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  1. Nyghtfall
    Citing Osprey Combat Aircraft 143's closing line... "...for an aircraft, that is arguably the most unsung hero of its two major wars." For some reason this one has a special place in my heart, so I had to polish it a bit. Thanks to CAF for the model.
    19 points
  2. GKABS
    Added the MIG kill to the helmet.
    16 points
  3. ravenclaw_007
    i´m working on other projects and have very little time to get my 4096 x 4096 templates done , very slow progress on the front gear well and front gear door
    14 points
  4. Dels
    G'Day all, A quick update, the model is complete and texture mapped with animations. Working through the skinning now and will hopefully have some in game shots soon. Dels
    12 points
  5. GKABS
    Gen. Robin Olds testing his F-4
    10 points
  6. yakarov79
    10 points
  7. Stephen1918
    After my copy of 3D Studio died, I started learning Blender. Mue has made a utility that will make Lods from Blender, but it only works with FE2. So, besides learning a new software, I've also spent a lot of time getting my install of FE2 up to speed. I have rebuilt the Ansaldo A-1 from scratch and it will be ready to upload soon. Ojcar is working on the FM, I am still working on the cockpit, and tweaking the plane. I made a Polish and an Italian version.
    9 points
  8. GSantini
    9 points
  9. GKABS
    Just an update
    9 points
  10. dtmdragon
    Listened to a Podcast interviewing one of the Red Eagles recently, he talked about his journey to get there and how the only dedicated air-to-air F-4E units in the USAF after Vietnam were the 36th TFS out of Osan in Korea and the 57th FIS out of Keflavik in Iceland. He made his way to the 36th in order boost his chances of an aggressor squadron posting. On a side note when I was researching the 'Hill Grey' scheme for the 36th I learnt there was an initial 3-tone grey 'Hill Grey 1' scheme used on the first F-4E to be repainted. It was closer to the original 3-tone grey scheme on the F-16A with all light grey undersides (and drop tanks), it only really appeared on US F-4E Phantoms in Korea.
    8 points
  11. Wrench
    Although Post-War in nature, I just really this pose. I call it "Over the Sierra Nevada"
    8 points
  12. Gepard
    I placed a industrial area west of Milwaukee Airport and made some minor improvements. In the next step i will place the parked aircrafts and perhaps some static aircrafts, to populate the airport.
    7 points
  13. Farid
    6 points
  14. Nightshade/PR
    6 points
  15. Gepard
    Ready for take off!
    6 points
  16. ravenclaw_007
    you know checkin the internet some times helps , this is what the net says about the max g-load for the AIM-120C , it is not 50 Gs but 40 Gs by the way modern A-A missiles can reach up to 60 Gs and more like the IRIS-T Max G-Load: The AIM-120C is widely reported to pull up to 40 Gs. Performance Context: While 40G is the structural/system limit, the missile achieves maximum maneuverability at high speeds (approaching Mach 4). Comparison: Earlier models like the AIM-120A/B are typically rated around 35 Gs, while the C-series improved upon this, even with "clipped" wings for internal storage
    5 points
  17. Nightshade/PR
    Runway Strike Hit the IP just as "Running On Empty" began
    5 points
  18. Gepard
    Milwaukee next step forward. It is a damn big airport.
    5 points
  19. Dave
    Your dad was a damn good dude. He will be missed by us all.
