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Post by I'm Tiny Rick James, Bitch on Mar 16, 2019 2:34:46 GMT
Film about bombing Port Stanley from 8000 miles away
This is local for me, but all I can say is bloody hell.
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Post by Valkyrie on Mar 31, 2019 21:35:15 GMT
A very long winded way of saying "go fuck yourselves" towards the Argentinians, it's amazing how far we actually went to show them that they weren't safe from the Vulcan
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Post by test777777 on Apr 5, 2019 14:35:05 GMT
The Vulcan’s are all grounded now. I still don’t get why Maggie went seal clubbin’ Not much there for Brits, and something like 250 British dead. They should have gifted the land back to Argentina. Not sure if they are unofficially still at war or not but.
4 years later, the nations went to war again, Argentina executed the hand of god manoeuvre.
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Post by I AM The Scouting Authority. on Apr 7, 2019 9:27:11 GMT
The Vulcan’s are all grounded now. I still don’t get why Maggie went seal clubbin’ Not much there for Brits, and something like 250 British dead. They should have gifted the land back to Argentina. Not sure if they are unofficially still at war or not but. 4 years later, the nations went to war again, Argentina executed the hand of god manoeuvre. Why gift land to Argentina that was never theirs in the first place? Also the figures are 255 British Dead, 775 wounded and 115 PoW as opposed to Argentinas supposed numbers of 649 killed, 1657 wounded and 11313 PoW (Argentina have never released casualty numbers but even Argentine Generals have admitted its most likely higher). If they went to war now it certainly would be Seal Clubbing. It would be Tier 10 against Tier 1. Argentina have no real Army, Navy or Air Force of which to speak. |
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Post by Snorelacks on Apr 7, 2019 14:22:57 GMT
The Vulcan’s are all grounded now. I still don’t get why Maggie went seal clubbin’ Not much there for Brits, and something like 250 British dead. They should have gifted the land back to Argentina. Not sure if they are unofficially still at war or not but. 4 years later, the nations went to war again, Argentina executed the hand of god manoeuvre. Why gift land to Argentina that was never theirs in the first place? Also the figures are 255 British Dead, 775 wounded and 115 PoW as opposed to Argentinas supposed numbers of 649 killed, 1657 wounded and 11313 PoW (Argentina have never released casualty numbers but even Argentine Generals have admitted its most likely higher). If they went to war now it certainly would be Seal Clubbing. It would be Tier 10 against Tier 1. Argentina have no real Army, Navy or Air Force of which to speak. Based on my understanding of the history it seems England was certainly justified to protect it's citizens.
Out of curiosity, does the UK still have the capability to project power that far away anymore?
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Post by R35T NO MORE on Apr 7, 2019 14:48:09 GMT
Why gift land to Argentina that was never theirs in the first place? Also the figures are 255 British Dead, 775 wounded and 115 PoW as opposed to Argentinas supposed numbers of 649 killed, 1657 wounded and 11313 PoW (Argentina have never released casualty numbers but even Argentine Generals have admitted its most likely higher). If they went to war now it certainly would be Seal Clubbing. It would be Tier 10 against Tier 1. Argentina have no real Army, Navy or Air Force of which to speak. Based on my understanding of the history it seems England was certainly justified to protect it's citizens.
Out of curiosity, does the UK still have the capability to project power that far away anymore?
We can anchor a huge but aircraft-less aircraft carrier nearby and threaten to go at them about the pros and cons of Brexit from its deck. Its enough to make any country flee in terror. |
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Post by Snorelacks on Apr 7, 2019 14:59:35 GMT
Based on my understanding of the history it seems England was certainly justified to protect it's citizens.
Out of curiosity, does the UK still have the capability to project power that far away anymore?
We can anchor a huge but aircraft-less aircraft carrier nearby and threaten to go at them about the pros and cons of Brexit from its deck. Its enough to make any country flee in terror. Aren't you guys going to equip that new carrier with VSTOL F-35s? |
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Post by R35T NO MORE on Apr 7, 2019 16:14:32 GMT
We can anchor a huge but aircraft-less aircraft carrier nearby and threaten to go at them about the pros and cons of Brexit from its deck. Its enough to make any country flee in terror. Aren't you guys going to equip that new carrier with VSTOL F-35s? That is the plan, but no idea when it is meant to happen. From what I hear they are a bit of a money sink. |
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Post by Snorelacks on Apr 7, 2019 16:44:03 GMT
Aren't you guys going to equip that new carrier with VSTOL F-35s? That is the plan, but no idea when it is meant to happen. From what I hear they are a bit of a money sink. I actually work with a guy who’s son took command of the 1st operational Marine Corps F-35B squadron. They’ve flown combat missions in two “places” (I’d assume Syria and Afghanistan) and says they’re amazingly capable aircraft. I’m sure there may be a little bias, but he’s a former Top Gun instructor and clearly qualified to offer a solid opinion. Time will tell. They said the F-14 was too complicated and wouldn’t amount to much. It ended up being an incredibly capable air intercept fighter. |
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Post by imhidingshh on Apr 7, 2019 17:29:52 GMT
The Vulcan’s are all grounded now. I still don’t get why Maggie went seal clubbin’ Not much there for Brits, and something like 250 British dead. They should have gifted the land back to Argentina. Not sure if they are unofficially still at war or not but. 4 years later, the nations went to war again, Argentina executed the hand of god manoeuvre. It was never Argentina's to begin with though, they actually went there but left because there was nothing. We colonised it and have stayed ever since, the Islanders actually had a vote to see what they wanted to do and all but 2 voted to remain close to Britain (not surprising really). I've done a few patrols down there to let them know we're still about, not that they could do anything these days anyway. One of our Type 45's could down their entire airforce from the Falklands waters before they reached cruising altitude. And our Subs could easily take any ships out before they got close. They actually conducted invasion exercises before our last election in case Corbyn won because they knew he wouldn't defend the Falklands. |
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Post by imhidingshh on Apr 7, 2019 17:33:41 GMT
Why gift land to Argentina that was never theirs in the first place? Also the figures are 255 British Dead, 775 wounded and 115 PoW as opposed to Argentinas supposed numbers of 649 killed, 1657 wounded and 11313 PoW (Argentina have never released casualty numbers but even Argentine Generals have admitted its most likely higher). If they went to war now it certainly would be Seal Clubbing. It would be Tier 10 against Tier 1. Argentina have no real Army, Navy or Air Force of which to speak. Based on my understanding of the history it seems England was certainly justified to protect it's citizens.
