sundowner Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 I would like to start a new topic as a result of a former topic , if you have photo's of Test Tomcats from VX-4 , VX-9 , PMTC , NMC , NATC , SATD , NAWC-AD / WD , VX-30 , VX-23 or NWTSPM , please show them to us all !!! Here is one of mine for a start , more will follow : NJoy , Henk "Omar" Link to post Share on other sites
Incaroad Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 PMTC test aircraft early 80's. No clean up on the scan sorry. Vandy 1 on the range at China Lake. VX-30 escorting a T-Hawk to China Lake. Lookin for more. Cheers, Larry Link to post Share on other sites
tomthegrom Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 why does vandy 1 have the hook down? Link to post Share on other sites
parche Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Nice pics... Cheers, Dave Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 why does vandy 1 have the hook down? The duct tape broke ... Nice pictures Folks ! Gregg Link to post Share on other sites
DPD1 Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Nice... Is that your shot Henk? Do you have a fairly large collection? Dave www.TheNorthSpin.com Dedicated to Aircraft Flight Test for the Aviation Enthusiast Link to post Share on other sites
Expat Tomcat Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 why does vandy 1 have the hook down? Cuz it's gonna snag a Hornet by the underwear and give it a FLYIN' WEDGIE Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Cuz it's gonna snag a Hornet by the underwear and give it a FLYIN' WEDGIE That poor Tomcat never ever even got to use it's hook for what it was intended for ... land on a carrier ... Gregg Link to post Share on other sites
sundowner Posted July 29, 2007 Author Share Posted July 29, 2007 Nice... Is that your shot Henk? Do you have a fairly large collection?Dave www.TheNorthSpin.com Dedicated to Aircraft Flight Test for the Aviation Enthusiast No Dave , this is not my shot , I think it's from Vance Vasquez . I won't say I have a large collection , but VX-4/9 was one of my favourite squadrons. I have a friend who was the CO of VX4/9 , so I have quite some slides of VX-4 and VX-9 Tomcats and a little of BH jets ! On this photo you see Vandy 32 which went later on to Santa Rosa for the museum . Cheers, Henk "Omar" Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 That appears to be a rare Vandy 1 Scheme with just the XF on the tail with the stripes ... Gregg Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 That low viz XF Tomcat looks pretty good. Link to post Share on other sites
DPD1 Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 (edited) No Dave , this is not my shot , I think it's from Vance Vasquez .I won't say I have a large collection , but VX-4/9 was one of my favourite squadrons. I have a friend who was the CO of VX4/9 , so I have quite some slides of VX-4 and VX-9 Tomcats and a little of BH jets ! On this photo you see Vandy 32 which went later on to Santa Rosa for the museum . Cheers, Henk "Omar" If you ever want to do some high res scans of your slides, let me know and I'll start a page for you on the site. I would need them to be at least 1000 pix across with minimum compression and no dust. Looks like you've got some good stuff. Dave www.TheNorthSpin.com Dedicated to Aircraft Flight Test for the Aviation Enthusiast Edited July 29, 2007 by DPD1 Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat Fanatic Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 That's a really wierd looking Tomahawk in that last picture, if it is one. The tail section is wrong (it should have four fins, not three), and the underbelly engine inlet is either not there or not deployed. Could that perhaps be a JSOW concept model? Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 That's a really wierd looking Tomahawk in that last picture, if it is one. The tail section is wrong (it should have four fins, not three), and the underbelly engine inlet is either not there or not deployed. Could that perhaps be a JSOW concept model? It is a Tactical Tomahawk. I remember when the guys down the hall did that test. Funny, I thought all Tomahawks had three tail fins. I believe this one was sub launched. Rodney Link to post Share on other sites
Incaroad Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 It are a Block IV Tomahawk launched by San Clemente Island. Simulated sub launch. It does look different form a block III missile. Cheers, Larry Link to post Share on other sites
sundowner Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 That appears to be a rare Vandy 1 Scheme with just the XF on the tail with the stripes ... Gregg Hi Gregg , This was the first black scheme of the F-14D 164604 Vandy -1 , If I remember correctly , it was done at the paintshop at Nellis AFB , this Tomcat was used as the background for the Disestablish/establishment ceremony of VX-4 / VX-9 30 sept 1994. Here another photo: For the fans another nice photo: Njoy , Henk "Omar" Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Ah, thanks Henk ! Gregg Link to post Share on other sites
sundowner Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 Another VX-4 Tomcat , I believe this scheme was used after the "Bunny" was banned !! Njoy Henk Link to post Share on other sites
sundowner Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 If you ever want to do some high res scans of your slides, let me know and I'll start a page for you on the site. I would need them to be at least 1000 pix across with minimum compression and no dust. Looks like you've got some good stuff.Dave www.TheNorthSpin.com Dedicated to Aircraft Flight Test for the Aviation Enthusiast PM is enroute to you !! Henk "Omar" Link to post Share on other sites
Brian P: Fightertown Decals Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 jinxx - are those your shots? If so, we need to talk... Here's a couple that I shot Modeling these jets will get a lot easier in the next few weeks! -brian Link to post Share on other sites
DPD1 Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 jinxx - are those your shots? If so, we need to talk... Yeah, do you have any more test stuff like that? Dave http://www.thenorthspin.com Dedicated to Aircraft Flight Test for the Aviation Enthusiast Link to post Share on other sites
jinxx1 Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 jinxx - are those your shots? If so, we need to talk... Yes, both were photographed by me in 1980. One is a shot of 8616 at ELP on the way to D-M and the other is after her arrival at MASDC. Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherC Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Another VX-4 Tomcat , I believe this scheme was used after the "Bunny" was banned !!Njoy Henk The bunny was banned? Why would they do that? I thought they had permission to use it in the first place. Chris Link to post Share on other sites
Nick L Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 The bunny was banned? Why would they do that? I thought they had permission to use it in the first place.Chris Political correctness, the higher-ups said it wasn't appropriate, I think. Link to post Share on other sites
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