Historic aircraft....

November 26, 2024, 05:47 AM

Captain Morgan

The Vulcan was the only plane to drop a bomb on the Argentinian runway during the Falklands War. It was an incredible mission.

As far as old bombers are concerned I prefer the F111.
For propellers give me a A26.

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November 26, 2024, 08:26 AM

tacfoley

Here are a couple of Americans visiting our local Vulcan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE0ARX-OP6o

November 26, 2024, 09:24 AM

Loswsmith

Speaking of Vulcans, I just watched Thunderball for the umpteenth time to start off the holiday movie season (and look, I have my own definition of holiday movies, don't @ me). Lots of good shots of them there.

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November 26, 2024, 12:11 PM

tacfoley

When the RAF 'nuked' the USA - twice.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=804431151861095

November 26, 2024, 12:29 PM

pbslinger

For an aircraft that only taxis, 'Teasin' Tina' seems apt.

November 29, 2024, 08:28 AM

skywag

Many decades ago I saw the Vulcan Bomber at the Abbotsford Air Show. It was LOUD!!

November 29, 2024, 02:28 PM

architect

Why would they put tail/brake lights on an airplane?

November 29, 2024, 05:11 PM

Sigfan Roy

quote:
Originally posted by architect:
Why would they put tail/brake lights on an airplane?

Where is the not sure if serious meme?

Those red discs are covers for the engine exhausts to keep foreign objects out. Often used at air shows where spectators will be around your aircraft or longer term storage.

If you were kidding my bad.

November 29, 2024, 05:30 PM

V-Tail

quote:
Originally posted by architect:

Why would they put tail/brake lights on an airplane?

Turn signals, too.

November 29, 2024, 05:48 PM

229DAK

No backup lights?

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January 03, 2025, 06:34 PM

Sigmund

Vulcan XH558 photo and info:

http://1000aircraftphotos.com/...wellNorman/10659.htm

January 04, 2025, 09:36 AM

nhtagmember

In addition to the XB70 which is the only reason I want to go to the USAF museum, there are a few other what I call elegant platforms.

The Blackbird for sure but I’m also partial to the B1

Fortunately we have a few of them at the Pima Air and Space museum as well as DMAFB boneyard.