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Forum: Military Aviation
16th Apr 2023, 09:31
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

"Well, this is a good reminder of the power of US...

"Well, this is a good reminder of the power of US sanctions, the dominance of US dollar in international finance - and how carrots and sticks work in diplomacy."

To quote Mr Capone:-

"You get...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Feb 2023, 09:47
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

9:52 BBCBreaking Wallace rules out immediate...

9:52 BBCBreaking Wallace rules out immediate transfer of jets to UkraineUK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has told the BBC that there will be no immediate transfer of UK fighter jets to Ukraine.

He...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2022, 12:44
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

yes but Engels is a long way from that border -...

yes but Engels is a long way from that border - in the 80's the whole of Russia was at risk - now they clearly think its only the areas close to the Ukraine - WRONG
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2022, 07:33
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

Well D-ECJB made it all the way to Lenin's Tomb...

Well D-ECJB made it all the way to Lenin's Tomb when things were hotter than they are today ...........................
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Nov 2022, 12:50
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

yes NATO saying it was a Ukrainian missile

yes NATO saying it was a Ukrainian missile
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Nov 2022, 16:59
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

" we saw them being craned off a truck they...

" we saw them being craned off a truck they obviously have a lifting eye on them like the ones below, so a quick cable through it and a reverse to pull them out of the way, job done."

True - but...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th May 2022, 07:35
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

I think you mean "they're very close to...

I think you mean "they're very close to deciding"
Forum: Military Aviation
11th May 2022, 08:44
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

Dig deeper!

Dig deeper!
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd May 2022, 07:16
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

Thank ORAC - its a largely unproven shale gas...

Thank ORAC - its a largely unproven shale gas play that hasn't had much coverage outside Ukraine - eg I don't think its's ever been mentioned in the American Assoc Petroleum Geologists lists of big...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st May 2022, 16:24
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

Nut. - Do you have reference for that article. I...

Nut. - Do you have reference for that article. I can't remember anyone finding 2 TCF of gas offshore Ukraine.

the Turks claim a very large discovery off shore but that there are no details and...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Apr 2022, 07:11
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

Interesting discussion on BBC Radio yesterday...

Interesting discussion on BBC Radio yesterday with an expert on Russian strategy. Asked about Putin threatening nukes he made the point that he has almost always included a reference into Russia's...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Apr 2022, 07:11
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

Don't expect too much - it's Press release - from...

Don't expect too much - it's Press release - from someone who has just topped the Conservative Home poll to be the next leader of the Tory Party

details aren't on his mind
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2022, 07:51
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

Wasn't it Slim who said "nothing improves morale...

Wasn't it Slim who said "nothing improves morale in the common soldier more than seeing one of his General's dead?"
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Apr 2022, 07:59
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

Why does Iran need to "smuggle" them - they have...

Why does Iran need to "smuggle" them - they have a border, there is no UN sanctions against Russia and they need friends
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2022, 07:49
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

The Russian Army certainly seems to lead from the...

The Russian Army certainly seems to lead from the front.............. now if this is wise is another question
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Apr 2022, 08:05
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

" A few weeks ago I saw a youtube lecture from...

" A few weeks ago I saw a youtube lecture from the Oxford Union suggesting that ultimately this conflict will lead to Russia becoming a (resource supplying) satellite of China."

Before the start...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2022, 08:37
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

and of course welcoming refugees with open arms...

and of course welcoming refugees with open arms as long as they can provide utility bills with proof of address, translated into English and certified as a "true copy".................
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2022, 08:32
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

I see that "UK Cabinet sources" are encouraging...

I see that "UK Cabinet sources" are encouraging Ukrainians to "fight on and not cut a deal"

Surely this should be left to the Ukrainian Govt. They and the Russian are the only people who can...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Apr 2022, 07:17
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

" In either case, it means that if the current...

" In either case, it means that if the current class of recruits isn't discharged, then there is going to be an increase of over 10% in the army. Does anybody believe that any army could deal with...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Mar 2022, 07:02
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

Ukraine agreeing not to join NATO and to adopt a...

Ukraine agreeing not to join NATO and to adopt a bloc-free status;
Ukraine agreeing not to acquire or develop nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction;
Ukraine agreeing not to deploy...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Mar 2022, 08:14
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

Interesting report by Nutloose. It's amazing...

Interesting report by Nutloose. It's amazing when you look at history how a new war leads to the removal of a lot of VSO's (on both sides) - generally the people who get to the top in peace-time...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Mar 2022, 09:35
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

"the apparently endemic Russian problem of...

"the apparently endemic Russian problem of ill-health caused by faulty windows."

I think you'll find that it's actually a Czech invention .... and a serious cause of death in South Africa pre...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Mar 2022, 07:43
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

that was the Bulgarians IIRC

that was the Bulgarians IIRC
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2022, 08:38
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

Russia is too big to take over inteh conventional...

Russia is too big to take over inteh conventional sense

It would be like the last time - a bunch of chancers , possibly military, backed by outsiders with money and /or arms. After 10 years it...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Mar 2022, 08:53
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

well I was rubbished by some on here when I...

well I was rubbished by some on here when I pointed out (pre-invasion) that mud would be problem for Russian tanks.....................
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2022, 17:06
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

Or via Iran .................

Or via Iran .................
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Mar 2022, 07:34
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

Quote:Originally Posted by Ninthace View Post...

Quote:Originally Posted by Ninthace View Post (https://www.pprune.org/military-aviation/639666-eastern-ukraine-about-have-war-173.html#post11198766)
An air burst.where the fireball does not to uch...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2022, 15:35
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

"This is unlike western security services, which...

"This is unlike western security services, which tend to recruit from elite universities so they get ‘the cream of the crop’."

Blunt , McLean, Burgess.................................. that...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2022, 08:33
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

"I said UK has promised to stand with Sweden in...

"I said UK has promised to stand with Sweden in case of Russian assault. And that was a direct quote Ben Wallace, not me."

​i'd advise any Swede to treat that "promise" with all the care it...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Mar 2022, 07:42
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

One thing that strikes me is how the Russian...

One thing that strikes me is how the Russian invasion force seems to only use half the road - there was a picture in the Times of The Convoy all going round a big roundabout and staying on the...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2022, 07:53
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

The question that now raises its ugly head is...

The question that now raises its ugly head is what the hell the Russians do now. Install a puppet Govt? reabsorb the whole country???
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Feb 2022, 15:10
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

originally someone said that Putin had promised...

originally someone said that Putin had promised Xi he wouldn't invade during-the Winter Olympics
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Feb 2022, 08:23
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

BBC leading with Russian news of "some troops...

BBC leading with Russian news of "some troops pulled back"
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2022, 15:42
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

Same as Mr Putin - only defensive actions...

Same as Mr Putin - only defensive actions contemplated of course................... :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2022, 07:22
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,120,731
Posted By Asturias56

I'm rather surprised that NATO hasn't suggested...

I'm rather surprised that NATO hasn't suggested that Transdinistria and Kalingrad might be re-united with the neighbouring countries.......................
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