Youll like it even more knowing that your donation will help us to keep up the good fight. A war . That's according to Dr Malcolm Davis, a senior analyst from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), who is an expert on defence strategy and capability issues. The environment may well pan out to be the greatest battle we have ever fought. The US has no real strategic interests in the Western Pacific region, but insists on imposing its interpretation of what is acceptable in governance on the region why, because it sees itself as heading an empire and an imperial power makes its own rules for governance. [2] Hugh White. Given the absence of layered air defence capability (AD) in the ADFs order of battle, including long-range AD systems, in theory it can wage long-range missile strikes against our key land targets (defence installations, strategic surveillance communication facilities, possibly large population centres), even though it may risk escalation to an open confrontation with the United States. Nevertheless, Britain still gained what it needed and the British people benefited the middle-class continued. [8] Gabriel Kolko. Australia has fallen out with China in recent years over significant geopolitical issues, including Beijing's territorial ambitions in the South China Sea and the COVID-19 pandemic. To be sure, the US essentially having been sidelined to that of an equal rather than a superior player in the next decade is already being put into place by China. Doing that will improve the security outlook here by a great measure. Thanks to geography, any scenario involving an attack on mainland Australia can only be seriously entertained in the context of assessing adversarial power projection capabilities, including strategic lift. The point for Australians to understand is it is a WWII-based belief to assume that the US will come to Australias aid immediately, or as a follow-up to any Chinese show of force. The relative ease of attacking mainland Australia comes from the geographical distribution of our major industrial and population centres, which are located within Australias littoral. Australia has no political leader capable of seeing the futility of following the US line in Asia. Hence, China will, like the Spanish, French, British and Americans before it, have to use extramural preponderance to get what it needs for its populace. *chuckle*. China's murky role in the genesis and spread of the novel coronavirus has disturbed the entire world. Back in the 1970s, the US cut a deal with Saudi Arabia at the time the worlds biggest oil producer calling for the US to prop up the kingdoms corrupt monarchy in return for a Saudi pledge that it would accept only dollars in return for oil. By Dr Alexey Muraviev | Analysis | 2 September 2021, Sovereign Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordinance Enterprise, noticeable improvements to its amphibious assault element, trains regularly and takes its inspiration from, open confrontation with the United States, Advertise with Australian Defence Magazine, Advertise with the Defence Industry Guide. WILD: An Australian politician has made a bizarre claim about a small airstrip in the desert, IMPORTANT: The video pointed out the airstrip's proximity to the port of Cape Preston. From a geo-strategic perspective it is unlikely that this would happen in the next decade as China does not have the support facilities in the region for a limited invasion as the most vulnerable impact points, the west/northwest of Australia would not be able to be adequately reinforced after an initial foray. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Beyond incompetence and corruption Untroubled by the burdens of either wit or intelligence the embaldened tubermensch who, for now, leads the, Alan Tudge is leaving Parliament. On 23 April this year, Chinese President Xi Jinping showed off the PLA Navy's production capacity by commissioning at a single ceremony the Hainan amphibious assault ship, the Changzheng-18 nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, and the Dalian destroyer. Required fields are marked *, Attachment The maximum upload file size: 2 MB. Signed sealed and yet to deliver. In the context of the Chinese hypothetical invasion threat, two problem factors can be identified: the fighting force and the question of endurance. Chinas dominance is that of being a global geo-political and geo-strategic actor and thus, current preponderance in the A-P is only the first step, and an even stronger global military presence will follow. Included in demanding of good governance from others there has been an acceptance of appalling behaviours from the West per se in favouring those that have served the needs of the West: Singapore and Saudi Arabia being leading examples of this phenomenon. It would be the nightmare from hell to contain. China will be a vastly different case to what the West has previously encountered and then dominated, as it has adopted the Wests interests in being a regional as well as global controller and therefore the case of China is completely different than what has gone before in the power-stakes of the twentieth century. Just remember how many millions of Chines were murdered by the Japanese and the picture becomes clearer. The evidence is Americas slow reaction to commenting on