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PING: Gordon (was: The torpedo high jump...) by
Yeff
On Wed, 09 Jun 2004 18:56:49 -0400, Vince Brannigan wrote:
From time to time someone brings up the photo of a torpedo
streaking out of the water after a helicopter -- and discussion ensues.
That particular photo is a photoshop product, of course, but torpedos
can high jump.
I...
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June 10th 04 08:41 AM
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July 20th 03 05:57 PM
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December 2nd 03 02:37 AM
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Suitability of Proven Technologies for Defending Against Airborne Terrorism by
Yossarian
I'm curious why barrage balloon techniques aren't being utilized to
protect against terror attacks from the air. A well-engineered
network of modern balloons should improve the likelihood of diverting
all but the largest commercial aircraft from U.S. point targets vice
an Avenger salvo, and...
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Lost plane found in Johor, Malaysia by
Zahi
A friend of mine, who is the daughter of Malaysian royalty said that
some of the native people, (they are called "Orang Asli" or
"Sangkai"), found an old military aircraft deep in the jungle of
Malaysia. A Malay man accompanied them into the jungle and took some
videos. I'm supposed to receive a...
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F-8 avionics by
Zajcevi
Hello
Today I have read in one polish mag an article about F-8 Crusader.
Quite interesting, but info about radar and avionics equipment seems
to me bit confused.
F-8A (F8U-1) – daylight only fighter equipped with AN/APG-30A
ranging radar (same as F-100), no other details about...
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EC-121s over SEA by
Zajcevi
Officialy Big/ College Eye have been credited with participating on 25
kills. So far I have been able to identify only 17, see bellow:
1. 10.7.1965; 45/ 2 AD; F-4C; T. Roberts/ R. Anderson; MiG-17; EC-121D
2. 10.7.1965; 45/ 2 AD; F-4C; K. Holcombe/ A. Clark; MiG-17;EC-121D
3. 6.1.1967; 555/ 8...
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September 11th 04 10:06 AM
by Zajcevi
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Red Baron reports and other stuff Qs by
Zajcevi
Hello everybody
I’ve spent some free time with reading threads in this forum
related to Vietnam war.
It was very nice reading and while I’ve got few books about
Vietnam war (Michel’s Clashes one of the best) I’ve
learned a lot unknown facts – at least to me.
Some of...
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September 7th 03 05:32 PM
by Zajcevi
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Feather Duster I and II programs by
Zajcevi
Hello
When I have read Clashes some time ago, I found interesting part about
Feather Duster tests. Sadly I wasnt long and focused mostly on
tactics. About a/c involved was writen only that old F-86H have
simulated MiG-17 in Feather Duster 1 (in FD 2 were bigger formations
used) and among the...
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PAF to buy 60 Gripens + AWACS ?? by
zalzon
Can any of you from the blonde knights club in sweden
confirm if this piece of news/rumour is true?
US "development" aid to Pak sure is flowing generously.
Either that or this deal involves a lot of barter trade
of pakistani goods... like mangoes & afghan ganja
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PAF trying to induct 60...
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Interesting little book by
zalzon
I was reading the book written by Manfred von Richthofen better known as The
Red Baron. Assuming the book was not edited for propaganda value and
what's written is his own words, the secret of his success might perhaps
be due to his great enthusiasm.
He emphasizes that its not tricks of flight...
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August 10th 04 03:41 AM
by zalzon
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Cope Thunder Pictures by
zalzon
http://homepage.mac.com/aviationphoto/photos/DSC05136.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/aviationphoto/photos/DSC03642.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/aviationphoto/photos/DSC03674.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/aviationphoto/photos/DSC03703.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/aviationphoto/photos/DSC03636.jpg
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August 25th 04 04:38 AM
by zalzon
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August 11th 04 11:07 PM
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Australia's aquisition of cruise missiles by
zalzon
Considering that indonesia can barely field a capable military and the
rest in SE asia have small militaries, who are these cruise missiles
directed against
China perhaps? Could it be in response to countries in the region buying
Su-27/30 long range strike planes?
My guess is that US arms...
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ferret scout car- tips wanted by
zanes
Hi, my name is alex and I am 14 years old.
At the moment I am restoring a TEA-20 tractor and when it is finsihed
I would like to buy a ferret scout car- for restoration.
I live in the UK next to a farm with a friendly owner- so space is no
probs.
My questions are;
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A-36s. P-47s & Stearman N2Ss Flying Free at Zeno's Drive-In by
zeno
Hello All --
You are invited to drop by Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In
(www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com) and catch our End of Summer September Triple
Feature of World War II aviation films for free online video viewing.
* This month "At the Matinee," we're featuring the return of an all...
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September 6th 04 05:13 PM
by zeno
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New B-24 Double Feature Now Showuing at Zeno's Warbird VideoDrive-In! by
Zeno
A New B-24 Double Feature -- Two great flicks never shown before online!
Stop by Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In (http://www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com)
and catch two awesome World War II aviation flicks. As part of our
continuing 6th anniversary celebration we're showing two features never seen
before...
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September 16th 03 03:59 PM
by Zeno
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July 14th 03 07:31 PM
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RAF 1010 Squadron 75th Anniversary Plate by
Zomby Woof
If anyone lives in Vancouver BC and wants this item, let me know.
Depicts a Halifax, VC-10, and one other aircraft (between WWI and WWII, I
believe.)
It's still in the original box...purchased at the Abbotsford Airshow in the
early 90's.
I paid 10 bucks for it then...ten bucks again and it's...
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