Joe Black
Active Member
What I find strange for this particular Red Flag with the RAAF contingent is that they are only sending a pair of C-130Js. No Classic Hornets or the Rhinos?
Perhaps most of the jets are preparing for the Pitch Black.
Royal Australian Air Force [RAAF] News, Discussions and Updates
Perhaps most of the jets are preparing for the Pitch Black.
govt has put the blinkers on all int'l events, so it could be due to fiscal mgt issues
We had 7 Hornets and a Wedgetail at Red Flag in January. We don't send a full contingent to EVERY Red Flag exercise. It's not as if there is only 1 per year...
t68
Well-Known Member
It appears that the delivery timetable for C27J Spartan has or will slip due delays from getting clearance between EASA and the US FAA, any idea if once each plane is ready will they be flown out individually or will they wait till all aircraft are ready and make a show of it?
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/australia-waits-on-c-27j-transfer-approval-397975/
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/australia-waits-on-c-27j-transfer-approval-397975/
Trackmaster
Member
The lack of defence knowledge among Australian reporters is on display again.
The F-35 is now a "bomber "...maybe let that one through, but I'm surprised to see we are operating the F-22 Raptor, thanks to Brendan Nelson.
F-35 Joint Strike Fighters grounded after engine fire
The F-35 is now a "bomber "...maybe let that one through, but I'm surprised to see we are operating the F-22 Raptor, thanks to Brendan Nelson.
F-35 Joint Strike Fighters grounded after engine fire
..........and how old is this news - at least a week, maybe more.
They are certainly on top of the journalistic game ............. not
MB
I was going to ask the same of youHi guys
I'm back! What's been happening?
Magoo
I think I've had 4 operations since you were last here.....
Labotomies to keep you sane? Or is that insane because you're still here???I was going to ask the same of you
I think I've had 4 operations since you were last here.....
the road runner
Active Member
Look what the RAAF has
Some good photos of AU-2 over at Australian aviation for anyone interested
RAAF F-35 previewed ahead of AU-1 rollout | Australian Aviation
Some good photos of AU-2 over at Australian aviation for anyone interested
RAAF F-35 previewed ahead of AU-1 rollout | Australian Aviation
John Newman
The Bunker Group
Yes I saw that earlier today, interesting to see AU-2 with 2OCU markings, I thought the first squadron of aircraft were all destined for 3 Sqn with 2OCU to follow on around 2020.Look what the RAAF has
Some good photos of AU-2 over at Australian aviation for anyone interested
RAAF F-35 previewed ahead of AU-1 rollout | Australian Aviation
What I did think was funny was the 'negative' comment some wally wanker made:
He must be reading way too much APA and ELP anti F-35 propaganda!!
King Wally
Active Member
There's a solid army of them out there, don't worry about that!
Seriously though a great milestone today for the RAAF. We're on the right track for the future, I really feel it. You can say what you want about the gov but the F-35 side I feel they handled well and with solid commitment and direction.
the road runner
Active Member
Same people who would tell a brain surgeon on how to operate on a human brain!
Have a look at the quotes on any youtube clip regarding anything defence related
It always gets dumbed down to school yard mentality
JSF roll out link for AU-1 for example
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP3izS0XLkY
John Newman
The Bunker Group
Actually it doesn't really bother me anymore about the tossers that keep making all the negative comments, I just laugh, they can cry and bleat all they like, it's not going to make a difference.
At least from an Australian perspective the decision to acquire enough F-35A's to replace all the Classics is done and dusted, unlike what appears to be happening in other countries, like Canada for example, with its political indecision in what to do.
I think one of the important things to remember here, is that both sides of politics have had their turn in Government over the last dozen years, both have no doubt had access to all the classified information available to them and both sides are on the same page when it comes to the F-35.
If you remember back a couple of months ago when the PM announced the go ahead for the next 58 F-35A's, Bill Shorten was asked (I think it was the ABC) about the decision and 'all those Billions of dollars' to be spent and he came out 100% in support of the decision, it was almost like he reading from the Government's script on the decision!!!
I'm sure there is no doubt that we will see some more 'bumps in the road' (such as the recent engine fire problem) before development ends and possibly into early squadron service, but that's the nature of the beast when a new aircraft, with new technology, is introduced.
Anyway, as for the anti F-35 brigade, they can bleat and moan all they like!!
the road runner
Active Member
Agreed! One thing is for sure ,the more JSF that come into service the louder the cry of "its a dud" will be heard from the nay sayers. One thing is for sure , you have problems with anything that has moving parts and is computer related. Some people just fail to see that and it become a "black and white" or "right and wrong" debate.