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Anniversary by
Jim[_10_]
RAMN turned 11 years old on June 13th.
Only regret is not to have made it moderated as the cross posted junk
has been a pain to deal with.
--
ACC USN ret
NKX BIKF NAB CV-63 NIR
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F/A-18F loadout for war-at-sea info needed for model project by
Matt Wiser
I'm just about ready to add weapons to a Hasagawa 1/72 F/A-18F (decal option taken will be
VFA-2), and would like to do a war-at-sea load. Besides the two AIM-9X and two AIM-120s
that came with the kit, what weapons would be suitable for a mixed war-at-sea load? I'm
thinking 2x HARM, and 2x...
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Wobble pump Handle?? by
jerry wass
I just acquired a WW-II Wobble pump(D-2) and would like to make a handle
for it--can anyone steer me to a picture of one WITH HANDLE ?
I have already broached an 8" length of 3/4 SQ aluminum to fit
the shaft---I'd just like to make it similar to an
original pump handle. Thanx Jerry
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Future naval officers launch Marine Corps EFV from USS Cleveland by
Otis Willie
Future naval officers launch Marine Corps EFV from USS Cleveland
http://www.dcmilitary.com/navy/trident/11_24/local_news/43103-1.html
{EXCERPT} U.S. Naval Academy Trident, MD More than 30 midshipmen, who
embarked aboard USS Cleveland (LPD 7) last month helped launch the
Marine Corps' newest weapon...
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Mark-48 Test by
L. P. LePage
This link will lead to a test of the mark-48 torpedo on a old destroyer by
the Ausys.
This is a must see.
http://www.vetsoutreach.com/GNey/Mark48/
Have fun.
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X-47B Unveiled by
[email protected]
See:
http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/blogs/defense/index.jsp?plckController=Blog&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&plckPostId=Blog%3a27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7Post%3a744e0176-e492-4514-b57e-3db280045051
If this leads to a viable operational UCAV,...
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RIP: John C. "Buzz" Ellison by
Mike
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/20/AR2006092001663.html
Father and Son, Separated by War, Crash and Disappearance, United
By Candace Rondeaux
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, September 21, 2006; B03
James E. Plowman Jr. was just a boy when he first visited...
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by Mike
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For disabled veterans: a study on coping by
Veteran Daughter
Hello,
I am the daughter of a 100% disabled Vietnam veteran. His story of
coping has inspired me to research how other veterans cope not just
with their disability, but with their lives. In conjunction with Old
Dominion University, I am currently seeking volunteers to participate
in our research...
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Taiwan to buy U.S. P-3 by
Mike
http://www.washtimes.com/national/20060309-114328-4490r_page2.htm
Taiwanese arms
Taiwan is moving ahead with plans to buy U.S. P-3 anti-submarine
aircraft and upgraded Patriot PAC-3 anti-missile systems as part of a
compromise over its long-stalled special defense spending package.
Asian diplomats...
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by Mike
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War Images, Free Archive Available by
Otis Willie
War Images, Free Archive Available
The American War Image Archive is currently under expansion. The
Memorial Day Poetry file is continually updated. To obtain the
archived images install the secure access software at URL:
http://members.aol.com/forvets/library.htm
Upon accessing The War...
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Uniform Question by
Bill Kambic
When did baseball caps become part of the Naval Uniform, both
officially and unofficially?
I have seen photos circa 1940 of Army Air Corps line mechanics wearing
something similar. There are newsreels from 1942 showing ADM Halsey
in a ballcap with a rather large bill. I've seen photos and...
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Please Someone Invade My Country by
Pechs1
desiarnez- Most Iraqis support the American presence as the price they must
pay
to get rid of the murderous despot Saddam BRBR
Saddam is gone. It's time for the Iraqis to die for THEIR country, not
Americans.
P. C. Chisholm
CDR, USN(ret.)
Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter...
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by Pechs1
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February 14th 05 09:47 PM
by Mike
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Pictu Sneak Peek at 6th Gen? by
[email protected]
"It's Boeing's latest artist's conception of the
U.S. Navy's proposed F/A-XX replacement for
the F/A-18E/F, notionally needed on carrier
decks around 2025. It's described as "6th
generation", but quite what that means I'm not
sure - expect that it's tailless for all-aspect
broadband stealth, like...
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Stop Loss (Not specifically a NAVAIR issue but will seriously affect it) by
Bill Kambic
Got this from MOA today:
Issue 3: Stop-Loss: The New Draft
The more we think about the Defense Department's plan to meet wartime
requirements for the next few years, the more concerned we get.
The plan is to increase Army manning by 30,000 for the next few years.
But that won't be...
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Give your opinion about this story!!! by
Amir
On 22 October 1980 two F-4D from the 71st Tactical Fighter Wing (TAB 7,
Shiraz) as usual in very low altitude on their way to attack a large
Iraqi Air Base at Habbaniyah, some 120 kilometers due west from
Baghdad. As they flew into the SAM defense of the Iraqi capital, Sadly
one Phantom was shot...
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by Amir
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