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Jeeeezuz!!! In keeping with today's level of Political Correctness, that shot should've come with a health warning! Time for cooler light level, methinks........

MIG-29UB UPG

Flash... over the sea !

Hello. I'm just coming back from a nice trip in the incredibly beautiful Sultanate of Oman. As my hotel in the capital city of Muscat was located in the district of Ruwi, I spent a morning at visiting the nearby Sultan's Armed Forces Museum - and sure, I did not regret it! Below are some shots mostly related to the outdoor displays dedicated to RAFO : Two-seater Jaguar OB (commissioned 1977-2014), displayed at the place of honor in front of Bait Al Falaj Fort. BAC 167 Strikemaster and Hawker Hunter - Unfortunately, I did not collect full information about these models. Short & Harland Skyvan 3-SH1877 (passenger transport aircraft, commissioned 1970-2006). I can't resist adding these few shots from a missile boat quite unusually displayed in the open ground : RNOV Al-Mansoor, fast attack craft (commissioned 1973-1985).

Final testing and packaging has started for an RCAF CF-100 MK-4 Euro version. The plan is to make separate packs for European and North American service. The European Mk-4 pack will have a tight date range from November, 1956, to December, 1962. The Belgian MK-5 will be uploaded later with a historic date range as well. The North American pack will reflect the longer date range for Canadian MK-4/MK-5 service and may include a dedicated ECM version but that's still getting some research. The MK-4 flight manual mentions the capability of carrying four 1000lb bombs. This wasn't done in practice but secondary STRIKE and ANTI_SHIP roles will be included with the primary roles being INTERCEPT and CAP. Air to air rocket tests are continuing and the AI are sometimes completing successful intercept missions against IL-28's but with less success against fighter sized targets. The TU-16 is more or less immune to AI intercepts, although I've seen a few collision course kills by the AI. By collision course I mean ramming! When player flown it might be possible to maneuver the CF-100 formation into a better firing position against the TU-16's prior to "engaging air" but I haven't had any success yet. The external tanks on the CF-100 were "no jettison" although the fuel could be dumped from them over a 2-3 minute period. The performance penalty when carrying external tanks is quite high so they won't be included in the load out ini except for secondary RECON missions. Recon in this case being the guy in back with a camera. [ It's been done before] "What If" load outs will be available for radar and infrared guided missiles but not included in the load out ini. The rocket pods will be carried on intercept missions only as they are almost totally useless against maneuvering fighters. For cap missions the load out will be guns only. Still some research going on but It seems the RCAF versions sent to Europe were all MK-4's with some RCAF numbered MK-5's being flown to Europe but handed over to Belgium on arrival. Any further info on CF-100's in Europe appreciated.

Spring has sprung in 2019 and no matter how you celebrate or worship be safe and have fun.

Wild Weasels over the Sea of Japan

South China Sea activity TA-4J Philippine Marine Corps Harrier

I have uploaded a bunch of matching Mercenary Sand Skins in the past. Today I added a few more but they are still pending approval. I hope I can upload the whole of it eventually. The skins in the sets are matching in color exactly. Except that sometimes the tone of the bottom is a slightly different grey. https://combatace.com/profile/32175-gerwin/content/?type=downloads_file Mercenary Camo Sand (for Paran) Spitfire 9C Avia S-99 Hunter 6-IRM Mirage-IIIC, -IIIE, -5 Kfir C2 MiG-17F MiG-21PFM, MF, MF'75, bis MiG-23MF, ML MiG-27 MiG-29A Il-28 F-5E F-15A F-16A C-130A (Mirage 2000C) Aggressor Camo (3-tone Sky color) Mirage-IIIC Kfir C2 A-4F '74 / M A-4G / E F-5E F-14A F-16A, C F/A-18A C-130A Dhimar Camo Dark Grey (not shown, not uploaded yet) Spitfire 9e Hunter 6-IRM (this is Oman camo from the DLC, this is the reference color for the others) A-4E / M F-104G, S Kfir C2 C-130A

BlackMamba :)

After the Tornado ADV was stillborn due to cost and development issues , the legendary Lightning was given new avionics & weapons and replacement cannon (Bk.27)….yeah,I know it's far fetched but I love this old bird !

RAF Sqn 43 Hunter F. Mk 1 skinned by Spinner !

I have fucking had it with the bullshit!! isn't the world fucked up enough, aren't there enough personal shit in our lives that we have to dump on each other here? This is done.. locked.

Happy Easter, all!

These YAP carriers and ships look pretty darn good from the screenshots. I just wish these guys form the YAP team would add one or two distance LODs to their carriers and escorts. It would take about an hour to add a model with the framerate-heavy details removed, for further distances. Such a model may also be useful as a collision model. With that in mind I prefer the stock SCB-125.

Never heard of a Bristol Type 22 but Wikipedia tells me it was a never-built radial-engined Bristol F2B Fighter, with the designation later used for the Bristol Badger, a different machine that didn't fly until late 1919. The F2B would be a worthy contender. Fokker Monoplane is not much use except for beating up BEs or pushers. Provided the SSW type we are talking about is the D.III or D.IV and not the Nieuport 16 copy D.I, I would take the word of the RAF aircrew who wrote this, at the time (quoted from memory from 'The First of the Many', the story of the RAF's 'Independent Force'): It's not the Pfalz or the Fokker Scout It's the Siemens Schuckert we worry about! They do fly high, with the beaucoup speed, We can thank our stars it's the pilots they need!

Good point! The expansion pack requirement is mentioned now.

Of the choices; Sopwith Camel. While it may not have been the best at any single thing, it had the best all around performance. With experience gained, could hold it's own in any fight.

Enjoy your day, however you enjoy it. Peace to everyone.

Siemens Schuckert D-IV. One of the original European style interceptors. Smallest airframe wrapped around the biggest engine possible. Besides, I like the thought of flying a beer keg with wings. Snoopy. Watch out. Your doghouse is no match for that.

My plane is not on the list either, I would most likely pick the SE5a. It doesn't have any bad habits, is fast and can dive out of just about any situation. Beard

Great set of new FMs, thanks VonS.

From the list, none. I would take the Fokker D.VIIF. It was an outstanding plane which could be flown even by mediocre pilots very well and successfully.

Thank you! Same for you and the team, Eric - and for everyone here on the forum!

same here,though its a few thousand less for me. I hope your birthday is great!

I would have been there to join you if it weren't for those pesky miles!!! But you'll have my virtual presence!

Release this bad guys from the jail!!!

But of course. We've released the CK long ago (not up to date anymore) and have an updated CK and the CK2 on the assembly line.

Yeah ;-) My friend bazilius did really great bird ;-)

well, this is not bad either

fsx https://www.aeroplaneheaven.com/product_heinkel.php

Jeeeezzzz!!!! Its too much Area 88 style and i love it!