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Sanctuary Magazine Which Exemplary Sustainability Work Carried Westdown Camp Historic Environments, Access, Planning and Defence
THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE SUSTAINABILITY MAGAZINE Number 43 • 2014 THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE SUSTAINABILITY MAGAZINE OF DEFENCE SUSTAINABILITY THE MINISTRY MOD celebrates thirty years of conserving owls and raptors on Salisbury Plain Climate change adaptation Number 43 • 2014 and resilience on the MOD estate Spend 2 Save switch on the success CONTACTS Foreword by Jonathan Slater Director General Head Office and Defence Infrastructure SD Energy, Utilities & Editor Commissioning Services Organisation Sustainability Team Iain Perkins DIO manages the MOD’s property The SD EUS team is responsible for Energy Hannah Mintram It has been another successful year infrastructure and ensures strategic Management, Energy Delivery and Payment, for the Sanctuary Awards with judges management of the Defence estate as a along with Water and Waste Policy whole, optimising investment and Implementation and Data across the MOD Designed by having to choose between some very providing the best support possible to estate both in the UK and Overseas. Aspire Defence Services Ltd impressive entries. I am delighted to the military. Multi Media Centre see that the Silver Otter trophy has Energy Management Team Secretariat maintains the long-term strategy Tel: 0121 311 2017 been awarded to the Owl and Raptor for the estate and develops policy on estate Editorial Board Nest Box Project on Salisbury Plain. management issues. It is the policy lead for Energy Delivery and Payment Team Julia Powell (Chair) This project has been running for sustainable estate. Tel: 0121 311 3854 Richard Brooks more than three decades and is still Water and Waste Policy Implementation thriving thanks to the huge Operational Development and Data Team Editorial Contact dedication of its team of volunteers. -
Editor Dino Carrara Visited RAF Leuchars to Hear How the RAF's Most Recent Front-Line Squadron to Be Equipped with the T
1(FIGHTER) SQUADRON’S NEW ERA Editor Dino Carrara visited RAF Leuchars to hear how the RAF’s most recent front-line squadron Above: The Officer Commanding 1(F) to be equipped Squadron, Wg Cdr Mark Flewin. RAF/MOD Crown Copyright 2012 - SAC Helen Rimmer with the Typhoon Left: RAF Leuchars’ two Typhoon units, 1(F) and 6 Squadrons, share the QRA has achieved a commitment at the base. Sometimes they also come together for deployments, such as the joint detachment to Exercise lot in a short Red Flag. These two Typhoons, one from each squadron, are shown over the space of time. HAS site used by 1(F) Sqn at Leuchars. Geoffrey Lee/Planefocus n September 15, 2012 the RAF’s 1(Fighter) Squadron re- from the facilities and ramp of the co-located unit. Then on January 7, However, it wasn’t long before the squadron was expanding its horizons Programme [TLP, run by ten NATO air forces and held at Albacete Air formed flying the Eurofighter Typhoon at RAF Leuchars in 2013 it moved to the hardened aircraft shelter (HAS) complex on the and taking part in an Advanced Tactical Leadership Course (ATLC) in Base in Spain] because of the number of assets that are available in Fife during the base’s airshow. The squadron’s last mount south-east corner of the airfield, previously used by the Tornado F3s November 2012 at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, whilst theatre and the diversity of air assets involved. Having a lot of aircraft in Owas the Harrier GR9 with which it flew its final sortie from of 111(F) Sqn. -
The History of the Slovak-Hungarian “Little War” and Its Interpretations in National Histories
