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Re: Whoops

#41 Post by Boac » Fri Oct 02, 2020 9:14 am

The Irish Air Force is reported to be investigating boom refuelling for their helicopters.

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#42 Post by PHXPhlyer » Sun Oct 04, 2020 3:53 pm

Tanker tanking :-bd



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#43 Post by ian16th » Sun Oct 04, 2020 5:46 pm

Just proving that it could be done!
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#44 Post by ian16th » Sun Oct 04, 2020 5:52 pm

Even the RN got involved!
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They were called 'Compatibility Trials'.

This pic was put up on the 214 Sqdn notice board, and within minutes some wag had amended it with a balloon from the Sea Vixen saying, 'Please don't suck!'
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#45 Post by Boac » Mon Oct 12, 2020 9:37 am

Faint whispers beginning to emerge that the F35 was not 'tanking' at the time but 'on the wing' with another plugged in. Should get interesting!

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