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  • in reply to: General Discussion #233758
    AlanR
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    The Brimstone is a derivative of the Hellfire missile . It’s designed to take out vehicles and it does very accurately.
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    Any missile strike is only as good as the Intel. Can it tell who is in the vehicle, or who is in the building ?
    If airstrikes do go ahead, stand by to see pictures of innocent civilians on the evening news.

    Heaven help any aircrew who come down, and are captured by ISIL.

    AlanR
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    The Brimstone is a derivative of the Hellfire missile . It’s designed to take out vehicles and it does very accurately.
    .

    Any missile strike is only as good as the Intel. Can it tell who is in the vehicle, or who is in the building ?
    If airstrikes do go ahead, stand by to see pictures of innocent civilians on the evening news.

    Heaven help any aircrew who come down, and are captured by ISIL.

    in reply to: General Discussion #233760
    AlanR
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    Any government’s most important role is the protection of its citizens and the defence of the realm.

    There is every, chance that joining in a bombing campaign will have the opposite effect.

    AlanR
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    Any government’s most important role is the protection of its citizens and the defence of the realm.

    There is every, chance that joining in a bombing campaign will have the opposite effect.

    in reply to: Save a Basset #900452
    AlanR
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    I think it might have limited appeal ?

    in reply to: General Discussion #233766
    AlanR
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    As to the RAF bombing – effectively a Tornado could see an ISIS convoy about to cross from Iraq into Syria and do absolutely nothing about it due to verification and getting permission to engage.

    It’s absolutely pointless trying to engage a ruthless terrorist group and trying to stick to bizarre rules.

    The way I see it is. Cameron is determined to have the RAF play a part in the bombing campaign. Primarily to show Hollande the we stand shoulder to shoulder with him, after the Paris massacres.
    What could the RAF bomb though ? If you attack a convoy, you may knock out a couple of vehicles at the most. I doubt the weapons are as accurate as is made out in the sales brochure.
    If these weapons are used on (alleged) targets in rural areas, how many civilian casualties do with think are acceptable.
    100, 500, more ?… I’m sure there will be journalists on the ground with a child’s shoe in their camera bag.
    The result being, more young people being radicalised in the UK, and more chance of an attack on our streets.

    in reply to: Merged thread – Unelectable Corbyn and Let's not bomb ISIS #1800671
    AlanR
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    As to the RAF bombing – effectively a Tornado could see an ISIS convoy about to cross from Iraq into Syria and do absolutely nothing about it due to verification and getting permission to engage.

    It’s absolutely pointless trying to engage a ruthless terrorist group and trying to stick to bizarre rules.

    The way I see it is. Cameron is determined to have the RAF play a part in the bombing campaign. Primarily to show Hollande the we stand shoulder to shoulder with him, after the Paris massacres.
    What could the RAF bomb though ? If you attack a convoy, you may knock out a couple of vehicles at the most. I doubt the weapons are as accurate as is made out in the sales brochure.
    If these weapons are used on (alleged) targets in rural areas, how many civilian casualties do with think are acceptable.
    100, 500, more ?… I’m sure there will be journalists on the ground with a child’s shoe in their camera bag.
    The result being, more young people being radicalised in the UK, and more chance of an attack on our streets.

    in reply to: General Discussion #233899
    AlanR
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    I am not a supporter of Corbyn or the Labour party, but I do admire the man for sticking to his principles,
    and not going for the “popular vote”

    In my mind, joining in a bombing campaign is totally wrong.

    AlanR
    Participant

    I am not a supporter of Corbyn or the Labour party, but I do admire the man for sticking to his principles,
    and not going for the “popular vote”

    In my mind, joining in a bombing campaign is totally wrong.

    in reply to: Your favourite aviation picture of 2015 #453696
    AlanR
    Participant

    Ok, I’ll kick it off. Sally-B from the Clacton airshow. A lovely tribute to those who never returned.

    http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr141/Deetektor/Clacton%20Airshow%202015/C%2019_zpsgs1hxxec.jpg

    in reply to: de Havilland Museum, London Colney, Special Opening #903765
    AlanR
    Participant

    Very nice. It wasn’t far off being finished when we visited. Well done to all involved.

    in reply to: General Discussion #234287
    AlanR
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    A lot depends on how that money is allocated.

    in reply to: Is throwing more and more money at the NHS the answer…. #1801037
    AlanR
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    A lot depends on how that money is allocated.

    in reply to: Where is best to view Heathrow comings and goings #477628
    AlanR
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    Is the Hotel friendly towards “swivels” ?

    in reply to: Duxford Diary (2015) #904726
    AlanR
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    They will undoubtedly be swift to respond and assure you of improved service in the future.

    They are quick to respond, but whether much changes is anyone’s guess.
    I’ve had a couple of replies recently, but they request you keep emails confidential.

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