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F16’s in British service. I’ve seen this mentioned on the etranger site before. Interesting idea, particularly in a V1 timeline where there’s a need for something to replace the Phantom until such times as Eurofighter enters service. My only question here would be whether the US would be able to provide forty eight Falcons in 1996 when the Sino Soviet War is already in full swing and the USAF is presumably already mindful of its own possible needs in the event of a War. Perhaps a Falcon purchase would have been more likely earlier in the decade?
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Based on the stocks available, I really don't think that the US would be able to furnish another wing for foreign military sales. If the production line ran 3-shifts, 24/7 it might be possible, but modern military aircraft, are just not as suitable for mass production as a P-51 was, you would also have the USAF bring sqns up to war strength as well as trying to modernize the Air National Guard.
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Also, for what it’s worth, I also think there would be an RAF presence in the Middle East. Jaguars for sure and most likely a fighter Squadron and a C130 detachment as well. I’m not sure about Harriers though...whilst I absolutely agree they’re a logical choice I think it depends on numbers....does the RAF of 1996 have enough to send some to the Gulf, or does the MEFF have to rely on the US for CAS?
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RAF should be able to detach a squadron or two, or take a page from PG1 and send detachments from several different squadrons to make up the 1-2. Perhaps 3-4 Hercules as well as 20-30 helicopters, maybe?