Libya Update Thread - 48 hours for Libyan Freedom ??

[crazydunc]

Jut seen this on Scramble http://srnnews.townhall.com/photos/view ... 182382155/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; What I dont get is, under the photo it mentions "Aviano United Kingdom" So is this the Can Force F18's at Prestwick, or USN Growlers at Aviano?

If its the same ones I've seen on the BBC site, they're FA18Es, so they're the Yank ones.

Look to be EA-18Gs from that picture (if its the correct picture that is)!! as they have the Jamming Pods on the outboard and centerline station with a 2 wet config.

A KC135 calling WHISLTE?? 92 was dragging 6 Jets across from the Mid East AO earlier this morning, could be connected?

[davedubya]

I thought it was reported in AFM a few years back that they were retierd?

That's what I understood too.

Although a source from Wikipedia (yes, I know) says:

"LAF - Operated a large number of MiG-25, some sources say more than 60 were delivered. Types were of the MiG-25PD, MiG-25RBK, MiG-25PU and MiG-25RU variants. They were operated by No.1025 Squadron at Jufra-Hun, No.1055 Squadron at Ghurdabiya and an unidentified squadron at Sabqa. Current status of the force is unknown."

[Arthur Tee]

Jut seen this on Scramble http://srnnews.townhall.com/photos/view ... 182382155/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; What I dont get is, under the photo it mentions "Aviano United Kingdom" So is this the Can Force F18's at Prestwick, or USN Growlers at Aviano?

If its the same ones I've seen on the BBC site, they're FA18Es, so they're the Yank ones.

Look to be EA-18Gs from that picture (if its the correct picture that is)!! as they have the Jamming Pods on the outboard and centerline station with a 2 wet config.

A KC135 calling WHISLTE?? 92 was dragging 6 Jets across from the Mid East AO earlier this morning, could be connected?

WHISTLER - usually allocated to KC-10's...

Arthur

[BOLLO]

The French have sent fighters,the Danes have and also the Canadians.Where are the Typhoons and Tornadoes? Not a pop or a dig just wondering where our jets are seeing as we are one of the main government calling for the NFZ.

[Flyingmonster]

one of the bases in the central southern region of Libya has Mig 25s and other aircraft stationed there so why haven't we heard of any Libyan interceptors doing CAP over Libya?

Im pretty sure when the last Lavex airshow happened in 2009, although there was a Mig 25 in static, the word was that those types have been retired. As for CAP, perhaps they have been caught out? The Coaltion said they probably wouldnt have assets in place until sunday...

Graham here is the 25 that was in the Static

http://www.airshownews.eu/nggallery/pos ... 09/page-2/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[crazydunc]

If its the same ones I've seen on the BBC site, they're FA18Es, so they're the Yank ones.

Look to be EA-18Gs from that picture (if its the correct picture that is)!! as they have the Jamming Pods on the outboard and centerline station with a 2 wet config.

A KC135 calling WHISLTE?? 92 was dragging 6 Jets across from the Mid East AO earlier this morning, could be connected?

WHISTLER - usually allocated to KC-10's...

Arthur

Am 90% sure that a 135 was dragging them. Callsign was files as WHIST I believe...

Dunc

[RichC]

WHISTLER is allocated to KC10As *but* regarding Middle East Ops, it is also allocated to several types of tankers and reconnaissance aircraft.
Each type is allocated a certain suffix as not to confuse.
So, it can be KC135s as well.

[RichC]

The French have sent fighters,the Danes have and also the Canadians.Where are the Typhoons and Tornadoes? Not a pop or a dig just wondering where our jets are seeing as we are one of the main government calling for the NFZ.

Probably trying to find an airframe which isn't unserviceable or looking in their wallets to see if we can afford it first.
It does state that French, British and Danish aircraft will conduct the first strikes tonight/tomorrow.
All the other forces are in theatre i believe, the only ones that are not, are the Typhoons and Tornados. But given that, its a 4hr flight down to Libya with a tanker, quite able to conduct missions straight from going down there like they did in Serbia, operating from Bruggen in Germany.
They may do this and then land at a forward base after.

[pikey01]

Nice to see we are last in sending in our jets even though it was our idea!

Been thinking about this, perhaps our participation is just eye in the sky? We know there is at least one Nimrod and two E3's operating out that way. Pretty sure theres at least one Vc10, and possibly a Shadow.

[Scuba 11]

RAF fast jet just up on Lomdon Mil 259.60, maybe Typhoons?

[The Meat]

RAF fast jet just up on Lomdon Mil 259.60, maybe Typhoons?

Tornado, 41sqn out of CBY

[Mark Owen]

RAF fast jet just up on Lomdon Mil 259.60, maybe Typhoons?

Hi.

Its Rebal 41 GR4 41 ( R ) out of Coningsby.

Regards.

Mark.

[BOLLO]

Thought I could hear something on there,talk about timing or what.lol

[Scuba 11]

RAF fast jet just up on Lomdon Mil 259.60, maybe Typhoons?

Hi.

Its Rebal 41 GR4 41 ( R ) out of Coningsby.

Regards.

Mark.

Thanks for that, just missed the callsign, not showing on PP

[RichC]

Gone to Spadeadam to do some threat simulators, bit late... should have been doing that last week!

[davedubya]

Angela Merkel has confirmed Germany's military won't be taking part in direct action.

Silvio Berlusconi has said Italy may step up to take part.

EDIT: "Italy's Berlusconi says proposed NATO base in Naples be used as command centre for allied action in Libya"

[Flyingmonster]

Just found this -

British jets will be performing a range of tasks, with RAF Tornadoes aiming at targets on the ground, Typhoons performing air-to-air sorties, and Awacs planes and Sentinel R1s helping with mapping the ground and reconnaissance.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12795971" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

So I wonder when they go?

[KINROTATE]

Berlusconi offering up, Naples, Hookers and 'Blo.....

[hbxov]

French defence ministry stating that first shot was fired at 16:45 at a vehicle. Reported on BBC news just now.

[RichC]

French dropped first bomb at 16:45.