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Audio of Lancaster Under nightfighter attack by Stolly
This has been posted before but there has been some debate as to its authenticity. Its authenticity is now proved beyond doubt http://www.roger.beckwith.btinternet.co.uk/bh/repwar/lanc.jpg Reg Pidsley (left) with Wynford Vaughan Thomas in front of Lancaster F for Freddie of 207 Squadron prior to...
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December 5th 16 03:42 PM
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A coworker of mine........... by Mark and Kim Smith
told me that his uncle flew or was on a crew that flew the B17's into Oahu three hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He then went on to tell me that his uncle went on to fly B29's in the Pacific, his particular bomber was call the Cock Wagon. The nose art depicted a rooster pulling a wagon. ...
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June 25th 14 06:57 PM
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50% of NAZI oil was supplied from US by Grantland
(B2431) lied: snip "Out of 556 important functionaries of the Bolshevik State. . . There Were in 1918-1919: 457 Jews 17 Russians, 2 Ukrainians, 11 Armenians, 35 Letts, 15 Germans, 1 Hungarian, 10 Georgians, 3 Poles, 3 Finns, 1 Karaim." The Last Days of the...
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January 18th 14 08:58 PM
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C-5 Galaxy hit by missile over Baghdad by Aerophotos
Seems in the news, a USAF C-5 Galaxy was hit by a unkown missile over Baghdad, it then landed due to USAF reasons "was a excessive noise vibrations in a engine" - no mention of missile at all when first published. Some noise vibrations eh?, imagine if it was shot down? USAF PR would describe it...
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September 24th 13 03:29 AM
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1 Attachment(s) Can anyone identify this plane please? by Andrew Fergus
I think it is either a Hawker Hart or its variant, a Hawker Audax. If anyone can confirm once and for all I'd really appreciate it. The gentleman standing with it is Bob Fergus, an RAF Fitter and my grandfather Andy
April 28th 13 06:30 AM
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4 Attachment(s) WW2 Leather Sqd/Group patches made by SIGGY
Hello, anyone into reenacting or just want a really nice custom made Leather Squadron or Group patch for your A-2 or G-1 , I make them , 30 years experience, WW2 era any USAAF/USN/USMC type , 5-6 inch $50.00 total/each including postage(in the US).(overseas $60.00 each/total including postage,I...
April 27th 13 11:49 PM
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Tom Lanphier: Biggest LIAR in U.S. Military History by CHP52659
Tom Lanphier is still considered the BIGGEST LIAR in all of U.S. Military History. He is still no less than scum and a total disgrace to this GREAT country.
January 14th 13 05:35 AM
by Fallijay Go to last post
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MiG-21 - still unpleasant surprise at Cope India exercise by misha
Draft copy of the exercise Cope India report says: While the superb performances of IAF Sukhoi-30s were somewhat anticipated, the performance of MiG-21Bison came as a major “unpleasant surprise” to the USAF officials. It also validates the claim of the Russian officials that they are capable of...
December 27th 12 12:36 PM
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3(F)Wing RCAF Zweibrucken by Ed Majden
Does anyone know the current status of the military airbase at Zweibrucken West Germany? It was the home of RCAF 3(F)Wing in the 1950's-60's later being taken over by the USAF. Who is there now or is it even a military installation these days? Just curious, as I have many fond memories of the...
November 16th 12 08:11 PM
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Req pics of CAC Boomerang A46 - 90 by Dave Kearton
Hello All (my wife) heard on the radio this morning a local in South Australia has acquired a CAC Boomerang for restoraton and would like a pic of it in wartime colours - including squadron codes. If anyone has a photo or unit details, could they post it on a.b.p.a.
October 21st 12 03:58 AM
by Ian B Go to last post
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"Phantom Flights, Bangkok Nights" by leckie1uk
Does anyone know where I can get a copy of this book or why it is proving so difficult to find a copy?? Thanks
September 25th 12 07:45 PM
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2 Attachment(s) Restore LOU IV P-51 Mustang Project by Restore LOU IV
In 2007 a P51 D Mustang called Lou IV was damaged in a landing accident a Camarilla, California. Become a fan to help us restore this majestic fighter! Flying the P-51 D has been a lifelong dream for Terry Dieno, President of Fast Toys For Boys. Terry's love for aviation heated up when he acquired...
July 11th 12 08:04 PM
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Comparison Canadair CL415 vs. Beriev Be200??? by sOOva
Air Power Journal or Air International I think... Does anybody has it??? Please scan and Email me. I will be very greatful...Thanx...
June 24th 12 09:59 PM
by Geo Go to last post
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1 Attachment(s) What plane is this? by thighmister
Never mind, I found out it's the Stearman A75. http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z36/thighmister/Scan3.jpg My grandfather was an Army Air Corps teacher, flying B-17s. I always wondered what plane this was and what it might have been used for. It looks like it must be a biplane to me. Would...
April 22nd 12 11:47 PM
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John Kasich by a7evs901
Obama, Romney debate from states apart President Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney engaged in a long-distance debate over the key issue in the election — the economy and how to improve it — as both campaigned through key swing states more than six months ahead of November's...
April 19th 12 02:27 AM
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Time can be back to square one by Kounbvnvi
Sometimes the feelings is like knitting a sweater, the beginning of each stitch carefully prepared, eventually just gently pull back to the starting point in the good feelings there is no material basis outcome is the same. But when with the material as a foundation, the feelings are not in...
April 5th 12 02:33 AM
by Kounbvnvi Go to last post
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March 21st 12 07:41 AM
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playing pool by maish941
Content from: small pity QQ853721865 content starts: Internet chat has just learned, the value of yesterday evening and weekend so a few This is not just back to the dorm to sleep for a good sleep was that My eyes did not open eyes, close eyes just shout: Yang, eight of our brothers inside the...
March 19th 12 08:26 AM
by maish941 Go to last post
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Why a Swept-Wing? by James Dandy
Pardon my ignorance on all matters concerning modern aviation but just why the hell would you want to sweep a wing forward? Doesn't that make any aircraft unstable? If so, why would any pilot feel safe in it? Has anyone ever made one work? James Dandy
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November 29th 11 12:00 AM
by tonini Go to last post
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Best modern jet fighter??? by Icarus
As the subject says, I'd like to know which is the best modern jet fighter in your opinion??? Personaly, my bet is on Su 27 family-in particular the Su 37 fighter...
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November 28th 11 11:57 PM
by tonini Go to last post
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