Paolo Maglio Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I read about Canada ready to deploy 6 CF-18. So we have: France, UK, USA, Canada, Qatar, Norway and Italy so far. Do you know more? What about your own Country? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eric2020 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 The Netherlands is willing to offer 6 F-16A MLU Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quailane Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I've read that "several Arab nations" were going to take part. How soon is this no-fly zone coming to fruition? Pretty sure Getoffme is going to kill all the rebels before all these countries get their aircraft in Libyan airspace. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cag_200 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 ?...any thoughts of downed nato pilots later on...? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quailane Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) ?...any thoughts of downed nato pilots later on...? No, but there is lots of talk about how much of a joke Libyan air defenses are. The most interesting thing I've come across regarding this is that the F-22 is slated to see its first combat action. Edited March 18, 2011 by Quailane Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tango35 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Thanks to my government and the "foreign minister" no german aircrafts will be part of the Non-Fly Zone Coalition What a Shame for Germany Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blackhawk7 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) One thing I have noticed is it will be interesting to see several aircraft types make their operational debut if they are deployed. For example the UAEAF Blk 60's I don't believe have yet seen action outside of exercises. And also Typhoons? I am not 100% sure but this may be there first deployment operationally as well And several news sites are citing General Schwartz saying the F-22 may be used... veeery interesting, but I'd take that with a grain of salt though. Tom Edited March 18, 2011 by blackhawk7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rafman Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I live near RAF Conningsby in Lincolnshire UK which is a Typhoon base. Usualy we have plenty of planes going over the house at pretty low level but nothing so far today so I'm assuming they are gearing up for deployment. My son works at RAF Akrotiri in cypress and he's told me that the existing nimrod aew planes have already arrived there from RAF Waddington. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MacStingy Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 We also have a SeaKing ready todeploy from our frigate. That should smarten them up!! Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ALF18 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 We also have a SeaKing ready todeploy from our frigate. That should smarten them up!!Paul Good point... Falling parts and leaking oil from on high can certainly be deadly! (This is meant in jest, for those who might believe that I am dissing the brave crews that will actually have to fly these antique aircraft in an active zone of hostilities - I wish them all the best) ALF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingSnowmew Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) Belgium and Denmark are offering the service of their F-16s and Spain is also offering the use of their air bases. Edited March 18, 2011 by Snowy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingSnowmew Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 A timeline of events can be found here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12776418 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Qian Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Could be an opportunity to bring the F-22s in for its first real world operation. Though I believe it would be the Spangdahlem or Aviano Vipers or even the Lakenheath Eagles to enforce it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Could be an opportunity to bring the F-22s in for its first real world operation. Though I believe it would be the Spangdahlem or Aviano Vipers or even the Lakenheath Eagles to enforce it. I'd imagine that in addition to A2A assets, they will need a pretty strong SEAD capability. I think the only Air Force assets in Europe that are SEAD oriented are the F-16's at Spangdahlem. Unless they plan on also using carrier based F-18's / EA-6B's as HARM shooters. I've read a few articles making light of Libya's air defense capability, mentioning that the most modern SAM they have are old SA-6's. I would still treat them with respect, SA-6's are the same missile that shot down Scott O'Grady's F-16 and that F-117 during the Kosovo conflict. They still have some decent ability. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 So, since the Spanish are on board, this is a great thing! Hats off to Spain! Moamar, needs to go, plain and simple. If they were truly on-board, they would be offering more than just base access to the other nations who will do the fighting (and possibly) dying. This token gesture doesn't exactly qualify them for the "Humanitarian of the Year" Award. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flying Penguin Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) @11bee To quote the BBC 1552: One by one countries are making their positions on the crisis clearer. Spain's Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero says he has asked his parliament to authorise Spanish armed forces to help enforce a no-fly zone over Libya. He called the UN resolution a "truly historic step"." They feel they need parliamentary authority, fair enough in my book... Cheers Jamie Edited March 18, 2011 by Flying Penguin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vince14 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 If they were truly on-board, they would be offering more than just base access to the other nations who will do the fighting (and possibly) dying. This token gesture doesn't exactly qualify them for the "Humanitarian of the Year" Award. The Spanish are going to support the no fly zone, but they haven't announced exactly how just yet. IIRC it has to go through their parliment. So you, my friend, may well need to take your words back. Vince Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julien (UK) Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) I'd imagine that in addition to A2A assets, they will need a pretty strong SEAD capability. I think the only Air Force assets in Europe that are SEAD oriented are the F-16's at Spangdahlem. Unless they plan on also using carrier based F-18's / EA-6B's as HARM shooters. There is talk of the Tornado GR.4's deploying with ALARM for this reason. Julien Edited March 18, 2011 by Julien (UK) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f12aaa Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 What's about US Navy? Is there any carrier to be employed? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f12aaa Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I'd imagine that in addition to A2A assets, they will need a pretty strong SEAD capability. I think the only Air Force assets in Europe that are SEAD oriented are the F-16's at Spangdahlem. There are also italian Tornado ECR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paolo Maglio Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 I think the only Air Force assets in Europe that are SEAD oriented are the F-16's at Spangdahlem. not only both Italy and Germany have specially oriented Squadrons equipped with Tornado ECR and HARMs, Italian ones will be on the fron line. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julien (UK) Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 What's about US Navy? Is there any carrier to be employed? I think they already have a carrier there. Would make a great command and control point for the whole thing? Julien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julien (UK) Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 not only both Italy and Germany have specially oriented Squadrons equipped with Tornado ECR and HARMs, Italian ones will be on the fron line. I think you will find the Germans are not taking part in this one. I also think the original poster was talking about the only US SEAD being the German based F-16's. Might also be USN EA-6B's if they put the carrier into play. Julien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f12aaa Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Would make a great command and control point for the whole thing?Julien I don't know but can't imagine the action without some dirty Navy jets Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rafman Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Last report I heard was that 2 squadrons of Tornado GR4s were getting ready to leave RAF Marham, equipped with alarm anti radiation missiles and storm shadow and brimstone stand off weapons. If true the brimstone would be interesting, its predominantly an anti armour missile !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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