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December 19, 2021 at 11:11 pm in reply to: Yak Identification #762430

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Is the general agreement here that the North Korean aircraft in the shoot down photo is a Yak-11? Then, it begs the question, what was a slow, lightly-armed Yak-11 trainer doing with two world class fighters? Thank you.

August 30, 2018 at 7:32 am in reply to: US Senator John McCain dies aged 81 #780982

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There have been several

I’ll have my say on McCain.
I can’t fault hik for is bravery and dedication to his country.
Whereas his escapades in civilian and politics -at least until be became a rare critical voice the teh GOP- will be looked upon less kindly.
And there is no harm in in that. Everything John McCain did in politics he did willingly and we owe future historians the truth.

What is striking is how willingly many of Trump’s followers have fallen for the lies about his time on captivity in N. Vietnam and on the USS Forrestal purely because they are aping Trump’s rather petty and vindictive opinons. He never does seem able to take criticism well.
From a party that likes to see itself as champions of the military I find that rather striking.

And in a reply to Matt Gunsch, though I do respect that you have a right to your opinion, I wonder if you can tell us how many of Obama’s close associates have been indicted on criminal charges versus Trump’s?

There have been several associates, fund raisers, friends and cohorts who have been charged, and not small stuff either.

July 27, 2017 at 7:11 am in reply to: Link to pic: overall glossy blue PV-1 in Shanghai 1945 question #787932

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The caption has not been verified. Mr. Bowers’ photos however are usually notated with accurate information.

July 2, 2017 at 9:23 pm in reply to: Question for Mr. Verney / Mosquito PR.34 / Egypt #805034

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Many thanks Mr. Verney! Thank you for providing real history to us all.

July 8, 2016 at 5:26 pm in reply to: Philippine F-86D question #843780

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Thanks Sabrejet!! I will file a FOIA request. I don’t think the PLAAF was in the business of airlifting supplies when the sea lanes were viable. I appreciate your comments. Thanks again

January 13, 2016 at 1:15 am in reply to: Seeking information on Wlliam Labussiere's Staggerwing #868273

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Dear Mssr. Counsel,

Thank you again for your extensive research including a full listing of all Staggerwings in French codes! Your work is much-appreciated ! I apologize for not responding sooner!

Thank you! Farmgate

January 10, 2016 at 11:26 pm in reply to: Nord 1000 in Indochina, 1952; photo; question about use of this aircraft and marking #869671

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That’s it, and my apologies for posting a dead link. Scroll down, looks like a bare metal Taifun. Thanks again.

March 29, 2015 at 5:49 am in reply to: Vampire FB 5 Flight to Seletar, 60 Squadron, 1950; question about route #866911

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Thank you Lauriebe. I always assumed the photo of a lone FB 5 in Indochina indicated a ferry flight to Seletar. My reference was a photo from Soumille’s book on the topic. I will review this carefully and thank you again for setting the record straight.

March 29, 2015 at 2:05 am in reply to: Vampire FB 5 Flight to Seletar, 60 Squadron, 1950; question about route #867022

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Thanks Sycamore. This is helpful. I was wondering if they stopped in Saigon. Thank you again as I am especially interested in the navigation Mossie as well.

January 2, 2014 at 10:33 pm in reply to: Ilyushin Il-4: was there any postwar use? #933468

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Thanks Flyer !

Be patient, dear Farmgate – I have found some material.

Any information is appreciated. I did find a photo of a Il-4 in 1948, green with light undersides. Thank you again, and best wishes for a happy new year!

December 2, 2013 at 12:10 am in reply to: Il-28 "Beagle" deployment, Manchuria 1952-1953 #955327

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Flyer, thank you very much. This is extremely interesting news and history. Certainly the Soviets operated any Il-28’s near the Korean pennisula, despite the markings or references to “North Korea” Il-28’s. Certainly the markings were either North Korean or Chinese.

As for the statement about the Il-28 intrusion into South Korean airspace, this is really news to me and a major unknown fact of the Korean War.

This is the first jet versus jet shootdown in history, if true. I find it incredible that a jet bomber attack on South Korea was never mentioned in the official U.S. Navy history of the Korean War, or any where else until now, but the level of detail plus the names of the crew lend credibilty to the story. Can you please contact me with a list of you sources as I would like to review them if possible. Thank you again!

May 24, 2013 at 1:02 pm in reply to: Douglas A3D-1Q question: were the bombay doors welded shut to accomodate ECM montors? #983101

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I agree. Note in picture that only the left door is down, probably to ventilate.

April 26, 2013 at 4:36 am in reply to: Postwar Soviet Douglas A-20 Boston question and profile #1010314

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Fascinating….thank you very much!

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April 23, 2013 at 4:41 am in reply to: Postwar Soviet Douglas A-20 Boston question and profile #1014002

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Thanks very much!

April 23, 2013 at 12:43 am in reply to: Postwar Soviet Douglas A-20 Boston question and profile #1014009

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Thank you very much sir! THis is very useful information on an exceedingly obscure topic.
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