RE: Forum Getogether?

It seems like the idea of a get together is indeed a flyer. There’s obviously support there so should we now consider formalising the idea, albeit in an informal manner? Perhaps it’s time for us each to commit ourselves to the idea of attending and continue with plans to use the cinema at Duxford (if Ashley is willing to liaise)and sort out a date and time etc.

Regards,

kev35

RE: Radio Times ‘Dambusters’ letter…

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 16-10-02 AT 10:05 AM (GMT)]Well done Damien. Now, in the current climate of political correctness, will the BBC have the courage to print it?

Regards,

kev35

RE: MASSIVE BOMB KILLS 171 IN BALI TERROR ATTACK

Vortex,

I would suggest that the British people cared little for Afghanistan twenty years ago and quite probably care even less about it now. The difference between the USA and the UK is that we do not kid ourselves that operations were carried out in Afghanistan for the good of the Afghan people, it was purely a response to the attacks on September 11th. al-Qaeda made Afghanistan one of their havens. The sole purpose of the attacks on and continuing presence in Afghanistan is to deny al-Qaeda a base from which to operate. Any benefits to the Afghan people are purely coincidental. And while we’re discussing the US’s altruistic motives, can you tell me how many Afghan refugees/asylum seekers are being allowed to settle in America?

Regards,

kev35

RE: MASSIVE BOMB KILLS 171 IN BALI TERROR ATTACK

Vortex,

“i find no trace of concern about Afghanistan, but mockery and blame of the US. Sad.”

America showed ‘no trace of concern about Afghanistan’ until they found out Osama Bin Laden was there.

Glenn,

Current British casualties appear to be thirteen confirmed dead and identified, five more they are certain are dead and a further fifteen who are missing but presumed to have been killed. It seems possible the figures may be revised down to about 30. The scenes shown on tv here of people returning home, both to the UK and to Australia are heartrending. I don’t know what Australia can or will do about this situation but I think the British Government should assure Australians that they will be given the fullest support and co-operation in whatever the Australian Government decides to do.

Regards,

kev35

RE: the REAL culprits

Has anyone any idea who the real culprits are? President Bush ‘surmises’ it was al-Qaeda or there was al-Qaeda involvement, but is that any reason to accept it as truth?

The point is the victims are still being taken from the rubble, the dead are yet to be identified and interred, those seriously injured are fighting for their lives, those less seriously injured are gradually being evacuated or findind their own way home, surely, our thoughts should principally be with the victims and their families at this time. The authorities will apportion blame soon enough.

I don’t know who the perpetrators are or how they will be found. Countless millions were spent on military operations in Afghanistan with the goal of regime change and the destruction of al-Qaeda and Osama Bin Laden. This was only partially achieved. The new regime in Afghanistan is hanging on by its fingernails and al-Qaeda seem to still be operating with impunity and it now seems likely Osama Bin Laden is alive. Rather than attacking Countries, such as Iraq, would it not be better to target individual cells of terrorists wherever they are found?

Regards,

kev35

RE: Interesting Lightning story from the 70s

I’m probably being a bit thick here, but if the MOD were covering up UFO stories why would their transcripts include references which obviously allude to the presence of a UFO? The object seen clearly bears no resemblance to any aircraft in service at that time or since.

How long did this incident last from Capt Schaffners scramble till he was allegedly observed to ditch?

Why was this American officer summoned specifically for this scramble?

If the MOD were covering up UFO incidents why would the fact that he was ordered to ditch be included among the transcripts?

Interesting.

kev35