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Captain Morgan
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posted November 26, 2024 05:47 AMHide Post
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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tacfoley
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posted November 26, 2024 08:26 AMHide Post
Here are a couple of Americans visiting our local Vulcan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE0ARX-OP6o
 
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posted November 26, 2024 09:24 AMHide Post
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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tacfoley
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posted November 26, 2024 12:11 PMHide Post
When the RAF 'nuked' the USA - twice.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=804431151861095
 
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pbslinger
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posted November 26, 2024 12:29 PMHide Post
For an aircraft that only taxis, 'Teasin' Tina' seems apt.
 
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posted November 29, 2024 08:28 AMHide Post
Many decades ago I saw the Vulcan Bomber at the Abbotsford Air Show. It was LOUD!!

 
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architect
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posted November 29, 2024 02:28 PMHide Post
Why would they put tail/brake lights on an airplane?
 
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Sigfan Roy
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posted November 29, 2024 05:11 PMHide Post
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.
 
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posted November 29, 2024 05:30 PMHide Post
quote:
Originally posted by architect:

Why would they put tail/brake lights on an airplane?
Turn signals, too.


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posted November 29, 2024 05:48 PMHide Post
No backup lights?


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Sigmund
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posted January 03, 2025 06:34 PMHide Post
Vulcan XH558 photo and info:

http://1000aircraftphotos.com/...wellNorman/10659.htm
 
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posted January 04, 2025 09:36 AMHide Post
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.
 
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