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Just some nice photos I've found

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#330
July 23, 2011, 11:46:05 AM
I don't know the details, nor can confirm, but I actually suspect it is an Omega Aerial Refueling Services, Inc. KDC-10 (see below).  The aircraft may well be both RAAF and/or USN/USMC Classic Hornets.



Regards,

Greg
All hail the God of Frustration!!!

scooter

#331
July 23, 2011, 05:45:23 PM
Some classics nipped from the 177th FW's Facebook page:


At William Tell '84, the last hurrah for the 106 at a major AF weapons meet.  We still have the trophy for "Best Looking F-106" in our chow hall.


Vertical climbs...also on the cover of a book, who's title eludes me at the moment

And I'll repeat it...Sixes are Sexy.
The F-106- 26 December 1956 to 8 August 1988
Gone But Not Forgotten

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ChernayaAkula

#332
July 23, 2011, 08:57:43 PM Last Edit: July 23, 2011, 09:07:40 PM by ChernayaAkula
As ytwon said, KC-10s and Tristars can be told apart by the nozzle of the middle engine. The trick is to remember which plane uses which nozzle. :lol: What always throws me is the MD-11, because I can't remember which type it's a development of, DC-10 or Tristar.  :banghead: Airliners confuse me!

I think those are Legacy Hornets. The Super Hornets look kinda "stretched", whereas the Legacy Hornets seem more "compact". And the blade antennas under the forward fuselage seem to say Legacy Hornet. The Supers have two raked-back antennas, while the forward one on the Legacy Hornets seem straight and the rear one is raked back.

Quote from: scooter on July 23, 2011, 05:45:23 PM
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And I'll repeat it...Sixes are Sexy.

Yup! :thumbsup:


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Speaking of sexy, here's the complete opposite.  ;D

Not necessarily a nice photo, but a cool video: Can you say "rough field performance"?

SU-7 FITTER VIDEO

"In ze Soviet Russia, tractor tow plane and plane plough field!"
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Moritz

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scooter

#333
July 23, 2011, 09:21:35 PM
Quote from: ChernayaAkula on July 23, 2011, 08:57:43 PMWhat always throws me is the MD-11, because I can't remember which type it's a development of, DC-10 or Tristar.

MD-11s were the next gen DC-10s.  Which didn't make it really in the commercial world.
The F-106- 26 December 1956 to 8 August 1988
Gone But Not Forgotten

QuoteOh are you from Wales ?? Do you know a fella named Jonah ?? He used to live in whales for a while.
— Groucho Marx

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PR19_Kit

#334
July 24, 2011, 01:40:58 AM
From astern an MD-11 looks 'under-tailed' as the tailplane is a lot smaller than that of a DC10. McD did something tricky with the control system which meant they didn't need so much tail area. Plus every MD-11 has a bulged #2 engine intake, almost exactly the same shape as the very few DC10-40s built, those mostly flown by Northwest.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

GTX

#335
July 24, 2011, 12:10:14 PM
Quote from: scooter on July 23, 2011, 05:45:23 PM
Some classics nipped from the 177th FW's Facebook page:


That first picture is a beauty! :thumbsup:
All hail the God of Frustration!!!

scooter

#336
July 24, 2011, 03:40:54 PM
Quote from: GTX on July 24, 2011, 12:10:14 PM
Quote from: scooter on July 23, 2011, 05:45:23 PM
Some classics nipped from the 177th FW's Facebook page:


That first picture is a beauty! :thumbsup:

And probably the last time an AIM-4 was lit off in the Air Force. :D
The F-106- 26 December 1956 to 8 August 1988
Gone But Not Forgotten

QuoteOh are you from Wales ?? Do you know a fella named Jonah ?? He used to live in whales for a while.
— Groucho Marx

My dA page: Scooternjng

Cliffy B

#337
July 26, 2011, 07:10:51 PM
Found some neat ones over on Navy Newsstand.

Nice sunset with a DDG and a CVN.
http://www.navy.mil/view_single.asp?id=104568

Neat nighttime shot of 2 CH-46s spooling up on an LHD.
http://www.navy.mil/view_single.asp?id=104735
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Cliffy B

#338
August 07, 2011, 12:33:18 PM
"Helos don't fly.  They vibrate so violently that the ground rejects them."
-Tom Clancy

"Radial's Growl, Inline's Purr, Jet's Suck!"
-Anonymous

"If all else fails, call in an air strike."
-Anonymous

GTX

#339
August 12, 2011, 02:03:51 PM
Some very nice shots by Motty:









Regards,

Greg
All hail the God of Frustration!!!

Martin H

#340
August 12, 2011, 02:09:20 PM
very nice indeed
I always hope for the best.
Unfortunately,
experience has taught me to expect the worst.

Size (of the stash) matters.

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Maverick

#341
August 12, 2011, 05:04:56 PM
Gorgeous pics Greg, thanks for sharing.

Regards,

Mav

Stargazer

#342
August 22, 2011, 07:38:47 AM
From the MAKS 2011 airshow. Not sure if the link will work:

PR19_Kit

#343
August 22, 2011, 08:22:49 AM
I bet the tiddly one at the front was REALLY pouring it on!  ;D

Terrific piccie nontheless.  :thumbsup:
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Martin H

#344
August 22, 2011, 09:17:31 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on August 22, 2011, 08:22:49 AM
I bet the tiddly one at the front was REALLY pouring it on!  ;D

Terrific piccie nontheless.  :thumbsup:

while the other two are about to stall lol
I always hope for the best.
Unfortunately,
experience has taught me to expect the worst.

Size (of the stash) matters.

IPMS (UK) What if? SIG Leader.
IPMS (UK) Project Cancelled SIG Member.
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