July 5, 20232 yr 4 hours ago, Lawy said: I wonder, when did the Military Police get the powers to block a public road here? Their powers over civilians are very limited. What would have happened if somebody had just driven around them? They would have had C-17 tire tracks on the top of their car! James M Driskell, Maj USMC (Ret)
July 6, 20232 yr Moderator 2 hours ago, jmdriskell said: They would have had C-17 tire tracks on the top of their car! Typical tiny cars would be safe; but those lorries, not so much! Fr. Bill AOPA Member: 07141481 AARP Member: 3209010556 Avsim Board of Directors | Avsim Forums Moderator
July 6, 20232 yr Author 15 hours ago, Zangoose said: I'm pretty sure this happens any time for that specific RAF base if a large plane are coming into land. Yep, I think its more for the risk of being under the ILS and leaving tyre marks on somebody's Mercedes than a naughty terrorist with a rocket launcher hiding down his trouser leg.
July 6, 20232 yr 2 hours ago, martin-w said: Yep, I think its more for the risk of being under the ILS and leaving tyre marks on somebody's Mercedes than a naughty terrorist with a rocket launcher hiding down his trouser leg. If he fired the rocket, he'd wind up singing soprano! James M Driskell, Maj USMC (Ret)
July 6, 20232 yr Was the bomb disposal vehicle at 10:34 to 10:44 relevant or just an interesting diversion? Dugald Walker
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