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Old June 22nd 05, 11:38 AM
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Richard Riley wrote:

On Wed, 22 Jun 2005 03:16:45 GMT, "Mortimer Schnerd, RN"
wrote:

:Stubby wrote:
: FWIW, the T-38 is the nicest looking jet fighter. I really like the
: T-38-on-a-stick at the entrance to Maxwell AFB.
:
:
:I agree, that is one beautiful machine, but it ain't a fighter. It's a
:trainer.

OK, so the leading edge flaps, nosegear double fork and square
splitter plates on the F5B really make that much of a difference to
you?


Not to mention, the weaponry.

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