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Persian Tomcats in service by
DDAY
There's a very interesting article in the current issue of Combat Aircraft,
Vol 7, No. 6. It's by Tom Cooper and Liam F. Devlin and titled "Iran: A
Formidable Opponent?"
The article is about Iran's current air force capabilities, specifically
focusing on the Tomcats in Iranian service (it is in...
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Question on ditching an Orion by
a425couple
In 2001 a US reconisance plane fell into Chinese
hands for full examination
(for fuller background, read the below).
If pilot Osburn had tried to fly as far as he could
toward an 'authorized' airport and had to 'ditch'
in the open ocean, what were the chances of
the 24 crew...
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Russian Navy going back to the Med by
Tiger
Putin now with his sham election is finished is back to military power
moves. In the context of Arms sales to US foes like Chavez, Bear bomber
back in the air, and talk of ending conventional force treaties; this
guy is worth keeping a eye on.
Yahoo! News
Russian navy to start sorties in...
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Folded wing tip question by
a425couple
I have a old question, maybe someone can refute, or verify?
I tend to mistrust 'sea-stories' w.o. cites. Sometimes I think
they likely true, probably partly true, or unlikely.
But some good ones stick in my mind, from all categories.
Making the rounds circa 1972 was that a F4 with folding...
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The German proximity fuse. by
Eunometic
The German proximity fuse.
The development of the US proximity fuse by the US in WW Two is
regarded as a unique allied triumph.
Little known however is that the Germans independently developed and
successfully test fired almost 1000 rounds of a similar proximity fuse
near the wars end that if...
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New NavAir Changes by
Mike Weeks
It might interest some to know that:
HT-28 was established 01 NOV 2006 as a new helo training squadron at
Whiting Field.
VFC-13 Det Key West is _officially_ redesignationed VFC-111 (on 01 NOV
2006) and they're going to use the the patch & nickname of WW II's
VF-11 _The Sundowners_.
and last, but...
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January 6th 07 02:28 PM
by Ski
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January 9th 10 07:29 PM
by Timur
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"Priceless" in Afghanistan by
Pechs1
Brian- BRBR
Are you in Russia???
P. C. Chisholm
CDR, USN(ret.)
Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye Phlyer
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Squall torpedo by
Spitfiremk9
Whoops there goes another Super Carrier (steering gear & screws) !
http://www.diodon349.com/Kursk-Memorial/storm_over_the_squall.htm
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TANKER CONTROVERSY: QUESTIONS THE AIR FORCE MUST ANSWER by
Mike[_7_]
http://lexingtoninstitute.org/1268.shtml
TANKER CONTROVERSY: QUESTIONS THE AIR FORCE MUST ANSWER
Loren B. Thompson, Ph.D.
Issue Brief
May 28, 2008
It is now three months since the Air Force shocked the world by
awarding the contract for its next-generation aerial-refueling tanker
to Northrop...
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B-52 crashes after takeoff from Guam by
Tiger
Yahoo! News
U.S. B-52 bomber crashes off Guam, 6 crew missing
44 minutes ago
A U.S. B-52 bomber that was due to fly in a Liberation Day parade in the
U.S. territory of Guam on Monday crashed into the Pacific Ocean soon
after take-off, news reports and officials said.
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Is Rafale dead? by
Charles Talleyrand
I understand that the order to Dassault is for 28 aircraft, with an option of
20 more. However, I have read on the web that Dassault is to deliver 1 Rafale
this year, and only 4 next year. I have also read that there are only 13
operational Rafales with the French Military.
The slow speed of...
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by J
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Marine Corps or Navy by
[email protected]
I am interested in pursuing a career in the Navy or Marine Corps,
quite possibly as an Aviation officer. I recently met with a former
Army officer, and he was telling me about parts of a military career
that I didn't know about. For example, he mentioned that you can
become a "military attache" in...
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bushies file illegal flight plan by
Gordon
For security reasons, Air Force One filed a flight plan identifying
itself as a a Gulfstream 5, a much smaller airplane.
Not only is this illegal - period - it is also unsafe to that aircraft and
others sharing the sky. If a developing situation required the air controller
to order the...
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NAVAIR's F/A-18 Program Celebrates 25 Years of Flight by
Otis Willie
NAVAIR's F/A-18 Program Celebrates 25 Years of Flight
(EXCERPT) Story Number: NNS031125-01 Release Date: 11/25/2003 6:42:00
PM
From Naval Air Systems Command Public Affairs
PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (NNS) -- The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
F/A-18 program commemorated the first flight of the...
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Separating the men from the boys by
Robert Moore
Below is an article written by Rick Reilly of Sports Illustrated.
He details his experiences when given the opportunity to fly in a
F-14 Tomcat.
"Now this message for America's most famous athletes:
Someday you may be invited to fly in the back-seat of one of your
country's most powerful fighter...
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by Gordon
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WW-II rocket motor on E-bay - opinions ? by
BeepBeep
http://cgi.ebay.com/Rocket-Engine-German-Walter-ME-163b-Messerschmitt-Komet_W0QQitemZ6551110440QQcategoryZ4078QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Anybody think this can actually be lit off ?
that is - without
(a). any tech manual documentation
(b). any kind of hazmat permits (presuming it uses
some toxic...
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India is in the market for New Fighters. What would you buy???? by
dumbstruck
On Nov 3, 3:24 am, Tiger wrote:
India's AF is looking to make a huge purchase & production deal. $10
Billion dollars for 126 aircraft. They are looking to replace their Mig
21's. There are about 6 Firms/ planes up for consideration.
Eruofighter Typhoon
Saab...
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