Born Hunter 17,977 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 We have a squadron of typhoons based there scot and a run way protracted by ground to air missiles it would take more than the argies to take it on , astute is on station too , a carrier group is not sustainable for long periods , and is not nessersary as we have the land , The sabre ratterling is due to the argies are in the shit once again and the falkland are a distraction. That's all , It's the same situation as last time, the Argies are in a shit state and trying to boost national moral with the pointless Falklands argument. If ever was the right time for them to take the islands with force it is now, while we have no air craft carrier..... but they won't...... because it's impossible. So they are scrapping the bottom of the barrel with this desperate piece of disrespectfull propaganda. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonetoearth 5,144 Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 (edited) It is far from the right time to try and assault the falkland s. astute has the capability. Engage any incoming as it leaves argy air fields never mind the superior air force , it would be a fools errand to contemplate and even more to try it ,carrier are a landing strip if you hold the land you do not need a carrier offshore , a carrier group is an assault force , WE HOLD THE LAND Edited May 4, 2012 by gonetoearth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
secretagentmole 1,701 Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 We still have a load of Harriers in mothballs and quite a few pilots, would not take long for them to get back up to speed. Then you can load those onto a heli carrier no problem..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeakOil 352 Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Ignore em, it's only a bit of desperate sabre rattling. The Argies won't get near the Falklands if they try anything again, and they know it. Not worth lowering yourself to take any notice of their latest desperate stunt imho. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 We still have a load of Harriers in mothballs and quite a few pilots, would not take long for them to get back up to speed. Then you can load those onto a heli carrier no problem..... They wouldn't be needed Mike. The Eurofighters are more that a match for anything the Argies can put in the air & the apaches showed in Libya recently that they are capable enough to be deployed from carriers and engage ground targets, so they would be perfect in the role of supporting any ground troops.. Add to this the type 45 destroyer and a sub or two.. It's a no brainer IMO.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonetoearth 5,144 Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 We still have a load of Harriers in mothballs and quite a few pilots, would not take long for them to get back up to speed. Then you can load those onto a heli carrier no problem..... harries are not as capable as the apache. , it served us well but is out dated , Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonetoearth 5,144 Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 HMS DRAGON poping down for visit to Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonetoearth 5,144 Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 We still have a load of Harriers in mothballs and quite a few pilots, would not take long for them to get back up to speed. Then you can load those onto a heli carrier no problem..... They wouldn't be needed Mike. The Eurofighters are more that a match for anything the Argies can put in the air & the apaches showed in Libya recently that they are capable enough to be deployed from carriers and engage ground targets, so they would be perfect in the role of supporting any ground troops.. Add to this the type 45 destroyer and a sub or two.. It's a no brainer IMO.. Malt the yank marines use the apache off carriers and assault. Ships as a matter of course it has replaced the harrier in all but a couple of situations , the harrier was a great asset in its day but has done its job Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 HMS DRAGON poping down for visit to Just googled her, shes got some fine pictures on her bows fair play! We still have a load of Harriers in mothballs and quite a few pilots, would not take long for them to get back up to speed. Then you can load those onto a heli carrier no problem..... They wouldn't be needed Mike. The Eurofighters are more that a match for anything the Argies can put in the air & the apaches showed in Libya recently that they are capable enough to be deployed from carriers and engage ground targets, so they would be perfect in the role of supporting any ground troops.. Add to this the type 45 destroyer and a sub or two.. It's a no brainer IMO.. Malt the yank marines use the apache off carriers and assault. Ships as a matter of course it has replaced the harrier in all but a couple of situations , the harrier was a great asset in its day but has done its job Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,977 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 It is far from the right time to try and assault the falkland s. astute has the capability. Engage any incoming as it leaves argy air fields never mind the superior air force , it would be a fools errand to contemplate and even more to try it ,carrier are a landing strip if you hold the land you do not need a carrier offshore , a carrier group is an assault force , WE HOLD THE LAND That was my point, we are technically at our weakest now, we have a lot of hardware on it's way in the next 6 years that will only strengthem our military like the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carrier and the RN and RAF will be getting the F-35s. If force isn't an option now it certainly won't be in 6 years time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Seeker 3,048 Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Unless the French decide to arm them again. Did you know in the Falklands war there were civilian French engineers in Argentinia readying the Exocet (French) missile to be launched from the Super Etendard (French) aircraft even though the French Govt had issued an arms embargo? It may still yet kick off if oil is found nearby which they think is the case, as Argentina is practically skint. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonetoearth 5,144 Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Unless the French decide to arm them again. Did you know in the Falklands war there were civilian French engineers in Argentinia readying the Exocet (French) missile to be launched from the Super Etendard (French) aircraft even though the French Govt had issued an arms embargo? It may still yet kick off if oil is found nearby which they think is the case, as Argentina is practically skint. Yeh and mi5 and 6 running round the world buying every Exocet and spares to stop them buying them as is now we do a lot that goes with out the sabre ratterling , m would be proud of Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonetoearth 5,144 Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Unless the French decide to arm them again. Did you know in the Falklands war there were civilian French engineers in Argentinia readying the Exocet (French) missile to be launched from the Super Etendard (French) aircraft even though the French Govt had issued an arms embargo? It may still yet kick off if oil is found nearby which they think is the case, as Argentina is practically skint. geo / siesmic research has been going on for decades , drilling has been to there just very very deep deposits gas and oil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonetoearth 5,144 Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 HMS DRAGON poping down for visit to Just googled her, shes got some fine pictures on her bows fair play! We still have a load of Harriers in mothballs and quite a few pilots, would not take long for them to get back up to speed. Then you can load those onto a heli carrier no problem..... They wouldn't be needed Mike. The Eurofighters are more that a match for anything the Argies can put in the air & the apaches showed in Libya recently that they are capable enough to be deployed from carriers and engage ground targets, so they would be perfect in the role of supporting any ground troops.. Add to this the type 45 destroyer and a sub or two.. It's a no brainer IMO.. She was along side in Liverpool last week look like something from a bond film Malt the yank marines use the apache off carriers and assault. Ships as a matter of course it has replaced the harrier in all but a couple of situations , the harrier was a great asset in its day but has done its job Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnGalway 1,043 Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Nothing will happen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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