The reasoning behind the retractable probe on the export-only Mirage F1A remains a mystery. This was a cheaper, ground attack optimized Mirage F1 with less complex avionics that was sold to only two countries, Libya and South Africa, neither of which had refueling tankers at the time!

South Africa used the “buddy” refueling system with Buccaneer aircraft, which was used quite extensively. Later on of course it was the B707.

Angolan MiG-17s in 1976, from lajiribilla.co.cu. These are in their original natural metal finish with Angolan colours on the lower tail fin, black serial and anti-slip wing strips

Now that is a rare find! Well done!!

Capt. Shawn McCaughey was lost when his CT-114 Tutor jet crashed near a Montana air force base during a show rehearsal May 18. The report, released Monday, said McCaughey lost control of the aircraft when his lap belt unfastened while he was flying inverted.

“Initial analysis has determined that the pilot’s lap belt became unfastened when SB No. 2 rolled inverted, causing the pilot to fall out of his seat and lose control of the aircraft,” the report states.

The investigation is now focusing on why.

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNew…ub=CTVNewsAt11

Yes I read it using balloon as decoy come on in the real world do you believe that the opposing force will use balloon as decoy?

You’ll be amazed at what an effective tool the old weather balloon is !?

Waar een rokie is moet een vuurtjie wees. Welkom en totsiens, meneer!
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Baie dankie/thank you :p

What about the Faroe Islands or Reunion?

Put one of these little beauties in your hand sans lens and compare it with say a Sony Alpha body then you, like me will not be sanguine about the similar longevity of that latter, especially under similar conditions of use. I suspect that most SLRs of recent years (excepting the like of the Dynax 9) will be similarly challenged.

I know where you are coming from but weight does not equate to “longevity”!
The Dynax 9 in my experience was an expensive piece of rubbish. My cameras take a lot of bashing about during my travels and my Sony Alpha has already out lived the Dynax 9 which has a very flimsy mirror box.

I think digital is a great replacement for slides but I still prefer wet film for prints.

I some how think that film will be with us longer than Jessops.:diablo: