I am looking for links hints tips or pointers towards a US Stealthy Transport project. To be used for covert insertion and exfiltration of special forces. Believed to have been based on the Boeing YC-14 http://home.cinci.rr.com/estople/weirdair/yc14.jpg utilising the overwing efflux to mask IR signature and noise from in front and below and to use modified rear engine structure to diffuse hot efflux ala F-117. I think it may have had a project name in the senior series ( possibly senior trend). At one time 6th S.O.S. at Hurlbert Field Florida had a US civilian registered AN-32 N6505 in service. I believe at the same time approx they leased a civilian AN-74/72 to provide test team pilots with hands on experience of flying a Coanda effect aircraft, which I understand is unconventional in its handling when flown asymmetrically. I.E. loses lift as well as thrust on the affected side. Has anyone on here knowledge of AN-72 or AN-74 aircraft and can confirm or deny the single engined handling characteristics?
It is quite possible that the aircraft was not taken into service or production as the V-22 Osprey will now fulfill that role.
Your time and trouble much appreciated,
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David

Any further news on her health since July 21st?
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David

…………………… but this project has turned into big business, with massive media coverage in the early stages, therefore they should be more media savy now.

I would much prefer that they got the aircraft right than the PR spin, but IMHO they do have a responsibility after courting so much public interest, to satisfy the interest generated. Perhaps a small amount of the money raised could have been reinvested in the continuing PR side of this enterprise. However hindsight is 20/20 vision. Still a staggering achievement:D
Congratulations to all concerned at the sharp end.
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David

Now what we need is Shrub and his cohorts to reopen B-1Aproduction, and we are in business.
Can’t wait for the first flight of the Avro 730 Vulcan 2 as I live within earshot of the Woodford circuit.
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David

Found these two which may be of interest
http://ronaldtkwong.com/gallery/ReturntotheFuture.html
I’ve got one of those:D
http://ronaldtkwong.com/breakthroughatboscombe/index.html
I want one of these !!
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David

Ah…I see…my mistake! 😀

Not your mistake, my poorly phrased question,
Sorry
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David

Time to give these gems a further airing.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=A5hI8LxvOx8
http://youtube.com/watch?v=GXdJxjvQZW4
http://youtube.com/watch?v=0vD9hg5b9RQ
Hope it helps
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David

At risk of venturing off thread ( Note to mods will repost as separate thread if required) were any F-111Ks completed in RAF colours ? What serials were allocated?
Thanks for your help and patience.
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David