Washington Air Museum 25-11-12

AVGWarhawk · 11-26-12, 07:19 PM

Whatever the case the Electric Lighting is built for speed and she did not disappoint in her prime. Great aircraft.

Stealhead · 11-26-12, 10:19 PM

Florida Air National Guard (Jacksonville) F-106 circa 1976(bicentennial)
from a Tu-95 point of view.It must have been the Naval aviation version off the coast of FL they used to fly from Cuba sometimes.
The F-106 had nuclear tipped missiles perhaps to make up for things.

Lighting and Tu-95 sorry don't know anything about this unit.Maybe one of you Brits does.

Herr-Berbunch · 11-27-12, 02:50 AM

Off the top of my head it's either 23 or 29 Sqn, both have a red eagle like that but one has a yellow bird victim.

I can search later for a precise history for that a/c and Sqn.

Oberon · 11-27-12, 07:30 AM

I think 29 Squadron has the victim bird.

Found this website last night regarding 29 Squadron and their dances with Bears and Argies, makes for good reading, features the Brick/Rhino rather than the Frightening, but it's got some nice snippets of info, like this:

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In order to take a picture of our F4 Phantom, one of the Bear's crewman would have to position a massive camera, on a cart or something, in the window appropriate to the side on which we were flying. He would have to hook it up to the power supply, aim it, focus it and... ...just as he was about to take his happy snap, we'd move to the other side. He, presumably muttering some Marxist curse, would have to start all over again. We could have hours of fun with that guy. Above all, however, despite the hazardous and occasionally light-hearted side of it, this was real operational work and I was proud to be a part of it.

EDIT: Funnily enough, the Lightning in that pic, XR753 is preserved at RAF Coningsby now.

http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co...vor.php?id=215

Herr-Berbunch · 11-27-12, 08:13 AM

Thanks Jamie, I always got confused between those two Sqns.

There is an ex-Saudi F53 dressed up as XR753 at Tangmere, too.

Jimbuna · 11-27-12, 08:39 AM

Could be wrong but I think the one I posted is ex-Saudi as well.

Herr-Berbunch · 11-27-12, 08:51 AM

Yep, another F53 from Saudi. Did we Brits not keep any UK ones?

(Yes, I know we did really - Charles Ross has XR725 in his garden only about 13 miles from me

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Jimbuna · 11-27-12, 08:54 AM

Supposed to be a real beauty at East Fortune.

Jimbuna · 11-29-12, 06:59 AM

Herr-Berbunch · 11-29-12, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Supposed to be a real beauty at East Fortune.

Indeed, a quick check shows they've really looked after her. The whole airfield in fact - shame most in the rest of the UK didn't get the same regard.

The rest of the collection looks great too.

Jimbuna · 11-29-12, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Indeed, a quick check shows they've really looked after her. The whole airfield in fact - shame most in the rest of the UK didn't get the same regard.

The rest of the collection looks great too.

Possibly the first trip of 2013....we're having a curry night in the town next week where we'll draw up a list of the tours and dates.

If we stay sober long enough

Gerald · 11-29-12, 09:56 AM

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If we stay sober long enough

Today is Thursday, and we know what it means,

Jimbuna · 11-29-12, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

Today is Thursday, and we know what it means,

You a gambling man?

You'll lose that bet tonight

Jimbuna · 11-29-12, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Indeed, a quick check shows they've really looked after her. The whole airfield in fact - shame most in the rest of the UK didn't get the same regard.

The rest of the collection looks great too.

Yes, she certainly looks well worth going to see.

Gerald · 11-29-12, 11:50 AM

What are they for opening hours,

11-27-12, 02:50 AM	#3
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Off the top of my head it's either 23 or 29 Sqn, both have a red eagle like that but one has a yellow bird victim. I can search later for a precise history for that a/c and Sqn. __________________

11-27-12, 08:13 AM	#5
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Thanks Jamie, I always got confused between those two Sqns. There is an ex-Saudi F53 dressed up as XR753 at Tangmere, too. __________________

11-27-12, 08:39 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,615 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Could be wrong but I think the one I posted is ex-Saudi as well. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-27-12, 08:51 AM	#7
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Yep, another F53 from Saudi. Did we Brits not keep any UK ones? (Yes, I know we did really - Charles Ross has XR725 in his garden only about 13 miles from me ) __________________

11-27-12, 08:54 AM	#8
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,615 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Supposed to be a real beauty at East Fortune. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-26-12, 07:19 PM	#1
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,274 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Whatever the case the Electric Lighting is built for speed and she did not disappoint in her prime. Great aircraft.

11-26-12, 10:19 PM	#2
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Florida Air National Guard (Jacksonville) F-106 circa 1976(bicentennial) from a Tu-95 point of view.It must have been the Naval aviation version off the coast of FL they used to fly from Cuba sometimes. The F-106 had nuclear tipped missiles perhaps to make up for things. Lighting and Tu-95 sorry don't know anything about this unit.Maybe one of you Brits does.

11-29-12, 06:59 AM	#9
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,615 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	__________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	What are they for opening hours, __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie