F-111/Aardvark/Pig GB

GTX · October 17, 2008, 11:41:13 AM

Folks,

A proposal for a GB sometime next year (plenty or warning

). Given that 2009 is the last full year the RAAF F-111s are planned to be operated, maybe a GB dedicated to the F-111 before it goes out of service. Thoughts? I'd be willing to be moderator (there that part is already done).

Regards,

Greg

ysi_maniac · October 17, 2008, 12:45:45 PM

I would be in because IMO F-111 is one of the most elegant planes in the world.

pyro-manic · October 17, 2008, 06:26:12 PM

Sounds good!

Shasper · October 21, 2008, 04:54:58 PM

word up man, im down

Shas

Maverick · October 21, 2008, 10:44:04 PM

Given I've done 50+ Pig profiles, I've got a hankering to knock one 2gether... (or two, or three or...

)

Regards,

Mav

GTX · October 24, 2008, 11:23:24 AM

I wonder what people would say if I said "I might be able to organise a flight in a F-111 as a prize"?

Regards,

Greg

ysi_maniac · October 24, 2008, 11:49:20 AM

Quote from: GTX on October 24, 2008, 11:23:24 AM
I wonder what people would say if I said "I might be able to organise a flight in a F-111 as a prize"?

Regards,

Greg

WOW

sotoolslinger · October 24, 2008, 12:28:23 PM

I AM EFFIN IN

Aircav · October 24, 2008, 01:06:29 PM

Count me in

Jschmus · October 31, 2008, 10:54:59 PM

I've got a SparkVark in the stash. I might have to enter this one.

Maverick · October 31, 2008, 11:56:41 PM

Dang Greg, it'd be worth the trip to Qld just for that!!!

SebastianP · November 07, 2008, 11:24:47 PM

Since the ARC guys just finished an F-111 GB, may I suggest we expand the scope somewhat and allow other side-by-side twin seat supersonic strike aircraft, like the TSR.2 or the Vigilante, or for that matter the Fencer? I've been contemplating a USAF A-5D as a replacement for the F-111; as well as a USN A-5E conventional supersonic strike aircraft, and this would give me an excuse... :-)

SP

jorel62 · November 08, 2008, 02:45:41 AM

I'll do my part........

Aircav · November 08, 2008, 06:23:30 AM

I like the idea of it being just F-111's

GTX · November 08, 2008, 10:06:04 AM

Quote from: SebastianP on November 07, 2008, 11:24:47 PM
Since the ARC guys just finished an F-111 GB, may I suggest we expand the scope somewhat and allow other side-by-side twin seat supersonic strike aircraft, like the TSR.2 or the Vigilante, or for that matter the Fencer? I've been contemplating a USAF A-5D as a replacement for the F-111; as well as a USN A-5E conventional supersonic strike aircraft, and this would give me an excuse... :-)

SP

Quote from: Overkiller on November 08, 2008, 01:32:49 AM
Quote from: SebastianP on November 07, 2008, 11:24:47 PM
Since the ARC guys just finished an F-111 GB, may I suggest we expand the scope somewhat and allow other side-by-side twin seat supersonic strike aircraft, like the TSR.2 or the Vigilante, or for that matter the Fencer? I've been contemplating a USAF A-5D as a replacement for the F-111; as well as a USN A-5E conventional supersonic strike aircraft, and this would give me an excuse... :-)

SP

I suggest a counter proposal: Include types that were evaluated by or offered to the RAAF during the selection process that led to the purchase of the F-111.

So that would allow, amongst others:

Vulcan
Vigilante
Mirage IV
Buccaneer
B-47
B-58
F-4 Phantom
TSR-2

Just a thought....

Duncan

Sorry guys, but those proposals would kind of defeat the underlying purpose of the GB - a tribute to the F-111 which will be going out of service. Re ARC's GB, I am proposing this one for sometime next year, so there shouldn't be a problem.

Regards,

Greg