The History of the Slovak-Hungarian “Little War” and Its Interpretations in National Histories István Janek Before tackling the events of the “Little War”, let us take a brief outlook on the study of it in Hungarian and Slovak historical literature. A great number of Slovak histori- ans have written on this issue producing many articles and conference publications in Slovakia. Here I would like to highlight the most important ones from four his- OPEN ACCESS torians: Ladislav Deák, František Cséfalvay, Zoltán Katreba and Ján Petrik. A lot has been written on the air warfare between the two armies as well: Juraj Rejninec and Ján Petrik from Slovakia and Iván Pataky, László Rozsos together with Gyula Sárhidai and Csaba B. Stenge from Hungary must be mentioned.1 A thorough study of the dip- lomatic aspect has been done only by István Janek in Hungary.2 Ján Petrik has worked at the local history level and he also published a short but detailed monograph on the Hungarian bombing of Spiška Nová Ves.3 Cséfalvay and Katreba are military histori- ans who work for the Slovak Institution of Military History. They focus on the mili- tary events and publish in various Slovakian historical periodicals.4 Cséfalvay has also shown the political connections of military events.5 It is the merit of the works 1 J. RAJNINEC, Slovenské letectvo 1939/1944, Vol. 1, Bratislava 1997; I. PATAKY — L. ROZ- SOS — G. SÁRHIDAI, Légi háború Magyarország felett, Vol. 1, Budapest 1992; B. C. STENGE, A magyar légierő 1938–1945, in: Rubicon, Vol. 23, No. -
Air Defence in Northern Europe
FINNISH DEFENCE STUDIES AIR DEFENCE IN NORTHERN EUROPE Heikki Nikunen National Defence College Helsinki 1997 Finnish Defence Studies is published under the auspices of the National Defence College, and the contributions reflect the fields of research and teaching of the College. Finnish Defence Studies will occasionally feature documentation on Finnish Security Policy. Views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily imply endorsement by the National Defence College. Editor: Kalevi Ruhala Editorial Assistant: Matti Hongisto Editorial Board: Chairman Prof. Pekka Sivonen, National Defence College Dr. Pauli Järvenpää, Ministry of Defence Col. Erkki Nordberg, Defence Staff Dr., Lt.Col. (ret.) Pekka Visuri, Finnish Institute of International Affairs Dr. Matti Vuorio, Scientific Committee for National Defence Published by NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE P.O. Box 266 FIN - 00171 Helsinki FINLAND FINNISH DEFENCE STUDIES 10 AIR DEFENCE IN NORTHERN EUROPE Heikki Nikunen National Defence College Helsinki 1997 ISBN 951-25-0873-7 ISSN 0788-5571 © Copyright 1997: National Defence College All rights reserved Oy Edita Ab Pasilan pikapaino Helsinki 1997 INTRODUCTION The historical progress of air power has shown a continuous rising trend. Military applications emerged fairly early in the infancy of aviation, in the form of first trials to establish the superiority of the third dimension over the battlefield. Well- known examples include the balloon reconnaissance efforts made in France even before the birth of the aircraft, and it was not long before the first generation of flimsy, underpowered aircraft were being tested in a military environment. The Italians used aircraft for reconnaissance missions at Tripoli in 1910-1912, and the Americans made their first attempts at taking air power to sea as early as 1910-1911. -
Know the Past ...Shape the Future
FALL 2018 - Volume 65, Number 3 WWW.AFHISTORY.ORG know the past .....Shape the Future The Air Force Historical Foundation Founded on May 27, 1953 by Gen Carl A. “Tooey” Spaatz MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS and other air power pioneers, the Air Force Historical All members receive our exciting and informative Foundation (AFHF) is a nonprofi t tax exempt organization. Air Power History Journal, either electronically or It is dedicated to the preservation, perpetuation and on paper, covering: all aspects of aerospace history appropriate publication of the history and traditions of American aviation, with emphasis on the U.S. Air Force, its • Chronicles the great campaigns and predecessor organizations, and the men and women whose the great leaders lives and dreams were devoted to fl ight. The Foundation • Eyewitness accounts and historical articles serves all components of the United States Air Force— Active, Reserve and Air National Guard. • In depth resources to museums and activities, to keep members connected to the