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RAF Lossiemouth fighter jets scrambled over Russian bomber Tu-160
Back to bottling Red Wine for export
Back to bottling Red Wine for export
RAF Lossiemouth fighter jets scrambled over Russian bomber Tu-160
Back to bottling Red Wine for export
Don't you wish you were flying that "PHOON", that would give you a real chuckle in the Officers Club, somebody would prolly buy you a USDA Porter House steak to go with your baked potatoe, salad, and red wine???
Awesome, send me a case, of that red, kinda dry and just a little sweet, my cholesterol is up?? come to think of it? so is my blood pressure??
I can't believe this, I was SO Close to PMing you yesterday, only my ADD kicked in, and I was off on another tear! Welcome back Mirage Leader! I'll be forming up on your 4 O'clock.
I'm so happy to have you back, I realized yesterday who I was missing and I very seriously planned to pm you and check in, and to see you here today is another answered prayer. I am thankful you have a president that has your confidence, and I'm personally praying that we have a Cruz for president, we need president who's not afraid of the liberal media and doesn't mind holding them to account as well.Thank you very much AFB. I love you guys and I will fly in formation any time with you. I have come to realize that life is so short here on this wonder little blue ball we call home. Most important is our families, friends and faith in the almighty. Looking forward to reading your posts and having you keep me on my toes.
PS: That steak sounds really good. However my a suggest a nice bold Bordeaux. Also If I was flying the “Phoon” I would be making a run for the Tandil AFB. Jejeje.
ARABIAN GULF (April 11, 2016) Royal Navy ship HMS Defender and Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Cardigan Bay anchor a formation of coalition mine countermeasures and maritime security vessels at sea, operating in support of the International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX). IMCMEX includes navies from more than 30 countries spanning six continents training together across the Middle East. The exercise is focused on maritime security from mine countermeasures, maritime infrastructure protection and maritime security operations in support of civilian shipping (U.S. Navy photos courtesy of Royal Navy/Released)
WASHINGTON (Oct. 20, 2016) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson; First Sea Lord, United Kingdom Royal Navy, Adm. Sir Phillip Jones; and Chief of Staff of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force, Adm. Tomohisa Takei, signed an agreement affirming their commitment to increased collaboration and cooperation, following a trilateral maritime discussion, Oct. 20, in the Pentagon. This is the first time the three chiefs have held such an event. Given the increase in maritime traffic worldwide and current events, the symbolism of this engagement can't be overstated. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Elliott Fabrizio/Released)
WASHINGTON (Oct. 20, 2016) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson talks with First Sea Lord, United Kingdom Royal Navy, Adm. Phillip Jones in the Pentagon during a trilateral maritime discussion, which included Chief of Staff of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force, Adm. Tomohisa Takei. The three heads of Navy signed an agreement affirming their commitment to collaboration and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Elliott Fabrizio/Released)
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 19, 2016) RFA Lyme Bay (L 3007) sails in a photo exercise formation during US-UK Mine Countermeasures Exercise 17-1. The bilateral exercise serves to enhance cooperation, mutual MCM capabilities and interoperability between the U.S. and U.K. Naval forces in ensuring free flow of commerce, freedom of navigation and long-term regional security. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Victoria Kinney/Released)
Yes they are big ships even when it is berth next to an Adelaide class LHD they look hugeI went on board one of the Bay class a few years ago, the photos don't convey one key aspect about them, they are BIG! Look at the Sea Hawk on the flight deck, it looks like a scale model! Australia scored a real bargain when the bought one to become HMAS Choules, and the three we have left are very handy vessels. A lot of attention gets focussed on LHDs these days, but they aren't the only game in town...