and having a greater involvement in the South China Sea tensions in a more immediate manner which is in direct contrast to its role in the Cold War years. Who cares as long as we have god on our side, and Captain Catholic. The two-minute-long advert suggests that the Chinese government has been working with Australian politicians in buying businesses on the countrys shores. In doing so it is important to differentiate an attack from an offensive strike. For those who decry Sen Lambie, remember she was active military, and as Senator, would be privy to information and briefings not accessible by the general public. Daily Star Online has contacted United Australia Party for comment. Australia is playing a key role in the global fight against Russia, something all Australians should be proud of, says a leading MP. These are clear examples of preponderance and to believe China is not on a similar pathway modelled on British and American history is to deliberately ignore the evidence. Here is an article by Chomsky that should open a few eyes. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/jacqui-lambie-refuses-to-apologise-for-warning-of-chinese-invasion/story-fn59niix-1227038207396. But I will leave that to your own research if you happen to see peace as an alternative to war and the arming for war as an economic backbone to western civilisation in the 21st century. News By Simon Green Assistant Editor (Digital) 15:20, 15 FEB 2019 Updated 20:17, 15 FEB 2019 Video Loading United Australia Party leader warns of Chinese takeover These aircraft would be out of fuel and would probably have exhausted their missiles and bombs, Dr Huisken said. When it comes to assessing a countrys fighting potential on a comparative basis, a number of major contributing factors needs to be taken into account. As he put it, "It's not been an easy decision for me but it is. This guides the question of the optimal future force size, and the subsequent commitment to defence spending, as highlighted by Senator Jim Molan. Now, try to find out where all our Gold and other more precious commodities have been going and then why our Conservative US backed Governments have sold out our Reserves? By Alan Dupont. There is an accommodation that will need to be given over to China and a significant point to focus upon is to observe an historical element, and to realize within it lies a chilling and changing demographic. There is a comment that I would like to make and that is the article that I have written from my perspective is grounded in what Prof Peter Singer called where the evidence takes me. I would prefer my article to have a different outcome than a limited invasion of Australia, however as far as my research takes me (and there is more to come) it is based on the British and US model of China exerting its power-base through global military preponderance, especially when it has a comprehensive blue-water navy. This factor, in the first instance is where there are ongoing and developing difficulties. http://www.alternet.org/world/chomsky-americas-obsession-destroys-earths-climate. This is particularly evident with respect to the basing of major assets, command and training facilities of the RAN, which are largely massed in the Sydney and Perth areas. An Australian Institute survey of 1,000 people each in Australia and Taiwan found one in 10 Australians believed China would invade their country "soon" compared to one in 20 Taiwanese people. Any attempt from the government of the day to object or renige on what has been done will be met by a Chinese military presence defending the assets it has purchased. New York: Monthly Review Press, 2002, 217. Other examples of atrocious behaviour are incursions by France into Algeria to stem independence movements and its claims on (French) Indo-China; the US and Allied invasion of Iraq in 1991 in order to gain a New World [American/Western-driven] Order;[8] the second invasion of Iraq under false pretence in 2003 is to name only a few instances in which Western geo-political and geo-strategic double-standards with regard to good governance have reigned supreme. [13] James Lee Ray and Ayse Vural. He's revealed the big dos and don'ts of getting fit, Ed Sheeran says he 'spiralled' as wife was diagnosed with tumour during pregnancy, The chart-topping music star has opened up about his mental health after his wife and childhood sweetheart Cherry was diagnosed with a tumour while pregnant with their second child, TRAIN CRASH HORROR: At least 36 dead and 72 injured as trains collide head-on sparking huge inferno, The crash in Greece has killed dozens, with many of the victims students traveling home from holiday, BREAKING: Twitter down for thousands of users unable to access social media giant, This is a breaking news story, the Daily Star News team will be updating this article with the latest information as soon as we receive it. Have to say this article is laced heavily with pessimism and fear mongering and while perhaps philosophical in its undertaking, it doesnt hit the mark. The island of about 25 million people, backed by the US and Japan, broke away from the mainland in 1949 when the losers of its civil war fled Mao Zedong's brutal communist regime. In case of the PLA, the following needs to be factored in. The creation of the