latest and AFHF strives to make available to the public and greatest events. today’s government planners and decision makers information that is relevant and informative about Preserve the legacy, stay connected: all aspects of air and space power. By doing so, the • Membership helps preserve the legacy of current Foundation hopes to assure the nation profi ts from past and future US air force personnel. experiences as it helps keep the U.S. Air Force the most modern and effective military force in the world. • Provides reliable and accurate accounts of historical events. The Foundation’s four primary activities include a quarterly journal Air Power History, a book program, a • Establish connections between generations. -
Saab HX Media Brief at Kauhava, Finland
SAAB HX UPDATE IN CONJUNCTION TO THE KAUHAVA AIRSHOW MEDIA BRIEF, KAUHAVA, FINLAND On site and live broadcast, August 28th 2020 11:30-12:30 (GMT+2) Welcome and introductions Anders Gardberg Country Manager, Finland 2 Agenda • Welcome and introduction Anders Gardberg, Country Manager Finland • CEO perspectives Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab • Saab and the HX programme Magnus Skogberg, Campaign Director HX • Gripen and GlobalEye for Finland • A Swedish Air Force perspective Col. Carl-Fredrik Edström, Chief Operations, Swedish Air Force • on Gripen and Finnish-Swedish cooperation • Concluding words and questions • End of press briefing at 12:30 After-talk and guided live-tour at Kauhava Airshow offered to our on-line viewers 3 Saab started in 1937 with the aim to ensure Security of Supply… 4 …also supporting Finland in the Winter War with the assembly of Brewster and Fiat fighters… 5 Saab’s broad portfolio 6 Continuing from 1946, supporting Finnish Defence Forces with high- tech products for all services … 7 Saab in Finland today • Growing from 70 to 130 employees since 2015, recruitments ongoing • Saab Finland Oy Helsinki, Tampere, Turku 40 employees • Combitech Oy, Tampere, Espoo, Jyväskylä, Säkylä 90 employees • Strategic research co-operation with Aalto University since 2017 • Long term research - advanced electronics, microwave technology, AI, hydro-acoustics • Technology Centre, Tampere – part of Saab’s global R&D organization • Competence centre for advanced EW capabilities • C2/9LV System Centre being established as -
Rafale for Finland
This document is not contractual and cannot engage the responsibility of the industrial partners in any matter. The industrial partners reserve the right to modify any herein indicated characteristics without prior notice. – © Photos: Dassault Aviation, A. Pecchi, V. Almansa, T. Hynynen, R. Skorzus, Sirpa Air, istock – Print: DBPrint 2020. FINLAND RAFALE FOR RAFALE FOR FINLAND A Weapon System with perfect Capability for Finnish Air Force operational requirements and Finland’s Sovereignty, ensuring a strong, credible, reliable and preventive Defence solution. The RAFALE concept makes it possible for one man, in one aircraft, to become a multi-task asset in the hands of its Commander. Integrated in the Joint C4 environment of Finnish Defence Forces, RAFALE is a true force multiplier, demonstrating everyday its capability to operate in highly contested environment theatres, with its perfect mix of capabilities. RAFALE for Finland is tailored to the Finnish environment. A low-risk program, at an affordable and secured Life Cycle Cost for the decades of service in the Finnish Air Force. RAFALE offers constantly enhanced capabilities with improved technologies, and additional features, to combat new emerging threats and meet Customer needs. A European Weapon system to uphold Finnish national ambition. The deepening European defence cooperation needs constructive and long-term visions and planning for which Finland and France share a common interest. Finnish-French cooperation is highly regarded, symbolized by high-level meetings during the last years. Finland joining the European Intervention Initiative and signing the new Framework Paper on Bilateral Defence Co-operation are important steps and give a good base for deepening the cooperation between our countries. -
