The Namibian roundel/flag looks identical to the new Congolese one 😮
What’s the catch?

Well, it got my curiosity peaked, so I had to do a little hunting and then some cut and paste… I think what we’re seeing on the Helo is the Shield of the Namibian Air Force (not the roundel)

Attached , in this order…
Namibian Roundel
Namibian Defence Forces shield
Namibian Air Force shield (a quick cut and paste to illustrate only)

Fantastic news Mike, I look forward to making a little side-trip over to Gatineau at some point this summer.

James

The Hawk Mk115 is pretty new. 😉
The USN operates hundreds of F-18 so a few more for the Blue Angels dont add much, but for the CAF (or Air Command :rolleyes: ) 9 or 6 Hornets do count.

I’ve mentioned here and elsewhere regarding the ‘Hawk-potential’… the biggest issue with the use of the Mk. 115 is that they don’t belong to the Forces… they are leased by a private contractor.

Regarding the Hornets… even fielding a 6-ship team, would require a very large financial boost to (most likely 410 Sqn) and the added factor of alientating the majority of pilots in the Forces. One must remember that up until now, the slots with the Team have been open to any winged officer in the Forces – whether you fly Hercs, Challengers, Hornets, Aurora, Seakings or Griffons. To field a ‘fast-jet’ team would not be, shall we say, ‘correct’.

Even the Swiss-Hawk proposal by Venga (as exceptionally tewmping as it seems) is loaded with political ‘landmines’ as there is bound to be a requirement to ‘slap’ a corporate logo on the team, and within the Forces, that is a ‘No Go’.

It all comes down to the money… and from what I’ve been told, there isn’t any for replacements for at least another 2 years.

and BTW… back to post number 3… thats not a Snowbirds paint job – thats the ‘house colours’ for AETE (Canadian equivalent to Raspberry Ripple) at 4 Wing Cold Lake… previously known for their red ‘X’s on 104 and Hornet tails in widely published photographs.

JJ

As I’ve posted in the ‘modern’ thread… Capt. McCaughey’s loss is a tragic event. My deepest condolences go out to Shawn’s family, friends and team-mates.

This incident is all the more poignant to me given my recently begun project… As alluded to in my initial post on the ‘What are you working on at home’ thread… I’m currently in the middle of updating/revising for reprint ‘A Tradition of Excellence – Canada’s Airshow Team Heritage’ by D.V. Dempsey.

I would like to pass along the following statement as forwarded to me by former Snowbirds CO Dan Dempsey…

“STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER ON THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN SHAWN McCAUGHEY

May 19, 2007
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of a member of the Snowbirds aerial demonstration team, Captain Shawn McCaughey:

“It is with great sadness that I learned about the accident that took the life of a decorated and talented pilot.

Captain Shawn McCaughey served our country with distinction, honour and professionalism. On behalf of the Government of Canada and all Canadians, my deepest sympathy goes out to his family, friends and fellow team members during this difficult time.

Captain McCaughey was a highly skilled and experienced pilot who fulfilled the ultimate dream of joining our illustrious Snowbirds team. He was a positive role model and goodwill ambassador who truly personified the professionalism and dedication of all the women and men who make up our Canadian Forces. His family and friends can be proud of his accomplishments and contributions, as are all Canadians.

The Snowbirds are a world-renown aerial demonstration team and one of the most identifiable Canadian symbols. All Canadians take pride in their excellence and are forever grateful for the important work done by the Snowbirds and by all our military men and women.”

Regardless on any of our opinions, Capt. McCaughey’s loss is a tragic event. My deepest condolences go out to Shawn’s family, friends and team-mates.

I would like to pass along the following statement as forwarded to me by former Snowbirds CO Dan Dempsey…

“STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER ON THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN SHAWN McCAUGHEY

May 19, 2007
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of a member of the Snowbirds aerial demonstration team, Captain Shawn McCaughey:

“It is with great sadness that I learned about the accident that took the life of a decorated and talented pilot.

Captain Shawn McCaughey served our country with distinction, honour and professionalism. On behalf of the Government of Canada and all Canadians, my deepest sympathy goes out to his family, friends and fellow team members during this difficult time.

Captain McCaughey was a highly skilled and experienced pilot who fulfilled the ultimate dream of joining our illustrious Snowbirds team. He was a positive role model and goodwill ambassador who truly personified the professionalism and dedication of all the women and men who make up our Canadian Forces. His family and friends can be proud of his accomplishments and contributions, as are all Canadians.

The Snowbirds are a world-renown aerial demonstration team and one of the most identifiable Canadian symbols. All Canadians take pride in their excellence and are forever grateful for the important work done by the Snowbirds and by all our military men and women.”

Right then… I own three sets of wings (RCAF/CAF… 2 of which have never been worn) and have owned 2 black Labradors which shed profusely in some general proximity of said wings…. so, whose wings should I be selling this week?? :rolleyes:

Cheers… (oh, who’s round was it??)

JJ

I feel kinda being surpassed by you after all. Great pixs !! Strato.:diablo:

A poster-perfect thug stepping on top of a Chechen L-39C Albatross to assess the damage inflicted by a multiple wave of devastating russian airstrike packages during the course of the first chechen war, neutralising so effectively a vast majority of ostensible chechen air assets in a matter of days.:)

Colour Chechen L-39… Nice Find!!… I’ve only ever seen the marking in black and white on an L-29… and figured it was green, looks like my guess was right.

WOW!!

regardless of condition, I’m amazed…. I had no idea that that any Fulmar flew ‘post-war’. I’m really intrigued by the Vixen formation… any one else hace any input? It’s not in the time-frame fore ‘Simon’s Sircus’…

JJ