September 22, 2003 at 4:54 pm
I promised another one, so here goes… this time with a little focus on the Brits, by public demand.
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During the Vietnam War, not only the US, Australia, Thailand, New Zealand and South Korea had aircraft stationed in South Vietnam. For some time, the RAF also had one transport stationed in the country, which flew humanitary missions.
What type of aircraft was this? Extra kudos can be deserved by giving the squadron, serial and turn your answer into a nice, obscure anecdote.
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Which countries flew the Gnat?
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Quite a few countries have their own designations/nicknames for aircraft commonly known under another name. Give the more common name for the following aircraft, and say in which country that strange designation is or was used.
a) B.Kh.19K
b) SP-13A
c) Tp84
d) Nuri
e) CC-117
f) LR-1
g) F-103E
h) D.2
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What are the markings which tell you an aircraft is with the Spanish military?
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The Raytheon T-6 trainer for the USAF and USN is basically an Americanised Pilatus PC-9. But a number of real PC-9s also flew in US military markings. What was their role, and who operated them?
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Name three countries which have Armée de l’Air (French Air Force) aircraft stationed there, and of which type.
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For the IAF gurus: what aircraft goes with the following serial-prefix?
a) KP
b) TS
c) BD
d) BM
e) JI
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During the 1980s, the USAF flew one transport type solely in Europe. Which one was it, and where was it stationed?
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Taiwan flew one unique variant of the F-104. Please describe.
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Which combat jets have thrust reversers?
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What is the difference between the Mirage F1C and the F1C-200?
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Which military aircraft are currently being built at the following airfields:
a) Burbank
b) Bordeaux-Merignac
c) Helwan
d) Irkutsk
e) Kumertau
f) St. Louis
g) Shenyang
h) Stans-Buochs
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The best protection for an aircraft is of course a hangar carved out in a mountain. Name four countries which are known to have those.
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What is the well-known city near the following airbases:
a) Nellis
b) Villacoublai
c) Torrejon de Ardoz
d) Akinci
e) Levashovo
f) Northolt
g) Bien Hoa
h) Lod
i) Anapolis
j) Kbely
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Which non-fUSSR countries operate/operated the MiG-25?
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Which European countries flew the Canberra?
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Which countries fly/flew/are going to fly the E-2 Hawkeye?
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Why did the wives of MiG-25 pilots and crewmen write a letter of complaint to the MiG OKB?
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Good luck!