Hi folks, bit of info about RAF GR7s and AV-8Bs. GR7 carries TIALD on the port gunstation, not the centreline. This leaves both inboard and intermediate pylons for LGBs. The centreline pylon cannot be used for targetting pods as the field of view is shielded by the gunpods/strakes.

Centreline pylons on both Av-8B and GR7 are limited in carrying capacity, mainly due to the space between main and nose wheels. The largest weapon cleared on GR7 C/L is 1000lb dumb bomb.

The RAF now fly both inboard tank and intermediate tank configs, the Marine Corps predominantly seem to fly intermediate tank. Asymmetry is probably a consideration for the Av-8B guys… (one bomb, what’s the point…?)

Hope that helps….

Well, if the RAF could put beer in drops during the war, why not? aside from the obvious legal reasons!

Health and Safety at work…

10) Never leave lightweight aluminium steps behind jet aircraft doing full power engine runs…

11) When topping up the engine oil, make sure you have the correct Juniper rig, containing OX-38, not OM-15 (hydraulic oil)

12) When driving aircraft tug and playing chicken with nutter on small orange tractor, watch out for potholes before taking evasive action onto the grass… (or at least warn passenger he is about to get airborne!)

Rob Ant, Couldn’t agree more with the pics of G-PSST. Beaten only by a 2-seat Hunter..

Piston wise, would have to be the Mossie, sorry, ain’t got no pics of one, but I’m sure someone else could help there!

Crashman,

Are you talking about the Hawker Siddely Kestrel, the forerunner of the Harrier, as tested by the Tripartite Squadron at RAF West Raynham in 1965? If you are, then http://www.harrier.org.uk is a good reference source

Dees

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