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PB-1W, P2B-1S and PO-1W photos by
Harriet and John
We need to locate photos of three vintage Navy aircraft - the PB-1W with the
topside (not the belly) radome, the P2B-1S (not just a B-29 and not the
launch version), and a radome configured PO-1W ( not an EC-121). We've
shaken the web to exhaustion and Ray Wagner hasn't helped so we're...
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Saddam and Speicher by
Joe Delphi
From the Time.Com website:
"The interrogators also asked Saddam if he knew about the location of
Captain Scott Speicher, a U.S. pilot who went missing during the first Gulf
War. "No," replied the former Iraqi president, "we have never kept any
prisoners. I have never known what...
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F2A2-American Zero? by
old hoodoo
I have been looking over the performance data on the A6M2. Although
examination of the A6M2 showed that we could have built a fighter like the
zero but sacrificed performance for pilot/plane protection overall
performance considering all factors. The F2A3 was not, being built for
extreme long...
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December 21st 03 04:37 AM
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Navy eyes new aviation vision by
Otis Willie
Navy eyes new aviation vision
(EXCERPT) by Eric Badertscher AIR-7.1 COMMAND STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
SUPPORT
The Navy is undergoing a massive transformation, in response to
changes in technology, operational concepts, and world events. In
light of this, Naval aviation has developed a new vision to...
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Martin T4M by
BomberODavid
Hi All -
My Grandfather flew this 3-seat Torpedo bomber in the late 20's / early 30's.
His logbooks have signitures by Lt. Halsey and Lt. Waldron! T4M's remainded in
service into the early 40's.
Does anyone know of an intact T4M, or parts, or plans? The NavAir Museum in
Pensacola has only a...
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December 18th 03 04:46 AM
by Jack G
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This week in naval, aviation history, By Bill Swanson by
Otis Willie
This week in naval, aviation history, By Bill Swanson
(EXCERPT) SENIOR WRITER
Dec. 11, 1941: John G. Magee Jr., a 19-year-old American serving with
the Royal Canadian Air Force, is killed when his Spitfire collides
with a trainer flown, By a student, near Roxholm, England. He left
behind a poem...
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? about the F-4s-Threshold by
Pechs1
Okay, I know i flew the Phantom but I just don't know-
-Obviously 'B' models, -8 engine, did they ever fly the 'J' model with -10
engines?
-Did the B model they flew have a slotted stab?
-Saw they had aileron droop, I thought the 'B' model didn't have that, did they
or was it added?
Yep, flew...
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December 17th 03 02:17 PM
by Pechs1
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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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December 16th 03 11:17 PM
by J
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NEW STO Military and Aircraft Scale Models by
Michael Knab
Legacy Motors has opened a new online store presenting military and
aircraft scale models.
The URL: www.militarymodels.com
Since 1999, Legacy has served over 80,000 collectors of
automotive-themed scale models. It is known for providing outstanding
original photography, expert reviews and...
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Developed a new super-plane by
Adam Ben Nalois
This is true.It uses a Deuterium-powered cold-fusion engine and can
enter the orbit without problems.
Although it still has no hyperdrive-engine, it´s capable of flying
1/2c in space and several 10000m/s on earth in a special "Warp" mode,
which keeps the plane in some sort of "bubble" to protect...
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December 15th 03 11:13 PM
by J
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15 Dec 2003 - Today’s Military, Veteran, War and National Security News by
Otis Willie
15 Dec 2003 - Today’s Military, Veteran, War and National Security
News
You can also receive this resource listing that is published
daily via
email by The American War Library (www.amervets.com). Go here
for more info:
http://members.aol.com/militarypeople/e-wcor.htm
International Red Cross...
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Former astronaut Readdy to keynote by
Otis Willie
Former astronaut Readdy to keynote
(EXCERPT) TPS to graduate 35; top award honors McCool, by Bill Swanson
SENIOR WRITER
When the United States Navy Test Pilot School here presents graduation
diplomas to the 35 students of Class 124 tomorrow night at the Cedar
Point Officers' Club, one of those...
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Court Rejects Suit By Woman Who Was Navy Pilot by
Otis Willie
Court Rejects Suit By Woman Who Was Navy Pilot
(EXCERPT) By Carol D. Leonnig Washington Post Staff Writer Saturday,
December 13, 2003; Page A03
Former Navy Lt. Carey D. Lohrenz chose the life of a public figure
when she signed up as one of the military's first two female combat
pilots and cannot...
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December 15th 03 08:44 PM
by WaltBJ
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attention new guy -- advice by
JJ
I am looking for a piece of advice that was given to me when I was a
new guy in the fleet. Basically it said shut up new guy and listen, I
don't care what grades you had in flight school, you are nothing now.
You'll know when you are important when people come to you and start
asking you...
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December 15th 03 03:52 PM
by JJ
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Public thanks to JamesF1110 by
Pechs1
For sending me a copy of Threshold, BA experience. Not a huge fan of the team
but these guys are in Phantoms, afterall..
As I told James, brings back many memories of not only the F-4, but also of the
many hours a sittin on a Cubi Oclub barstool, watching this movie, again and
again...
Many...
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December 15th 03 02:09 PM
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Designations Book - Holiday pricing by
David R Townend
As we did last year, AeroFile is celebrating the Holiday Season (and my
Birthday) with a sale of sorts. From December 1 to December 24, 2003, when
you order copy of "Military Aircraft Designations and Systems" we will pay
your shipping. What a great Holiday gift. We still have some...
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"Ex-Navy pilot loses libel suit, again" by
Mike Yared
Ex-Navy pilot loses libel suit, again
A U.S. appeals court yesterday upheld the dismissal of a libel suit brought
by a former Navy pilot against Elaine Donnelly and her Center for Military
Readiness.
http://www.washtimes.com/national/20031212-103720-6162r.htm
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He's In the Jailhouse Now by
Bill Kambic
Saddam got found about 8 p.m. local last night. He is in custody at a
secure, undisclosed location.
A nice start to an otherwise dreary, rainy day.
Bill Kambic
If, by any act, error, or omission, I have, intentionally or
unintentionally, displayed any breedist, disciplinist, sexist, ...
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NavNews for Friday, December 12, 2003 by
Otis Willie
NavNews for Friday, December 12, 2003
NNS031212-09. Expeditionary Strike Group 2 To Practice Amphibious
Landing --
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=11043
NNS031212-05. Task Force Warrior Stands Up --
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=11031
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12 Dec 2003 - Today’s Military, Veteran, War and National Security News by
Otis Willie
12 Dec 2003 - Today’s Military, Veteran, War and National Security
News
You can also receive this resource listing that is published
daily via
email by The American War Library (www.amervets.com). Go here
for more info:
http://members.aol.com/militarypeople/e-wcor.htm
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