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« Reply #3151 on: November 24, 2019, 07:57:07 PM »
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« Reply #3152 on: November 24, 2019, 09:33:05 PM »


A close-up one of the B-29 Washington B1 on parade for the Queens Coronation Review at RAF Odiham in 1953. The aircraft were loaned from the USAF as a stop-gap measure whilst an all-jet Bomber Force was being developed for the RAF. A few stayed in service until 1958.
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« Reply #3153 on: November 24, 2019, 11:20:13 PM »
Nice photo of the Washington Carl, one of the B-29's I have is getting that treatment, though it might end up in 617 Sqn markings and some additions added to it --- like this  ;)


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« Reply #3154 on: November 25, 2019, 01:08:22 AM »
Yes it is. Best one I have seen to date.
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« Reply #3155 on: November 25, 2019, 10:10:27 AM »
October, 2019 issue of Aeroplane Monthly has an interesting article on one used by Vickers for guided weapons development.  I've got an Airfix 1/72 B-29, a B-50 conversion kit, and a Tu-4 Armament set, along with appropriate decals to model a RAAF Washington B.II (B-44B) with dual 30mm ADEN cannon replacing the quad .50-caliber machine guns in the turrets.

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« Reply #3156 on: November 25, 2019, 11:15:44 AM »
October, 2019 issue of Aeroplane Monthly has an interesting article on one used by Vickers for guided weapons development.  I've got an Airfix 1/72 B-29, a B-50 conversion kit, and a Tu-4 Armament set, along with appropriate decals to model a RAAF Washington B.II (B-44B) with dual 30mm ADEN cannon replacing the quad .50-caliber machine guns in the turrets.

Nice -- do build it.

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« Reply #3157 on: November 26, 2019, 07:40:43 PM »


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« Reply #3158 on: November 26, 2019, 09:10:49 PM »
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« Reply #3159 on: November 26, 2019, 09:20:25 PM »


RCAF CH-148 Cyclone crew ejecting a stowaway.
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« Reply #3160 on: November 27, 2019, 12:18:37 AM »


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« Reply #3161 on: November 28, 2019, 01:57:59 AM »
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« Reply #3162 on: November 28, 2019, 03:31:59 AM »
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« Reply #3163 on: November 28, 2019, 05:21:05 AM »


Royal Canadian Navy McDonnell F2H-3 Banshee fighter jets lined up on the tarmac in front of US Navy F3D Skynights and other equipment at Boca Chica Naval Air Station, Key West Florida 18 Feb 1957.

Note: Also F3H Demon, TV-2 Shootingstar and ZSG-2/3/4 blimp.

(Library and Archives Canada Photo, MIKAN No. 4951122)
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« Reply #3164 on: November 30, 2019, 11:55:12 PM »
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« Reply #3165 on: November 30, 2019, 11:56:05 PM »


Incredible shot of an Indian Naval #LCA Tejas prototype taking off from a ramp, armed with with 2 Derby and 2 R-73 missiles #avgeek
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« Reply #3166 on: November 30, 2019, 11:57:54 PM »




After numerous successful traps, Naval LCA headed for deck trials.

Check position of LEVCONs & inboard slats (AD geeks). Check compressed nose oleo (structure guys). Most jets break up at this load. Hands-off T/O. Auto-throttle ldg. Extended BVR carriage. The list is endless.
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« Reply #3167 on: December 01, 2019, 12:37:53 AM »


Hangar roof view. Beautiful shot of SR-71A 61-7979/2030. Technician working on left outboard wing, most likely on flight control cable or wiring. Two working on aft Cockpit.  Two working in right nacelle.  Three more Techs working on re-installing forward inboard stressed panels.
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« Reply #3169 on: December 01, 2019, 12:48:32 AM »


Millennial's abandoning the Millennium.
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« Reply #3170 on: December 01, 2019, 03:15:55 AM »
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« Reply #3171 on: December 01, 2019, 03:40:58 AM »




After numerous successful traps, Naval LCA headed for deck trials.

Check position of LEVCONs & inboard slats (AD geeks). Check compressed nose oleo (structure guys). Most jets break up at this load. Hands-off T/O. Auto-throttle ldg. Extended BVR carriage. The list is endless.

Those flaps above the intakes appear to be operating opposite of what I would expect. Very strange.

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« Reply #3172 on: December 01, 2019, 03:43:45 AM »
Those flaps above the intakes appear to be operating opposite of what I would expect. Very strange.

What did you expect?
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« Reply #3173 on: December 01, 2019, 07:15:17 AM »
Hangar roof view. Beautiful shot of SR-71A 61-7979/2030. Technician working on left outboard wing, most likely on flight control cable or wiring. Two working on aft Cockpit.  Two working in right nacelle.  Three more Techs working on re-installing forward inboard stressed panels.

Ooo, nice  :smiley:  Diorama anyone?  ;D
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« Reply #3174 on: December 01, 2019, 07:25:25 AM »
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