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by maddog65
29 Dec 2013, 14:06
Forum: Real World Military
Topic: CFT's coming to the Hornet?
Replies: 0
Views: 157

CFT's coming to the Hornet?

http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/AW_12_16_2013_p28-645490.xml As the U.S. Navy ponders future purchases of the F/A-18, it is showing growing interest in the comprehensive structures, systems and propulsion upgrade package proposed by industry earlier this year that would ext...
by maddog65
20 Nov 2013, 11:51
Forum: Real World Military
Topic: This could be yours..
Replies: 7
Views: 520

This could be yours..

Anyone got an extra 1.1 million laying around?

http://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/aucd ... CI14005101

Just needs a little TLC.
by maddog65
31 Oct 2013, 10:07
Forum: Real World Military
Topic: US Navy's Newest Destroyer DDG-1000
Replies: 13
Views: 561

Re: US Navy's Newest Destroyer DDG-1000

Get this............. This new destroyer's captain is none other than Captain Kirk. I kid you not! http://www.public.navy.mil/surfor/ddg1000/Pages/bio1.aspx#.UnGpzVPoxIp That man is destined to become captain of the USS Enterprise (should they name the next carrier that). Nope. He isn't an airdale....
by maddog65
24 Sep 2013, 10:06
Forum: Real World Military
Topic: Blackhawk Flight Crew gets Ticket
Replies: 3
Views: 297

Blackhawk Flight Crew gets Ticket

Chris (DUSTOFF),
Hope this wasn't you! :lol:

Image


Actually this was a Colorado National Guard bird.
by maddog65
18 Jul 2013, 14:39
Forum: Real World Military
Topic: Italy opens F-35 assembly line, as political opposition grow
Replies: 0
Views: 136

Italy opens F-35 assembly line, as political opposition grow

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/italy-opens-f-35-assembly-line-as-political-opposition-grows-388441/ Italy opens F-35 assembly line, as political opposition grows By: Luca Peruzzi On 18 July, without a formal ceremony and in a state of political turmoil, Italy launched assembly activities...
by maddog65
08 Jul 2013, 21:00
Forum: Misc. Forum
Topic: 777 down at KSFO
Replies: 26
Views: 975

Re: 777 down at KSFO

yeah I think I saw it shoot down the runway. it was on the feeds from CNN. It could have just been an animation on what they think happened though. The right engine was tucked up next to the fuselage. If you look at this vid http://video.foxnews.com/v/2533183725001/ it appears to be to the left of t...
by maddog65
28 Jun 2013, 14:45
Forum: Misc. Forum
Topic: Va. Beach museum owner selling plane collection
Replies: 3
Views: 231

Va. Beach museum owner selling plane collection

http://hamptonroads.com/2013/06/owner-historic-plane-museum-sell-collection For all you lovers of warbirds you may want to come to Virginia Beach soon. Jerry Yeagan the owner of the Military Aviation Museum is selling his planes due to financial hardship. He has already sold his B-17 "Chuckie&...
by maddog65
04 Jun 2013, 09:57
Forum: Real World Military
Topic: MAIW Military Video Collection
Replies: 487
Views: 70413

Re: MAIW Military Video Collection

Cool find...188 Aviation videos. Military news reel promotions including B-17E first flight etc..

http://imageevent.com/okbueno/mopic
by maddog65
23 May 2013, 16:40
Forum: Real World Military
Topic: OOOOOOOOOOpies
Replies: 22
Views: 779

Re: OOOOOOOOOOpies

This will be the state of our military with all of the budget cuts.
by maddog65
21 May 2013, 15:37
Forum: General Military AI Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday to MR Nick Black
Replies: 23
Views: 800

Re: Happy Birthday to MR Nick Black

Happy Birthday Nick!!

Hope you have a great day!
by maddog65
10 May 2013, 11:06
Forum: Real World Military
Topic: Turkey switches maritime patrol deal to ATR 72-600
Replies: 0
Views: 136

Turkey switches maritime patrol deal to ATR 72-600

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/turkey-switches-maritime-patrol-deal-to-atr-72-600-385679/ Turkey switches maritime patrol deal to ATR 72-600 Print By: Luca Peruzzi Istanbul Alenia Aermacchi will deliver its first of two ATR 72-600 maritime utility aircraft to the Turkish navy during June...
by maddog65
10 May 2013, 11:05
Forum: Real World Military
Topic: Chinooks to get ‘fly-by-wire’ makeover
Replies: 0
Views: 138

Chinooks to get ‘fly-by-wire’ makeover

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/chinooks-to-get-fly-by-wire-makeover-385675/ Chinooks to get ‘fly-by-wire’ makeover Print By: Dan Thisdell London In a bid to expand the performance envelope of its CH-47F and MH-47G Chinook heavy-lift helicopters, Boeing has called on BAE Systems electroni...
by maddog65
03 May 2013, 11:28
Forum: Real World Military
Topic: Another crash..
Replies: 6
Views: 318

Another crash..

Hopefully there will be more news of this. http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/05/03/uk-kyrgyzstan-us-plane-crash-idUKBRE9420FQ20130503 Here is the story; U.S. military plane crashes near Kazakh-Kyrgyz border - ministry Fri May 3, 2013 12:06pm BST BISHKEK (Reuters) - A U.S. military transport plane c...
by maddog65
02 May 2013, 13:34
Forum: Misc. Forum
Topic: 2013 Airshows
Replies: 13
Views: 440

Re: 2013 Airshows

Only one for me :cry: :smt010
Warbirds over the Beach Airshow ran by the Military Avaition Museum here in Virginia Beach

All the rest cancelled due to sequester.
by maddog65
01 May 2013, 11:14
Forum: Real World Military
Topic: Bagram AB 747 Freighter Crash
Replies: 10
Views: 643

Re: Bagram AB 747 Freighter Crash

Saw the video this morning on the news and ..... at a loss for words


May they Rest in Peace....
by maddog65
23 Apr 2013, 09:49
Forum: Real World Military
Topic: Air Force Combat Talons Fly For Last Time
Replies: 0
Views: 145

Air Force Combat Talons Fly For Last Time

Unit To Officially Be Retired On April 25th
The Air Force's last four MC-130E Combat Talon I's spread their wings for a final mission from their home at Duke Field on April 15.

Read the rest here....