YASIG-AEROPOXY site was updated with new books, kits and CD Roms. Polikarpov PO-2 Flight/Service & Maintenance Manual published by:Zavod No 23 , 1937. 264 pages Complete service,maintenance and repair manual with some 200 extreme detailed drawings. printed(A5 format) or CD Rom version Sample scans...

British trace missile in copter strike to Iran By Sean Rayment LONDON SUNDAY TELEGRAPH Published March 4, 2007 LONDON -- A missile that brought down a Royal Air Force Lynx helicopter and killed five British service members was smuggled into Iraq by Iranian agents, an official inquiry into the...

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N18217613.htm US to warn Iran with naval buildup in Gulf- CBS 19 Dec 2006 03:28:31 GMT Source: Reuters WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The Pentagon is planning a major buildup of U.S. naval forces in and around the Gulf as a warning to Iran, CBS

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...

Beach officials charge Navy pilot with bigamy, By MATTHEW DOLAN , The Virginian-Pilot (EXCERPT) © April 7, 2004 | Last updated 10:19 PM Apr. 6 VIRGINIA BEACH — Did Lt. Cmdr. Karlis I. Burton commit a crime or make an innocent mistake? Earlier this year, the Navy investigated a claim that Burton,...

I just heard a black sheep state on a history channel program that there was one paint stripped corsair (in which Boyington may have flown (in addition to other aircraft) in combat?). Upon a comment it might be too easy to see in the air, Boyington's response that it might attract more Japs to him...

On Dec 19, 6:36*pm, Rob Arndt wrote: http://25.media.tumblr.com/NAJN8JTZ6mrsi6iiAD7GTXp3o1_500.jpg Rob http://25.media.tumblr.com/NAJN8JTZ6mrsi6iiAD7GTXp3o1_500.jpg I wonder what the chances of survival was in the pre-ejection (pre zero-zero-zero ) seat era was?

Once again, anybody know of a place I can get it-VHS or DVD?? TIA P. C. Chisholm CDR, USN(ret.) Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye Phlyer

Over the years there have been several articles online and in print regarding aircraft from the former Warsaw Pact brought to the USA for testing. Some even seeing use in dissimilar exercises. What I've never heard of though is the Russians or Chinese, (others?) doing the same with our equipment....

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I came across this in this morning's San Francisco Chronicle. Not exactly related to aviation, but its a powerful story. It's too bad the Chron doesn't have the photos online as well. A Marine's journey home Michael R. Strobl Sunday, May 2, 2004

On Feb 16, 11:15 pm, "AirRaid Mach 2.5" wrote: http://tinyurl.com/23rcp3 US preparations for invading Iran are complete: Report Rashmee Roshan Lal The original article appears to be ... Dan Plesch, "Iran - Ready to attack", New Statesman, cover date of 19

Friendly fire Supporters of Maj. Harry Schmidt, whom the Air Force is court-martialing for dropping a bomb on friendly Canadian troops in Afghanistan, ask this question: Why hasn't the military filed such serious charges against other pilots in a series of "friendly fire" deaths in Iraq and...

Here's another Hunter Reunion thing. Met several pilots at the reunion that transferred out of VF-201 quickly when it transitioned from the F-8 to the F-4. None of them had ANY interest in going from a fighter to an interceptor. Was this common during that period? AND was it a mission thing or...

I have some spare time and am interested in driving up to Fallon to see what goes off up there. Can anyone let me know what kind of flying takes place there and what (and where) you can see? Any frequencies would be appreciated. Thanks.

Does anyone know what the criteria are for designating a NAS as a master jet base? For example NAS Oceana is a master jet base but NAS Whidbey Island is a premier jet base. Any leads would be great. Google wasn't very helpful. -Moe

Shows ya all how long since I retired. Does O-8, Rear Adm., lower half, wear one star or two? When did they stop calling same pay grade 'Commodore'? I know they did for a while. Do Commanders of small-ish groups of ships, smaller than a CVBG, are they still refered to as 'Commodore'?? Even if...

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