Dave Kearton writes: The dark band around the fuselage is where the insert goes to make it longer. Hmmm, my vote is for a RAF Hercules C1 If you look closely, this is a J-model. Note the barely visible dark patch at the bottom of the vertical stabil-

begin 644 Hanger Queen on...

From the AF.mil website - Supersonic history and tragedy as the written story goes... Though the caption from the photo's EXIF doesn't reflect the facts in the story... Tom - Photo Caption - An X-2 rocket plane in flight during the mid-1950s. (Courtesy NASA photo) First supersonic flight of the...

Hello, a well-kept secret black skunk project of work of weapon program... Enjoy ;) -- Bye,

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Very nice. Brian

I took a sightseeing ride on it down in Orlando Florida back in October of 1997. Now I'd like to know what kind it was. Thanks.

end of the line........

Delivery today of Nimrod XV232 to coventry airbase