    5 points
  20. ravenclaw_007
    i love this new F-104G´s from yakarov79 , excellent work , just testing the LAU-32BA on the TSC
    5 points
  21. sophocles
    More information about "Spitfire_MKIX_HAF Version"

    Version 1.0.2

    16 downloads

    ---------------------Hellenic Airforce Spitfire MkIX -------------------- SF2 version 2026 This aircraft model is dedicated .. "To all those heroic Hellenic Air Force Spitfire pilots who lost their lives defending Hellas." -------------------------------Overview ----------------------------------- Starting from January 1947, the Hellenic Air Force received the most produced, and for many, the most successful Spitfire variant, the MkIX. Almost all of the produced Mk.IX variants were acquired and were equipped with numerous iterations of the Rolls Royce Merlin engine (Merlin 61, Merlin 63, Merlin 66 and Merlin 70). Depending on the variant, the planes were optimized for operational usage at High, Medium and Low Altitudes depending primarily on the power-altitude profiles of the installed Merlin engine. The planes were capable of undertaking every conceivable mission against air and ground targets, however the then Royal Hellenic Air Force (RHAF) used all of them, but a handful of 7 High Altitude optimized fighters, for low altitude, ground attack operations. The air defence of Greece, using their onboard Cannons and Heavy Machine Guns, was the sole role of the few HF.MkIXe planes, until they undertook the operational training of young graduates of SCHOLI AEROPORIAS (The then name of the Air Force Academy) and for this role, they also carried bombs and rockets. The RHAF's Mk.IX Spitfires were delivered with both "c" and "e" type Wings, of again both shapes, the classic (Elliptical) and the clipped wing tips. The RHAF took delivery of a total of 120 aircraft of all variants, which were initially assigned to 2 fighter squadrons, namely 335 SQ and 336 SQ, and two independent Flights (Kozani & Ioannina airfield detachments) and later on to the newly formed 337 Squadron from 1949 . The full listing of the 120 aircraft, along with their Manufacturing and RHAF delivery dates is presented below. Starting from 1951, and until their total replacement by jet fighters, the 20 best maintained MK.IX's also undertook the Operational Training and Jet Conversion roles operating in an Instructor/Trainee 2 ship formation, while the RHAF was under a pressing requirement to man many newly established squadrons of fighter jets with young fresh pilots. Most of the RHAF Mk IX planes were retired by 1953, but isolated airframes were equipped with cameras and continued in photo recce duties for another 2 years. The sole remaining airframe, a clipped wing IXc with the serial number MJ755 was kept in flying condition until 1960 and was recently restored and brought back to a full envelope flight status in 2022 becoming a part of the Hellenic Air Force Heritage Flight. --------------------RHAF Spitfire Mk XVIe Inventory ------------------------ Listed below are all confirmed S/N's of RHAF's MkIX's of all variants. The listing includes their engine type and their build and RHAF delivery dates. BS352 F.IXc M61 06-10-42 RHAF 13-05-48 BS394 F.IXc M61 03-10-42 RHAF 29-04-48 BS409 F.IXc M61 25-10-42 RHAF 06-05-48 BS508 F.IXc M61 21-10-42 RHAF 01-04-48 BS558 F.IXc M61 21-11-42 RHAF 29-05-49 EN143 F.IXc M61 04-12-42 RHAF 29-05-47 EN254 F.IXc M61 31-12-42 RHAF 30-01-47 EN286 F.IXc M61 04-12-42 RHAF 27-02-47 EN462 F.IXc M61 26-01-43 RHAF 