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Saw This On Google Earth
Have a look at 29°57'59.70"N, 81°20'37.81"W.
This is the Northrop-Grumman facility at the St Augustine, Florida airport. Along the south-east (lower-right) side of the building, there are what appear to be fighter or trainer jet aircraft. At first, based on the wing shape, I thought these were either T-38's or F-5's. There are what appear to be separate wing sets that also suggest Talons or Tigers. But when I looked at the shadows cast by the vertical stabilizers, especially what appears to be a somewhat pointed top, I decided that I was wrong. So, I turn to you folks, any idea what kind of planes they are? Personally, I take comfort in knowing that the safety of others does not depend on my recce-interpretation skills. Take care . . . John |
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Saw This On Google Earth
"John" wrote in message ... I was in T-38 maintenance in another life. Looks like T-38s with pieces removed; rudder ailerons, flaps, etc. |
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Saw This On Google Earth
On Jan 23, 2:07*pm, "Steven P. McNicoll"
wrote: "John" wrote in message ... I was in T-38 maintenance in another life. *Looks like T-38s with pieces removed; rudder ailerons, flaps, etc. Steven, I had a look at some pictures of T-38s and the removal of the rudder from the vertical stabilizer would certainly explain the shape of the shadow. Thanks and take care . . . John |
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Saw This On Google Earth
F-5Ns - Grumman Iron Works is modifying them for the Navy.
TC "Steven P. McNicoll" wrote in message ... "John" wrote in message ... I was in T-38 maintenance in another life. Looks like T-38s with pieces removed; rudder ailerons, flaps, etc. |
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