Recent content by ch124xx

That's a pretty shore-centric perspective.  No weekends at sea unless you are having a "sunday routine" (or course, the Navy being the Navy, not necessarily on a Sunday).

Spotter comment: Mk4 Commando or "Jungly" version is flown by RN in support of Royal Marines however they have converted some surplus ex-ASW Mk6 Pingers to the Mk6CR "Commando Role" config to take on basic Support Helo tasks from ship or ashore (Bosnia and NI while the Mk4's were or are in...

Any news on how the SCTF exercise ITEEx went ?  What next for SCF ? for the CH124C ?

Don't forget that the CH124B config for SCTF PoC in Nov/Dec will be able to swing between straight troop lift with all the seats or be turned around reasonably quickly to use the sidefacing console with the usual (old) sensors minus ASW specific kit plus a few extra seats in the back depending...

PRESERVER vice PROVIDER.  I wasn't there but I understand they did utility lift and recce/surveillance. Sam69 ?

Baz: thoughts on the symposium ? A few things have changed since you left or have they ?

I believe that is where the USN UH-3H's have their port side gun.  But they did their airworthiness clearances years ago and would struggle to pass today's standards.

Should be a good Combat Helicopter symposium at Shearwater ...  Looking forward to seeing the MH/TacHel discussions. Funding has not been the key showstopper for CH124 NVG. Ask the question at the symposium.

You are welcome.

My vote is on Sam69 sending an e-mail to Senator Forrestal pointing out his comments are "absurd" and that his comments also then suggest that the Brits are "absurd" for using the Mk4's in a wide variety of operational theatres for the last 20 years or so ... X

Sam I am Sam I am ... you seem very knowledgeable about helos in cam ... were you in Somalia by chance .. X