Sir Michael Quinlan on RAF Policy 1962-65
ROYAL AIR FORCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY JOURNAL 24 2 The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the contributors concerned and are not necessarily those held by the Royal Air Force Historical Society. Copyright 2001: Royal Air Force Historical Society First published in the UK in 2001 by the Royal Air Force Historical Society All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission from the Publisher in writing. ISSN 1361-4231 Typeset by Creative Associates 115 Magdalen Road Oxford OX4 1RS Printed by Professional Book Supplies Ltd 8 Station Yard Steventon Nr Abingdon OX13 6RX 3 CONTENTS ‘THE ROYAL AIR FORCE IN TRANSITION, 1962- 5 1965’: Address by Sir Michael Quinlan at the AGM held on 28th June 2000. BOSNIA 1992-1995 – A CASE STUDY IN THE 12 DENIAL OF THE ADVANTAGE CONFERRED BY AIR SUPERIORITY. A winning British Two Air Forces Award paper by Sqn Ldr S Harpum RAF. THE INFLUENCE OF SPACE POWER ON HISTORY 21 (1944-1998). A winning American Two Air Forces Award paper by Capt John Shaw USAF. THE DE HAVILLAND VENOM WITH No 8 SQN IN 36 THE MIDDLE EAST by Air Vice-Marshal L W Phipps. SQN LDR G D GRAHAM DSO MBE by Frank Card. 46 THE RAF HERALDRY TRUST. 56 SUMMARY OF THE MINUTES OF THE 60 FOURTEENTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD IN THE ROYAL AIR FORCE CLUB ON 28 JUNE 2000. FEEDBACK 64 BOOK REVIEWS. -
Curriculum Vitae
CURRICULUM VITAE Max A.L.T. Nielsen Lieutenant General Military Representative to NATO and EU DATE OF BIRTH: November 6. 1963 PRIVATE: Married to Berit Thorsø Nielsen. Two children and three grandchildren. MILITARY EDUCATION: 1983 Conscript 1984 NCO School 1985 Control, Reporting and Fighter Control Education 1986 - 1988 Officers Basic Course 1991 Junior Joint Staff Course 1991 - 1992 Officers Advanced Course 1995 - 1996 Air Command and Staff College, US 2011 NATO Defense College, Rome, IT. MILITARY CAREER: 1984 Sergeant 1987 Lieutenant 1988 First Lieutenant 1992 Captain 1996 Major 2001 Lieutenant Colonel 2005 Colonel 2008 Brigadier General 2014 Major General 2017 Lieutenant General ASSIGNMENTS: 1984 Section Commander, Training Platoon/Air Base Skrydstrup 1987 Platoon Commander, Training Squadron/Air Base Aalborg 1988 Fighter & SAM Control Officer, C&R Group, 602 SQN Airbase/Skrydstrup 1992 Air Defence Operations Officer/ICAOC 1 Finderup 1993 Staff Officer, Training Branch/Tactical Air Command Denmark 1994 Staff Officer, Policy Branch/Tactical Air Command Denmark 1996 Chief of Air Operations Branch/Tactical Air Command Denmark 1998 Staff Officer and Deputy Head, Policy Branch/Defence Command Denmark 2000 Staff Officer Operations, 1st Office/Ministry of Defence. 2001 Chief of Staff & Acting Commandant/Royal Danish Air Force Academy 2002 Chief of Operations Branch/Defence Command Denmark 2005 Military Assistant to the Deputy Commander/NATO Training Mission-Iraq. Baghdad 2005 Chief of Executive Office/Defence Commander Denmark 2008 Chief -
World Air Forces Flight 2011/2012 International
SPECIAL REPORT WORLD AIR FORCES FLIGHT 2011/2012 INTERNATIONAL IN ASSOCIATION WITH Secure your availability. Rely on our performance. Aircraft availability on the flight line is more than ever essential for the Air Force mission fulfilment. Cooperating with the right industrial partner is of strategic importance and key to improving Air Force logistics and supply chain management. RUAG provides you with new options to resource your mission. More than 40 years of flight line management make us the experienced and capable partner we are – a partner you can rely on. RUAG Aviation Military Aviation · Seetalstrasse 175 · P.O. Box 301 · 6032 Emmen · Switzerland Legal domicile: RUAG Switzerland Ltd · Seetalstrasse 175 · P.O. Box 301 · 6032 Emmen Tel. +41 41 268 41 11 · Fax +41 41 260 25 88 · [email protected] · www.ruag.com WORLD AIR FORCES 2011/2012 CONTENT ANALYSIS 4 Worldwide active fleet per region 5 Worldwide active fleet share per country 6 Worldwide top 10 active aircraft types 8 WORLD AIR FORCES World Air Forces directory 9 TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FLIGHTGLOBAL