\"WaltBJ" wrote in message
om...
MiG29s with tarps tied around
them parked on pavement with weeds three feet high growing in the
cracks in the concrete.

Walt, I've never been able to figure out why Su-27 Flankers are
considered such hot stuff, but AFAIK the Mig-29 is not well regarded
by anyone, even the Russkys. Wha? They are close to being the same
airframe!