The B-52 could carry about 27 tons of conventional bombs. What about the never put into production B-70 bomber ? I've always wondered what its bomb load was. Was that information ever released ?

Criticism Meets New Exhibit of Plane That Carried A-Bomb (EXCERPT) By ELIZABETH OLSON ASHINGTON, Oct. 31 — When officials at the Smithsonian Institution unveiled a new home for the World War II bomber the Enola Gay in August, they had hoped to avoid the kind of controversy that had previously...

The Edwards AFB air show on October 25 and 26 will feature attempts to set numerous world speed records with a B-1B. The speed runs will include low altitude passes over the show area. A release of 84 inert 500-lb bombs in view of the crowd will conclude the B-1 flying on...

Anyone have a photo of the wooden mock-up for the British RR F.T.B. Mustang? This was a mid-engine contra-prop attack aircraft with a RR Griffon engine planned for '44/'45. Rob

Is the following accurate? "The U.S. Air Force's most expensive bomber is the B-2. It is a stealth bomber built by Northrop Grumman. Its price tag was near $2 billion per aircraft. This plane is capable of flying to any target in the world from its base in the center of the United States and back...

I was just reading through some stuff on the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo: "...After dropping their bombs, mainly on or near their intended targets, Doolittle's sixteen B-25B bombers left Japanese airspace, essentially unhindered by enemy air interception and anti-aircraft gunfire. One of them,...

November issue of Airman available (EXCERPT) SAN ANTONIO (AFPN) -- Take a look at aerial gunners from World War I to Operation Iraqi Freedom, read about the intelligence school at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, and learn about the honor and privilege of being an American Indian serving in war....

Anyone know why the AIM-54 Phoenix is carried only by the F-14?? Why hasnt the air-force developed a long range air to air missile like the phoenix? As far as I know, the AIM-120 is about the longest range modern missile they have in their arsenal.

Gday folks I found this tonight...maybe of interest to some.. http://smh.com.au/articles/2003/10/28/1067233172499.html To replace logistic fleet... HMAS Tobruk,

Marron has been compared to Tarver on this NG. Tarver at his worst is way above Marron in every way. I think all those who compared Mike Marron to Tarver owe Tarver an apology. Arthur Kramer 344th BG 494th BS England, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany Visit my WW II B-26 website...

Does the US Air Force have any enlistment careers in Intelligence? Or are all jobs in that field reserved for officers only? But would that include NCOs? Help me out here. And thank you.

"The JP-7 burned out before the legend ever did" and a (presumably photoshopped) "LOCKHEED SR-71 1963-1999" plaque like that on Marilyn's tombstone is on the front. The reverse is a high-key picture of the SR from the rear, climbing, gear up and "tiger tails" from the ABs and the "Blackbird" name...

http://www.flug-revue.rotor.com/FRHeft/FRH0311/FR0311b.htm Rob

I'm unclear on whether the high or low bird was shot down ? Any ideas on why one was so low ? Were they just lifting off, or something ? I don't want to discuss *anything* operational, I'm just asking about what info has been released. ----== Posted via Newsfeed.Com -...

My website just passed the 40,000 hit mark. more than I ever dreamt possible, athough Bob McKellar knew it all along. I never thought there was so much interest in that war so long gone and behind us. Thank you all for your constant repeat visits and warm, encouraging E-Mails that come on a daily...

It might help to note that Arsenal aircraft are almost always forgotten when WW2 aircraft are mentioned. It is little known that the VG 30 attained 500 mph in a dive between 13,125 and 6,260 ft in July 1939*- before the Corsair hit 400 mph in Oct 1940. Arsenal then tried to produce the VG 33...

Hi all, This is a question for anyone who has the answer and cares to respond - though I suspect Art Kramer can answer it instantly: I'm interested in the official "model number" ofr a particular kind of cap worn by aircrew during WWII. it is leather, fleece lined, looks something like a...

BOEING CO. has been awarded an $823 million contract for 15 ground-based interceptor missiles and other work on a U.S. anti-missile shield due to become operational next year, the Pentagon said on Friday. Up to six interceptors are to be deployed in Fort Greely, Ala., next year and up to four...

U.S., Australian airmen defend base (EXCERPT) by Capt. Miki Kristina Gilloon 447th Air Expeditionary Group Public Affairs 11/3/2003 - BAGHDAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Iraq (AFPN) -- They come from different countries, wear different uniforms and have different accents, but they do have similarities...

Pilot followed family's military footsteps (EXCERPT) Chinook pilot from Genoa was a 'gentle giant' known for his weightlifting and piano playing November 4, 2003, by NICOLE ZIEGLER DIZON of The Associated Press GENOA, Ill. - The pilot killed when his helicopter was shot down in Iraq on Sunday...