Originally Posted by Manley

Yeah right, but if push comes to shove will the Navy be allowed to use the kit, I very much doubt it, far too inflamatory and dangerous, why it could start a war, that would never do, and we have to think of our knighthoods and bling, best let the Falklands go. ( I speak in jest you understand ).

Not with six billion barrels of oil involved.

Simon Weston told Sky News this morning that it isn't only what is on the surface but what is underneath as well.......

Originally Posted by AIR FILTER

I do not believe that HMS Dauntless has been sent to the Falklands as a matter of routine.

This ship was built for only one purpose and it's deployment to the Falklands in this political climate of increased tension between Argentina and the UK would indicate that it arrives with a strong political message for the Argentine administration.

Besides, the presence of the future King of England on these islands may well of had a influence on MOD's decision to deploy her as a sensible precaution.

I disagree. The RN has always maintained a presence in the South Atlantic since '82. This is a routine patrol for a Destroyer. The fact that it is a new shiny Destroyer makes no difference here. This trip has been on the cards since Dauntless was laid down.

On average a Type 42 would smash in a Falklands trip every 8 to 12 years during the course of it's life. Now the 45s are taking over their role, it's entirely natural for one to be going South for a bit. Chances are the ship that takes over Dauntless will be another 45 because that's what we have these days. The press are simply taking advantage of the current timing in order to make a big deal out of this.

Anyway, good luck to them, they are gonna be cold and bored for a few months, then they'll probably get a few days whoring in Brazil, Montevid or Valperaiso.

Originally Posted by Ravers

I disagree. The RN has always maintained a presence in the South Atlantic since '82. This is a routine patrol for a Destroyer. The fact that it is a new shiny Destroyer makes no difference here. This trip has been on the cards since Dauntless was laid down.

On average a Type 42 would smash in a Falklands trip every 8 to 12 years during the course of it's life. Now the 45s are taking over their role, it's entirely natural for one to be going South for a bit. Chances are the ship that takes over Dauntless will be another 45 because that's what we have these days. The press are simply taking advantage of the current timing in order to make a big deal out of this.

Anyway, good luck to them, they are gonna be cold and bored for a few months, then they'll probably get a few days whoring in Brazil, Montevid or Valperaiso.

A very reasoned and sensible answer mate. It's also completely wasted on the throbber that thinks HMG base its decisions on whats written on this site.

Wasnt Air Filter predicting that Russia would kick off WWIII before Christmas? I bet his local supermarket sell out of tin Foil and ikeem pretty quick.....

Originally Posted by steven seagull

A very reasoned and sensible answer mate. It's also completely wasted on the throbber that thinks HMG base its decisions on whats written on this site.

Wasnt Air Filter predicting that Russia would kick off WWIII before Christmas? I bet his local supermarket sell out of tin Foil and ikeem pretty quick.....

Hadn't read his previous when I wrote that.

Fuck me, what a throbber.

Originally Posted by tuffy52

Simon Weston told Sky News this morning that it isn't only what is on the surface but what is underneath as well.......

So that would be a submarine, then?

Originally Posted by King_of_the_Burpas

So that would be a submarine, then?

To be fair, to go up against the Argies naval forces we could simply send a few divers tooled up with hand-crack drills and get them to do some drilling in the side of their ships. It worked over 200 years ago and I would imagine the current Argentinian navy is of about the same build quality.

We could leave the sub's at home.

Originally Posted by Ravers

Hadn't read his previous when I wrote that.

Fuck me, what a throbber.

He's great aint he? I'd like to take him out for a pint and spike him with LSD then hand him a copy Chariots of the Gods......

Royal Navy to send HMS Dauntless to Falkland Islands - Telegraph

The Telegraph's been getting quite an impressive hard-on about it all. Apparently Dauntless can "take out all of South America's fighter aircraft let alone Argentina's..." With only 48 missiles? I don't think someone's done their sums properly. Unless Viper's a really canny bit of kit that bangs into the wings of multiple aircraft. Have the manufacturers been less than honest about it's true specification?

"it can shoot down Argentine fighters as soon as they leave their bases..." But presumably only if it's parked up within 60 miles of them.

Every day's a school day.

Originally Posted by Yorkshire Lad

I would imagine the current Argentinian navy is of about the same build quality.

DON'T SAY THAT! You fool! Someone will come along now with a cut 'n' paste from Wiki about the Argentinian Navy.