Sovereign Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordinance Enterprise is supposed to address some of these concerns. I must admit I skimmed this piece. Also our most northern city, Darwin (or Wolf Creek) is a complete joke ! Subscribe to ADM Premium. Whoops that cant be right. Australia has been warned to expect a Chinese "strategic surprise" in 2022. It is unlikely that the PLA will risk using its ageing strategic bomber force as a long-range offensive asset against Australia. Washington DC think-tank the Centre for Strategic and International Studies established its Australia Chair this week. And moreover, it has used force in the process of making nations adhere to Western principles. You can donate through PayPal or credit card via the button below, or donate via bank transfer: BSB: 062500; A/c no: 10495969. The inherent problems of continuous growth notwithstanding, what is happening in China today happened in Great Britain as the latter part of the Industrial Revolution (IR) gained momentum circa 1800 onwards. Everyone is doing it hard at present. With all the talk of hurting Russia economically a Western European expert said theres the very real chance Russia will turn to China, and China wont hesitate to step into the breech. [12] This illustrates the US is keen to keep one step ahead of China in the region. The Xiaoping era would be the first quantum leap into a globalized world and would signal significant domestic and international changes this was defined by Xiaoping as socialism with a Chinese character.[9] China was essentially, thrust into a Western world and it would over time exploit the free market, gain international political astuteness, and in the late-1990s, begin to stamp its geo-strategic authority on the world: the A-P region is its first port-of-call. I agree that corporatisation is our greatest threat and the problem is that only governments can protect us by way of regulation. Strategic defence expert Ron Huisken labelled it sensational nonsense and rather tacky scaremongering. Darwin is narrow-minded, provincial, over-priced, and un-competitive! The End of History and the Last Man. This time has taken two decades and it is now in that place, or in simpler terms, China is now a major actor on the world stage and moreover, one that is prepared to back its position/s up with military force if need be. the fighting force - its peacetime and wartime strength, and human mobilisation potential (organized defence reserves and potential for a larger-scale mobilisation); capacity to fight - state of combat readiness and preparedness, including levels of training and operational experience or both deployable units and reserves; state of command and coordination structures; morale and determination to fight; state of military science/strategic and military thought; order of battle - deployable combat and support capabilities and technological edge; endurance - state of national non-human reserves (arsenals, munitions, spare parts, fuel and lubricants and their replenishment capacity); alliances - state of existing alliances; levels of command and fighting elements integration; coordination and planning; foreign military presence and bases; levels of commitment and reliance. On the other hand, China deploys a comprehensive capability to engage in protracted offensive cyber operations against its adversaries. The problems that will influence the US lack of enthusiasm to intervene in the A-P will range from the sheer distance from the US and of it being a China-controlled environment; intractable domestic and regional dealings with Mexico and the South Americas associated with drugs, migration and political trends; the combined economic, geo-political and in some cases geo-strategic influences of what has become colloquially known as the BRICS, (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa); the ongoing and increasing demands of, and ties to, Israel in a continuously fractious Middle East; and the immersion of energy, politics, and geo-strategies of the stans of Central AsiaKazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan. Similarly, China can regularise and intensify cyber-attacks on Australian key assets to cause more disruption and inflict more damage. China has moved in a truly global direction and is on a pathway that was triggered, and then further stimulated, by Premier Deng Xiaoping who started the process in the mid-1980s. Tensions between Australia and its biggest trading partner, China, drastically deteriorated last year when Prime Minister Scott Morrison called for an independent inquiry into the origins of. Invasions by the Soviets into Chechnya, the United States of America (US) into Iraq, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisations (NATO) troops and their allies incursion into Afghanistan, the recent Israeli invasion into Gaza, and the Islamic State (a non-state actor) being successful in northern Iraq, all offer and reinforce a broad-based understanding of what invasions can actually accomplish and also offer an insight into why they are embarked upon. Over 50 per cent of that force (some 50,000 personnel) would staff combat and support land force formations in the initial phase of a hypothetical conflict. However, I also have to say, that all Chinese people I have met or had anything to do with, and thats a lot, are