+Gepard 11,314 Posted April 19, 2010 In german news TV N24 it was said, that they found glas fragments of vulcano ashes in the engine of american military planes which flow yesterday through the ahes cloud over Europe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,884 Posted April 20, 2010 From: http://www.f-16.net/news_article4065.html F-16s sustain ash damage from Iceland eruption April 19, 2010 (by Asif Shamim) - NATO officials will not fully confirm a report that several F-16s were damaged by the volcanic ash released from Iceland's, Mount Eyjafjallajökull eruption on April 14, which has caused widespread disruption to air travel across most of Europe. Reports indicate that a Belgian F-16 similar to this example sustained ash damage to the engine. A source at NATO would only confirm that the comments had come from a US diplomat, but did not know which of the nations had been affected. However an official with the European Air Traffic Agency was later to have said that an F-16 from the Belgian Air Force had sustained damage. F-16s from several member states are in Europe participating in exercises. Turkish jets are at Laage, Germany participating in 'Brilliant Ardent'. Dutch, Norwegian and Polish units are at Leeurwarden, The Netherlands participating in 'Frisian Flag'. The volcanic ash consists of tiny particles of rock and glass as fine as talcum powder, which under extreme heat fuses onto the blades of an engine, causing imbalances or damaging delicate rotating machine parts, eventual resulting in engine failure. The best example of complete engine failure caused by ash was on June 24, 1982, when a British Airways 747, heading from London to Melbourne, Australia flew through the volcanic ash cloud released by Mount Galunggung, South-east of Jakarta, Indonesia. Fortunately this flight was able to glide clear of the ash cloud and was then able to restart all engines before successfully landing at Jakarta airport. NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said on Monday that the ash cloud was not affecting the alliance's military readiness, although he declined to comment on specific missions. "Our air forces will always take the necessary steps to ensure they are capable to conduct their operations. They have taken the necessary steps and they will take the necessary steps to ensure our territorial defence is secure," he said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derk 265 Posted April 20, 2010 (edited) Available for Frisian Flag: 6 x F18C Finland, 6x F4F JG71 GAF, 8x F16AM RNoAF, 6x F16C Polish AF, 7x JAS 39C F21 wing RSAF, 9x F15C (LN) USAFE, 18x F16AM RNlAF, assorted support and transport stuff, 1 erupting volcano and (luckily) LOTS of beer...... Hou doe, Derk Edited April 20, 2010 by Derk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 153 Posted April 21, 2010 Available for Frisian Flag: 6 x F18C Finland, 6x F4F JG71 GAF, 8x F16AM RNoAF, 6x F16C Polish AF, 7x JAS 39C F21 wing RSAF, 9x F15C (LN) USAFE, 18x F16AM RNlAF, assorted support and transport stuff, 1 erupting volcano and (luckily) LOTS of beer...... Hou doe, Derk Beer isn't there anything it can't solve ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derk 265 Posted April 21, 2010 Well, at least (I hope) socialism..... Hou doe, Derk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TX3RN0BILL 3 Posted April 22, 2010 Nope. Vodka > Beer. 'Nuff said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,884 Posted April 22, 2010 This today from http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8637978.stm RAF Typhoon training halted as ash found in engines Operational Typhoons are not affected by the MOD's suspension of flights Training flights on RAF Typhoons in Lincolnshire have been suspended after ash deposits were found in the engines of four aircraft. The fleet is being checked at its base in Coningsby, Lincolnshire. An RAF spokesman said the Typhoons were "very high performance jets" so staff were "just being extra cautious". The move comes amid recriminations over the costs of a six-day airspace shutdown caused by volcanic ash drifting south from Iceland. It comes as thousands of Britons are continuing their slow journey back to the UK after being caught up in flight suspensions. Controllers say airline traffic is approaching 90% of normal levels. According to the BBC's Richard Scott, the Civil Aviation Authority has pointed out that military planes fly much faster and suck in far more air than their civilian counterparts. It says the work done with manufacturers to clear the UK for flying again did not factor in military jets, which are "a whole different world". The CAA also says conclusions should not be drawn from the RAF's statement about the air-worthiness of civilian aircraft. It adds that the all-clear for civilian aircraft to return to the skies still stands and there have been no reports of any ash damage. Almost all flights across Europe are expected to go ahead on Thursday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TX3RN0BILL 3 Posted April 23, 2010 Amazing pictures of a "dirty thunderstorm"... http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36645958?GT1=43001 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
