G.J.S

It’s the “condom” mentality - better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. Most, if not all engagements invariably descend into a phone booth, especially if there are more than 1 opponent. If you don’t go equipped then already you are at a disadvantage.

Think the temperature needs to come down a bit in here . . .

Isn’t it just! If your GIB isn’t throwing sarcasm occasionally - then he’s either already punched out, or he’s passed out. The banter was what made all flights great, the nav would gripe (tongue in cheek), question my heritage, etc etc. Worked both ways though - frequently would tell the nav during BFM that “one more wisecrack and the ‘luggage’ will become the largest flare I’ll fire . . . “ Admittedly some of the Jester-isms can seem a little childish, but then - growing old is mandatory, growing UP is optional.

Two images of the nosecone from the number 3 F-5, the debris landed on a house causing light damage, and injuring the occupant by broken glass. Also, a slightly different perspective of the incident in the link - https://twitter.com/fl360aero/status/1669385389922975752?ref_src=twsrc^tfw|twcamp^tweetembed|twterm^1669385389922975752|twgr^bb727ffc00e9c3df1a0675610bc0d46652a27a39|twcon^s1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Faviation-safety.net%2Fwikibase%2F315270

Hello chap. Nothing cause related has been divulged yet, maybe over the next couple weeks a “who, what, why” may be released. #3 bottomed out quite low after the scrape, so pilot sure showed keen reflexes. #2 started a mild bunt for unknown reasons, maybe caught in some turbulent flow off lead? That gave a “whiplash” effect which amplified #3’s response. Thankfully they all made it back to the field, minor damage to two A/C the much better outcome. Anything further I will post up.

https://www.blick.ch/video/leservideos-zeigen-va-touchieren-patrouille-suisse-hu-nenberg-zg-id18668589.html Thankfully no injuries, just brown flight suits.

17C & E we’re fitment on late production F-4E I seem to remember. Unsure of exact type on the early birds.

Best. Poll. Ever.

That IS the HB F-4. Screen-capture from a GS video I believe.

M117 GP.

Different mark of F-4, but shouldn’t be an issue.

Besides being the nickname of the F-4, "Rhino" is also for the Hornets (the latter "E" & "F" versions).

Indeed. Horrific burns during the T-28 crash, over 24hrs on the ground in enemy territory with zero pain relief and frequent enemy combatants meters away, eventually picked up by CSAR in the midst of a fierce firefight during extraction, first dose of pain relief was at a hospital well over 24hrs after suffering extensive burns that should have killed him. Told he would never fly again - he sure showed them! Not only did he just pass all testing to get back into a cockpit, he absolutely aced it! True legend.

. . . . Guessing you’re new here . . . *2 weeks is a running joke

VPS_SPIT has it, positive I.D. Quite an underrated transport, very nimble.

Only on shutdown . . . . (sorry, couldn’t resist!)

Just for giggles . . . .

Something sinister yet sexy about this . . .

Three Ramstein birds from an early ‘80’s TAC meet, plus a couple other interesting schemes.

The ‘E’ can operate with either. Fully capable of using the “huffer” or the cartridges.

Ramstein full wrap camo. The ORIGINAL angry-birds!

Vandy’75

Thank god they weren’t NON magnetic magnets.

He’s off again . . .

Tickled me . . . But I’ve suffered farts under ‘G’ before and it ain’t pretty!