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[edit] SHAR's performance at Falklands War
Thks!, it is more clear and shows more neutrality now. Jor70 12:00, 7 April 2006 (UTC)
- No problem. I know the Argentine pilots often mention the Sidewinder-lima and Thatcher talked it up to keep the Americans on-side, but I suspect this is similar to every German fighter pilot being downed by a Spitifre, instead of the (more likely in real life) Hurricaine. ;)
- Most of the engagements were clear tail-shots anyway, and at least two were with guns, including the Pucara who's pilot survived and later went on to act as a much needed interpreter for the POWs.
- There can be no doubt as to the bravery and integrity of the pilots of the Argentinian FAA (note you always have to point out which FAA you're referring to as the Sea Harriers were FAA too).
- thks, I appreciate it. I'm not against the SHar, of course is a noble aircraft, but I recognize I'm a little contrary about it due all the British bibliography, specially those that come out at the 80s mentioning as a fantastic and invincible. In any case they mention that they fought against planes without RWR, without radar control, without fuel to engage and finally without any capable AAM. Of course is a long discussion and probably the same could be say about Sirian pilots over Bekka :-)
[edit] Ascention to Falklands an--BadWolf42 13:53, 9 June 2006 (UTC)d the record being broken
Hi BadWolf42.
I don't think the USAF B-2 Spirit long-range bombing record during the Gulf War was a memorable record. USAF had friendly bases in Saudi Arabia so the range was self-inflicted. Furthermore several tankers, launched from Europe and the Middle East met the B-2's. The Black Buck missions were memorable, because the nearest friendly base was the Ascension Island, and all the tankers had to fly all the way from the Ascension Island too.
The B-2 record was like eating 30 eggs in a minute; a record, but not a necessary record.
By the way; B-2s debut was during the Kosovo War in 1999, so don't you mean the 50 hours mission in Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003??. In Afghanistan, the aircraft landed at Diego Garcia, so the USA range was self-inflicted. Regards Necessary Evil 12:15, 9 June 2006 (UTC)
- Hmm, I thought it was in '91 the record fell, perhaps it wasn't B2s. I'll do some checking.
- You're right that the Vulcan's feat is more impressive, which is why the record is mentioned, but since we're writing an encyclopedia it seems sensible to mention the manner in which that record was broken, if anything to highlight what was needed to surpass it.
- Cheers. --BadWolf42 13:50, 9 June 2006 (UTC)
- My error -- turns out they were B52s.--BadWolf42 13:53, 9 June 2006 (UTC)
[edit] British spelling
Hey, thanks for reporting your problem with the British form being corrected. Your comments were copied there and I fixed it =D. User:Mboverload/RegExTypoFix#.22Despatch.22_and_variants. Anyway, if you're interested you can see the whole list and look for other errors. Anyway, thanks for recognising the problem! --mboverload@ 11:10, 12 August 2006 (UTC)
- Thanks for reacting so fast and changing the program. It looks an excellent tool. :-) --BadWolf42 13:44, 12 August 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Alternate names for Falklands War
BadWolf, your rcent edits are not what is agreed.--Vintagekits 12:26, 11 January 2007 (UTC)
- Nothing's been agreed, however this proposal has had some backing. Other suggestions have wanted the original changed anyway, but to something bizzare. This is, at least, internationally recognised, isn't in a foreign language and is a suitable compromise between what I want (no Spanish reference, same logic as displayed here) and including Las Malvinas. --BadWolf42 12:44, 11 January 2007 (UTC)
