The TSR2: The Greatest Plane Never Built.

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They also can't be deployed as long as a Nuke submarine. A Nuke only has to come back to shore to restock its food.
 
 

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I don't think the ol' Arrow was actually better than the TSR2, it was just built a little sooner. There's no denying it was ahead of it's time.
When you look back to the level of expertise, capability, and pride that existed in this country back then, it all seems like such an inconceivable thing nowadays.

That's the sad part.
 
Actually at least these subs have systems that work. They are apparently to my knowledge still getting rid of all the bugs in the Collins Class Submarines... They have more bugs in them than a cheap hotel for $1 a night. (Imagine how many bed bugs there would be there...) No, these subs do have a purpose... Seen 'Down Periscope' which is a funny movie about how a misfit crew manage to use an old US WWII Balo Class Diesel Submarine called the USS Stingray to outwit a modern atomic powered USS Orlando. It proves that if there was a bit of unconventional thinking those diesel subs could do quite a bit of damage...
 
Okay, Okay so it is Hollywood but they probably do have a point that a nuclear submarine crew isn't infailable when encountering a diesel submarine. Ie. there is a scene when the diesel submarine surfaces and acts like a fishing boat. Also all submarines do the trick where they utilize other vessel's wash to hide them depending on where they are...
 
A little bit of humor .... saw this in an e-mail back on April 1st


Today it has been announced by the Humbrol Marfleet company in Yorkshire, England that all TSR2 models recently sold to model enthusiasts around the world have to be recalled.

The UK Government has intervened in the production of the model stating that it's manufacture contravenes a 1966 order which states all TSR2 aircraft, parts and TOOLS be destroyed. Because the TSR2 is moulded on a tool it has to be destroyed.

The managing director of Airfix kit, Roy Annoid, has stated that anyone with a kit has to return to its place of purchase. It does not matter if the kit is made, partially made or unmade, the kit has to be returned.

Humbrol Marfleet may face fines of up to one million pounds per model not returned so there is keen interest in the Airfix camp to get them back.

Mr Annoid advised that, on return of the kit, the modeller will be presented with a voucher for a replacement kit. The kit will be an F-111A which is more expensive but not quite as good as the TSR2 kit.
 
Wow! This reminds me of the late 1970s when for some unknown reason, DC-10 models were just falling off the shelves at all hobby shops stocking them!
 
But in the absence of F-111 kits they may either send you a Buccaneer they picked up 2nd hand, ask you to repaint that tatty old Frog Canberra model you'd almost forgotten about or maybe let you have a Tornado in 15 years time.

Make the most of it though 'cos they're going to make sure that a few short years from now you wont be able to build any more models at all, but you might be able to paint your friend's models if he lets you.

edit to add, the full 'translation' of TSR 2 is 'Tactical Strike and Recconaissance, Mach 2' the RAF name was to be BAC Eagle GR.1 (beating the F-15 to the puch) and the RAF name for its replacement was to have been GD Merlin GR.1



 
Too bad was never manufactured, a real shame. The only problem I see is that thing this could bomb mainland Argentina from ascencion island in 1982. But beside that as an aviation lover I would love to see it fly and in service.
 
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