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We were just talking about this the other night at work. I remember reading that ECMO1 was found with his hand wrapped around the ejection handle.

Combat debut on Thursday, first impression of a lawndart on Friday....

Ive talked to several who have said the same thing. One went so far as to make the comment about comparing a hot rod to a dump truck.

I think the F-5s fly out of Key West as a different form of DACT.

Prior to the VFA 122/125 merger in 2010, this aircraft was modexed as 326. If that helps. There are a few pics on airliners.net and airfighters.com as well. What exactly are you looking for?

They don't have enough -35C's in inventory, to be able to make the transition, versus taking the Legacy squadrons out of service. When -146 transitioned to the Super, they got the vintage Lot 24 aircraft that were left over from CVW-5 squadrons (and had been in long term storage and picked apart during that time) from -122. The first Super that 146 got, was so stripped she was towed down with a bunch of tri-walls and had to be built. She hadn't flown in 5+ years. However, the Supers that 147 had were newer than that, so fast forward 3 or 4 years. The birds 147 had, are going through a PMI phas

Im glad to see the bird made it back to the boat. I wonder how much damage it actually did, and what parts of the basket it sucked down. https://news.usni.org/2018/09/04/f-35c-damaged-36249

They have been in transition for awhile now. I think this is the last step before being certified Safe for Flight.

At one point I went on a Hasegawa 'Cat buying frenzy. I must have picked up over 20, before I even built one. (this was before Tamiya even peeped about making one) Now that I have started to build one, Ive started selling off some of the more profitable kits. Not because its too hard, but because with the rate at which I build, and the size of my over all model collection, I will never have time to build all of them. So, Ive sold off 4 or 5, and am getting the next batch ready to go online. If you have 2 or 3 of them, keep them. At this point, they wont cost you anything. But they

I knew that cat when he was stationed here at Lemoore. Its been at least 6 or 7 years ago now...

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So what, the fast attack carriers are chopped liver??

I would also like to point out that I currently have a VMFA unit visiting my location. They have been here 3 weeks, and even though they only brought 10 jets, half of them have been down for the last week for fuel cell issues. Its not fun when you are TAD to a Master Jet Base and cant get parts right away because the Navy doesn't have Legacy jets here anymore.

The only suggestion I could make is this: Testors makes some enamel paint that is turn signal amber. Maybe experiments with a few drops in a solution of Future, and dip the windscreen. The same technique you would use for smoking canopies.

I think there may be some IP differences between the MFDs and DDIs as well between the B and D models. Its not that Canada is evil, I love Canada. Its that shipping alone is almost 2 weeks. Sell or trade the D model?

Hello all, As the title says, I'm looking to trade for a -18B. I need the whole kit. I would prefer to trade, but for a reasonable price, I can buy. For trade, I have all 1/48: Hasegawa F-18C, or an F-14A. Prefer to keep trades in the US. Feel free to PM me here. Thanks, Robert

Emergency essential here, so no break, even though I wanted one. But even then, a model is the last thing I would get to work on when I am restoring my 1:1 1965 Ford Galaxie.... And doing homework....

Which manufacturer?

Heh, I used to fly WB back in the day. That $2 per hour used to soak me for the equivalent of a car payment. I dropped out of the scene back in 2002 or so. I recently had a big computer built and logged back into WB with my original account. The S3s and some Friday nights have about 20+ people in it, and it is only 2 colors at a time, instead of the old 150+ people and 4 color maps. During the week, I have seen as many at 12 people and as few as 3. I still fly occasionally, but only as an afterthought. As for Aces High, I downloaded it as well. There seems to be quite a few more pe

The info I have is that 166878 is being carried on the roster by VFA-122.

The info I found was that both birds are there with In Service Repairs. The 41 bird had fire damage of an unspecified nature, and the 154 bird did not list a reason. However, the 154 bird has since had its information transferred over, and is being carried, by 122.

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Exactly. A couple of books, my travel cigar humidor, some underwear, socks and a clean shirt, the wallet, cellphone charger, car keys (so when we get back its easy to find them) and any kind of trip documents. And some meds like my scripts, Excedrine and immodium pills.

The launch bar on the Hasegawa Tomcat and Hornet kits are positionable. About the only thing you would need is the hold back, which isn't in any aircraft kit that I know of, but you can easily scratchbuild one.

Thanks for the follow up! I found that people in France weren't as overly friendly as the Germans, even though I speak German, and not French. As far as flying, my family always limits our carry on to 1 backpack each, and usually a jacket or something. However, we do have big suitcases. (the wife and kids packs are on wheels. I'm still carrying the same old sea bag with shoulder straps after 25+ years. I guess I need to get with the times....) Glad you enjoyed your trip!