Glynn Jacobs Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Hi All, Anybody know when the Sniper pods were first used on B-1s? I fancy building the "Dark Knight" as she appeared with the "Reapers" around 2005 or so (instead of as the current 7th OG/CC bird) and need to know if I can correctly install a Sniper pod and pylon on her. All help appreciated, WARDOG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Hey Glynn, I don't believe I've seen a photo of a Reapers jet with Sniper loaded...I think Sniper came along around 2007-08, after the Reapers moved to Whiteman. Is your project 1/72? Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Maybe this will help ? Right click on the link and open it in a new tab. Steve https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjf1eyVh9T9AhXNkIkEHUcgAC0QFnoECBEQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrace.tennessee.edu%2Fcgi%2Fviewcontent.cgi%3Farticle%3D3073%26context%3Dutk_gradthes&usg=AOvVaw3AUuB3EkyoowaVXonSdpQL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Another search I did shows it deployed on the B-1 in 2008. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glynn Jacobs Posted March 11, 2023 Author Share Posted March 11, 2023 (edited) Thanks for the fast responses, fellas! Gator 52, Yes, I'm doing The 72nd scale kit. I hadn't seen the Reaper birds with the Snipers either. I was hoping maybe The Dark Knight might have gotten the Sniper before she left the Reapers. A-10 Loader, appreciate the site info. I now have to switch squadrons again, just don't care to much for the 7th CG/CC markings as much! Take Care, WARDOG Edited March 11, 2023 by Glynn Jacobs Additions Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sigtau Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 2 hours ago, Glynn Jacobs said: Thanks for the fast responses, fellas! Gator 52, I hadn't seen the Reaper birds with the Snipers either. I was hoping maybe The Dark Knight might have gotten the Sniper before she left the Reapers. A-10 Loader, appreciate the site info. I now have to switch squadrons again, just don't care to much for the 7th CG/CC markings as much! Take Care, WARDOG I'm guessing you have the Caracal 48092 decal sheet. Any interest in selling the Dark Knight 7th CG/CC scheme from that sheet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glynn Jacobs Posted March 11, 2023 Author Share Posted March 11, 2023 18 minutes ago, sigtau said: I'm guessing you have the Caracal 48092 decal sheet. Any interest in selling the Dark Knight 7th CG/CC scheme from that sheet? Hi Sigtau, I'm actually building the 72nd scale bird. I build exclusively in 72nd scale. Sorry I couldn't help, WARDOG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 2008 and beyond. All the B-1’s I worked in country in ‘07 did not have “eyes”. Cheers Collin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glynn Jacobs Posted March 12, 2023 Author Share Posted March 12, 2023 21 hours ago, Collin said: 2008 and beyond. All the B-1’s I worked in country in ‘07 did not have “eyes”. Cheers Collin Thanks Collin, Got it. May have to shift to another bird to be historically accurate. Take Care, WARDOG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST0RM Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 On 3/11/2023 at 9:14 AM, A-10 LOADER said: Maybe this will help? Wow, cool thesis paper! And right here, at UT. I can also confirm, 2008. When all the KC-135 assets were consolidated to Al Udeid, I saw that the Bones were carrying the Sniper pods. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Al Udeid, we were flown there on our way home after leaving Kuwait from "OIF". Think we spent 5-7 days there, most humid place I've ever been in my life !! We all said we were drier in the shower. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 3 hours ago, A-10 LOADER said: Al Udeid, we were flown there on our way home after leaving Kuwait from "OIF". Think we spent 5-7 days there, most humid place I've ever been in my life !! We all said we were drier in the shower. Steve Same for me, though May was hot and dry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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