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Question on ditching an Orion by a425couple
In 2001 a US reconisance plane fell into Chinese hands for full examination (for fuller background, read the below). If pilot Osburn had tried to fly as far as he could toward an 'authorized' airport and had to 'ditch' in the open ocean, what were the chances of the 24 crew...
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November 11th 10 12:22 AM
by Vsemkoma Go to last post
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JSF Price Tag Jumps to $135 Million by [email protected]
"Pressure is building from lawmakers on the Hill for the Navy and Marines to buy more Hornets as the current fleet gets older and the arrival date for the JSF continues to slip." See: http://defensetech.org/2010/03/20/jsf-price-tag-jumps-to-135-million/ How expensive is the JSF going to get?
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March 24th 10 06:50 AM
by Sunny Go to last post
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Rangel wants to draft 18-42 to continue with the war for Israel agenda by [email protected]
Rangel wants to draft 18-42 to continue with the war for Israel agenda http://www.itszone.co.uk/zone0/viewtopic.php?p=309424#309424
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November 29th 06 07:08 AM
by Robert M. Gary Go to last post
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Russian Navy going back to the Med by Tiger
Putin now with his sham election is finished is back to military power moves. In the context of Arms sales to US foes like Chavez, Bear bomber back in the air, and talk of ending conventional force treaties; this guy is worth keeping a eye on. Yahoo! News Russian navy to start sorties in...
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December 11th 07 04:59 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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The German proximity fuse. by Eunometic
The German proximity fuse. The development of the US proximity fuse by the US in WW Two is regarded as a unique allied triumph. Little known however is that the Germans independently developed and successfully test fired almost 1000 rounds of a similar proximity fuse near the wars end that if...
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May 11th 05 06:02 PM
by Paul J. Adam Go to last post
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Folded wing tip question by a425couple
I have a old question, maybe someone can refute, or verify? I tend to mistrust 'sea-stories' w.o. cites. Sometimes I think they likely true, probably partly true, or unlikely. But some good ones stick in my mind, from all categories. Making the rounds circa 1972 was that a F4 with folding...
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May 12th 05 11:40 PM
by Guy Alcala Go to last post
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New NavAir Changes by Mike Weeks
It might interest some to know that: HT-28 was established 01 NOV 2006 as a new helo training squadron at Whiting Field. VFC-13 Det Key West is _officially_ redesignationed VFC-111 (on 01 NOV 2006) and they're going to use the the patch & nickname of WW II's VF-11 _The Sundowners_. and last, but...
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January 6th 07 03:28 PM
by Ski Go to last post
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Varyag aircraft carrier by Timur
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January 9th 10 08:29 PM
by Timur Go to last post
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Squall torpedo by Spitfiremk9
Whoops there goes another Super Carrier (steering gear & screws) ! http://www.diodon349.com/Kursk-Memorial/storm_over_the_squall.htm
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December 9th 04 01:28 AM
by John Dallman Go to last post
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"Priceless" in Afghanistan by Pechs1
Brian- BRBR Are you in Russia??? P. C. Chisholm CDR, USN(ret.) Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye Phlyer
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March 7th 04 07:27 AM
by Elmshoot Go to last post
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B-52 crashes after takeoff from Guam by Tiger
Yahoo! News U.S. B-52 bomber crashes off Guam, 6 crew missing 44 minutes ago A U.S. B-52 bomber that was due to fly in a Liberation Day parade in the U.S. territory of Guam on Monday crashed into the Pacific Ocean soon after take-off, news reports and officials said.
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July 26th 08 07:07 PM
by Zombywoof Go to last post
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TANKER CONTROVERSY: QUESTIONS THE AIR FORCE MUST ANSWER by Mike[_7_]
http://lexingtoninstitute.org/1268.shtml TANKER CONTROVERSY: QUESTIONS THE AIR FORCE MUST ANSWER Loren B. Thompson, Ph.D. Issue Brief May 28, 2008 It is now three months since the Air Force shocked the world by awarding the contract for its next-generation aerial-refueling tanker to Northrop...
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June 3rd 08 03:50 AM
by Peter Stickney[_2_] Go to last post
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F-35, not F-22, to Protect U.S. Airspace by hcobb
On 9/11 random airline passengers were better prepared to defend America than the USAF was. What exactly has changed since? -HJC
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February 6th 09 05:44 AM
by Ian B MacLure Go to last post
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Marine Corps or Navy by [email protected]
I am interested in pursuing a career in the Navy or Marine Corps, quite possibly as an Aviation officer. I recently met with a former Army officer, and he was telling me about parts of a military career that I didn't know about. For example, he mentioned that you can become a "military attache" in...
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October 31st 03 06:31 AM
by Ogden Johnson III Go to last post
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Is Rafale dead? by Charles Talleyrand
I understand that the order to Dassault is for 28 aircraft, with an option of 20 more. However, I have read on the web that Dassault is to deliver 1 Rafale this year, and only 4 next year. I have also read that there are only 13 operational Rafales with the French Military. The slow speed of...
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December 17th 03 12:17 AM
by J Go to last post
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bushies file illegal flight plan by Gordon
For security reasons, Air Force One filed a flight plan identifying itself as a a Gulfstream 5, a much smaller airplane. Not only is this illegal - period - it is also unsafe to that aircraft and others sharing the sky. If a developing situation required the air controller to order the...
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January 13th 04 09:05 PM
by Steven P. McNicoll Go to last post
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NAVAIR's F/A-18 Program Celebrates 25 Years of Flight by Otis Willie
NAVAIR's F/A-18 Program Celebrates 25 Years of Flight (EXCERPT) Story Number: NNS031125-01 Release Date: 11/25/2003 6:42:00 PM From Naval Air Systems Command Public Affairs PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (NNS) -- The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) F/A-18 program commemorated the first flight of the...
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December 9th 03 01:30 AM
by Allen Epps Go to last post
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Separating the men from the boys by Robert Moore
Below is an article written by Rick Reilly of Sports Illustrated. He details his experiences when given the opportunity to fly in a F-14 Tomcat. "Now this message for America's most famous athletes: Someday you may be invited to fly in the back-seat of one of your country's most powerful fighter...
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November 15th 03 12:23 AM
by Gordon Go to last post
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gunpods on Phantoms by Rob van Riel
Navy Phantoms were capable of carrying a 20mm gunpod, but there is an abundance of references stating this weapon was worse than useless for air to air use, and thus not carried. However, I can't really find any reference on the use of the gun in air to ground work. I know Air Force Phantoms used...
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March 27th 04 01:37 PM
by Doug \Woody\ and Erin Beal Go to last post
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WW-II rocket motor on E-bay - opinions ? by BeepBeep
http://cgi.ebay.com/Rocket-Engine-German-Walter-ME-163b-Messerschmitt-Komet_W0QQitemZ6551110440QQcategoryZ4078QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Anybody think this can actually be lit off ? that is - without (a). any tech manual documentation (b). any kind of hazmat permits (presuming it uses some toxic...
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August 11th 05 03:29 PM
by Gernot Hassenpflug Go to last post
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