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Forum: Military Aviation
21st Apr 2023, 03:00
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

I can’t explain it, but I hope it’s a trend.

I can’t explain it, but I hope it’s a trend.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2023, 19:59
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

Somehow the noose seems too kind.

Somehow the noose seems too kind.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Apr 2023, 20:17
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

Well, as nice a guy as Obama is, I disagreed with...

Well, as nice a guy as Obama is, I disagreed with the commutation of Manning's sentence. It sends the wrong message.

I don't think illegal, treasonous, revelations and mishandling of classified...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Apr 2023, 14:12
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

It’s not the first time, of course, but I still...

It’s not the first time, of course, but I still can hardly grasp how one can take the oath of enlistment with right hand raised and then do this. Things must be very lax in the Mass ANG, and perhaps...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Apr 2023, 15:09
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

I wonder why Poland can’t do what’s right...

I wonder why Poland can’t do what’s right regardless of Germany’s reluctance to do so. What’s most important?
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Apr 2023, 15:07
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

I agree completely that all war criminals, Putin,...

I agree completely that all war criminals, Putin, upper level henchmen, Wagner group, and individuals who personally committed or enabled war crimes to be brought to justice. I don’t believe that...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2023, 22:32
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

Let’s hope Sweden can follow suit, perhaps on...

Let’s hope Sweden can follow suit, perhaps on Vlad’s birthday.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2023, 20:23
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

Red face Glad to hear it. These days one never knows. ...

Glad to hear it. These days one never knows. Thanks, did not mean to offend.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2023, 17:16
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

You really thought this? Maybe a lot of...

You really thought this? Maybe a lot of Russians, subjected to unending propaganda believe it, how can anyone with free access to the free press or even this forum do so?
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2023, 17:05
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

Problem is, the US is not inclined to provide...

Problem is, the US is not inclined to provide F-16s, so, sadly, what need is there of F16 pilots?

UKR forces are heroic, but they are a limited human resource and cannot sustain the fight...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2023, 04:04
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

As crazy as it sounds to an outsider, it is...

As crazy as it sounds to an outsider, it is indeed likely that many Russians believe the propaganda. In addition to the threats which make expressions of disbelief risky, it’s simply easier to go...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2023, 23:11
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

it’s not a tactical formation, but then it’s not...

it’s not a tactical formation, but then it’s not a tactical mission.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Mar 2023, 16:06
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

Sure, but it only applies to signatories, which I...

Sure, but it only applies to signatories, which I think, neither Ukraine nor Russia are. Secondly, whether you like the idea or not, UKR is/wants to use them on their own soil to defend themselves...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Mar 2023, 17:24
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

“Banned” by whom? Some countries have agreed...

“Banned” by whom? Some countries have agreed not to use them, but what entity can ban them, and what authority does such a ban have?

UKR is using these munitions on their own territory, not...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2023, 00:15
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

Great news!! I noted that the USAF budget plans...

Great news!! I noted that the USAF budget plans call for retirement of F-15's and A-10's. Are F-15's capable of helping the Ukraine air defense effort? Couldn't A-10's provide effective ground...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Mar 2023, 16:44
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

Whatever, it can’t happen soon enough.

Whatever, it can’t happen soon enough.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2023, 19:20
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

To what degree must the AIM-120 be integrated...

To what degree must the AIM-120 be integrated with the A/C radar? Isn't it's target designated by the onship fire control system and then guidance picked up by the missile enroute?
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Mar 2023, 14:51
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

Encouraging!! Now let’s expedite the provision...

Encouraging!! Now let’s expedite the provision of FJs - airframes, training, logistics, ground support.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2023, 17:07
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

Whether UKR could go head-to-head with the...

Whether UKR could go head-to-head with the Russian AF is not the only issue. They can't now. But they could do much better if equipped and trained to use F16s.

They could support their ground...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2023, 02:45
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

The role of and need for the F16 (or perhaps...

The role of and need for the F16 (or perhaps other choices) is not just to counter Russian air. But a significant force of FJ could provide air defense, close air support and interdiction,...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Feb 2023, 20:36
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

I’m curious about the military advice Pres Biden...

I’m curious about the military advice Pres Biden referred to when ruling out F16s for UKR. I know of no USA armored forces general who want to employ his/her forces without air superiority and CAS....
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Feb 2023, 17:44
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

I suppose Ukraine must not dismiss the...

I suppose Ukraine must not dismiss the possibility of negotiation out of hand, but anything less than full, peaceful, unthreatened restoration of Ukraine’s territory, including Crimea, etc., is not...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Feb 2023, 16:33
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

I wish we could offer offensive counter-air

I wish we could offer offensive counter-air
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2023, 03:17
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

I have not personally served in combat, but have...

I have not personally served in combat, but have read heavily the accounts of fighting forces of WW2, Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf. So please forgive me for commenting from afar, but I am concerned...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2023, 17:17
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

Encouraging, except for always being 6+ months...

Encouraging, except for always being 6+ months late.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jan 2023, 14:58
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

Agreed, but I wish we had been quicker about it. ...

Agreed, but I wish we had been quicker about it. So many lives lost, homes destroyed, misery.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jan 2023, 01:36
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

Probably realistic advice, but why the h*ll can't...

Probably realistic advice, but why the h*ll can't we give UKR the means to erase that threat?
Interesting that the original desire by many of us for more material support to the UKR is finally...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jan 2023, 15:10
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

“War is a series of catastrophes that results in...

“War is a series of catastrophes that results in a victory.”
― Georges Clemenceau
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jan 2023, 04:29
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

I get it, but think of all those, including...

I get it, but think of all those, including Ukrainians, who grew up under Soviet communism, youth programs, propaganda, repression of religion and do so on and so on, who became the resistance in...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jan 2023, 22:50
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

While our environment does have an affect on how...

While our environment does have an affect on how we behave, it it not deterministic. We all make decisions, willful choices, strongly affected by the context of our background, but there are many...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Dec 2022, 18:16
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

Not much evidence of “good Russians” who might...

Not much evidence of “good Russians” who might rise up and put an end to Putin’s demonic behavior.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Dec 2022, 02:33
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

It is also not normal to tolerate...

It is also not normal to tolerate insubordination, but it is a long established pattern of interaction, where leadership, acting justly earns respect, not a sudden confrontation.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Dec 2022, 00:14
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

I think he should visit his troops and I hope UKR...

I think he should visit his troops and I hope UKR has advance notice
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Dec 2022, 15:26
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

It’s high time the “people “ return the favor. ...

It’s high time the “people “ return the favor. If there is any nobility remaining in Russia, any unselfish courage, now is the time for the people to rise up and put the tyranny down.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Dec 2022, 01:21
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,130,657
Posted By GlobalNav

I’m simply an interested observer without direct...

I’m simply an interested observer without direct knowledge of the order of battle, but if Ukraine’s western friends have knowledge of where the Russian missile strikes originate, it’s time to help...
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