Some more pics … These are of the ll-78 tankers … probably the first public pics of the Il-78 in Europe … Vishnu

Not the first time that MIDAS has been in Europe. Ukrainian and Russian operated MIDAS have been in the UK. Earliest examples (Russian) in UK around 1992/1993 for public display.

TJ

The clip with the Jag streaking from left to right below the level of the control tower then powering into a zoom climb and the clip of the Jag streaking across the pan were I believe Andy Cubin seconded to the Omani Air Force , there is also a photo around which shows a Nissan car roof which was creased by a Jag wing tank . I have the mpegs and photos around somewhere .

Al

Andy Cubin. I remember now! The publication referenced Cubin as the pilot, not Mark Hanna. Thanks for the correction.

TJ

Did the Iraqi military possess any ARMs at all?

The Coalition came across AS-9s when they occupied Iraqi airbases.

TJ

It was weird because it said that the Kh-65 was integrated onto the Su-35 and Su-37.

Are any of these missiles being integrated onto them?

‘711’ crashed.

Yeah, but how do I know how many airfields are in portland?

Apologies. I was trying to tell you the exact airport that the Bear will use.

The source link will take you to a subscription page, so I won’t post it:

Snippet:

“Vancouver group toils to celebrate Russian aviator

The committee’s efforts bring a Moscow friendship exchange and, organizers hope, Russia’s fastest propeller-driven plane to honor Valeri Chkalov

Wednesday, June 09, 2004
ALLAN BRETTMAN

VANCOUVER — The Tu-95 Bear, a Russian bomber regarded as the fastest propeller-driven airplane ever, will land next week at Portland International Airport and stay a few days in honor of famed aviator Valeri Chkalov….”

TJ

I have attached a photograph of this weekends unfortunate Hurricane accident, which was taken from within B-17 ‘Sally B’. I was very fortunate indeed to be allowed a tour of this fabulous aircraft, when I saw the Hurricane heading straight for us!

My personal opinion is that a feat of supreme airmanship prevented an unfortunate accident from becoming something much worse – I only took the picture after the Hurricane had turned away from us and went nose down – no bravery award for me then!!!

Anyway, I don’t know who the Hurricane pilot was, but he should be applauded for his quick, calm and professional response to an extremely difficult situation.

“My personal opinion is that a feat of supreme airmanship prevented an unfortunate accident from becoming something much worse”

I concur with that! I was further along from ‘Sally B,’ behind the fence, and the Hurricane was heading straight for me! I witnessed the whole event as I was captivated by its low pass and break for landing. I stayed by the fence to watch the landing and I would agree that the pilot did his utmost to stop the Hurricane leaving the grass. He seemed very pleased when he jumped onto the port wing after bringing the aircraft to a halt. I do recall a photographer by the tail of the B-17, so that must have been you?! To the right of me there was a woman with at least two small children.

TJ

Because the B-52 isn’t survivable.

And the Bear H isn’t? That is why they have ALCMs in order for them to stand-off if they need to. B-52s were doing all right over downtown Belgrade (1999) and doing low-level airfield airstrikes in Iraq. (1991).

TJ