Author Topic: Aircraft we like.. (Read 244113 times)

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #240 on:** March 06, 2014, 03:56:28 PM »

Would you believe a Kawasaki in the 50s having 72hp, could reach speeds of 220mph, is red, and have a range of 250 miles? And yes, this is in the right thread....and no it's not the new C14 for 2015.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Kawasaki+KAQ-1&client=firefox-a&hs=jO3&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=0PoYU-eRA7OMyAG_6YDQDQ&ved=0CDsQsAQ&biw=1920&bih=890

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #241 on:** March 12, 2014, 04:02:57 AM »

Air Force slang...

http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Air_Force_Slang

Two Skies · « **Reply #242 on:** March 17, 2014, 04:08:04 PM »

So, the next time you are talking to your congressman or whatever, and they ask you if/why we still need the A-10...

Tell them because Russia still has tanks, and isn't afraid to use them!

Such a capable airframe, that A-10!

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #243 on:** April 05, 2014, 06:52:17 AM »

Vietnam Thud story...

http://www.airforcemag.com/MagazineArchive/Pages/2014/April%202014/0414north.aspx

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #244 on:** April 05, 2014, 02:32:31 PM »

An illustrated guide to the atomic bombs....

http://www.alternatewars.com/Bomb_Loading/Bomb_Guide.htm

Murph · « **Reply #245 on:** April 05, 2014, 03:27:00 PM »

Little Cessnas!

Charlie747 · « **Reply #246 on:** April 05, 2014, 06:06:40 PM »

BAC TSR2: The Ultimate Royal Air Force Dream Machine...

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #247 on:** April 06, 2014, 06:27:08 AM »

Where have you been you old sod?

Well that certainly brought

to my eyes and I wasn't even drinking. This is what happens when your govt decides it no longer wants to be a super power. It's happening to us now.

I

the RAF and the British aircraft industry, even though they designed some of the most odd looking flyable aircraft I've ever seen outside of the Soviet Union.

gPink · « **Reply #248 on:** April 06, 2014, 07:24:03 AM »

Quote from: VirginiaJim on April 06, 2014, 06:27:08 AM

Where have you been you old sod?

Well that certainly brought to my eyes and I wasn't even drinking. This is what happens when your govt decides it no longer wants to be a super power. It's happening to us now.

I the RAF and the British aircraft industry, even though they designed some of the most odd looking flyable aircraft I've ever seen outside of the Soviet Union.

we are doomed

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #249 on:** April 06, 2014, 07:45:39 AM »

Totally agree at this point. I feel like the Holy Roman Empire and the barbarians are at the gate. Everyone in power thinks that smart weapons are the key, unfortunately they don't have the shock and awe value of a good carpet bombing or H-bomb from a B-52.

B-52 Dropping Lots & Lots of Bombs - Carpet Bombing

"B 52" Dropping "H Bomb"

I prefer the 'tall tail' B-52s as I grew up with them. Yes, I know they were prone to lose their (tails) on occasion, but the lines were much cleaner.

Where is General LeMay when you need him?

Curtis Lemay Legends of Airpower

For those unaware as I was about General and Mrs. LeMay's legacy, they have a foundation that assists officer and NCO widows..

http://www.lemay-foundation.org/

Memories of Jane LeMay Lodge - The LeMay's only daughter.... (fascinating)

http://www.nebraskastudies.org/0900/stories/0901_0122_01.html

You know, I actually tear up reading about LeMay, probably one of the best AF generals we ever had. The Russians were totally afraid of him. The media made him out to be a loose cannon which was totally the opposite of what he really was, but it worked to our advantage. I lived in that era on USAF SAC bases. I know what it was like and the people of today just don't have a clue.

gPink · « **Reply #250 on:** April 06, 2014, 08:32:04 AM »

Nothing like a good carpet bombing to get your Sunday morning started.

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #251 on:** April 06, 2014, 09:10:55 AM »

It always worked for me...

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #252 on:** April 06, 2014, 09:22:32 AM »

Back in the mid-60's at Westover AFB, a certain number of B-52's were constantly on the ready and the rumble could be heard from all over the base. I really miss that music.

Charlie747 · « **Reply #253 on:** April 06, 2014, 03:49:14 PM »

Yep the Old Sod is back........................................as you good old boys are suffering SAC withdrawal please find attached a film of go codes / fail safes / wing attack plan R

Enjoy ........................................

http://blip.tv/moviearchives/dr-strangelove-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-bomb-5462653

gPink · « **Reply #254 on:** April 06, 2014, 04:23:27 PM »

A most excellant movie.

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #255 on:** April 06, 2014, 05:31:39 PM »

The sad thing is that our seriousness over our ballistic missiles and bomber deterrent is sadly lacking. They better be glad I'm not in charge. Many careers would be over and I just might be inclined to charge some of those idiots with treason. I should have stayed in the AF.

gPink · « **Reply #256 on:** April 06, 2014, 05:40:15 PM »

Some very bad manners being displayed in the missile silos.

Charlie747 · « **Reply #257 on:** April 06, 2014, 06:26:16 PM »

Quote from: gPink on April 06, 2014, 04:23:27 PM

A most excellant movie.

Thank you

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #258 on:** April 06, 2014, 06:35:55 PM »

Yes, we do thank you, although I do feel a bit dizzy going back and forth. I feel like a Time Lord, especially today.

Two Skies · « **Reply #259 on:** April 14, 2014, 08:38:52 PM »

Go Congress!

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