17 Wing D-Day Open House - 6

[Canuck[_6_]]

[Alan Erskine[_3_]]

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Shows how good the F-86 is; I doubt any museum will have a flyable F/A-18 in
its collection in 50 years time.

[Scubabix]

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> Shows how good the F-86 is; I doubt any museum will have a flyable F/A-18
> in its collection in 50 years time.
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I don't know about that, the first flight of the F/A-18 was first flown 29
years ago.

[Canuck[_6_]]

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> Shows how good the F-86 is; I doubt any museum will have a flyable F/A-18
> in its collection in 50 years time.

The F-86 is a remarkable aircraft to be sure. However, I think the CF-18 is
a remarkable aircraft in its own right.

I'm not sure how many other F-86s are out there in flying condition. This
aircraft is a one of a kind and a real beauty both close up and in the air.

I'm hoping that someone, somewhere decides to keep a CF-18 or F/A-18 in
flyable condition in another 20 years or so. I would hate to see the drones
take over everything.

Nick

[Canuck[_6_]]

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>> Shows how good the F-86 is; I doubt any museum will have a flyable F/A-18
>> in its collection in 50 years time.
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> I don't know about that, the first flight of the F/A-18 was first flown 29
> years ago.

Canada has had the CF-18 for a few years now. We are getting a replacement
but I certainly hope they don't retire the Hornet any time soon. Surely
there must be some low hours examples that could be painted up in new
Snowbirds colours and sent on their merry way?

Nick

[Morgans[_2_]]

"Canuck" > wrote

> I'm hoping that someone, somewhere decides to keep a CF-18 or F/A-18 in
> flyable condition in another 20 years or so. I would hate to see the
> drones take over everything.
>

After the US has been undrgoing the refit of F-18's upgrading them to Super
Hornets, you can be sure they will be in the air in active military roles
for many years, and many years after that in display examples.
--
Jim in NC

[Alan Erskine[_3_]]

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> I'm hoping that someone, somewhere decides to keep a CF-18 or F/A-18 in
> flyable condition in another 20 years or so. I would hate to see the
> drones take over everything.

You can almost hear Shwartzaneggar "See, vee varned you!"

[Canuck[_6_]]

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> "Canuck" > wrote
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>> I'm hoping that someone, somewhere decides to keep a CF-18 or F/A-18 in
>> flyable condition in another 20 years or so. I would hate to see the
>> drones take over everything.
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> After the US has been undrgoing the refit of F-18's upgrading them to
> Super Hornets, you can be sure they will be in the air in active military
> roles for many years, and many years after that in display examples.
> --
> Jim in NC

Hi Jim! I hope you are right. It would be a shame. The Hornet is a beautiful
and capable aircraft and it would be a shame to see it disappear. Right now,
it is a bit "common" as there are so many flying for the US, Canada,
Australia, and a few other countries. Still, when you see the Blue Angels in
their F-18s, you know you are seeing something very special.

Nick

[Canuck[_6_]]

"Alan Erskine" > wrote in message
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>> I'm hoping that someone, somewhere decides to keep a CF-18 or F/A-18 in
>> flyable condition in another 20 years or so. I would hate to see the
>> drones take over everything.
>
> You can almost hear Shwartzaneggar "See, vee varned you!"

LOL! Yep. Well, the remote warfare thing is in full flight already. People
in Nevada are flying drones on the other side of the world, blowing
something up, and then going for a quick bite. Too weird. A guy wrote a book
about it and he was on Craig Ferguson's show a few nights ago. The author's
name is P.W. Singer and the book is "Wired For War." I haven't bought/read
it yet but it might make it on my list of books to read at some point.

Take care,

Nick

[Robert Sveinson]

"Canuck" > wrote in message
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> "Alan Erskine" > wrote in message
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>> Shows how good the F-86 is; I doubt any museum will have a flyable F/A-18
>> in its collection in 50 years time.
>
> The F-86 is a remarkable aircraft to be sure. However, I think the CF-18
> is a remarkable aircraft in its own right.
>
> I'm not sure how many other F-86s are out there in flying condition. This
> aircraft is a one of a kind and a real beauty both close up and in the
> air.
>
> I'm hoping that someone, somewhere decides to keep a CF-18 or F/A-18 in
> flyable condition in another 20 years or so. I would hate to see the
> drones take over everything.
>
> Nick

There is/was a civil registered Sabre in Alberta,
that would be hired to tow targets for the
Cold Lake F-18 drivers to shoot at.

For take off, the target, which looks like
a dart, is secured under the Sabre wing.
The target would be released, and
it would be deployed by letting out cable
( I believe) from the rear of the Sabre,
where upon the game began. In the
target there is/was a radar system that
detected any shots that were close.
The score was tallied in the Sabre
with a counting device. IIRC the
target was a Dornier, and when the
exercise was done the cable was cut
and the target would crash into the
ground. No recovery of the target.


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