Sooner Boomer
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If the intakes are glowing like that, they got the engine in backwards...
If the intakes are glowing like that, they got the engine in backwards...
Why the B-1 Bomber Is Such a Badass Plane
2 Jul 2019
https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a28225107/b-1-bomber-badass-plane/
If the intakes are glowing like that, they got the engine in backwards...
Haven't you ever heard of reverse thrust
My old squadron... Guess what I'm partial to?Convair F-106A Delta Dart.
Still holds world single-engine jet speed record.
Designed and built in San Diego, California.
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My old squadron... Guess what I'm partial to?
Scott,When my Dad was stationed at Minot way, way back in '74-'78, we had a squadron of those on base. They had two Canadian Lynx as mascots. They were the sweetest of cats.
I like the 6My old squadron... Guess what I'm partial to?
Scott,
You might enjoy this link. At the bottom, in the narrative about the 5th FIS, is some information about the squadron mascots.
https://www.f-106deltadart.com/5fis.htm
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No sarcasm tag needed. If you've seen one of these go through its paces you'll know true beauty is always about more than just looks...Missing sarcasm tag?
OK, I can see that. Lots of people think the A-10 is ugly, but I think it's beautiful.No sarcasm tag needed. If you've seen one of these go through its paces you'll know true beauty is always about more than just looks...
.Missing sarcasm tag?
To repeat my reply to Tim51 who I thought was the OP: OK, I can see that. Lots of people think the A-10 is ugly, but I think it's beautiful..
No, no sarcasm. I always liked the 1950's and 60's aircraft. Always intrigued by the Lightning.
I see a few bombers listed in here, and for me, the B-47 is the jet bomber.
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