Saw This On Google Earth

[John[_1_]]

Have a look at 29°57'59.70"N, 81°20'37.81"W.

This is the Northrop-Grumman facility at the St Augustine, Florida
airport. Along the south-east (lower-right) side of the building,
there are what appear to be fighter or trainer jet aircraft. At
first, based on the wing shape, I thought these were either T-38's or
F-5's. There are what appear to be separate wing sets that also
suggest Talons or Tigers. But when I looked at the shadows cast by
the vertical stabilizers, especially what appears to be a somewhat
pointed top, I decided that I was wrong.

So, I turn to you folks, any idea what kind of planes they are?
Personally, I take comfort in knowing that the safety of others does
not depend on my recce-interpretation skills.

Take care . . .

John

[Steven P. McNicoll]

"John" > wrote in message
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I was in T-38 maintenance in another life. Looks like T-38s with pieces
removed; rudder ailerons, flaps, etc.

[John[_1_]]

On Jan 23, 2:07*pm, "Steven P. McNicoll" >
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> I was in T-38 maintenance in another life. *Looks like T-38s with pieces
> removed; rudder ailerons, flaps, etc.

Steven,

I had a look at some pictures of T-38s and the removal of the rudder
from the vertical stabilizer would certainly explain the shape of the
shadow.

Thanks and take care . . .

John

[Tom Clarke]

F-5Ns - Grumman Iron Works is modifying them for the Navy.

TC
"Steven P. McNicoll" > wrote in message
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> "John" > wrote in message
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> I was in T-38 maintenance in another life. Looks like T-38s with pieces
> removed; rudder ailerons, flaps, etc.
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