportal.de/pm/147341/5671962 :pop: :D :pop: For the non-German speaking membership, here is the very well written English piece by our resident Fighter Control aviation reporter . . . https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/aircraft-propulsion/germany-places-...
by Tally-ho
Wed Dec 20, 2023 12:04 pm
Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
Topic: Beginner Tips/Lense reccomendation?
Replies: 8
Views: 1293

Re: Beginner Tips/Lense reccomendation?

Just getting into the entire Aviation Photography thing, I purchased a fairly "cheap" Cannon EOS400D with an 18-55mm lens (came stock) and I have been practicing around the house on the daily. 1. You made a good sensible start. Next up a 70-300mm Canon lens, if your budget allows go for the 100-400...
by Tally-ho
Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:06 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: Display Harriers
Replies: 4
Views: 1498

Re: Display Harriers

Further to previous posts here:- I've just read the book HARRIER - by Commander Paul Tremelling (RN Ret) and can vouch for the absolute enjoyment of reading this book. The real world authenticity of how he tells and describes flying and fighting this warhorse, is second to none. Brilliantly written ...
by Tally-ho
Wed Nov 15, 2023 12:37 pm
Forum: General Photography
Topic: 2 Weeks in Africa Part 2
Replies: 14
Views: 1854

Re: 2 Weeks in Africa Part 2

Great sightings and equally great photography! Thoroughly enjoyed both Part 1 and 2!
by Tally-ho
Sun Oct 22, 2023 7:30 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Rugby World Cup 2023 - RWC
Replies: 217
Views: 8119

Re: Rugby World Cup 2023 - RWC

South Africa 16 - England (Owen Farrell) 15 Says it all. Farrell played a Captain's game and he proved why he is the Captain! The Springboks should pay their respects to their guardian angel, or whatever deity, and consider themselves lucky. We were robbed! :grr: :( :D Then coming Friday against the...
by Tally-ho
Thu Oct 19, 2023 5:10 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Rugby World Cup 2023 - RWC
Replies: 217
Views: 8119

Re: Rugby World Cup 2023 - RWC

Ireland and France can still make the final, they just have to buy tickets.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus.

:lol: :pop:
by Tally-ho
Mon Oct 16, 2023 10:02 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Rugby World Cup 2023 - RWC
Replies: 217
Views: 8119

Re: Rugby World Cup 2023 - RWC

The host nation France is out. England has done very well in reaching the semi-finals, the only northern hemisphere country still in the tournament - and well deserved! England beat Fiji convincingly, when many gave Fiji hopes of walking over England. On a good day nothing can just walk over the aul...
by Tally-ho
Mon Oct 16, 2023 6:44 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Rugby World Cup 2023 - RWC
Replies: 217
Views: 8119

Re: Rugby World Cup 2023 - RWC

The Springboks v France match will go down as one of the best matches of the Rugby World Cup 2023 tournament! Although the Boks won by just one point, the fast paced game, the commitment on both sides, an epic try by Bok No 4 (Etzebeth) after his return from the cooler ... :thumbs: A brainy, innovat...
by Tally-ho
Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Rugby World Cup 2023 - RWC
Replies: 217
Views: 8119

Re: Rugby World Cup 2023 - RWC

The semi-final (2) next Saturday, in Stade de France, awaits the team from 'The Land of Hope and Glory'

to be played against

the Springboks (my prediction)

The Springboks to win tonight!
by Tally-ho
Sun Oct 08, 2023 7:43 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Rugby World Cup 2023 - RWC
Replies: 217
Views: 8119

Re: Rugby World Cup 2023 - RWC

Pune wrote:
Sat Oct 07, 2023 6:12 pm
England however, what a shambles, yes they won, by just one point but Samoa were fabulous, well done Samoa :thumb:
Agreed! :roll:

Happy for Ireland - The Fields of Athenry was often heard coming from the stands! :thumbs:
by Tally-ho
Fri Oct 06, 2023 12:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: UK government projects that have been successfully completed
Replies: 31
Views: 1972

Re: UK government projects that have been successfully completed

What are you saying?

As we can all see, the war is ongoing with no end in sight, and therefor "helping the Ukrainian people" is ongoing (weapons, ammunition, operating costs and wear and tear on RAF assets .. and .. and .. ) How do you square your headline with your four word post?
by Tally-ho
Sat Sep 30, 2023 11:46 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: AN-124 RAF Waddington 30.9.23
Replies: 9
Views: 1693

Re: AN-124 RAF Waddington 30.9.23

@reaper493

Beautiful pictures, and that fisheye does justice to it in terms of application. :thumb:
by Tally-ho
Fri Sep 29, 2023 5:01 am
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: Tanagra Airshow Day 1......Pic Heavy.
Replies: 5
Views: 2323

Re: Tanagra Airshow Day 1......Pic Heavy.

Yep, lovely to see and hear things done in a different way, to the somewhat sterile offerings locally. Keep us posted! :thumb:
by Tally-ho
Sun Sep 24, 2023 6:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Rugby World Cup 2023 - RWC
Replies: 217
Views: 8119

Re: Rugby World Cup 2023 - RWC

I think there'll be some sore bodies after this Ireland v Springboks match.. :Wow: Not half :Wow: The Boks sorely miss the golden years of the Naas Botha era 1970's-80's. The 'golden boy' fly-half, and Bok Captain, was a place kicker, drop kicker, and match winner par excellence. Handre Pollard (al...
by Tally-ho
Mon Sep 18, 2023 10:28 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Rugby World Cup 2023 - RWC
Replies: 217
Views: 8119

Re: Rugby World Cup 2023 - RWC

Emoticon summary:-

South Africa vs Romania: South Africa won with a score of 76-0 :whistle: :D

Fiji v Australia: Fiji won with a score of 22-15 :Oops: :lol:

England vs Japan: England won with a score of 34-12 :) :thumb:

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