New Wedgetail surveillance fleet to be based at RAF Lossiemouth

[baz1]

Like the new British AAC Apache helicopters, perhaps some of the existing electronic equipment will be reused - so maybe the large rotating dome from Sentry AEW1s will replace the boring radar head on the E-3s!!!! Incidentally there is a rumour that the Rivet Joints of 51 Sqn will move from RAF Waddington to RAF Mildenhall - however, have not seen that confirmed yet.

when the E-3s have gone A Rotating Randome head will be mounted on a pole with the inscription reading former base of the E-3!!

[22A]

Yeah, sadly that argument expired about 40 years ago when they could probably quite happily wipe out every base in a matter of minutes!

That's why we have Harriers which will deploy to remote locations at the first sign of trouble. Oh, hang on...

[ColintheCaterpillar]

Yeah, sadly that argument expired about 40 years ago when they could probably quite happily wipe out every base in a matter of minutes!

That's why we have Harriers which will deploy to remote locations at the first sign of trouble. Oh, hang on...

Not quite getting your point.

After all, we can “trail” fast jets pretty much anywhere in the world in about 1/4 time it would take to go by ship. Unless of course the whole world suddenly doesn’t like us. Which is unlikely.

We’re now in the 21st century.

[ColintheCaterpillar]

‘Eggs all in one basket’, may have been true during WWII, but during the Cold War a couple of ICBM’s would put an end to everything anywhere within a couple of minutes.

I think the Soviets would had every base in Lincolnshire alone wiped out in about 2 minutes.

[Thunder]

Exactly, every base, depot, barracks, dock and rail yard was targeted, but at least the Harriers would’ve been safe

[freebirduk]

‘Eggs all in one basket’, may have been true during WWII, but during the Cold War a couple of ICBM’s would put an end to everything anywhere within a couple of minutes.

I think the Soviets would had every base in Lincolnshire alone wiped out in about 2 minutes.

Having watched all those holocaust survivor films in the 70's it gave my teenage self great comfort that, living near Lincoln I'd have been fried to a crisp before having time to boil an egg. Mind you, standing in the playground and hearing the roar of a Vulcan practice mass dispersal used to scare the bejesus out of me. Fortunately we're all still here and trucking.

[ColintheCaterpillar]

Exactly, every base, depot, barracks, dock and rail yard was targeted, but at least the Harriers would’ve been safe

The Harrier deterrent - sub launched Harriers.

[PHILC]

When Scotland leaves the Union there going to have one helluva of an Airforce!

[baz1]

When Scotland leaves the Union there going to have one helluva of an Airforce!

Really??

[daggerfan]

When Scotland leaves the Union there going to have one helluva of an Airforce!

Oh yes! A couple of Super Tucanos for air defence and an An-2 for transport!

[baz1]

When Scotland leaves the Union there going to have one helluva of an Airforce!

Oh yes! A couple of Super Tucanos for air defence and an An-2 for transport!

that's more like it and more Aircraft south of the border, but were do we put them???

[freebirduk]

Current Government policy suggests that we simply outsource the Air Force to the USAF. No competitive procurement process necessary as it’s a national security matter.

[toom317]

that's more like it and more Aircraft south of the border, but were do we put them???

I could suggest a location, but it might be a tad painful.

[baz1]

that's more like it and more Aircraft south of the border, but were do we put them???

I could suggest a location, but it might be a tad painful.

well you best not try it if its going to be too painfull for you

[PHILC]

When Scotland leaves the Union there going to have one helluva of an Airforce!

Really??

My comment was rather tongue in cheek!

[Thunder]

An-2 painted out in the colours of the Saltire and renamed “Sturgeon Hot Air One”. Can just see it turning up at Brussels with Nic onboard, ready to plead with a much larger and suffocating Union on our terms. We could always export some of our Drug related deaths for favourable returns, as we have that area pretty much sewn up

Now back on topic and the return home of 8 Sqn

[the concerned]

With the wedgetails going Lossiemouth and reds going waddington why not also base the hawks from Leeming their and shut Leeming down.

[ColintheCaterpillar]

With the wedgetails going Lossiemouth and reds going waddington why not also base the hawks from Leeming their and shut Leeming down.

Geography - it’s perfectly placed for 100 Sqn’s training needs.

Airfield use - they aren’t the only users. Two Squadrons of Tutors and used for other aircraft (particularly SH force) as gateway to the northern training ranges.

Waddington real estate - no space for them.

[ColintheCaterpillar]

Current Government policy suggests that we simply outsource the Air Force to the USAF. No competitive procurement process necessary as it’s a national security matter.

In Wedgetail’s case there was a strong argument that Boeing were the only people who could deliver a combat proven, airframe integrated product into which RAF aircrew could be Seedcorned in a sensible timescale.

And if anyone mentions the MRA4 or AEW3.

[Vulcan74]

And if anyone mentions the MRA4 or AEW3.


What do you mean !!!