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Forum: Military Aviation

19th Jun 2023, 18:20

Replies: 455

RAF C-130J's to be retired early?

Views: 142,063

Posted By Kick the tyres

Titanic Submarine Missing

This may be a little off topic but with early retirement of the C130J, has the Submarine Parachute Assistance Group now lost its ability to assist in sub rescues via the air delivery of its equipment...

Forum: Military Aviation

23rd Apr 2023, 08:00

Replies: 455

RAF C-130J's to be retired early?

Views: 142,063

Posted By Kick the tyres

Every country has financial issues, thats the way...

Every country has financial issues, thats the way it is. But if you can't protect your country then all of the other investments made in your people and infrastructure arent worth a dime.

Putin...

Forum: Military Aviation

22nd Apr 2023, 17:36

Replies: 455

RAF C-130J's to be retired early?

Views: 142,063

Posted By Kick the tyres

There was only one potential buyer for the...

There was only one potential buyer for the Harrier, but I also think they were just about given away.

I expect that the Hercs will have many countries falling over themselves to buy them, while...

Forum: Military Aviation

22nd Apr 2023, 09:31

Replies: 455

RAF C-130J's to be retired early?

Views: 142,063

Posted By Kick the tyres

British military aircraft have been put on standby to evacuate UK citizens and embass

As,reported in todays Telegraph, yet another unexpected call on the soon to reduced Air Transport fleet. This follows the post earthquake Turkey humanitarian flights and the Afghanistan evacuations,...

Forum: Military Aviation

21st Apr 2023, 20:10

Replies: 455

RAF C-130J's to be retired early?

Views: 142,063

Posted By Kick the tyres

When most people sell stuff, like a house or car,...

When most people sell stuff, like a house or car, they do it up first or give it a service so they can get more money for it.
Maybe its not a bad idea to service those laid up Hercs first before...

Forum: Military Aviation

21st Apr 2023, 10:22

Replies: 455

RAF C-130J's to be retired early?

Views: 142,063

Posted By Kick the tyres

There is never a too late moment. The use of the...

There is never a too late moment. The use of the Vulcans during the Falklands proved that. It just needs acknowledgement by the government that we may well need those assets before too long.

Forum: Military Aviation

20th Apr 2023, 19:39

Replies: 455

RAF C-130J's to be retired early?

Views: 142,063

Posted By Kick the tyres

Is now really the time?

I find it quite unsettling that the C-130J seems to be on an unstoppable journey towards premature retirement despite the current state of world affairs.

The Ukraine war could get out of hand at...

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