Recent content by jetcal1

So many kits, never before has man been so limited by time, space, and money.

Backtracking to the twin Thunderbolt? Give the design trends at Republic at the time? One could easily imagine a fuselage resembling the first P-84 with wings inspired by the XF-12, with some inspiration taken from the XP-72 and the XF-12 for the engine installation. Never mind the minor...

Jimmy, up scope!

Well, tell Flyboy Joe that I'm back and need him to correct me when I'm wrong and he can't head for the departure runway yet. Tell him I left a mess here on the ramp he needs to clean up.

There was a self-published book advertised in Wings/Airpower in the late '80's from a gentleman that was a member of the field teams. Maybe one our members has a copy?

If you could get up close and personal, the -27 had fixed intakes so wiring and plumbing in the area would also be a bit of giveaway.

MiG-23 or 27. Hard to tell with the missing nose.

Hello Delmer, My understanding is that a fair number were built for use in armored vehicles. Armor collectors might be another avenue to explore.

F4U tailcone

:pilotsalute: RIP.

Dedicated and rabid Nazi. Undoubtedly an ego driven liar as well.

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The first chapter covering Magruder is probably the best.

Nice score. They're rather decent books