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[AW1Steve]

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

ORIGINAL: AW1Steve
Actually that was a F111c.

Yeah, yer right. Plus, the Aussies flying the thing had an F111c arm patch on too. [:'(]

I'll check out those carrier videos-graci!

So, AW1-have you ever seen a tailhook landing of an F-111c before?

Nope. I've never even seen a F-111C. Or a F-111B. Unless you count on video's. [:D]

All I've seen is F-111A's and lot's of FB-111's. One of the two squadrons that had them was the 509th, which used to be based at Pease AFB, in Portsmouth NH. Not far from where I grew up.[:)]

Come to think of it, I don't recall ever seeing a tailhook used for a land landing. [:)]

[AW1Steve]

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

ORIGINAL: Grollub

ORIGINAL: USS America

I'm in a life or death struggle with the beginnings of a cold that I refuse to give in to!

I've heard that rum is a good remedy ... [:D]

Good call, Viking dude! [8D]

I've heard tell that single malt scotch works better! [:D] Or what was that Irish Whisky that your fond of CB? Jameison 1781? )r something like that? [&:]

[Chickenboy]

ORIGINAL: AW1Steve

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

ORIGINAL: Grollub



I've heard that rum is a good remedy ... [:D]

Good call, Viking dude! [8D]

I've heard tell that single malt scotch works better! [:D] Or what was that Irish Whisky that your fond of CB? Jameison 1781? )r something like that? [&:]

You're on the right track, mate. I don't want to give you any more hints, lest it spoil the gift that I will be bringing with me for you at our upcoming summit. [8D]

Speaking of which?...[&:]

[AW1Steve]

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

ORIGINAL: AW1Steve

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy



Good call, Viking dude! [8D]

I've heard tell that single malt scotch works better! [:D] Or what was that Irish Whisky that your fond of CB? Jameison 1781? )r something like that? [&:]

You're on the right track, mate. I don't want to give you any more hints, lest it spoil the gift that I will be bringing with me for you at our upcoming summit. [8D]

Speaking of which?...[&:]

Spoiler! This time I'd hope to have it for you! [:-][:D] I'm waiting for more information from Yuri. My own trip to the east coast is on hold till we can determine the exact date. [:(]

[Dixie]

From last night, MK356 as she waited to go flying.

EDIT: Bugger, forgot to resize!

[Dixie]

Shall we try that again...

Spitfire MK356 at RAF Odiham last night, waiting for her chance to break free and go flying. She was down at Odiham for the Battle of Britain celebration at the base.

[Schanilec]

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

Why do I suddenly have an urge to clean all my guns? [8D][X(][X(]

http://www.military.com/video/guns/pist ... 970116001/

ETA: Dixie, you may need to check this out...

I'm sorry. I did not know I had A.D.D. It looks like I'll need some personal instruction.[;)]

[Chickenboy]

ORIGINAL: Schanilec

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

Why do I suddenly have an urge to clean all my guns? [8D][X(][X(]

http://www.military.com/video/guns/pist ... 970116001/

ETA: Dixie, you may need to check this out...

I'm sorry. I did not know I had A.D.D. It looks like I'll need some personal instruction.[;)]

Well, Schanilec-

I'm not sure if Dixie will dress up like that for you, but you can always ask.

[Historiker]

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

ORIGINAL: Schanilec

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

Why do I suddenly have an urge to clean all my guns? [8D][X(][X(]

http://www.military.com/video/guns/pist ... 970116001/

ETA: Dixie, you may need to check this out...

I'm sorry. I did not know I had A.D.D. It looks like I'll need some personal instruction.[;)]

Well, Schanilec-

I'm not sure if Dixie will dress up like that for you, but you can always ask.

[:D]

That video is nice!

[Schanilec]

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

ORIGINAL: Schanilec

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

Why do I suddenly have an urge to clean all my guns? [8D][X(][X(]

http://www.military.com/video/guns/pist ... 970116001/

ETA: Dixie, you may need to check this out...

I'm sorry. I did not know I had A.D.D. It looks like I'll need some personal instruction.[;)]

Well, Schanilec-

I'm not sure if Dixie will dress up like that for you, but you can always ask.

What!...what!...what! That's not Dixie?[X(]

[Dixie]

ORIGINAL: Schanilec

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

ORIGINAL: Schanilec




I'm sorry. I did not know I had A.D.D. It looks like I'll need some personal instruction.[;)]

Well, Schanilec-

I'm not sure if Dixie will dress up like that for you, but you can always ask.

