On Sun, 20 Jul 2003 22:14:31 +0100, Jerry wrote: Hi I've seen both the Rafale and typhoon display at the same airshow, Now I may be somewhat biased but I think the Typhoon easily outflew the Rafale, what was your opinion...

As my news server doesn't let me post to a.b.p.aviation, this is the next best place I can think of for this reply. In answer to a question about pictures of the SR-71 showing a shock wave, several people have responded saying that the SR-71 is not supersonic at low level. Looking for...

The last Boeing 307 Stratoliner returned to the air on Friday following repairs after its March 2002 ditching in Elliott Bay. After a couple of test flights, it leaves Saturday, July 26th for Washington D.C. via Oshkosh.

http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=110953 Is it, or does he still prefer the modified IL-76? Rob

Shahab-3s should have been developed with the help of the North Koreans. BTW, as it seems the AFP is not correct on this one: http://www.iribnews.com/Full_en.asp?news_id=183984 Tehran, July 19 - The chief of the UN's Nuclear Watchdog has denied reports that inspectors found enriched uranium in...

See this latest example of the stupidity of British Police forces in an article from a local Wilstshire paper.....when will these ******* realise that they are gradually alienating just about every law abiding member of society? The Gloucester Citizen July 9, 2003 Copyright 2003 The Gloucester...

France downplays jet swap with Russia France says recent joint maneuvers in which Russian and French pilots flew each other's aircraft were not an effort to help Russia join NATO or the European Union, but simply "in the interest of world peace...

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 -...

"James B. Geer" wrote in message ... There is an F-111 sitting next to a military surplus store just west of Texarkana, Tx. Yes, it's for sale.....minus engines and a few other items, but looks great. Cool! How much? Any pics? Do they...

Inspections are finding more of them every day... http://www.tech-sol.net/humor/funphoto97.htm -Jeff B. yeff at erols dot com

Which would make the Gloster Meteor and the Hawker Tempest more important for the later war-effort... "ArtKramr" wrote in message ... A V-1 striking the heart of London can do far more damage than any single ME-109. Should...

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...

Selling some of my books. If interested in any of the following then email me at Squadron/Signal: -------------------- Aircraft #14 Gunslingers Aircraft #32 F-14 Aircraft #38 F5 Aircraft #53 F-16 Walk Around #9 - F6F Hellcat Air Force Colors Vol.1 1926-42

Just saw the movie 633 Squadron and was wondering: Were those all genuine Mosquitos? Or were some actually models? Some of the attack schemes seemed to be models since they flew a little strangely. How many Mosquitos are still flying? Dean

Air Force Print News for July 18, 2003 Initial SARS test results are negative http://www.af.mil/stories/story.asp?storyID=123005281 Investigation leads to indictments http://www.af.mil/stories/story.asp?storyID=123005286

I'll sell him my 172 and throw in a roll of pre-cut Tinfoil (chaff). With all the pressure for him to resign, I think the last thing on his mind is transport - Mmm maybe not! :-) Clive

Does anyone know what airport in Ireland would have the most antique, classic or warbird aircraft? Would such aircraft be visible to a road bound visitor? Thanks to all, John Dupre'

When Winter War started, with Soviet Union's attack against the tiny Finland, Finnish government started seeking for equipment and aircraft from any plane and country that would sell. "Calle: Let's review the general situation at first. Finland was a poor country, so we couldn't buy proper flight...

Air Force wife, kids found dead (EXCERPT) By Charlie Coon, Stars and Stripes European edition, Saturday, July 19, 2003 The wife and two daughters of a Ramstein Air Base noncommissioned officer were found dead Thursday along a forest road near Hauptstuhl, Germany, about 10 miles west of the...

S. Sampson wrote: "Vaughn" wrote "Freeman" wrote in message Hard luck, lads, you're in it for the empire! If we are still there when the next US presidential campaign gets going good, you can be pretty...