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Yes, in the A-10 community we do refer to it as a "warthog" however we usually refer to it as a "hog". It has been my experience that the more derisive nick names are used outside there own community. -16's are refered to as Lawn Darts in A-10 squadron and I have heard a pilot refer to a -117 as a stinkbug! I would imagine those who refer to a hornet as a "bug" are not in the F-18 community. Just my 2 cents...

With C-5's it's never a question of if it's going to break, but when it's going to break! :D

If it ain't leaking it ain't serviced right!!!

It also might have to do with the balance of the rudder. We got a message down a few years ago forbiding painting anything extra on the rudders, i.e. squadron colors etc. Just a thought

Theyr'e at D-M also at least on the snowbird ramp!! I alos noticed last ime I was there (July 04) that virtually every spot at Tucson IAP ANG ramp had them installed. They are so nice!! They do make quite the difference! The first time I was at Al Jaber there were only 9 shades for 12 jets and the Alerts always took up 3, so you begged and cajoled your way with the Pro Sup and your flight cjief to get your jet into one!! In 2001 theyre were enough for all the hogs and most of the "middle" ramp infront of the A-10's. But they were removed shortly after OIF started so they could put more jets

Man! I wish that the Russian Demo teams could make it over here to the states!!!

Oh Yeah, they just have to have tactical jet time. i.e. F-15, F-16 A-10 etc...

Congrats Chappie!!!! I am sure I will get my incentive ride as soon as that 2 seat A-10 pulls into the parking spot!! Seriously thats way cool I am extremely jealous!! Boomer

That's looking really nice!! :lol: I can't wait to see it finished!

Vey Cool Eric!! And Thanks! for building that for the guys and gals.

I was there last in Nov 2002 and the motors were not in it. However If my moldy brains can remember there was a motor next to it.

Kursad, I doubt this was the reason because: 1) Iranians already had Fulcrums bought directly from russia in 1990 2) Iranians got more Fulcrums from Iraq during Desert Storm 3) As you can understand from 1), Russians did not and have not problem selling Iran military aircraft directly 4) The Fulcrums were rather disappointment for IRIAF, so Iranians were not interested in further purchase Jan, This reason was very well publicized and generated a lot of discussion in publications all over the world; it is not my own speculation. The Moldovan Mig-29's were said to be nuclear capable, and

Joined the MD ANG in 1980 as a part time Crew Chief on A-10's. 1982 got a full time gig there as a TF-34 engine mechanic. April 1987 til present Full time Crew Chief on Hogs, 79-0086 1st, then 78-0649 (which was xfered to MAANG) then my present jet for the last 11+ years 79-0175. Love the job! Hate the crap we have to put up with!!

Heck Murph! you stole my thunder!! I was just about to ask that question I think he has a reducing machine and zapped some Adel clamps down to 32nd scale!! :( :huh:

It's going to be the Dutch MiG-29 Killer.

Here are a couple of in progress shots of my RoG F-16AM. Man this is a neat kit!!!Kinda fun after doing 1/48th all the time. Some touch up's and some gloss coats and off to the decal barn.

iI think we really need a good Tamiyagawa MiG-23 ML series kit, A very important A/C and overlooked. I think that would be a good seller. Of course thats just me!