INSIGHT AND REPORT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, CONTACT: Flightglobal Insight Quadrant House, The Quadrant Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5AS, UK Tel: + 44 208 652 8724 Email:LQVLJKW#ÁLJKWJOREDOFRP Website: ZZZÁLJKWJOREDOFRPLQVLJKt World Air Forces 2011/2012 | Flightglobal Insight | 3 WORLD AIR FORCES 2011/2012 The French and Qatari air forces deployed Mirage 2000-5s for the fight over Libya JOINT RESPONSE Air arms around the world reacted to multiple challenges during 2011, despite fleet and budget cuts. We list the current inventories and procurement plans of 160 nations. -
0609Airlift.Pdf
Team Airlift USAF photo by A1C Kenny Holston Eleven European air forces will pool their talents with the US to make the most of three C-17 transports. By Marcus Weisgerber rom the looks of things, this could be a military joint venture like no other. Eleven European nations— Fsome of them NATO members, others not—are teaming up with the US to create a new C-17-based strategic airlift fleet. In just a few weeks, the first of three C-17 airlifters will touch down at a new home in Hungary—Papa Air Base, roughly midway between Budapest and Vienna. The former Warsaw Pact fighter base will be home for the versatile cargo DOD photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael B. Lavender haulers and hundreds of airmen from across Europe and the United States. It will be the permanent station for those who will fly the C-17s on cargo missions around the world. The multinational group will use the Boeing-made airlifters for missions ranging from troop transport, to equip- ment delivery and humanitarian relief operations. 38 AIR FORCE Magazine / June 2009 The memorandum of understanding agreed upon by all participants makes “it USAF photo difficult for any country to interfere with one another because each country can use the hours as they see fit,” Zazworsky said. “It’s not exactly a pay-as-you-go; it’s more of a front-end-loaded program.” The fact that the C-17s do not belong to an institution was “a signal,” said Swedish Col. Fredrik Heden, vice com- mander of the wing, in a March interview. -
Defence and Security After Brexit Understanding the Possible Implications of the UK’S Decision to Leave the EU Compendium Report
Defence and security after Brexit Understanding the possible implications of the UK’s decision to leave the EU Compendium report James Black, Alex Hall, Kate Cox, Marta Kepe, Erik Silfversten For more information on this publication, visit www.rand.org/t/RR1786 Published by the RAND Corporation, Santa Monica, Calif., and Cambridge, UK © Copyright 2017 RAND Corporation R® is a registered trademark. Cover: HMS Vanguard (MoD/Crown copyright 2014); Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4, A Chinook Helicopter of 18 Squadron, HMS Defender (MoD/Crown copyright 2016); Cyber Security at MoD (Crown copyright); Brexit (donfiore/fotolia); Heavily armed Police in London (davidf/iStock) RAND Europe is a not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to help improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis. RAND’s publications do not necessarily reflect the opinions of its research clients and sponsors. Limited Print and Electronic Distribution Rights This document and trademark(s) contained herein are protected by law. This representation of RAND intellectual property is provided for noncommercial use only. Unauthorized posting of this publication online is prohibited. Permission is given to duplicate this document for personal use only, as long as it is unaltered and complete. Permission is required from RAND to reproduce, or reuse in another form, any of its research documents for commercial use. For information on reprint and linking permissions, please visit www.rand.org/pubs/permissions. Support RAND Make a tax-deductible charitable contribution at www.rand.org/giving/contribute www.rand.org www.rand.org/randeurope Defence and security after Brexit Preface This RAND study examines the potential defence and security implications of the United Kingdom’s (UK) decision to leave the European Union (‘Brexit’).