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flying! by
M. H. Greaves
i read this in a book one night, an extract by Spike Milligan; "flying in
itself is not inherently dangerous; crashing IS"!!
just a little quip, but so true, hadnt thought of it that way!!
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June 17th 04 06:17 AM
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May 29th 04 09:06 PM
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Friendly Fire Notebook by
Otis Willie
Friendly Fire Notebook
An effort has begun to collect and preserve the details of every
friendly fire incident that took or changed the lives of American
soldiers.
Since the Revolutionary War thousands upon thousands of military
personnel have been injured or killed due to mistaken or...
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SHUT UP !!! YOU'LL JINX THE MISSION !!!! by
Ragnar
"ArtKramr" wrote in message
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Subject: SHUT UP !!! YOU'LL JINX THE MISSION !!!!
From: "Mike"
Date: 8/8/2004 11:57 AM Pacific Standard Time
Message-id:...
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August 10th 04 09:02 AM
by Ragnar
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B-24 Liberator by
[email protected]
I have been doing some research and was amazed at the B-24's accident
rate. From April 10, 1944 to August 31,1944, the Replacement Training
Unit at Chatham AAF, Savannah, Georgia had 23 accidents. In those
accidents, nine of the B-24s were destroyed and there were 54 deaths.
The Navy had...
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Libya Returns Nuclear Fuel to Russia by
Dav1936531
Does this mean the Iranian "Atoms for Peace" "electricity production program"
also actually produces byproducts that can be enriched by running them through
centerfuges produced by Dr. Khan's proliferation network based on the
centerfuge design he stole from the Dutch company that briefly employed...
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year by
T3
I've been a "lurker" in this group for at least a couple of years and though
I haven't the expertise to add to a single thread, I have learned a
"boatload" (pun intended)of information. For that, I wish you all a very
Merry Christmas(or holiday of your choice) and a happy and prosperous...
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Mig 29-- how good? by
Charles Gray
There have been a lot of unkind things said about Russian hardware on
this board...but... There are the following facts.
1. In most cases, it's been U.S. frontline (and face it, Israeli AF
is equivelant to the U.S. frontline air force) against export models.
2. We've been fighting services with...
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Update on F104 Starfighter reunion by
Jason
This is to update everyone on the status of the F-104A Starfighter
pilot reunion and rededication of the F-104A that was formerly at the
US Air Force Academy. The tentative program is as follows:
Check in 21 May 2004 at the Best Western Town House Motel. We have
been able to obtain a special...
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Air Force Print News for July 14, 2003 by
Otis Willie
Air Force Print News for July 14, 2003
Today's stories include:
Fill 'er up (Stand-alone photos)
http://www.af.mil/stories/story.asp?storyID=123005249
AF sends tanker report to Congress
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DFS 230 Mistel Combo Pic by
robert arndt
Rare 1942 photo of Me-109 atop a DFS 230 further down the page:
http://www.fiddlersgreen.net/aircraft/WWII/DFS230-glider/info/info.htm
Rob
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Henderson field renamed by
Gernot Hassenpflug
Henderson Field is now renamed to Honiara international airport. But
to many, it will always be Henderson Field.
--
G Hassenpflug * IJN & JMSDF equipment/history fan
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Mil Acft HF Comms, Tuesday 10 Aug 2004 by
AllanStern
Mil Acft HF Comms, Tuesday 10 August 2004
13927.0 USAF MARS Operator AFA1 0250z USB wkg PITT 13 (C-130H, Pittsburgh
911AW 758AS) re ETA Pittsburgh 0130 Local. (10/Aug/2004) (ALS)
8983.0 USCG CAMSLANT-Chesapeake VA: ????z USB wkg CG 1501 (HC-130H, Elizabeth
City NC) re Ops Normal report....
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Help me identify a logo by
Geoff Fox
I am hoping someone in this group will recognize a logo on a watch
I've just received. The logo seems to be a red, combat type, military
jet inside a red circle. At the top of the circle is a diamond shaped
pattern with 9 diamonds inside (these are all actually squares, on
their side).
I have...
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Imperial War Museum Duxford by
Keith Willshaw
"Mycroft" wrote in message
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I am going to visit Duxford in about 2 weeks is there anything there
people
would advise me to see or would like me to photograph to post for them too
see?
Myc
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Air National Guard band to play free concert by
Otis Willie
Air National Guard band to play free concert
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/story/0627202004_new02_guard.asp
{EXCERPT} Parkersburg News, WV - PARKERSBURG - The 38-piece Air
National Guard Band of the Great Lakes, known as the "Triple Nickel,"
will perform a free concert from 7-9 pm July 6 in...
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Litttle Friend takes Big Brother Home by
ArtKramr
Little Friend takes Big Brother Home
We were flying a maximum effort (56 Marauders) heading East into Germany We
were in the number two slot in the high flight flying deputy lead. Way in the
distance I saw a tiny spot coming toward us.
As it came closer I saw it was a single B-17. When it came...
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NASA 809 - U-2 variant by
AllanStern
I snagged comms from NASA 809 (ER-2, U-2 variant) on Thurs 19Aug at 1721z.
First heard him on 348.7 (Miami Ctr @ Melbourne, Hi-alt); he announced "Above
FL600," and requested "direct Warner Robins AFB." I heard him then on Jax Ctr
freqs: 256.875, 290.35 and 346.3. Last heard him announce FL410.
AL...
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Gamma Ray Bomb by
Eric Moore
Work is being done on a Gamma Ray Bomb. See:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/0,12271,1018361,00.html
How would a weapon like this compare to the current generation of
nukes?
Just curious.
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by Denyav
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