What a great aircraft ! It seems a shame it got shelved and you had to settle for some used F-101's . I wish I knew more about the politics that went on about this plane. I saw the movie but it let me believe that there was more going on behind the scenes. I also read the Russians had spies in the program. My own personal feelings is someone got payed off to not produce the aircraft. During this period Lockheed bribed alot of Europeans to use the F-104.
Augh makes me mad how politics some how sneaks into the Military. I bet if those were apart of the Canadian Airforce our reputation as aviators, and aviation builders would of been great. Public support (this is all perhaps) would maybe increased and the Canadian Armed Forces would perhaps think of designing more home blueprints and we could be more innovative in the field of aviation.
See I'm quite glad politics gets involved in British aircraft construction, look what happens when it doesn't: Fairy Rotodyne: Halton Meteor The Skyship: To be honest the TSR 2 had more than a few issues as well, even if it was pretty. We did get this though YouTube - English Electric Lightning Just watch the take off on this bad boy: YouTube - English Electric Lightning -Supersonic Interceptor Bet even your beauty couldn't do that Lippert You can't fly them over here because of some problems with the electrics. Frankly if I was the pilot on that 'fast taxi' I would say 'hang it' and get her into the air! YouTube - Cold War Jets Day 2008 Lightning That's a new desk-top background for you:
The Lightning is no doubt a beautiful aircraft. In response to your question, no I can't go that high and that fast But, the Harrier happens to be the fastest accelerating aircraft in our inventory (even when compared to the birds with burners). On a short takeoff with a low transition you can reach 400 knots by the end of the 6000 foot runway. High altitude performance isn't quite what one would wish for, but we're primarily a ground attack asset, so we don't complain too much Nice background.
Ach. theeese Amerikans, copy everything fromm thee Germans. Spectre 1943 up to ten MG 15's, two 20-mm-MG 151/20 or two 13-mm-MG 131 View attachment 3451 Regards Kruska
Korea/Vietnam era: Douglas A-1 Skyraider Cold War era: Panavia Tornado and Sepecat Jaguar Present Day: the VTOL version of the F35
I like the F-22, because the F-22 has a feminine look. Like a Ferrari. The B-52 is also cool, but for other reasons (it isn't cute) and that aircraft will be in service for the next 50 years.
For me, it's that Avro Vulcan. I remember as a kid watching "Thuderball" multiple times on ABC, and in comparison to the B-52, that the Vulcan was more beautiful. Much more beautiful. I was actually jealous of the British for having that sexy beast compared to the Big Ugly Fella.
Oohhhh,,, tough question. MiG-29 "Fulcrum" View attachment 18163 Su-27 "Flanker" View attachment 18164 I know I know I know... I am prejudiced towards our Russian comrades. Plus the Su-27 I found is a great example of the Ukrainian Air Force's flying colors!
The Buc....I nearly went for the lightning then the Victor....but the Buc does it for me RAF Buccaneer - NATO Opengate - Low Level Anti-Ship - YouTube But then we have today...not on most folks lists...but thats progress....
Saw an article in one of the papers yesterday where a guy has a reconstructed DH Vampire cockpit in his front garden, but can't I find it now.
Here you go Gordon: http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nort...r-fighter-jet-72703-32521973/2/#ixzz2GqOnrAoA