LOL thanks for the plug, but I've taken the POF galleries down......

Once I read a story about an American officer who complained to his superior about the way things were handled on the airfields of Iwo Jima. He thought that repairs to bombers returning from missions over Japan could be done much better and faster. The superior - not in a mood for a discussion -...

Hi Red! Long time, eh? Right on again, I see. John (NAVCAD class 32-57) "Red Rider" wrote in message ... "Longtailedlizard" wrote in message ...

Looking for information on a particular aircraft? The CNAPG web site contains production and history lists covering over 50 different types of aircraft. Just click on "Individual Aircraft Databases" in the site index page to bring up the list. The CNAPG website is located at:

Anyone want a Mk46 Torpedo Fin? Would make a great trophy? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2184493293

Actually, the F-4 had a higher kill ratio. It was a Navy F-4 that shot down the first MIG and no F-8 guy ever achieved "ACE" status. Having posted that fact I must admit that most of us who flew the F-4 are not particularly fond of Randy "Airhead" Cunningham. And always remember, never forget,...

By Associated Press, 7/23/2003 16:34 TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (AP) A Marine Corps pilot was killed when his F/A-18C Hornet crashed during a training exercise. Capt. John T. Berger, 27, of Sonora was the sole occupant of the plane when it went down shortly after 11 p.m. Tuesday at the...

"God Honest" wrote in message ... God Honest "Liberty can not be preserved without general knowledge among people." John Adams - August 1765 Where did we come from? Did you know, only a few short decades ago,...

Bob McKellar iterated..... Bob McKellar, who voted for Bob Kerrey for President long ago

Out-****ing-standing. Couldn't have happened to two sweeter dudes. JD

John- Do the approach speeds for the E-2 and C-2 types improve the percentage of traps to bolters compared to fast jets ? Do they tend to catch the #3 more than jets ? BRBR No and no...The best jet for me was the F-4 that was one of the fastest on approach at the time...less time to screw...

The second printing of "Military Aircraft Designations and Systems" is still available. We were out of print soon after our October 2002 printing so it is good to have copies available again. We are also able to hold the original price, too. Military Aircraft designations catalogued from 1913 to...

27 Jul 2003 - Today’s Military, Veteran, War and National Security News You can also receive this resource listing that is published daily via email by The American War Library (www.amervets.com). Go here for more info: http://members.aol.com/militarypeople/e-wcor.htm Vets gather for funeral of...

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Ken Duffey wrote: If anyone is interested........ I have just added a page of photos to my Flankers website showing the new Su-27SK(Upgraded)variant - plus a few new photos of the Su-27KUB side-by-side naval variant. I have also added a short review of a new book by Andrei Fomin on...

To pay for the envisioned force structure below? Well the seemingly inviolate 12 carrier hull money is most likely one place. With what is being proposed why would you need 12 carriers anyway? Maybe its time to begin to transform Naval Aviation away from being so completely centered around a...

"Ken Duffey" wrote in message ... If anyone is interested........ I have just added a page of photos to my Flankers website showing the new Su-27SK(Upgraded)variant - plus a few new photos of the Su-27KUB ...

Atsugi helicopter squadron follows ships home from Gulf (EXCERPT) , By Jennifer H. Svan, Stars and Stripes Pacific edition, Monday, July 28, 2003 ATSUGI NAVAL AIR FACILITY, Japan — After 177 days at sea and six months away from family and friends, 20 Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 51...

Team off to Aleutians to recover remains of WWII Navy aviators (EXCERPT) , By Wayne Specht, Stars and Stripes Pacific edition, Monday, July 28, 2003 Searchers from U.S. Army Central Identification Laboratory in Hawaii are expected in the western Aleutian Islands this week to attempt recovery of...

Four Nimitz Aviators Safe after (EXCERPT) Ejecting from EA-6B Prowler Story Number: NNS030728-01 Release Date: 7/28/2003 9:11:00 AM From U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet Public Affairs ABOARD USS NIMITZ (NNS) -- Four aircrew are safe and in good condition after ejecting from...