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Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2023, 21:59
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

War is not a chivalrous pursuit. Wounding instead...

War is not a chivalrous pursuit. Wounding instead of killing an emery combatant to then take out the soldiers who come to his aid has been going on for centuries. If they are red cross
medics some...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Nov 2022, 20:56
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

I think the only response is a tit for tat...

I think the only response is a tit for tat escalation. They fire 2, NATO fires 4 back at a military target. With a clear message that it will be escalated each time.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Oct 2022, 19:05
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

My take. If Poland sent troops to Ukraine then...

My take. If Poland sent troops to Ukraine then they are fair game. Russia attacks Poland then Article 5 applies.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Oct 2022, 08:08
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

I really can’t figure the Russians out. They are...

I really can’t figure the Russians out. They are getting either pushed back or pushed out on multiple fronts, but instead of using what they have left on the enemy troops they have just fired...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2022, 16:25
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

Ukraine has lobbed some munitions over the border...

Ukraine has lobbed some munitions over the border in Russia proper as well as suspected special forces missions as well.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2022, 14:04
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

That doesn’t make any sense. What will happen is...

That doesn’t make any sense. What will happen is nothing! Business as usual. Crimea has already had a referendum is now considered part of Russia (in the Russians eyes) and it has been attacked. So...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2022, 08:26
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

Just noticed on FR24 8 Turkish Air flights in...

Just noticed on FR24 8 Turkish Air flights in trail on their way from various points in turkey to Moscow. There may be more Im not seeing. Thought it a bit strange. I imagine they are pretty much...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2022, 11:55
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

Two transports, and two helicopters. Not much of...

Two transports, and two helicopters. Not much of a reinforcement.

Are they sure these are reinforcements, because the last thing I heard was the Russians were redeploying some troops from Syria...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Mar 2022, 09:12
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

Britain just announced they are sending 6000 more...

Britain just announced they are sending 6000 more as well. Stocks of LAW’s around the world must be getting low.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2022, 18:30
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

I think from what we have seen. They can”t...

I think from what we have seen. They can”t “thrust” anywhere!
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Mar 2022, 22:59
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

That makes no sense. Why would he care who...

That makes no sense. Why would he care who started it? He would be dead. Along with everyone else.

Not saying he doesn’t want to go out in a bang, just that your logic makes no sense.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2022, 23:05
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

Article 51 - MUTUAL DEFENCE CLAUSE The...

Article 51 - MUTUAL DEFENCE CLAUSE

The Treaty of Lisbon strengthens the solidarity between EU countries in dealing with external threats by introducing a mutual defence clause (Article 42(7) of...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2022, 23:00
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

This is the funniest thing I have heard since...

This is the funniest thing I have heard since this started. The Russians are at the end of their leash. They couldn’t have Monaco added to their list of combatants, and they know it.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2022, 21:41
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

For what reason or benefit? Makes no sense at...

For what reason or benefit? Makes no sense at all?!
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2022, 21:39
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

The EU does have a similar defence structure to...

The EU does have a similar defence structure to Nato. An attack on one is an attack on all. So in relation to defence the EU is one country.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2022, 21:36
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

The problem for Russia is that with their...

The problem for Russia is that with their pathetic performance to date that threat isn’t going to have much weight.

they have thrown their combined weight against Ukraine (bearing in mind they...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2022, 15:22
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

There have been two of them there almost everyday...

There have been two of them there almost everyday since before this started. They are out of sigonela.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2022, 22:25
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

We can hope that is the case.

We can hope that is the case.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2022, 20:29
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

The escorts are going to be next to useless if...

The escorts are going to be next to useless if someone decides to “take a shot”. It won’t be done air to air. I don’t think there is much possibility of someone getting annoyed and taking a shot. If...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2022, 20:23
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

There is absolutely 100% no way he leaves Kiev in...

There is absolutely 100% no way he leaves Kiev in Ukrainian hands. The capture of that city is the sole reason he has done what he has. All the other reasons are secondary. This has always been about...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2022, 20:19
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

But it does have nukes, and a leader that so it...

But it does have nukes, and a leader that so it seems isn’t afraid to use them. I don’t think they will be having any northern adventures soon.

I don’t think the Chinese have any expansionist...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2022, 16:58
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

I said this earlier, but I think if the Chinese...

I said this earlier, but I think if the Chinese did have any plans they may be in tatters now. I think the way this has played out will give them pause for thought.

The Taiwanese are a much, much...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2022, 16:28
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

Just saw that on the news. Makes sense of...

Just saw that on the news. Makes sense of something I saw and thought was very strange.

A commercial aircraft at 33000 over Kiev. When I looked at the route it was from Tel AViv to Rovaniemi in...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2022, 07:30
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

This is getting repetitive. That can never...

This is getting repetitive. That can never happen.

As soon as someone proposed such an event the Russians would veto it.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2022, 22:57
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

Russia only has 280,000 it its entire army. It...

Russia only has 280,000 it its entire army. It has many more in the reserves but as unpopular as this is I think you could discount them to being an effective force. You then have to counter this...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2022, 12:53
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

That's why he is selling Chelsea. It’s hard to...

That's why he is selling Chelsea. It’s hard to move a football club offshore. Quick
sell of his assets here and sent offshore to be hidden QuickTime.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2022, 12:45
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

Cant see it really happening. Finland and Sweden...

Cant see it really happening. Finland and Sweden are both part of the EU. The EU has a binding mutual defence clause in the charter.

Doing so would have him start a conflict with the entire EU,...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2022, 18:26
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

A few “Buffs” would just be smoking craters in...

A few “Buffs” would just be smoking craters in some farmers field. Unless used in a standoff attack with cruise missiles out of range of anti air.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2022, 17:33
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

Why does the UN keep getting brought up? Any plan...

Why does the UN keep getting brought up? Any plan by the UN to intervene would be vetoed by the Russians!
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2022, 16:39
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

I am very surprised that they haven’t been...

I am very surprised that they haven’t been relentlessly hitting that with anything they can, whenever they can.

The logical assumption is they don’t have anything to hit it with which is bad news.
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Feb 2022, 20:20
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

Very true for the international court. But the...

Very true for the international court. But the post you quoted was referring to someone’s post asking why the Russians couldn’t be
kicked off the UN council because of war crimes.

Doesn’t matter...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Feb 2022, 19:08
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

First they would need to be proven to have been...

First they would need to be proven to have been broken. Russia would just say they haven’t. Job done case closed. As a permanent member they have the final say.

Everyone knows the UN doesn’t...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Feb 2022, 19:03
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

The amount of NLAWS in Ukraine right now must be...

The amount of NLAWS in Ukraine right now must be staggering! Just in the last week I have seen posts of close on 8000 being delivered from numerous countries. Surely they are getting them faster...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Feb 2022, 14:22
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

That was not a cluster bomb. Looks more like a...

That was not a cluster bomb. Looks more like a rocket than a missile as well.

Just reread. I’m assuming you are referring to the above post with the aircraft and house? If you were speaking of...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Feb 2022, 09:00
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,122,430
Posted By Flyhighfirst

Exactly zero chance. Putin is infatuated with...

Exactly zero chance. Putin is infatuated with Ukraine, and the idea of its being the birth place of Russia. This isn’t about protecting Russias borders. Never has been, and although he would
like...
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