Subject: P-3C Ditches with Four Engines Out, All Survive! Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2004 18:07:54 +0930 From: "Scet" Newsgroups: rec.aviation.military

Here is an interesting question: the USAF KC-767 deal was supposed to keep the 767 line open, but this deal is dormant. If the USAF doesn't act soon, they won't be able to buy 767s as the line closes real soon. With this in mind; how are they going to buy E-10s (767-400ERs) if the line is closed?

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2004/09/mil-040921-voa01.htm Haaretz: Israel to Get 5000 US Smart Bombs, Bunker Busters VOA News 21 Sep 2004, 12:40 UTC An Israeli newspaper says the United States plans to sell Israel nearly 5,000 smart bombs, including 500 one-ton "bunker...

From a blog I frequent... interesting parallel, perhaps, especially if you compare the Iran-Iraq war and the invasion of Kuwait with Hitler's pre-1939 maneuvering? If, in 1937, Franklin D. Roosevelt would have invaded Germany, captured Hitler, neutralized the Nazi party, and dismantled the...

Hello I have a German friend who own s a Kettenkrad and he has seen quite a few photos and models showing a KK towing a 262 by the nosewheel. However it says in the pilot's manual and on the nose wheel doors of the IWM's 262 "Nicht am Bugrad schleppen" (do not tow by the nose wheel). So, since...

As a thirty year retiree of USAR, I am puzzled by all the discussion of whether or not Bush's Guard service was satisfactory. The only criterion of an acceptable year of service and an acceptable retirement year was the accumulation of 50 points, made all the easier by the fact that 15 points were...

Somewhat smarmy, but welcome nevertheless: ******************************** After extensive additional interviews, I no longer have the confidence in these documents that would allow us to continue vouching for them journalistically," he said. "I find we have been misled on the key question of how...

"Therasa" wrote in message ... Why won't Kerry sign a form 180 releasing his records? It will take an overwhelmingly vocal and visual public demand by a large special interest group like the Swifties to force...

From the New York Times, Feb. 4, 2004: **************************************************** "But the documents offer up flashes of detail about Mr. Bush's life in the six years after he finished college, as well as glowing evaluations of him as an officer and as a pilot that could help the White...

Being a relatively new building, and I think built with private funds to the newer building codes, the National Museum of Naval Aviation has initially been reported to have weathered the storm intact which is what was expected (with crossed fingers I presume) from such a structure. Only a one...

As many of you know, Israel stopped being a Democracy in the 90's when, to counter the Arab census, they brought in a bunch of Russians who agreed to be called Jews (although there were no Jewish institutions in Russia for over 90 years). Later, they brought in a bunch of Abyssinians, but still not...

Israeli F-16I's http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapons/aircraft/f-16i/f-16I_7.jpg Manufactu http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapons/aircraft/f-16i/f-16I_11.jpg http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapons/aircraft/f-16i/f-16I_12.jpg http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapons/aircraft/f-16i/f-16I_5.jpg

At Alltel Stadium yesterday, I watched a B-2 bomber do a flyover, and what a site to behold. It's the first time I've seen this aircraft. You could hardly see it as it approached. No sound, but after it passed the stadium it was very loud. Here's a picture of the...

I noted some damage. The O-1 and U-10 were ripped of their mounts and turned upside down. They have been removed for repair. I also noted the C-123 sagging significantly to the port side, presumably due to damaged landing gear. I didn't see any other obvious damage or missing aircraft. Lots of...

Favor request: Looking for crash footage of the awesome B-52 model. Can someone point me to a URL? Thanks.

Air National Guard Honors Dolly Parton http://www.volunteertv.com/Global/story.asp?S=2346855&nav=4QcHRIXq {EXCERPT} WVLT, TN - 19 hours ago in uniform. She'll now go with members of the Air National Guard's 134th Air Refueling Wing wherever they fly. There's one thing...... U.S. and friendly...

Have you seen this one? It struck me as pretty weird, though I didn't try to check how accurate it is. If it's true, the big guy has a mighty funny sense of humor. http://www.discourse.net/archives/2004/09/hey_florida_have_you_got_the_hint_yet.html ~ 3 LITTLE PIGS ~...

From my readings there have been claims and denials regarding the existence of JSF variants. Basically it seems the USAF will get the most capable version, with the export variant not being as capable. I found this http://www.newsaustralia.com/28-June-2004/fighters_the_next_best.htm I wonder how...

I just had to pass this along -- Enjoy. Guy ----------------------------------------------------------- What follows is classic aviation lore. John Lear gave this talk on July 9th, 2004 to a group of fellow pilots in the Las Vegas "Hangar of Quiet Birdmen." John Lear is the son of William Lear,...

http://www.israeli-weapons.com/index.html Aviation, Ground Systems, Naval, and Space... check it out. Nice pics and references for the new F-15 and 16I aircraft plus Pythons 4 & 5, Delilah UAV, Popeye Turbo, etc... Have fun, Rob