Ed, For the first time I saw "When Thunder Rolled" in one of the branch libraries in Colorado Springs. The bad news was that two copies were on the shelf and not in circulation. Regards, Tex Houston

Hobo wrote in message ... How indicative of maneaverability are the max G numbers of fighter aircraft? Also, most new aircraft have reported max of 9Gs. Why are they all coming out at this same number? Modern aircraft are capable of higher G turns; however, in order to

I am trying to figure out several things about the ifamous incident resulting in destruction of the bomb shelter in Baghdad on 2.16.91 and death of several hundreds of non-combatants. 1st - what were the weapons used? I've read that they might have been missiles or guided bombs or mix of the...

US military helicopter crashes in Japan http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/08/14/1092340502568.html {EXCERPT} Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - 21 hours ago A US military helicopter crashed and caught fire in a university campus in southern Japan, and three crew members were hospitalised,...

"ArtKramr" wrote in message ... Subject: SHUT UP !!! YOU'LL JINX THE MISSION !!!! From: "Mike" Date: 8/8/2004 11:57 AM Pacific Standard Time Message-id:...

Looking for helicopter audio – MI-4 engine A Finnish team of aviation historicians and enthusiasts is putting up a display of the Soviet built MI-4 helicopter for an aviation museum display. They have a short movie, shot in the 1970s by a MI-4 pilot, which will be used. The black/white film...

U.S. airmen playing hardball as American game grows in Britain, By Ron Jensen, Stars and Stripes (EXCERPT) European edition, Sunday, May 23, 2004 RAF FELTWELL, England — The national pastime has been exported to England. Air Force members stationed at or near RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall...

"Werner J. Severin" wrote in message ... Another misguided fool who can't see that his off topic crap doesn't fit the rec.aviation newsgroup. The 'Block Sender' file gets bigger. Tex

BOEING CO. has been awarded an $823 million contract for 15 ground-based interceptor missiles and other work on a U.S. anti-missile shield due to become operational next year, the Pentagon said on Friday. Up to six interceptors are to be deployed in Fort Greely, Ala., next year and up to four...

hi, try http://perso.wanadoo.fr/cool.pix to see my photo gallery from Le Bourget 2003 with Patrouille de France, Rafale, Mirage, Concorde,

Last night I was watching a documentary about the F-15 on the History Channel (aired at 9pm/ET) and one of the jocks they intereviewed was a "Randall Haskin." Just curious if it was the same "Randy Haskin" who posts on this NG as "Randy Haskin -- Strike Eagle Driver." (???) (They also interviewed...

A new military chat website has opened located at: http://www.militarychat.net The Military Chat Network is a group of IRC server owners and operators dedicated to providing a place to chat for military members, their dependants, and those interested in the military. We would encourage all who...

Time to time I come across fighter aircraft instrument panel photographic images and find no red line limit on the airspeed indicator. What is the policy and who puts the red line on the airspeed indicator? Do red line speed change depending on aircraft loading? Do they rub it off for...

MARKET GARDEN ALL OVER AGAIN? WHAT THE HELL? The disastrous operation Market Garden was over. The losses were considerable as was our sense of defeat in an operation that promised to shorten the war. Well you can't win 'em all. Upward and onward. On the 6th of October 1944 weeks after Market...

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/uniontrib/fri/opinion/news_mz1e20lets1.html Ward Boston is right about Liberty attack Regarding "Ex-officer alleges cover-up in probe of spy ship attack," News, Feb. 17: You can call it an "allegation" if you want, but it certainly happened exactly as retired...

I would appreciate help for a forthcoming article. I have read accounts that the 339th and 355th FGs claimed 11 Ju 57s destroyed, 1 probable and 6 damaged around Orleans on D-Day, 6 June 1944. Does anyone know the Luftwaffe unit or units involved, since there should not have been any Ju 87s...

I just read that the Shenadoah towed a target for the USS Texas anti-aircraft guns with success. The target was 50' long 10' in diameter and was peppered by the Texas at 3000 feet. An interesting use for the lighter-than air ship. AL

I read some mention of a Grumman 1990's fan in wing VTOL design that was to serve as a transport AND anti tank aircraft-- does anyone have any information on it-- was it a missile or gun armed craft, etc?

"You Only Live Twice" by Ian Fleming JONATHAN CAPE 1964 fp 1964 Page 68 'If you insist, Mr Tanaka.' 'I am afraid I must, Commander.' 'So be it.' Bond drew the sheet of paper towards him. The text was in

As promised, I have put up a web page of how I have modified the Esci/Italeri kit of the Tu-22M3 Backfire to correct its many faults. It is at :- http://www.flankerman.fsnet.co.uk/modl_tu-22.html It may take a while to load - there are a lot of photos. For those not interested in modelling - I...