30-03-2003 16:12									#31
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quote: Is the plane still around today? Or did it get destroyed in the blast? I assume it's still around because those planes could fly pretty high.

It's in the Smithsonian now, IIRC.

	30-03-2003 16:16									#32
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Is it? I honestly don't remember seeing it, unless it was in some section I missed.

	30-03-2003 16:21									#33
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I know it was there a couple years ago, as I saw it on display. They've probably moved it out since then, however, as I don't believe it was a permanent exhibit. It's probably in some warehouse with the Ark of the Covenenant...

	30-03-2003 16:25									#34
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Probably.

Put it this way; when I was there a year ago it wasn't there.

	30-03-2003 16:30									#35
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I should be heading to DC in the next couple weeks. I'll try to check it out...

	30-03-2003 17:28									#36
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quote: The test flight crashes were handled by an expert pilot, actually the same guy in both cases. He survived both times.

hmm, and no one got even a little suspicious?
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	30-03-2003 18:22									#37
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The Smithsonian has a seperate air and space museum, which may be why you missed the Enola Gay if you visited the general collection.

	30-03-2003 19:45									#38
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	30-03-2003 19:54									#39
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--"What makes this aircraft special is that it is mechanically unstable."

As I understand it, all modern fighters are inherently unstable. It's the only way to get high manueverability at the required speeds.

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	30-03-2003 19:54									#40
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The Vulcan Bomber...one badass looking plane.

	31-03-2003 06:16									#41
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Nice to see the XF-85 putting in an appearance. Surely the stupidest looking plane ever after the Caproni Ca-90. The Vulcan is a nice plane - I had a look inside one of the remaining ones about 20 years ago.

Anyway, here's another fave from the 50s: The F 100 Super Sabre.

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	31-03-2003 06:20									#42
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And the Eurofighter. I love the delta/canard combo.

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	31-03-2003 06:24									#43
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And here's the fighter version of the XB 70: the XF 108 Rapier - another great aircraft of the 50s along with the Avro Arrow and the F 104.

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	31-03-2003 06:25									#44
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And another "Fighter of the Fifties" (am I biased - I hope so) the XF-107. Check out that cool intake.

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	31-03-2003 06:28									#45
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And IMHO the greatest aircraft ever constructed: the Supermarine Spitfire.

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	31-03-2003 09:01									#46
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The new French fighter, the Rafale:

	31-03-2003 09:04									#47
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Whoops, forgot the picture - duh....

Hmmm...the attachment won't work. Check it out for yourselves at http://www.airforce-technology.com/...fale/index.html

	31-03-2003 09:09									#48
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quote: Originally posted by Jaguar Warrior Here it is. I like this photo a lot.

It's not a photo.

	31-03-2003 09:30									#49
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quote: Originally posted by Paul Hanson Probably. Put it this way; when I was there a year ago it wasn't there.

They have it in the warehouse out back. The warehouse is some miles away. They have a lot of planes in the warehouse but don't display them.

	31-03-2003 09:33									#50
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Yeah the Rafaele is a real looker.

I got so enthused by this thread that I've reinstalled Falcon 4.0 on my computer, dug out my huge and heavy Flightstick, and spent the last few hours trying to remember how all the instruments work.

At least I can still land the damn thing.

	31-03-2003 09:48									#51
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F-22 Raptor:

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	31-03-2003 09:50									#52
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f22 stealth fighter...wow

	31-03-2003 09:52									#53
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Here we go:

	31-03-2003 09:56									#54
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Another unforgettable:

	31-03-2003 10:02									#55
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Another Fave:

	31-03-2003 10:05									#56
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I think this one is sort of overlooked sometimes. B-1b Lancer:

That came out huge. I'm posting a link instead:

http://www.af.mil/photos/images/011030_01.jpg

	31-03-2003 10:06									#57
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The nicest looking plane would have to be either the Supermarine Spitfire, tho the P-51 Mustang isnt too far behind. The F-22 Raptor would be up there behind those... that is just one cool looking plane.

The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a bad rap for being ugly... but i dont think so! Am i the only one who thinks the good 'ol Warthog looks tough? I guess I just have respect for its insane durability (it can fly with one of its engines blown off and massive holes in the wings) and armament.

*salivates at the power of the 30 mm vulcan cannon...*

	31-03-2003 10:13									#58
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Only 'cause it can hover. AV-8b Harrier:

	31-03-2003 10:17									#59
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And yes, A-10s are awesome. It's a bit big, so here's a link:

http://www.globalsecurity.org/milit...430a10close.jpg

	31-03-2003 10:18									#60
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quote: Originally posted by Agathon And IMHO the greatest aircraft ever constructed: the Supermarine Spitfire.

Bah! The P-51 Mustang is the greatest propeller-driven aircraft built!