Out of curiosity, does the UK still have the capability to project power that far away anymore?
Yeah, we have Marines permanently based there along with Typhoon squadrons and there's usually a ship kicking about. It'd be a different fight now anyway, bit like the US going up against North Korea, but Argentina don't have the kit the NK's have or people who want to fight. See my post above about what we'd be able to do. |
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Post by imhidingshh on Apr 7, 2019 17:35:56 GMT
Based on my understanding of the history it seems England was certainly justified to protect it's citizens.
Out of curiosity, does the UK still have the capability to project power that far away anymore?
We can anchor a huge but aircraft-less aircraft carrier nearby and threaten to go at them about the pros and cons of Brexit from its deck. Its enough to make any country flee in terror. We've got the aircraft now and paid for them, they've done take of and landings from the QE. I think theyre in the US doing more training as they have carriers in the fleet at the moment to keep doing take off and landings. |
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Post by imhidingshh on Apr 7, 2019 17:39:08 GMT
Aren't you guys going to equip that new carrier with VSTOL F-35s? That is the plan, but no idea when it is meant to happen. From what I hear they are a bit of a money sink. Yeah they have been, when they were ordered they ordered the catapult launch ones instead of the VSTOL ones, then they did a quick think to see if it was cheaper to change the carrier to a cat launch or beg to change the order. They changed the order but had to pay a shit load because they fucked up. Thats Politicians for you though. |
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Post by imhidingshh on Apr 7, 2019 17:40:14 GMT
That is the plan, but no idea when it is meant to happen. From what I hear they are a bit of a money sink. I actually work with a guy who’s son took command of the 1st operational Marine Corps F-35B squadron. They’ve flown combat missions in two “places” (I’d assume Syria and Afghanistan) and says they’re amazingly capable aircraft. I’m sure there may be a little bias, but he’s a former Top Gun instructor and clearly qualified to offer a solid opinion. Time will tell. They said the F-14 was too complicated and wouldn’t amount to much. It ended up being an incredibly capable air intercept fighter. Are you guys still building F22's or have they been canned now? |
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Post by Snorelacks on Apr 7, 2019 17:42:17 GMT
That is the plan, but no idea when it is meant to happen. From what I hear they are a bit of a money sink. Yeah they have been, when they were ordered they ordered the catapult launch ones instead of the VSTOL ones, then they did a quick think to see if it was cheaper to change the carrier to a cat launch or beg to change the order. They changed the order but had to pay a shit load because they fucked up. Thats Politicians for you though. Yeah...when I think of a UK carrier I think of jump jets and ramps and not catapults. |
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Post by imhidingshh on Apr 7, 2019 17:49:44 GMT
Yeah they have been, when they were ordered they ordered the catapult launch ones instead of the VSTOL ones, then they did a quick think to see if it was cheaper to change the carrier to a cat launch or beg to change the order. They changed the order but had to pay a shit load because they fucked up. Thats Politicians for you though. Yeah...when I think of a UK carrier I think of jump jets and ramps and not catapults. Yeah they've got a ski jump. |
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Post by Snorelacks on Apr 7, 2019 18:06:57 GMT
Yeah...when I think of a UK carrier I think of jump jets and ramps and not catapults. Yeah they've got a ski jump. I think the US and French Navies are the only ones to use a catapult and arresting gear system. The Chinese are working on it with the Russian carrier they purchased. |
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Post by I'm Tiny Rick James, Bitch on Apr 7, 2019 20:17:45 GMT
Just found this whilst randomly browsing. Coincidence?
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Post by Snorelacks on Apr 7, 2019 23:38:20 GMT
Just found this whilst randomly browsing. Coincidence?
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Post by I AM The Scouting Authority. on Apr 8, 2019 0:49:30 GMT
Why gift land to Argentina that was never theirs in the first place? Also the figures are 255 British Dead, 775 wounded and 115 PoW as opposed to Argentinas supposed numbers of 649 killed, 1657 wounded and 11313 PoW (Argentina have never released casualty numbers but even Argentine Generals have admitted its most likely higher). If they went to war now it certainly would be Seal Clubbing. It would be Tier 10 against Tier 1. Argentina have no real Army, Navy or Air Force of which to speak. Based on my understanding of the history it seems England was certainly justified to protect it's citizens.
Out of curiosity, does the UK still have the capability to project power that far away anymore?
Yes. The military presence in The Falklands is much, MUCH more powerful than before. Theres a nuclear sub and a couple of surface vessels including a Daring class Destroyer there permanently, the RAF maintain 4-6 Typhoons, the SAS, Royal Marines and RAF Regt all maintain a deployment there alongside regular rotations of army units. And projection isnt a problem with the QE, Bulwark and the RFA alongside conventional surface ships. |
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