Best Plane
20 April 2015, 10:22 PM
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Made me smile this thread....some absolutely stunning bits of engineering
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20 April 2015, 10:39 PM
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I know it might be a little boring,but the B-52 got to be up there.Over 50 yrs old and after spending all the money on the B-1 and B-2,it's still does a great job for the USAF.
B52's depart Fairford, 20th June 2014 - YouTube
B52's depart Fairford, 20th June 2014 - YouTube
cracking vid! In fact,all vids posted cracking ! cheers chaps.Ace
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22 April 2015, 10:19 PM
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wow!
25 April 2015, 12:19 AM
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B2 Stealth a bit amazing too...
26 April 2015, 06:35 AM
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Blackbird all the way, not just because it's the fastest but the history and the engineering that went into producing it.
Lotta strings had to be pulled for it to be made possible.
Lotta strings had to be pulled for it to be made possible.
26 April 2015, 07:00 AM
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26 April 2015, 11:25 AM
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Vulcan and Victors for the win.
A good watch if not seen.
XM607 Falklands' Most Daring Raid - YouTube
A good watch if not seen.
XM607 Falklands' Most Daring Raid - YouTube
26 April 2015, 02:09 PM
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Loved the Chariots of Fire bit at the end...tear to the eye..
(loved the tape recorder too.I had one of those!)
(loved the tape recorder too.I had one of those!)
29 April 2015, 08:36 PM
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Hope this isn't stating the obvious to the OP but I'll post it to save others googling it. The USS Intrepid is now part of a museum complex.
http://www.intrepidmuseum.org
http://www.intrepidmuseum.org
I did know i was going to go aboard and have a look about until i seen the prices
and i'm tight
10 June 2015, 02:47 AM
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Just a heads-up for those that are interested..
A few planes are doing the yearly exercise at RAF FAIRFORD in South gloucestshire
Currently I've seen 2 different B-52's... And......2 different B2 stealth's
: notworthy. Although 3 are actually present..
I've also heard rumours of at least 1 U-2
although I've not actually seen it
Also a couple of C-130's
They are flying in and out so you may get lucky.. Or unlucky
I think it's on till around the end of the month
So if you like your planes get down to FAIRFORD and do a bit of spotting
Good luck
A few planes are doing the yearly exercise at RAF FAIRFORD in South gloucestshire
Currently I've seen 2 different B-52's... And......2 different B2 stealth's
: notworthy. Although 3 are actually present..I've also heard rumours of at least 1 U-2
although I've not actually seen itAlso a couple of C-130's
They are flying in and out so you may get lucky..
Or unluckyI think it's on till around the end of the month
So if you like your planes get down to FAIRFORD and do a bit of spotting
Good luck
10 June 2015, 06:16 AM
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Another vote for Duxford. I've been a few times and last year went to their air show, well worth the money. The Typhoon is just awe inspiring!
Not an aeroplane of course but I always like watching the Apache helicopters, their manoeuvres seem to defy physics.
Not an aeroplane of course but I always like watching the Apache helicopters, their manoeuvres seem to defy physics.
10 June 2015, 08:38 AM
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Apparently firing bursts have to be seriously restricted on the A10 - the gun it so powerful that it dramatically slows the plane and can cause it to stall. Awesome!
19 June 2015, 08:39 AM
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Not sure the folks in business would be too impressed with their champagne during that take off 
They should try this next
They should try this next
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