More Aircraft

[Xplantdad]

Got it! Don't make me dig out my Blue Angels photos.

[JChlupsa]

Heres one of three that stopped by yesterday to refuel taking off from Hickam.
(GREGG KAKESAKO)



U-2S 'DRAGON LADY'
Primary function: High-altitude reconnaissance
Thrust: 17,000 pounds
Length: 63 feet
Height: 16 feet
Wingspan: 105 feet
Speed: 410+ mph
Range: 7,000+ miles
Ceiling: Above 70,000 feet
Crew: One
First deployed: August 1955
Cost: Classified
Inventory: Active force, 36; Reserve, 0; ANG, 0
Source: U.S. Air Force

[SS427]

Were there any Hi-Po El Camino's chasing it to retrieve the wing supports?

[JChlupsa]

mustangs are used now days

[nuch_ss396]

This topic reminds me of something quite funny.

A few years ago, a guy bought some gov't surplus parts at
auction. When he took delivery, he realized that some of
the parts were for an SR-71 ( Blackbird ). He put them on
eBay and people started bidding. Well, somehow the gov't
found out about it and had the auction shut down. Next,
they went after the seller for selling classified material.

Well, the guy had a receipt from the auction, so the gov't
investigators couldn't do much in the way of prosecution.
He did loose the parts, but he was repaid. Seems the parts
weren't surplus afterall.

[Chevy454]

Check out these insane landings...(put it on *mute*, you'll thank me)...

http://www.martysrcboats.com/tpix/Crosswind.wmv

[nuch_ss396]

Hey Rob!

Did you know that Boeing was working on V/STOL capabilities
for the wide bodies? Can't wait to land like that!

Steve