Redddevil911 Posted May 31, 2007 Posted May 31, 2007 I was on my way home from St. Louis this weekend after visiting family. Me the wife and kids are just hailing A$$ on Interstate 64E right by Scott AFB in southwest IL, when my wife points out of the car window and say what kind of plane is that? So I take my eye's of the highway for a look and making a fast banking turn to the northwest away from the AFB is what i believe to be a F-5 Freedom Fighter! So my question to you guys is this what was a possible F-5 doing over Scott AFB, I have lived and work in that part of the country for years, had a friend station at Scott for 6 years with his SF squardron and i have never heard of fighter A/C of any kind being out at Scott. It was amazing to see and i did not mind getting slapped by my wife for weaving on the highway! LOL Quote
Redddevil911 Posted May 31, 2007 Author Posted May 31, 2007 (edited) T-38 Talon maybe? Could have been, the two do look a like, but still whats it doing out at Scott, as far as I know Scott AFB is with out a fighter wing! From what i can find these are all the units at Scott AFB right now! 375th Airlift Wing 375th Operations Group 375th Medical Group 375th Mission Support Group Edited May 31, 2007 by Redddevil911 Quote
BigRed Posted May 31, 2007 Posted May 31, 2007 The navy and USMC still fly the F-5 in the adversary role. Fact is, they just took several X-Swiss F-5 in and will put them to use in that role. They go cross country now and then. More than likely that was one of them. Quote
Redddevil911 Posted May 31, 2007 Author Posted May 31, 2007 The navy and USMC still fly the F-5 in the adversary role. Fact is, they just took several X-Swiss F-5 in and will put them to use in that role. They go cross country now and then. More than likely that was one of them. Who Knows! It was just great to see, I have never seen one in the air! Only at air shows park on the flight line and whats the fun in that! Quote
+FastCargo Posted May 31, 2007 Posted May 31, 2007 What was it's coloration...that will tell you if it was an F-5 or T-38 from a distance? FastCargo Quote
Redddevil911 Posted May 31, 2007 Author Posted May 31, 2007 What was it's coloration...that will tell you if it was an F-5 or T-38 from a distance? FastCargo It was USAF gray! Quote
Caveman Posted May 31, 2007 Posted May 31, 2007 Yeah i'll go with the transiting A/C idea i get a lot of that from Buckley Quote
+FastCargo Posted May 31, 2007 Posted May 31, 2007 Maybe I need to be more specific...was it a two tone grey like this: Or a lighter grey like this: Or something like this: USAF Grey doesn't mean anything...there are several greys out there. FastCargo Quote
+JediMaster Posted May 31, 2007 Posted May 31, 2007 Yes there are, and they're looking to abduct you and conduct anal probes. Damn greys. Quote
+ravenclaw_007 Posted May 31, 2007 Posted May 31, 2007 Yes there are, and they're looking to abduct you and conduct anal probes. Damn greys. Quote
Redddevil911 Posted May 31, 2007 Author Posted May 31, 2007 (edited) Maybe I need to be more specific...was it a two tone grey like this: Or a lighter grey like this: Or something like this: USAF Grey doesn't mean anything...there are several greys out there. FastCargo I want to say it was all one colour, but the 2nd of the two pic's is the best match! Edited May 31, 2007 by Redddevil911 Quote
+FastCargo Posted May 31, 2007 Posted May 31, 2007 (edited) Actually, it could have been this one: Whiteman T-38 The only other T-38s that are similar (besides the IFF birds "MY" on the tail) are Holloman Test: The black is actually a dark grey so the contrast isn't as high as the picture makes it to be. At least it USED to be that way not too long ago... FastCargo Edited May 31, 2007 by FastCargo Quote
BigRed Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 Too funny. it was way easier when all ATC jets were white, fighter lead-in was two-tone, and the Aggressors were the only really funny painted AT-38s and F-5s Quote
Weasel Keeper Posted June 7, 2007 Posted June 7, 2007 Maybe a slight possibility...it could have been privately owned? There's a guy in Fort Wayne who owns a Canadian F-5 and a T-38. I think the only way you can buy military jets is from other countries...I don't think the US sells them to the public. There aren't a whole lot of F-5s left out there other than aggressors. Quote
Jarhead1 Posted June 7, 2007 Posted June 7, 2007 Are u sure it isnt that the Schwarz will be with u, lol Quote
BigRed Posted June 7, 2007 Posted June 7, 2007 Check this site and see just how many T-38/F-5s are for sale...and this is just one dealer. http://www.globalplanesearch.com/view/all/AllMI.htm Quote
Jarhead1 Posted June 7, 2007 Posted June 7, 2007 I want a Mig, lol, i want that foxbat for sale, lol Quote
+FastCargo Posted June 7, 2007 Posted June 7, 2007 It isn't the buying of the plane, its the expense of the MX and insurance. Especially if you maintain 'hot' ejection seats. It could have been a civilian T-38 at Scott AFB. I think Scott is a joint-use field...civilian side and military side. FastCargo Quote
Jarhead1 Posted June 7, 2007 Posted June 7, 2007 Ur right, and i couldnt afford it on military pay, lol Quote
+JediMaster Posted June 8, 2007 Posted June 8, 2007 I couldn't afford it on contractor pay, either. Quote
Weasel Keeper Posted June 9, 2007 Posted June 9, 2007 I don't believe you can have a "hot" ejection seat as a civilian. Definately agree on the costs of maintainance and flight. The guy here in FWA who owns one of each is Tom Kelly...who used to own Kelly Racing in the IRL. He and his family also own a few car lots and golf courses here. He has two new Gulfstreams and uses a Hummer to tow them. I've never seen the T-38 or F-5 fly...and I work at the airport. I have however seen a privately owned F-100F fly last fall. Man that was awesome to see and hear. Quote
+FastCargo Posted June 10, 2007 Posted June 10, 2007 Actually, you can have a hot ejection seat, but it's a major pain in the butt paperwork wise. Talking to the founder of Micron computers, who had a couple of Hawker Hunters, said his were full hot seats, but the FAA has to have paperwork for EVERY ONE of his flights. Not a simple flight plan, but pre-approval to fly with armed ejection seats. Plus, the MX costs to have mil-spec maintenance are REALLY high. FastCargo Quote
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