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Re 29 Squadron RAF in post #679.
Since the late 1920s, the squadron marking has been three (red) Xs (XXX). Since this closely resembles the Roman numeral for "29" (XXIX) there is a belief among current squadron personnel that this originated as a "misspelling" of the Roman numeral. Although various versions of the tradition are put forward, the most common explanation is that a mis-understood instruction to ground crew to paint "2 X's in front of the roundel and IX behind it" meaning "X,X,(roundel), and 'IX' or 'one-X'" resulted in "XX(roundel)'one times' X". In fact, the marking was always applied as "XXX(roundel)XXX" or as "XXX(roundel)" on smaller types, such as Siskins. Another version is that the original adoption of "XXX" for the 1930s squadron marking was nothing to do with Roman numerals, but was a reference to the brewers mark for Extra strong (XXX), frequently applied to kegs of beer, and that it is only a coincidence that this resembles the numeral for "29"
Since the late 1920s, the squadron marking has been three (red) Xs (XXX). Since this closely resembles the Roman numeral for "29" (XXIX) there is a belief among current squadron personnel that this originated as a "misspelling" of the Roman numeral. Although various versions of the tradition are put forward, the most common explanation is that a mis-understood instruction to ground crew to paint "2 X's in front of the roundel and IX behind it" meaning "X,X,(roundel), and 'IX' or 'one-X'" resulted in "XX(roundel)'one times' X". In fact, the marking was always applied as "XXX(roundel)XXX" or as "XXX(roundel)" on smaller types, such as Siskins. Another version is that the original adoption of "XXX" for the 1930s squadron marking was nothing to do with Roman numerals, but was a reference to the brewers mark for Extra strong (XXX), frequently applied to kegs of beer, and that it is only a coincidence that this resembles the numeral for "29"
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An air-to-air left side view of two U.S. Air Force F-4 Phantom II aircraft of the 3rd Tactical Fighter Wing during Exercise OPPORTUNE JOURNEY 4, Naval Air Station, Barbers Point, Hawaii, 27 September 1982.
I think that's the National Museum of the USAF.
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A Lockheed F-104J Starfighter is seen on September 28, 1962 in Komaki, Aichi, Japan.
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Salinas, California, October 3, 1982. Entertainers John Travolta and Olivia Newton John, center, along with enlisted crew of the Navy's Blue Angels flight demonstration team pose in front of an A-4F Skyhawk aircraft parked on the apron. The Blue Angels performed during a local air show.
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A U.S. Navy Douglas EKA-3B Skywarrior (BuNo 142661) from Tactical Electronic Countermeasures Squadron VAQ-135 Det.5 Black Ravens refuels a Vought F-8J Crusader (BuNo 150660) from Fighter Squadron VF-211 Checkmates off Vietnam. Both squadrons were assigned to Carrier Air Wing 21 (CVW-21) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Hancock (CVA-19) for a deployment to Vietnam from 7 January to 3 October 1972.
Nice shots!
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P-51D-30-NT 45-11742 1951 67th FBS 18th FBG 1951 39th FIS 18th FBG 10-18-1951 Shot down by ground fire over Korea. OL' NaDSoB Old Napalm Dropping Son Bitch
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The Jags are from 41 Sqn, so most likely taken at RAF Colitshall, Norfolk, UK.
I bow to your Expert knowledge
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Men of the 10th Marine Regiment are airlifted by CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter to the Fort Bragg Army base for field training
with the M-198 155mm howitzer. Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, 13 October 1982.
with the M-198 155mm howitzer. Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, 13 October 1982.
Good shots!
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Nice Viggen shot!
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On this day 60 years ago, Oct 14 1962. USAF recon aircraft locate Soviet IRBM's in Cuba. The missiles of October begins.
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