Interceptors.

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Interceptors.

Kevin Lazenby-3
Has anyone considered the possibilty that the interceptors might be
continuously attached to fuelling umbilicols whilst in the silos, to keep
the fuel 'topped' up, so that the interceptors can be kept warmed up
(fuel-ways).

Otherwise, if the interceptors aren`t used for several weeks, they would
have to be shut down for refuelling, And launched from cold start if the
need arises.
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sigourneysslave
> Has anyone considered the possibilty that the interceptors might be
> continuously attached to fuelling umbilicols whilst in the silos, to keep
> the fuel 'topped' up, so that the interceptors can be kept warmed up
> (fuel-ways).
>
> Otherwise, if the interceptors aren`t used for several weeks, they would
> have to be shut down for refuelling, And launched from cold start if the
> need arises.

Perhaps readied during yellow alert status for launching on red alert.

However, that doesn't avoid the fact that sometimes SHADO has red alerts
seemingly out of the blue.

Dave.