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May 7, 2006 at 9:14 am in reply to: An old film #1296894

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Im sure i have seen a similler film on tv, but the name escapes me.

Is it the one where the guy takes out a dam with a Fulmar (could be a Suka, but I’m pretty sure the aircraft model is of a Fulmar )? If it is then its ‘Ships with Wings’, Your typical 1942 British war propaganda film, which apparently had a lot of film in it taken on the Ark Royal before she was sunk.

May 6, 2006 at 9:24 pm in reply to: the century fighters #2575089

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I wonder what the export aircraft would have been called? Maybe the RAF would have been flying Spectre FGR.2s?

Since the FG1 (K) and FGR2 (M) were mainly based on the USN’s F-4J, had the 1962 designation changes not happened, I would say that it would have still been called the Phantom.

May 6, 2006 at 9:20 pm in reply to: the century fighters #2575091

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It would look more like the TSR2 if the TSR had A-5 Vigilante style intakes. An upgraded proposal I believe…

I say it looks more like another cancelled design, that does for Canadians what the TSR2 does for the British.

May 6, 2006 at 5:40 pm in reply to: Twin Ramjet Powered Monoplanes #1297682

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I’m told there was some technology exchange in the very early days and allegedly that was used by the US to block Bloodhound 2 exports.

As I noted, Thermal Batteries and Continuous-rod warhead. Photos of the two items attached. For details of how they worked, check the two following links:-

Continuous-rod warhead

Thermal Batteries

May 6, 2006 at 4:46 pm in reply to: Twin Ramjet Powered Monoplanes #1297700

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LOL Good luck there. He’ll keep on and on LONG after he’s had his a$$ handed to him.

I think he has a bee in his bonnet about the fact that the only active air defence that his country’s armed forces have is shoulder launched SAM’s and the only fighter’s in the place are old Warbirds, My sympathies, a very bad idea on all counts.

May 6, 2006 at 4:44 pm in reply to: Javeline @ RAF Leconfield #1297707

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Do you mean JAVELIN? XH897 (the red and white one) was flying with A&AEE until the mid 1970’s

May 6, 2006 at 4:33 pm in reply to: to good to be forgotten #1297710

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Hawker Typhoon. Despite its teething troubles, it gave superb service during its day.

And from it, the Tempest

May 6, 2006 at 4:29 pm in reply to: to good to be forgotten #1297715

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To those who cannot, tell us, is it Javeline or Javelin?.

John.

Javelin, Quite 😀

May 6, 2006 at 3:07 pm in reply to: to good to be forgotten #1297866

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Those who can, teach. Those who cannot, post messages on Key Publishing Aviation Forums. 🙂

Okay, what’s the best typo or grammatical error you’ve seen on or in this forum?

In truth, I’m as bad as he is at spelling, However, there are ways of improving you postings, Like write the post on a word processor first, spell check it and proof it before posting it (The grammar check will pick up a lot of the bad grammar). And then cut and paste the lot across. 😉 Are the schools in Hertfordshire really that bad at English, I mean they were not that great when I went to School there. :confused:

May 6, 2006 at 2:11 pm in reply to: to good to be forgotten #1297882

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spitfires, hurricanes, mosquitos and lancasters are famous the world over for there exellent service during world war 2 and so they should be.
but has you all know these types was not the only exellent designs that played a very important role during the war. i would like to know what is your favorite unsung hero of the RAF.
to me its got to be the bristol beaufighter, a fantastic aircraft, but hardly gets mantioned. also the handley page halifax, better looking then the lanc in my opinion. i know they did not live up to expectations but i think the shorts stirling looked awesome. you would think the shorts sunderland would get more of a mention as well. what do you think….

😉 Do you not mean ‘Too good to be forgotten?’ 😉

May 6, 2006 at 2:11 am in reply to: the century fighters #2576039

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I guess the best place to see as many as possible is at the Pima Air Museum in Tucson Arizona. F-100 Supersabre, F-101 (and RF-101) Voodoo, F-102 Delta Dart, F-104 Starfighter, F-105 Thud, F-106 Delta Dagger, F-107A, F-110A (an F4C thanks to McNamara) and the F-111. Attached photos are not mine as Canoperner Al took them for me when he was over in the States last year. F-103 was a huge MACH 3 mixed power plant interceptor powered by a turbojet and a ramjet that was not built. The F-108 Rapier was another MACH 3 design that was not built (this one powered by twin turbojets). The F-109 designation was never issued.

May 6, 2006 at 1:24 am in reply to: the century fighters #2576040

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Doesnt really count if you are going to call them F-4’s!!!

Very true 😀 , however there would have been a few if the re-designations of 1962 had not happened. The USAF were also going to call the F-110 the Spectre, if memory serves (Couldn’t call it the Phantom as that a NAVY aircraft 😮 ).

May 6, 2006 at 1:05 am in reply to: The Wyvern #1298339

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There has been an excellant new kit of a Wyvern S4 in 1-72 scale released by Turmpeter

May 6, 2006 at 12:50 am in reply to: Twin Ramjet Powered Monoplanes #1298364

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I think it was between 70-75, but i do know were, XXV SQD might be.
Phil.

The home of XXV (Fighter) Squadron’s HQ at the time by any chance 😀 (along with the Squadron’s ‘A’ Flight with Purple and Black Sections). Also home to a unit that had 431 in its title. 😮

May 6, 2006 at 12:17 am in reply to: Twin Ramjet Powered Monoplanes #1298389

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Hi.
This is an interesting topic, anybody know were this unmanned monoplane
pic was taken. Not in this Country BTW 😀
Regards Phil.

Well, Well, a white RAF Mark 2 on a gloss green type 202 launcher, you don’t see many colour shots like that, I would say its missing an RAF Crest with Feriens Tego written on it however, and was taken between 1970 and 1983.
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