Dave Roof Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 1 hour ago, GreyGhost said: Yes, I realize that Dave , I just meant that maybe the Jolly Rogers' may have repainted their CAG jet in more subdued markings compared to the recent Anniversary markings due to possible combat ... -Gregg That's what I meant. A squadron is not going to waste man hours to repaint a jet in a lo-vis scheme because it might fly combat missions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 No, they wouldn't but when said aircraft comes up for repaint and they're at sea, chances are its going to be a less colorful scheme. I guess I just haven't worded myself clearly, sorry. -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GW8345 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 21 minutes ago, GreyGhost said: No, they wouldn't but when said aircraft comes up for repaint and they're at sea, chances are its going to be a less colorful scheme. I guess I just haven't worded myself clearly, sorry. -Gregg Not necessarily, while at sea the scheme the aircraft is in is just maintained. You have to get special permission to repaint an aircraft while onboard ship, only touch ups and applying squadron markings are allowed. One thing to keep in mind, aircraft are only completely repainted at the depot because once the aircraft is repainted has to be weighed and the weight n' balance has to be recalculated, weighing the aircraft can not be done at the squadron level. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shion Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 10 hours ago, picknpluck said: I read somewhere a few months ago that the Navy ordered all the CAG schemes toned down. And this toned down directive was cancelled few weeks later. Several pretty neat show birds were lost for nothing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
picknpluck Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 7 hours ago, shion said: And this toned down directive was cancelled few weeks later. Several pretty neat show birds were lost for nothing. Bummer. But I suppose they'll be back after the next paint cycle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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GreyGhost Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Black Knights transition... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 1 hour ago, GreyGhost said: Black Knights transition... -Gregg I didn't know that the Marines were flying F-35C's. Do they fly both B and C versions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FAR148 Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 VMFA-314 will be first Marine Corps squadron to transition to the C. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 There will be a few Marine F-35C squadrons to fulfill Marine Carrier Air Wing duties. -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alternative 4 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 The F-35 looks like an Alien space ship next to the F/A-18. Lookin' all shiny. I note the F-35 has radar reflectors top and bottom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greg Long Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 At least the Hornet has style and poise - don't know what the other aircraft has - don't like it Greg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 9 hours ago, Greg Long said: At least the Hornet has style and poise - don't know what the other aircraft has - don't like it Greg Indeed, the Hornet is sleek and, well, looks like it wants to fly. The F-35 is fat and ungainly in comparison. I guess these days, with advanced computer systems, you can put a jet engine on a brick and make it fly. I still like both of them though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Mstor said: Indeed, the Hornet is sleek and, well, looks like it wants to fly. The F-35 is fat and ungainly in comparison. I guess these days, with advanced computer systems, you can put a jet engine on a brick and make it fly. I still like both of them though. What's funny is I have just the opposite view. The Hornet looks old and tired and ready to be put to bed. The F-35 looks advanced and ready to fight. When the F-14 came out, people said the same thing about the F-4. Same goes for when the F-18 replaced the A-7. Of course, no one said anything like that when the F-18 Super Hornet replaced the Tomcat. That it was a step backwards was obvious to all. 😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 5 hours ago, Mstor said: I guess these days, with advanced computer systems, you can put a jet engine on a brick and make it fly. Slide rules work well enough for that. Just look at the Phantom II. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 26 minutes ago, Slartibartfast said: Slide rules work well enough for that. Just look at the Phantom II. Indeed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 Isn't this a "weathering" thread? Look at that dirty bottom: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 4 hours ago, Collin said: Isn't this a "weathering" thread? Look at that dirty bottom: Yes, you are right. Back to the dirt. Yes indeed that is a dirty bottom. Make's one wonder what type of corrosion control will be used on the F-35s serving on carriers? Has this been discussed elsewhere? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 (edited) Top side photo of the same two-ship formation. Great pic of weathering effects on the top of the Hornet (click pic and enlarge). Edited June 20, 2019 by Collin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Mstor Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Sir, you are the gift that keeps on giving. Many thanks for such great photos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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