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Post by mcmaster on Dec 14, 2017 10:06:49 GMT 12
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Post by saratoga on Dec 14, 2017 19:42:20 GMT 12
F-35's still one of the ugliest aircraft about,strangely its best angle is from behind!
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Post by vultee43 on Dec 15, 2017 23:42:24 GMT 12
I didn't think a white elephant looked that good from behind.
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Post by mcmaster on Apr 10, 2019 0:09:40 GMT 12
The Canadians have given ex A21-53 a right royal refresh. A new if somewhat colder lease of life. New coat of paint and the faux canopy added. A21-55 still yet to be Canuked at back. Pic Rcaf official. Canada gov twitter page.  7 by , on Flickr |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 10, 2019 11:30:06 GMT 12
What is meant by a faux canopy?
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Post by baz62 on Apr 10, 2019 11:53:39 GMT 12
French I think. He is talking about the fake canopy painted on the underside of the fuselage opposite the cockpit on RCAF Hornets. Supposed to confuse a visual enemy as to the correct orientation of the aircraft.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 10, 2019 11:59:53 GMT 12
Ah right, thanks.
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Post by mcmaster on Apr 10, 2019 12:45:55 GMT 12
I've seen the same treatment on USMC Harriers I think. I would have thought it would increase the risk of training accidents but its been used a long time with the RCAF so must be OK
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Post by mcmaster on Nov 13, 2019 10:40:39 GMT 12
According to the Friends of RAAF Classic Hornet FB page a Canadian C-17 arrived yesterday at Williamtown to pick up another Hornet. Been quite some time since the first 2 were flown in and these have now received the RCAF mods, a new lick of paint, Skippy off and maple leaf on and are operational birds.
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Post by mcmaster on Dec 12, 2019 12:07:50 GMT 12
 Pic of the crews ahead of 2 Operational Conversion Unit's final F/A-18A/B Classic Hornet flight under the Unit’s banner on 11 Dec 19. They flew around the regions in the "2" formation. The RAAF F/A-18A/B Classic Hornet platform is planned to be withdrawn from service in Dec 2021; and is currently being replaced by the F-35A Lighting II. On the same day (11 Dec 2019) 7 F35s arrived from the US bringing the Aus based fleet to 11.  Over the new f35 base at Williamtown Images ADF officail |
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Post by lesterpk on Dec 13, 2019 0:15:41 GMT 12
Old mate in the middle of the group must be going for the world record for biggest sleeve patch ever flown.
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