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Post by beagle on Feb 8, 2014 17:58:34 GMT 12
common, Baz, stop teasing
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Post by beagle on Feb 8, 2014 16:25:26 GMT 12
that would be great to see if anyone has copies of those images.
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Post by beagle on Feb 8, 2014 12:58:52 GMT 12
15 Aug ?
there is a plate in the cabin with the correct details unless the engraver was having a bad day
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Post by beagle on Feb 7, 2014 21:53:07 GMT 12
has NZ6372 not got a reg yet
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Post by beagle on Feb 7, 2014 21:48:37 GMT 12
so she'll be looking good for 55 years
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Post by beagle on Feb 7, 2014 20:00:44 GMT 12
I see they have sorted out the pre screening part of the contract.....
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Post by beagle on Feb 7, 2014 19:36:38 GMT 12
first thing would have been some heavy turbulence, then maybe a recoverable flat spin, then jettison the main pax door
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Post by beagle on Feb 7, 2014 19:29:47 GMT 12
A recent Air forces monthly article on the NH-90 says the Iroquois will phase out after June but I cant confirm that as official.shane June 2016 maybe. surely the NH90 will have completed full entry to service and upgrades before then
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Post by beagle on Feb 7, 2014 18:17:56 GMT 12
Only just saw the very sad news that Lolie Reeves passed away last month. Not sure if she and Selwyn were still regular visitors to the Mess as I haven't been back to Auckland since I got out at the end of 2001. Lolie was like a mother to everyone, looking after them if they were getting too drunk, slapping your hand if you were seen taking too many bar snacks. She was always there supporting the Mess. RIP Lolie
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Post by beagle on Feb 7, 2014 17:38:35 GMT 12
Jan 2/14: Approved. The Czech government approves the sale of 28 L-159s to US training firm Draken International (q.v. Nov 29/13), and releases details. The sale breaks down as 24 intact aircraft, plus 4 broken down for use as spares. Draken will have to pay Aero Vodochody for any work involved in restoration to operational condition, and the price will fall somewhere between $21.72 – $25.8 million, depending on the condition of the 24 planes.
The Czech government touts this as a good deal, and cites a 2012 public tender for 8 planes whose highest offer was just 1/3 as much per plane. Technically, legalities mean that the buy is being conducted through Aero, which isn’t receiving a commission for its role but can expect support contracts. Another 8 L-159s are left in Czech storage as immediate delivery options, and Aero Vodochody has suggested that the Draken deal could boost the L-159′s export potential in Latin America. The firm wants to stay in the military jet business:
The Lakeland, FL firm owns the largest fleet of privately owned tactical aircraft in the world, and already operates 5 L-39s alongside 23 ex-Polish external link MiG-21bis/UM external link supersonic fighters, 11 ex-RNZAF external link A-4K Skyhawks external link (modernized to F-16 MLU equivalent interior), and 9 ex-RNZAF MB-339CB external link trainers. The MiG-21s offer unique capabilities, but 28 L-159s could make the L-139s, MB-339CBs, and even the A-4Ks expendable. That would allow the firm to sell its spares inventories and/or airframes, while consolidating support costs onto a newer and more economical platform. An L-159 buy could also serve as the catalyst for a firm expansion, as all of Draken’s inventory is new. The firm only began flying fighters in April 2013 external link. Sources: Aero Vodochody, “L-159 sale under negotiations” | Czech MoD, “Tiskova konference ministra obrany”.
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Post by beagle on Feb 6, 2014 19:59:34 GMT 12
ok, no one knows about this, so will chat to myself. actually I got some info today that they aren't the most favourite airframe to work on.....
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Post by beagle on Feb 5, 2014 21:09:26 GMT 12
and I have trouble doing the 18" or so getting out of bed in the morning.
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Post by beagle on Feb 5, 2014 16:30:08 GMT 12
MPA in a single engine not really a good idea but agree its now looking better for a modern airforce.....Buying these aircraft makes you think of what could come next!!!!!! don't think too big if you are thinking something with hardpoints then again the P8 has hardpoints
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Post by beagle on Feb 5, 2014 16:14:54 GMT 12
Was there a time period confirmed or just a loose period where they would look at getting an extra 3 A109's.
Would they be maybe looking at trying to get them included in the wider pilot training project, or is this a next decade purchase.
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Post by beagle on Feb 4, 2014 21:06:58 GMT 12
that ocean is endless. we could be harbouring galaxies ourselves. that piece of dust under our fingernail could be one whole galaxy. ya ever thought that...
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Post by beagle on Feb 4, 2014 16:39:02 GMT 12
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Post by beagle on Feb 4, 2014 16:28:15 GMT 12
yep, hot hot hot here in sunny Rollywood. mrs is cooking dinner on my head tonight, eggs and bacon. will grill up nicely now where's that bloody cold beer !!!!!!
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Post by beagle on Feb 3, 2014 19:24:32 GMT 12
duh me, look at the serial number beagle.........
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A380
Feb 3, 2014 16:27:24 GMT 12
Post by beagle on Feb 3, 2014 16:27:24 GMT 12
probably gone off topic a wee bit here
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A380
Feb 3, 2014 15:57:33 GMT 12
Post by beagle on Feb 3, 2014 15:57:33 GMT 12
na, found it somewhere, but I was there in 1989 on the way to the uk and took some shots but can't find them. They place was full of P3's and they were black. Black from soot as they didn't seem to have power carts, just ran their APU's all the time, so you can imagine what no# 3 engine looked like.
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