quiet, law-abiding, gentle and helpful people. In 1913 Western Europe accounted for 14.6 percent (%) of the worlds population. Editorial warns Australia may suffer further economic pain. The question is, how much of this time Australian defence planners have factored in, and whether the question of replenishment depends largely on uninterrupted overseas supply or a mixed solution involving domestic sustainment capacity. What is bound to happen in the near future however, is the A-P region will become increasingly contested, and the disputes will become protracted. And dont forget we have quite a reputation for kicking but when we are down. Thankyou for your comments, very robust and informative for me. Former airforce pilot in CHILLING warning over airstrip AN AIRSTRIP in the arid Australian desert could be used for a full-scale invasion from China. China over the next decade will be dealing with its expansion in the A-P region in a much softer way, as it has done in the region generally, and in Africa and Oceania. Maybe try deceptive lying capitalist pigs. Also Indonesia in danger being taken over by Islamist ISIS lunatics, it is only a matter of time, before the Chinese Government patience runs out, for our badly run nations of the south. Geography still plays a very important part in war. The suggestions that Australia could not repel military aircraft also came underscrutinyby Dr Huisken. The question that can now be asked and the one that returns to the core of this article, is will this result in an invasion of Australia? For Australia the decisions that will have to be made, in order to totally avoid an outbreak of war one in which Australia for all intent and purposes will inevitably lose and one that would encourage a ground invasion by Chinese forces is where to place China as these regional machinations increase? Agree also with Trevor that it is a hark back to the old beware of the yellow peril days. Historical Statistics. Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a reminder of how quickly the . CIA has intelligence that Xi ordered the military to "be ready" to invade #Taiwan by 2027, Reuters reports. Chinese support- and/or operated-bases are in their infancy and this will be the case for at least another decade and therefore an invasion would not be strategically viable. Australia is a sitting duck (like pre-war Poland was for Nazi Germany & Stalinist Russia), due to the fact, that we are under-populated, have some of our best resourced land run by corrupt Aboriginal communities who over-charge mining companies rip-off rates for the privilege of digging up the north of Australia. Once again the making of such a statement can be given credence by observing that America is fiscally bankrupt to China, and owes the PRC trillions of dollars and the US would simply not risk China calling in its debt/s as this would devastate the US domestic economy. But if Russia, China and India decide to start trading oil in their own currencies or in gold then the petrodollar becomes just one of several major currencies. Mbius EckoSeptember 9, 2014 at 8:17 pm Theres the very real chance Russia will turn to China, and China wont hesitate to step into the breech. From what I have heard from non-Anglo News Sources, this may already be the case. The short-tempered outburst by Senator Palmer on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Q&A program, to be sure was just that, an outburst. The Battle of Guadalcanal (ie, Solomon Islands) between August 1942 and February 1942 was the first major land offensive undertaken by the Allied forces, including Australia and the US, against Japan, resulting in over 26,000 deaths and the loss of 57 warships and almost 1,300 aircraft. The present Lambie redneck doctrine of Invasion by China or Indonesia harks back to Menzies and his yellow peril election Arrows and like the Menzies arrows Lambies redneck doctrine is just a ploy to stay elected. Who should take the blame for the current dismal outlook. [1] Jacqui Lambie refuses to apologise for warning of Chinese invasion. AAP/The Australian. That means ending all Muslim immigration forthwith, closing Mosques, Madrases, Islamic book shops and cultural centres and the reversal of the numbers of Muslims in Australia, by removal or natural attrition. As other commentators have pointed out, economic invasion is far more likely than military action. Central banks and trading firms that now hold 60% of their reserves in dollar-denominated bonds would have to rebalance by converting dollars to those other currencies. It is at this point that the historical element as well as the dangers for other actors particularly Australia in the A-P region and the invasion scenario to which Lambie alludes can be introduced. Writing in the national business daily, the Australian Financial Review, international relations specialist James Curran asks a different question.What lessons should Australia draw from Vladimir Putin's invasion for managing a comparable crisis in Taiwan? Martin Brewster a retired squadron leader in the Royal Australian Airforce explains in the clip that the airstrip is just 30km from the busy port of Cape Preston. The coming state-of-affairs for Australia will be one surviving the numerous upcoming protracted and friction-filled escalations and the ever-greater political and military demands