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AT-38B Talon 'Aggressor' coming soon...


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Actually, that's not an aggressor. It's a lead-in fighter training (LIFT) jet. It's what guys do between pilot training and going to their actual fighter assignment to get some basic fighter pilot skills in an inexpensive aircraft and one they're familiar with. T-38s did fly as aggressors, but with completely different markings.

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Actually, that's not an aggressor. It's a lead-in fighter training (LIFT) jet. It's what guys do between pilot training and going to their actual fighter assignment to get some basic fighter pilot skills in an inexpensive aircraft and one they're familiar with. T-38s did fly as aggressors, but with completely different markings.

They were also used (are used?) to "re-acclimate" pilots to the flying environment after they were out of the cockpit for a number of years. Going to Holloman for a week of re-orienting by flying an airplane you haven't seen for a decade+ is an eye opener, for sure ... even though it's a wonderfully simple airplane.

Gene K

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Actually, that's not an aggressor. It's a lead-in fighter training (LIFT) jet.

Now called IFF (Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals) and dispersed amongst several bases. Unless they've decided to consolidate it one base yet again in the time honored tradition of reinventing the wheel.

Regards,

Murph

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I have 2 of the NASA editions of this kit and they have the AT-38B parts. A centerline pod with attached pylon, a very nice centerline weapons pylon and the fairing under the rudder.

That said, this will be great with the Holloman markings and semi-aggressor markings and camou.

These Wolfpack Talons get better and better...

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