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The phrase here guys is Numbers have a quality all of their own... also the Chinese operate differently to the western military in that they look at a different way to defeat their opponents aka the DF-21 (That will hit the carriers further out than the carriers can attack) I know that the chances of a hit are on the low side at present but all it takes is one to get through and that is one boat in serious trouble... Also the are not worried about the timescale whereas we in the west want it now whereas they are happy to wait until we have dismantled all our weapons as being too costly and then wipe out the dinghy with the water pistol that is left...

Not since they got rid of the Harrier's if you read some of the weather they flew in down in the Falklands you could call that Adverse weather... I spent 4 months there in the late 90's and they do go in for Adverse weather down there and then some!!! Boxing Day night Bermuda shorts and and Hawaiian Shirts New Years Eve/Day had to dig ourselves out of the snow... and that's just summer and as to the wind the only tree's down there are planted in Concrete... The RN are going to have to relearn all of these lesson's again if they get the Carriers and the Jets to go with them...

Now that looks really good...

Unfortunately not for the 6 Weeks JM I am going in for microfracturing on my left knee and I am not allowed to walk or put weight on it for 6 weeks after the operation... so I spend 1 week in Hospital and then 5 weeks trying not to go mad... But I am going to have a good crack at learning how to use the A-10 as it is intriguing... and I like the fact there is no Radar etc. Wish they did an A-4 for it...

Okay I know that the F-15I can and does Carry it there is a pic on the net somewhere of it problem is linking to the site... also the F-16I and retrofitted back to the early C model F-16's so its probable that the Baz does carry the weapon as well. I have even seen Pictures with Hornets and Tigers carrying the thing...!!!

Hope your all having a good day...

As it's US Thanksgiving I found this on my facebook feed today from a bikers site... http://news.yahoo.com/nj-father-gives-son-gift-sight-210601501--abc-news-health.html

Purchased it back in July's sale and still have not mastered how to fight the thing flying it and shooting the gun and sidewinders I can but the rest is causing me a headache but I have 6 weeks off shortly to practice and learn...

Keep your head up old chap... and it doesnt sound stupid that OFF keeps you sane... As to the personal life it happens that way sometimes but all you can do is pick yourself up and dust yourself down and keep on going...

Me I am still stuck with STALKER series oh and I remembered an old friend at the weekend... Fallout New Vegas still need to complete it and the DLC's...

You saute them with a touch of Garlic and white wine... and serve with gently fried crispy sweet potato enjoy... Looks like I have been playing Fallout New Vegas too much again... and me a Cat lover as well...

Stay safe guys...

Okay with regards the Tomcat... Just finished reading the Iran Iraq War book and it states that the Tomcat was never handed over to the Soviets... When the Soviet Delegation with numerous Air Force guys in it arrived they were not even allowed in the seat of any of the Western Jets F-4 F-5 and F-14 let alone fly in them... But then again I have also heard they handed the jet over as well.... Though one may have found its way to the Soviets with an Iranian Defector ???

Oh and it would be nice if you could fill in the questionaire on what car you drive as well... Could aid you in Traffic situations...

Was not an LGB as there would have been a lot more collateral damage... even with a 250lb variant... so your looking at Apache with Spike or Hellfire.

Nice and looking good...

This F-5 is a thing of wonder...

I think that Veltro2K's models were all removed... might be wrong on that one... so you may have tough luck finding it...

Also the USAAF used the Bristol Beaufighter in the Desert as well...

That is so very true... unfortunately its the young and the brave who pay the ultimate price in wars for old men.

The end to the war to end all wars... words sometimes are not enough.

Personally I love the F-7 from the Darius Mod... it does the job perfectly at being a Target and the few times I have flown it I normally get myself shot clean out of the sky in short notice as would be expected from a 1950's design that has no decent Radar or weapons but for fooling around in its a great little plane... And Spinners Diplomacy wonderful touch there old chap...

May he rest in peace...

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. by John McCrae, May 1915 May all those who have fallen on the field of conflict live forever in our hearts and minds... To remember the reason that they died so that we may live.