Yeah Way wrote in : Ooops! Who's got the net. We've got ourselves a live one here. And-uh as is usual it posts its crap by the dumpster load. IBM

Russia/China Activate Ten Combat Divisions Counter United States as Caspian Oil War begins: http://www.itszone.co.uk/zone0/viewtopic.php?p=170864#170864 http://nomorewarforisrael.blogspot.com

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23265613/ Navy missile hits spy satellite Extraordinary operation requires steady seas and optimum positioning WASHINGTON - A missile launched from a Navy ship successfully struck a dying U.S. spy satellite passing 130 miles over the Pacific on Wednesday, a defense...

"Newsnet" wrote in message ... It appears he is listed on the Military.com site. This however does not confirm his service. Very little, if any info, on the Military.com site. A picture of the supposed BG as a Col. in a...

Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In June 2006 Newsletter You are invited to drop by Zeno's Drive-In - www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com - and watch this month's World War II aviation features for free online video viewing. "At the Matinee," we're showing nonstop action in "A Day with the A-36s," "Black...

Can the Navy version of the JSF be configured as a tanker? Say replace the gun pod with a drogue pod and then load up either the bomb bay or the wing hardpoints with fuel tanks until you hit 50,000 pounds. Is this being considered? How much fuel would this provide?

When tested by the USN it was found that the Corsair was not suitable for use on carriers: 1 Long nose obscured sight of the deck 2 oil leaks over cockpit glass 3 undercarriage oleos would bottom out and bounce the aircraft of the landing wire 4 Abrupt stall. The royal Navy overcame 1 via a...

"R. David Steele" wrote: Also why not market the C-17 to the air freight community? This has been mooted, either as is or in a civil variant, at various times. For some of the issues involved you might wish to read "C-17 -- How to Get More for Less": http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA357811

You really need a better grade of tinfoil for your hat. IBM

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...

See: http://www.spacewar.com/reports/New_Raytheon_Built_Joint_Standoff_Weapon_Will_Hit_Moving_Maritime_Targets_999.html

Saw that one of my former JOs in VF-126, "Juice Butler" took over this unit. But what is it? How related to the Strike school in Fallon? Is it a bonus command or a twilight tour?? P. C. Chisholm CDR, USN(ret.) Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye Phlyer

For those interested, this link shows a few very nice near-final snaps of VF-31's Tomcats. http://www.ukar.co.uk/cgi-bin/ukarboard/ikonboard.cgi?s=3071869ad4a5ab7c0c2f62b80adb583d;act=ST;f=9;t=21776 MW

Hello All -- You are invited to drop by Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In (www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com) and catch our ETO Triple Feature of World War II aviation films for free online video viewing. * This month "At the Matinee," we're showing "The Fight for the Sky," an action packed Drive-In...

http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htlead/20100202.aspx Women Take Command At Sea February 2, 2010: In the mid 1970s, the U.S. Navy began letting women into Annapolis (the Naval Academy) and flight school. Some 35 years later we have women commanding combat aircraft squadrons, cruisers,...

Well, for those of you following what I've been learning about the Mountain Home Viper crash, here's the latest update. I just received an e-mail from a friend.....an ex Thunderbird lead. He tells me that his team used the MSL settings for their shows and NOT the zero set altimeter. He also...

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/09/AR2006110901865.html Boeing Wins Deal To Build Helicopters, Beating Lockheed By Renae Merle Washington Post Staff Writer Friday, November 10, 2006; D01 Boeing Co. won a coveted contract yesterday for 141 Air Force search-and-rescue...

I was just wondering if any buddy stores carried internal fuel,or if all the internal space was taken up by the drogue, hose and reel, pump, etc. I have conflicting sources, so hopefully those here with personal experience can give me the straight skinny. If you can mention the particular...

What's the best naval fighter of 1963? The mission is pure air defense, with not a pound for air to ground. Not suprisingly, most web sites talk about modern planes and don't describe the tactics and equipment of this era.

http://www.washtimes.com/world/20060213-112135-3422r.htm Marines have new devices, goals By David Axe THE WASHINGTON TIMES Published February 14, 2006 AL ASAD, Iraq -- Marine Corps aviators at this sprawling air base in western Anbar province are adapting Cold War airplanes and...