THE PILOT WHO WOULDN'T FLY I am only telling you this story because he passed away two years ago. I won't reveal his identity. Let's call him Captain Johnson. Captain Johnson's plane was badly hit over the target. He and his crew bailed out. But Johnson never liked to keep his chute harness...

This is hogwash. If they really wanted to know where he was, they should be looking at his logbook, which would prove where he flew and when. Why dont they even mention his logbook? v/r Gordon

They are still there. Why? If Germany has no connection to disc aircraft why are their scientist still working in Nevada? Why also is the Luftwaffe in New Mexico at Holloman with the stealth fighters? Because the German disc and stealth connection to the United States has remained unbroken for...

I haven't thought about John O'Brian in years. But a comment made on this NG reminded me of him. He was a bit older than the rest of us. He had a civilian pilots license when the war started in Europe. He went to Canada and ended up flying Hurricanes in the MTO. When the US entered the war he...

the "Hopeless Diamond" version: http://www.f-117a.com/images/XST/hdiamond1.gif Looks much different from the designs the Germans came up with for their MBB Lampyridae (Firefly)... independently, of course. The German design was much better at radar defraction and was from the onset designed as an...

Hi, Can anyone provide any details on the type(s) of weapon pylons used to hold the Sidewinder, AGM-65 and LGB's to the standard A4 weapons pylons on the RNZAF A4-K's, please? TIA, Ian

http://www.king5.com/business/stories/NW_021704BUBboeingmmaJK.1323164.html The MMA is a new version of the Renton, Wash. built 737. If the Navy approves, this new 737 would be able to drop bombs, torpedoes, and missiles. The bombs will be carried on wing hardpoints rather than in a bomb bay? If...

NASA has reported today that the Mars Rover did not land on Mars, but somehow landed in Iraq, where yesterday two enlisted men filled it full of holes when its extended arm made a threatening gesture.

I was stationed at Edwards AFB with the Army from 1976 till 1983 when the last operational P-51 was still flying there. I might have been the last "regular" G.I. to have worked on 990. Before Col. Boyle took off with it, I applied a commemorative plaque on one of the main landing gear struts. ...

REMEMBER JANE REMEMBER JANE KEEP THIS MOVING; ACROSS AMERICA HONORING A TRAITOR This is for all the kids born in the 70's that do not remember this, and didn't have to bear the burden, that our fathers, mothers, and older brothers and sisters had to

Bizzare story here ... http://smh.com.au/articles/2004/02/16/1076779911165.html

1) When were dorsal fins (fillets?) introduced in production P-47D's? I know they've been installed in P-47's as Field Modification Kits but, though I've gone through some books and websites, I can't get to a conclusion about when they started to be fitted to P-47's in the production line. 2)...

So what? Everyone spies on everyone else-friends spy on friends-Remember John Pollard, who spied on the U.S. for Israel? The U.S. spied on neutrals and allies in WW II, and so did the Brits. Soviets spied on everyone. Knowing what course of action other parties are considering helps decision...

Is there any info on the web where one can find which AF Tactical Fighter units deployed to Florida for the Cuban Missile Crisis? I know the 4th TFW with F-105s was at Patrick AFB, and there were F-100s at Homestead, but which units? Also, the 12th and 15th TFWs wit F-84Fs were at McDill AFB. But...

"We are not afraid of the Americans, they can't fight on the ground. We are only concerned about their high-altitude bombers. India and Pakistan must find a solution to their high-altitude bombers." http://in.rediff.com/news/2004/feb/13inter.htm I've always liked the concept of the high-altitude...

I found this earlier today, it may not be new to yourselves - but the thought of some pigeon tapping away frantically inside a speeding missile had me in stiches! http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m3161/24_47/57843983/p1/article.jhtml Hope it tickles something, Jim Doyle

Check out one of the F-102's competitors. This aircraft is truly "out there" when compared to the technology of the time: XF-103 Mock-Up: http://wpafb.af.mil/museum/research/fighter/f103.jpg XF-103 Cut-Away: http://www.testpilot.ru/usa/republic/xf/103/images/xf103v.gif XF-103 Colors:...

The went and stole my rant about the difference between '66 graduates and '68 graduates! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4271520/ ( At least they show good taste in copying ) Bob McKellar

hi, some pics of exotic visitors at Chateauroux-Airport (FR) http://perso.wanadoo.fr/cool.pix most of them are foreign air force : Egypt, UAE, Chile... many Hercules Does anybody know more about them ???

By a USNA grad ('59) and Rear Admiral (Ret.) I was in the Delta shortly after he left. I know that area well. I know the operations he was involved in well. I know the tactics and the doctrine used. I know the equipment. Although I was attached to CTF-116 (PBRs) I spent a fair amount of time...