Seems like Rasimus won the Viet Nam war. we all lost but him, the great warrior. What a bragggard.

given that they're working on the dragonfly UAV, I was wondering, how does the Canard Rotor wing compare to a conventional helicopter at the same speeds? Certainly it can fly faster, but is it just as manuverable when operationg in the helicopter mode?

Schmidt wins Maj. Harry Schmidt has won a key pretrial battle as the Air Force is about to court-martial him in connection with the mistaken bombing deaths of four Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan in 2002. The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces this week overruled the decision of the trial...

Gentlemen: It seems to me that the trolls have descended upon us yet again. "Ban all airshows". "Did we win the Vietnam War?". "Ed Rasimus Says He Won the Vietnam War".... the crap goes on and on. Why.... why you read such provocative comments.... do you feel obligated to be reeled in? If you...

AeroFile now has a new website... www.aerofile.ca The Second Edition of "Military Aircraft Designations and Systems" is now available from AeroFile. This edition is completely reworked and updated over the 1995 edition, and now features designations from six countries including Canada,...

Air Force Print News for June 10, 2004 A solemn journey (Stand-alone photos) http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123007925 21-ship salute (Stand-alone photos) http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123007924

Analysis - By Jim Lobe WASHINGTON, Jun 1 (IPS) - Fourteen months after reaching the zenith of their influence on U.S. foreign policy with the invasion of Iraq, neo-conservatives appear to have fallen entirely out of favour, both within the administration of President George W Bush and in Baghdad...

I saw the new Thunderbird team at Moffett a couple weeks ago. These guys are good. They are very good. They have a hokey introduction with the "sharp young officer" act being overdone, but what the hell, the purpose is recruitment, so I guess the over-enthuiastic rah-rah is just part of...

from the Daily Telegraph Group Captain 'Flash' Pleasance, who has died aged 90, was the leader of six medium bombers sent on a daylight attack against German forces which were advancing on the beleaguered British Expeditionary Force on 27 May 1940; the formation met murderous antiaircraft fire,...

I buy all types of patches. I am interested in Military, Police (local and federal), and Fire Patches. Will also consider other types. Email me at Thanks Jim

Heard from a friend of mine about a news report he saw on tv tonight which said that a radical new arabic group is planning to arm the palestinians with WMDs. I suppose that means nukes/chemical and bio weapons? That wouldnt be so bad a idea.. as Israel already has WMDs.. so palis get to fight...

Just wanted to put the word out. Two weeks ago, we installed Comanche prototype #2 (95-0001) in the Army Aviation Museum at Ft. Rucker. Prototype #1 (94-0327) will be delivered to the Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville AL some time in July. (I know Space and Rocket Center doesn't sound...

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THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING OF SORROWS! Soon Bush will have murdered more people than any man known to man. He is a beast who, God says, will one day, 42 months after he declares marshal law, come to his end and no one will help him! Nemo Me Impune Lacessit Ali Andrew X98

Air Force Print News for June 9, 2004 If you break it, they will come http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123007919 Airmen honor fallen commander in chief http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123007921

Combat exercise showcasing proposed uniform, By Airman 1st Class Terri Barriere (EXCERPT) Northern Edge Joint Information Bureau 6/8/2004 - ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (AFPN) -- As the Air Force continues its wear test of the proposed new utility uniform, its sister services are getting a...

In the name of TRUTH 6/9/04 Peace, If democracy were to breakout on a world wide scale, Ayatollah (Sign of God) Sadar would be the leader of Iraq, Bush and Sharon would be standing before a world court for crimes against humanity, and last Sunday would be a world wide day of celebration because...

rec.aviation.military added. "Brash" wrote in message ... They should lease 24 F-15E's until JSF come on-line. JSF = F-35? The Air Force should lease F-16Es (http://tinyurl.com/2vdm7) as a replacement for the F/A-18...

Anybody know where I can get data on the comparative cost of American WW2 aircraft (during the war), especially P-38, P-51, F4U, F6F, P-40, B-17? Similar data for British planes would also be appreciated.

You'll want to check these out http://www.af.mil/media/photodb/photos/040601-F-7777D-001.jpg http://www.af.mil/media/photodb/photos/040601-F-0000R-001.jpg