What!...what!...what! That's not Dixie?[X(]

Who says it isn't? [;)] Well, alright it isn't me. Dixie does not 'do guns' by choice, I joined the RAF to fix aeroplanes not bust a cap in someone's ass (did I use the term correctly? I am unfamiliar with Colonial language). Rest assured that if I ever have to actually clean a gun for real that I do so under duress. Or for enough money in a dress if you chaps feel inclined to donate...

As an aside, I found that video most informative with regards to the cleaning of small arms. Although I neither possess or have access to a Glock one assumes that many of the salient points could be applied to the Browning 9mm (which I do not use) or the L85 rifle.

It's in a similar vein to my most favourite of all flight safety videos, Dr Fod was a veritable masterpiece of televisual artistry with an important message.

[Dixie]

Hmmm, guns and cross dressing new page. Surely a first, even for The Thread....

[Grollub]

ORIGINAL: Schanilec

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

ORIGINAL: Schanilec




I'm sorry. I did not know I had A.D.D. It looks like I'll need some personal instruction.[;)]

Well, Schanilec-

I'm not sure if Dixie will dress up like that for you, but you can always ask.

What!...what!...what! That's not Dixie?[X(]

Could very well have been ... he's Air Force after all [;)][:'(]

Dixie: No offense intended! [:D]

[DOCUP]

Afternoon guys.  Taking a break from doing my game turn.  Thought I'd say hi to yall.

[Historiker]

ORIGINAL: Dixie

Hmmm, guns and cross dressing new page. Surely a first, even for The Thread....

[:D]

[Schanilec]

ORIGINAL: Grollub

ORIGINAL: Schanilec

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy




Well, Schanilec-

I'm not sure if Dixie will dress up like that for you, but you can always ask.

What!...what!...what! That's not Dixie?[X(]

Could very well have been ... he's Air Force after all [;)][:'(]

Dixie: No offense intended! [:D]

I have to swing on out to the airbase with some flowers and see what comes out of the gates.[;)]

[Reg]

ORIGINAL: AW1Steve

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

For you naval aviation types...ever see an FB-111 land with a tailhook before?

http://www.military.com/video/military- ... 867838001/

Actually that was a F111c. There were only 2 FB-111 squadrons , and all FB-111's are gone (or in museums , like the one in the SAC museum we went to). The FB-111 was a slightly "streched" version, designed as a "nuclear penetrator" , where as the F-111 is a general purpose light bomber. I have seen a video of a F-111B using it's tail hook.(The F-111B was the carrier version in the original TFX, all service "fighter" program. The Navy version , designed to carry the AIM-54 Phoneix missile , was found after carrier trials to be too heavy for carrier duty. The F-14 was to replace it, as well as carry the Phoenix).

Some where out there must be a video of it's CV acceptance trails. [:)]


Here's a link that connects with a couple of video's. http://www.usscoralsea.net/pages/f111.php

Actually at the time of the incident the RAAF operated a number of FB-111A aircraft though by the time we got them they had been converted to F-111G.

See www.adf-serials.com

[Apollo11]

Hi all,

Good morning!


Leo "Apollo11"

[Apollo11]

Hi all,

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

ORIGINAL: Apollo11

I managed to jam three middle fingers of my right (main) arm in car door yesterday... [:(]

I am now typing with left hand plus thumb and semi-functional index finger on the right hand...

I can still somehow hold mouse and slowly type...

Leo,

Please forgive the candor that I reserve for a Thread brother, but I'm bound by principled conviction to make an observation:

That was a silly thing to do to yourself. [;)]

Hope you're better soon.

I know... I know... plain stupid... BTW, my wife told me that I swearing very loud... [8D]


Leo "Apollo11"

[Apollo11]

Hi all,

ORIGINAL: AW1Steve

ORIGINAL: Apollo11

I managed to jam three middle fingers of my right (main) arm in car door yesterday... [:(]

I am now typing with left hand plus thumb and semi-functional index finger on the right hand...

I can still somehow hold mouse and slowly type...

Get better my friend. [:(] And don't worry if it cuts down on your spamming. At over 20k posts, you can take a break! [:D]

One can type with left hand as well! [:D]


Leo "Apollo11"