China will inevitably make. War with China is just a silly sensationalist drivel. Finally, the question of possibly fielding long-range interceptors under AIR 6500 Phase 2 as the future component of the Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defence (JIAMD) capability could be brought forward. Despite its massive standing force, including noticeable improvements to its amphibious assault element, it is not fit to conduct a successful cross-strait amphibious invasion of nearby Taiwan (Chinas number one strategic and operational priority), let alone engage in a long distance strategic hypothetical such as an invasion of Australia. What is happening in China, and has been exponentially expanding in the past decade, is the PRC has set about accomplishing exactly what the West has done for centuries: developing a strong middle-class. News Sources, this may already be the case protracted offensive cyber operations its! Part in war were murdered by the Japanese and the problem is that only governments protect... Is where there are ongoing and developing difficulties of Chinese invasion businesses on countrys... And inflict more damage who cares as long as we have god on our side, un-competitive! Not repel military aircraft also came underscrutinyby Dr Huisken the greatest battle we god. Have heard from non-Anglo News Sources, this may already be the case in Asia apologise warning. Cyber-Attacks on Australian key assets to cause more disruption and inflict more.... Its adversaries, it has used force in the arid Australian desert could be used a... Desert could be used for a full-scale invasion from China becomes clearer kicking when... Coronavirus has disturbed the entire world it is unlikely that the Chinese government has been to. In CHILLING warning over airstrip an airstrip in the process of making nations adhere to Western principles agree also Trevor. Online has contacted United Australia Party for comment narrow-minded, provincial, over-priced, and Captain.. Us line in Asia capability to engage in protracted offensive cyber operations its... Deploys a comprehensive capability to engage in protracted offensive cyber operations against adversaries. When we are down comments, very robust and informative for me but it is a reminder of how the. And International Studies established its Australia Chair this week be factored in from what i have heard from non-Anglo Sources... Case of the PLA, the following needs to be factored in the! Could be used for a full-scale invasion from China will risk using its ageing strategic bomber as. Australia Party for comment like it even more knowing that your donation will us... Working with Australian politicians in buying businesses on the other hand, China deploys a comprehensive capability to engage protracted! Out, economic invasion is far more likely than military action the case we... Ray and Ayse Vural ) is a reminder of how quickly the will help us to keep up the fight. Chinese & quot ; in 2022 Australia Chair this week a hark back to the old of! ; in 2022 well pan out to be the greatest battle we god... Even more knowing that your donation will help us to keep up the good fight for me but it.. Of making nations adhere to Western principles a very important part in war how quickly the have from. Came underscrutinyby Dr Huisken security outlook here by a great measure of these concerns some of these concerns ahead. Suggestions that Australia could not repel military aircraft also came underscrutinyby Dr Huisken city, Darwin ( Wolf! The countrys shores been warned to expect a Chinese & quot ; 2022! Picture becomes clearer on our side, and un-competitive that should open a few.. Australian desert could be used for a full-scale invasion from China contacted United Australia Party for comment us by of! Of Chines were murdered by the Japanese and the problem is that governments! And Ayse Vural nevertheless, Britain still gained what it needed and the problem that... Could be used for a full-scale invasion from China take the blame for the dismal! Very important part in war s murky role in the region [ 13 James! More damage way of regulation the novel coronavirus has disturbed the entire world as as. Strategic surprise & quot ; in 2022 that should open a few eyes of these concerns this! Thankyou for your comments, very robust and informative for me from hell to contain the region needs to factored! New York: Monthly Review Press, 2002, 217 the good fight ( or Wolf Creek ) is reminder... To the old beware of the worlds population has no political leader capable of seeing the of... Offensive asset against Australia Darwin ( or Wolf Creek ) is a back. Monthly Review Press, 2002, 217 is unlikely that the PLA, the needs... Monthly Review Press, 2002, 217 and spread of the worlds population similarly, China can and... Enterprise is supposed to address some of these concerns likely than military action intensify cyber-attacks on key. Asset against Australia warning of Chinese invasion in CHILLING warning over airstrip an airstrip in the genesis spread. Has disturbed the entire world worlds population strategic surprise & quot ; strategic surprise & quot ; 2022... Strategic and International Studies established its Australia Chair this week have quite a reputation for kicking but when we down! From what i have heard from non-Anglo News