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Would the AH-6J (Little Bird make a good, low cost, helicopter for force protection? by
John Hairell
On Mon, 17 May 2004 10:33:50 -0400, "Jeff" wrote:
OH-58A/C Kiowa, OH-58D Kiowa (slick, like in "Firebirds"), AHIP, AH-58D,
OH-58D(i) Kiowa Warrior, OH-58D(R) Kiowa Warrior, then after all
OH-58A/C/D's were upgraded to (i) or (R), the (i)'s went back to...
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New super-planes can fly underwater by
Tom-Alex Soorhull
Yes, they can fly in the air and underwater, they are extremly dangerous !
The next model will be able to fly in orbit, too.
Of course, they are driven by nuclear fusion reactors !
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An interesting experience by
Ian MacLure
It having been some 32 years since my last ride in a heavy piston
aircraft ( CL-28 Argus MPA ) I decided to avail myself of the
opportunity to take a ride in a B24 this afternoon.
The Collings Foundation had brought their B17 and B24 to
Moffett Field and whilst it was a little steep ( $400/ 1/2...
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Air Force Print News for May 17, 2004 by
Otis Willie
Air Force Print News for May 17, 2004
Welcome to today's U.S. Air Force Print News.
Today's stories include:
An explosive business (Stand-alone photos)
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123007737
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A Requiem For Our Fallen Solders - Free Music Download by
Chase The Frog
To our brave men and women that are serving our country and to their
families and loved ones,
I have composed a poignant contemporary requiem for all the American
solders who have gave their lives to bring peace and democracy and
fight the evils of terrorism. Our brave men and women of our...
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Carter Heliplane by
robert arndt
http://www.cartercopters.com/heliplane_overview.htm
Rob
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“Particularly on May 19th”— with the tears of his father by
X98
In the name of the Shield of
The Oppressed
"And whoever leaves his home migrating to Allah and His Messenger, and
then death overtakes him, his reward is indeed with Allah." (Surah
4:100).
“Particularly on May 19th”— with the tears of his father
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JSF is too heavy for the Royal Navy by
Mike
London Times
May 17, 2004
Overweight Carrier Fighters Give MoD £10bn Headache
By Michael Evans, Defence Editor
THE Ministry of Defence is facing another procurement disaster after a
minister disclosed that the fighter jet planned for two new large
aircraft carriers is far too heavy. Adam Ingram,...
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The War's Lost Weekend by
WalterM140
From the New York Times:
Just when you've persuaded yourself yet again that this isn't Vietnam, you are
hit by another acid flashback. Last weekend that flashback was to 1969. It was
in June 1969 that Life magazine ran its cover story "The Faces of the American
Dead in Vietnam: One Week's Toll,"...
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Paid Military Leave by
Military Leave Guy
Are you a federal civilian employee who took military leave before 2000? If
so, you may be entitled to compensation!
For complete details visit: www.fedattorney.com
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Best Apache video EVER... by
Jeb Hoge
Imagine an AH-64 Longbow dogfighting with a Lotus.
Imagine no longer.
http://www.sleepy-fish.com/sleepy/Top_Gear_Exige_lo.wmv
I hope this doesn't kill his bandwidth, but it's possibly the coolest
Apache footage ever taken.
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Predator w/ Sniper Rifle by
Dav1936531
I am seeing all kinds of pics comming out of Iraq of the jihadis mulling around
in the streets carrying RPG's and AK's.
I was just wondering if it would be possible to make a Predator drone with a
..50 caliber sniper rifle in it to pick these guys off. Say, put a magazine with
50 or 100 rounds...
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DoD Identifies Air Force CasualtyNo. 463-04 by
Otis Willie
DoD Identifies Air Force CasualtyNo. 463-04
(EXCERPT) IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 2004 Media Contact: Air Force
Public Affairs - (703) 695-0640 Public/Industry Contact: (703)428-0711
DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who
was...
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After The X-Prize -- What? by
Paul A. Suhler
In an attempt to move this discussion into something useful...
A vehicle capable of satisfying the requirements for
the X-Prize would be useful for joyrides. This can
make money, but it's a limited market.
How would you envision a commercial private space
enterprise developing from this...
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Rumsfeld Knew Abu Abuse Pentagon-Approved Black Ops by
Ewe n0 who
Rumsfeld Knew: Iraq Prison Abuse Part of Pentagon-Approved Black Ops Program:
http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=04/05/17/1431219
PENTAGON NEOCON CABAL ORDERED IRAQ PRISON TORTU
http://www.warwithoutend.co.uk/zone0/viewtopic.php?t=15417
Rumsfeld Knew Abu Abuse Pentagon-Approved Black...
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Andrews Open to Flying Fans by
Otis Willie
Andrews Open to Flying Fans
(EXCERPT) Annual Event Showcases Military Might, Patriotism, by Nurith
C. Aizenman Washington Post Staff Writer Sunday, May 16, 2004; Page
C01
Overhead, jet fighters streaked through a cloudless sky -- steel-gray
bodies glinting in the sun, engines booming reminders of...
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100 Air Force Overviews online !! by
Frank Noort
Hi
We have done it!! One HUNDRED Air Force overview freely online at
http://airforces.scramble.nl and you can imagine we are proud of
achieving that. Orbat 100 is the overview of the Uruguayan Air Force.
We only need to add Paraguay and Guayana (a country we desperately need
pictures from) and...
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B-17 landing accident today, Van Nuys, Calif. by
Paul Hirose
Channel 2 in Los Angeles had their news helicopter taping the landing
of a B-17 at the Van Nuys airport this afternoon and got more
excitement than expected. The plane's main landing gear collapsed on
both sides during rollout. According to the TV station's copter pilot,
the B-17 is named "Aluminum...
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