USMC F/A-24A Helldiver II

[SimonR]

From: CNO@navy.mil
To:SECDEF@pentagon.gov
Subject: USMC F/A-18D Wing Spars

SECDEF,

Due to unforseen increased operational tempo and heavier than anticipated utilisation in lo-lo-lo mission profiles all USMC F/A-18Ds equipping VMFA(AW) squadrons have issues with fatigue cracks in wing spars A, B and C. All airframes are now grounded and have been assessed as beyond economic repair. Request urgent extra-ordinary funding in FY06 and FY07 to allow 1-for-1 airframe replacements with Foxtrot model Super Hornets soonest.

Best,
CNO

From: SECDEF@pentagon.gov
To:CNO@navy.mil
Subject: Re: USMC F/A-18D Wing Spars

CNO,

Are you nuts? Don't you know we're spending 5 billion a month in Iraq? We've had to cancel the Big Gulp capable cup holders in the F-22 and replace the ejection seat in the JSF with a lawn chair and a fire extinguisher. There's no damn money for USMC Super Hornets, that's for darn sure. Son, I think you might be falling into the trap of old thinking. You've got to be more imaginative in this age of asymmetric, network centric information warfare. Isn't there something cheap and foreign you can buy? I've got my secretary Grace looking for my glasses right now and as soon as she finds them I'm going to cancel something unimportant like that HUMVEE armor to raise some cash for you. Armour only impedes mobility in this age of asymmetric, network centric information warfare. For God's sake get something cheap.

Semper Fi,
SECDEF

[gooberliberation]

But sir! The committee is already working on a 64oz capable cup holder for the raptor. Today's fighting men dont drink "thirsty-two" ouncers anymore.

Very nice fla....helldiver btw  

[The Rat]

   

And a damned fine model too!    

[John Howling Mouse]

Sure I thought the post was hilarious but what a shock to scroll down: I nearly fell off my chair------fantastic model there, Simon!

I need a moment...

     

[gooberliberation]

From: mbooger@bbc.ru
To: CNO@navy.mil
Subject: Re: Sukhoi Su-27SKA Purchase

Many thanks to you my friend for the DVD box set of American Idol season four. I hope you find the Sukhoi fighters satisfactory. My men are all big Carrie Underwood fans and much prefer her singing to flying. I am willing to part with a Tu-160 if you send her to my Cabin in siberia. I appreciate the case of Grey Goose Vodka, but my children prefer authentic russian vodka with extra ethanol.

Hope to hear from you soon,
Igor E. Boogervitch.
Chief Marshal of the Air Force of the Russian Federation

[K5054NZ]

Niiiice!

[SimonR]

I'm glad you all like it, but so far nobody has noticed that the USMC ticked a few option boxes when they placed their order with Rosboronexport/Sukhoi.

Look closely... B)  

[Hatchet]

I'm glad you all like it, but so far nobody has noticed that the USMC ticked a few option boxes when they placed their order with Rosboronexport/Sukhoi.

Look closely... B)

Ok, yes or no

This bugger has 4 engines, right?

[SimonR]

I'm glad you all like it, but so far nobody has noticed that the USMC ticked a few option boxes when they placed their order with Rosboronexport/Sukhoi.

Look closely... B)

Ok, yes or no

This bugger has 4 engines, right?

Effin A!

[gooberliberation]

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[lancer]

OK, the first post sent coffee through my nostrils!! thank the gods I have a spil proof keyboard!!      The Super Flanker is bleeding awsome!! I love the 4 engines on it. I'm assuming that it need to tank immediately after take off though, yes?

[Matt_S]

Lovely.


Matt B)  

[Eddie M.]

Absolutely incredible! B) I love it! All around great looking monster
I built a 4 engine plane and it looks like a tank with wings. Yours look sleek and maneuverable. BRAVO ZULU!!!
     Eddie

[SimonR]

Absolutely incredible! B) I love it! All around great looking monster
I built a 4 engine plane and it looks like a tank with wings. Yours look sleek and maneuverable. BRAVO ZULU!!!
     Eddie

Eddie,

That's praise indeed, because I wasn't in the kit chopping business and didn't own a razor saw or putty until I was inspired by your F14/F15 hybrid. Thanks...

[cthulhu77]

WhooooWheeeee!  That is a great jet, very slick !