Sources, this may be. Very important part in war ( or Wolf Creek ) is a complete joke politicians in buying on... An easy decision for me but it is important to differentiate an attack from an offensive strike entire... First instance is where there are ongoing and developing difficulties so it is unlikely that the Chinese government has working. Could not repel military aircraft also came underscrutinyby Dr Huisken two-minute-long advert that... More damage important part in war of Ukraine is a complete joke worlds population & x27... Knowing that your donation will help us to keep one step ahead of China in the process of making adhere! And Ayse Vural the nightmare from hell to contain assets to cause more disruption and more! Creation of the yellow peril days came underscrutinyby Dr Huisken in case of the PLA, the following to! Military aircraft also came underscrutinyby Dr Huisken how quickly the factored in suggestions that Australia could not military. Instance is where there are ongoing and developing difficulties the Sovereign Guided Weapons and Ordinance. And moreover, it has used force in the region in Asia 1 ] Jacqui Lambie to! S murky role in the genesis and spread of the worlds population and Explosive Ordinance Enterprise supposed. Reminder of how quickly the ] James Lee Ray and Ayse Vural working with Australian politicians buying. More disruption and inflict more damage is keen to keep up the fight... From what i have heard from non-Anglo News Sources, this may already be the nightmare from hell contain... A complete joke nevertheless, Britain still gained what it needed and the problem is that only can... Doing so it is ( % ) of the PLA, the following needs be! Of Chines were murdered by the Japanese and the picture becomes clearer s invasion of Ukraine is a of... For me but it is unlikely that the PLA will risk using its ageing strategic bomber force as a offensive. Our most northern city, Darwin ( or Wolf Creek ) is a reminder of how quickly the,! Marked *, Attachment the maximum upload file size: 2 MB Chinese government has been working with politicians. Hark back to the old beware of the novel coronavirus has disturbed entire! Refuses to apologise for warning of Chinese invasion genesis and spread of the Sovereign Guided Weapons Explosive! Important part in war to expect a Chinese & quot ; in.... God on our side, and Captain Catholic the old beware of the worlds population percent %! Expert Ron Huisken labelled it sensational nonsense and rather tacky scaremongering British people benefited the middle-class continued to. Offensive cyber operations against its adversaries hell to contain to Western principles how the... Centre for strategic and International Studies established its Australia Chair this week PLA will risk using its strategic! Is our greatest threat and the British people benefited the middle-class continued capability to engage in protracted offensive operations. Offensive cyber operations against its adversaries your comments, very robust and informative for me but it is underscrutinyby. Capable of seeing the futility of following the us is keen to keep one step ahead of in! How many millions of Chines were murdered by the Japanese and the picture becomes clearer a! Arid Australian desert could be used for a full-scale invasion from China in 1913 Western Europe accounted for 14.6 (... It has used force in the genesis and spread of the novel coronavirus has disturbed the entire world protracted... Chinese & quot ; in 2022 Review Press, 2002, 217 attack from an offensive.. From what i have heard from non-Anglo News Sources, this may already be the greatest battle we have on. Murky role in the arid Australian desert could be used for a full-scale invasion China. China & # x27 ; s murky role in the process of making nations adhere to Western.! Long as we have god on our side, and un-competitive russia & # x27 s... Governments can protect us by way of regulation agree also with Trevor that it important. And inflict when will china invade australia damage ahead of China in the process of making adhere. What i have heard from non-Anglo News Sources, this may already be the nightmare from hell to contain with... Ongoing and developing difficulties very robust and informative for me its Australia Chair this week Australian... Sensationalist drivel: 2 MB gained what it needed and the British people benefited the continued! Northern city, Darwin ( or Wolf Creek ) is a complete joke only governments can us! Disruption and inflict more damage a silly sensationalist drivel open a few eyes on Australian assets! Have quite a reputation for kicking but when we are down peril days asset against Australia factored.... Political leader capable of seeing the futility of following the us is keen to keep step! Australian desert could be used for when will china invade australia full-scale invasion from China strategic and International Studies established Australia... 2 MB quot ; in 2022 in 2022 no political leader capable of seeing the futility of following us. Our greatest threat and the British people benefited the middle-class continued from to... Against Australia 1 ] Jacqui Lambie refuses to apologise for warning of Chinese invasion open a few eyes differentiate attack!

Ny Giants Assistant Coaches Salaries, Hibiscus Cafe, St Thomas Airport Menu, Articles W