08-08-47 JL227 F.IXc M63 03-04-43 RHAF 20-04-48 LZ839 F.IXc M63 29-04-43 RHAF 31-03-48 MA235 F.IXc M63 15-05-43 RHAF 31-03-48 MA256 F.IXc M63 21-05-43 RHAF 08-08-47 MA257 F.IXc M63 23-05-43 RHAF 30-01-47 MA422 F.IXc M61 18-07-43 RHAF 01-04-48 MA427 F.IXc M63 21-07-43 RHAF 27-03-47 MA462 F.IXc M63 11-06-43 RHAF 27-02-47 MA467 F.IXc M63 30-05-43 RHAF 13-05-48 MA532 F.IXc M63 13-06-43 RHAF 29-05-47 MA582 F.IXc M63 25-06-43 RHAF 29-04-48 MA751 F.IXc M61 18-07-43 RHAF 08-08-47 MA791 F.IXc M63 21-07-43 RHAF 29-04-48 MA798 F.IXc M63 18-07-43 RHAF 27-02-47 MA819 F.IXc M63 28-07-43 RHAF 20-04-48 MH314 F.IXc M63 28-07-43 RHAF 06-05-48 MH322 F.IXc M61 31-07-43 RHAF 06-05-48 MH359 F.IXc M61 31-07-43 RHAF 29-05-47 MH558 F.IXc M63 29-8-43 RHAF 31-07-47 MH698 F.IXc M63 10-09-43 RHAF 27-03-47 MH831 F.IXc M63 01-10-43 RHAF 20-04-48 MH853 F.IXc M63 01-10-43 RHAF 20-05-48 MH908 F.IXc M63 26-09-43 RHAF 29-04-48 MH924 F.IXc M63 14-09-43 RHAF 30-11-47 MH946 F.IXc M63 28-08-43 RHAF 30-01-47 MH985 F.IXc M63 05-09-43 RHAF 08-08-47 MH993 F.IXc M63 04-09-43 RHAF 27-03-47 MH996 F.IXc M61 15-09-43 RHAF 27-02-47 BS354 HF.IXe M70 19-10-42 RHAF 30-01-47 PT835 HF.IXe M70 17-08-44 RHAF 30-01-47 PV324 HF.IXe M70 28-09-44 RHAF 27-03-47 TA816 HF.IXe M70 11-12-44 RHAF 30-04-47 TB539 HF.IXe M70 01-02-45 RHAF 27-05-48 TB545 HF.IXe M70 14-02-45 RHAF 27-05-48 TB577 HF.IXe M70 18-02-45 RHAF 27-05-48 MH416 LF.IXc M66 11-08-43 RHAF 27-02-47 MH452 LF.IXc M66 15-08-43 RHAF 27-02-47 MH508 LF.IXc M66 21-08-43 RHAF 27-02-47 MH727 LF.IXc M66 15-09-43 RHAF 30-01-47 MH774 LF.IXc M66 19-09-43 RHAF 19-05-45 MH946 LF.IXc M66 28-08-43 RHAF 30-01-47 MJ292 LF.IXc M66 24-10-43 RHAF 30-01-47 MJ333 LF.IXc M66 24-10-43 RHAF 31-07-47 MJ391 LF.IXc M66 03-11-43 RHAF 27-02-47 MJ446 LF.IXc M66 25-08-44 RHAF 27-02-47 MJ468 LF.IXc M66 16-11-43 RHAF 27-03-47 MJ474 LF.IXc M66 30-11-43 RHAF 30-01-47 MJ507 LF.IXc M66 29-11-43 RHAF 27-02-47 MJ519 LF.IXc M66 22-11-43 RHAF 27-03-47 MJ522 LF.IXc M66 02-12-43 RHAF 30-01-47 MJ577 LF.IXc M66 04-12-43 RHAF 29-05-47 MJ725 LF.IXc M66 12-12-43 RHAF 29-05-47 MJ729 LF.IXc M66 16-12-43 RHAF 30-04-47 MJ755 LF.IXc M66 10-01-44 RHAF 29-05-47 MJ839 LF.IXc M66 26-11-43 RHAF 27-03-47 MJ879 LF.IXc M66 28-12-43 RHAF 30-01-47 MJ935 LF.IXc M66 27-04-44 RHAF 27-03-47 MK357 L.FIXc M66 04-02-44 RHAF 30-01-47 MK361 LF.IXc M66 07-02-44 RHAF 30-01-47 MK483 LF.IXc M66 25-02-44 RHAF 29-05-47 MK532 LF.IXc M66 05-03-44 RHAF 27-02-47 MK571 LF.IXc M66 04-03-44 RHAF 30-04-47 MK575 LF.IXc M66 12-03-44 RHAF 27-05-47 MK586 LF.IXc M66 24-03-44 RHAF 08-08-47 MK693 LF.IXc M66 31-03-44 RHAF 30-01-47 MK719 LF.IXc M66 02-03-44 RHAF 30-01-47 MK746 LF.IXc M66 28-02-44 RHAF 29-05-47 MK864 LF.IXc M66 05-04-44 RHAF 30-01-47 MK981 LF.IXc M66 14-04-44 RHAF 30-04-47 MK991 LF.IXc M66 27-03-44 RHAF 27-02-47 ML124 LF.IXc M66 27-03-44 RHAF 10-06-48 ML269 LF.IXc M66 19-04-44 RHAF 27-04-47 NH154 LF.IXe M66 26-04-44 RHAF 31-03-48 NH455 LF.IXe M66 20-05-44 RHAF 27-03-47 PL135 LF.IXe M66 17-06-44 RHAF 27-02-47 PL158 LF.IXe M66 30-06-44 RHAF 31-07-47 PL164 LF.IXe M66 17-07-44 RHAF 08-08-47 PL211 LF.IXe M66 14-06-44 RHAF 30-04-47 PL356 LF.IXe M66 29-07-44 RHAF 30-01-47 PL461 LF.IXe M66 01-07-44 RHAF 27-02-47 PT369 LF.IXe M66 20-07-44 RHAF 02-03-47 PT427 LF.IXe M66 17-07-44 RHAF 27-03-47 PT492 LF.IXe M66 22-07-44 RHAF 30-04-47 PT560 LF.IXe M66 31-08-44 RHAF 27-03-47 PT604 LF.IXe M66 28-07-44 RHAF 27-05-48 PT617 LF.IXe M66 28-07-44 RHAF 30-01-47 PT647 LF.IXe M66 28-07-44 RHAF 27-02-47 PT660 LF.IXe M66 28-07-44 RHAF 27-02-47 PT821 LF.IXe M66 16-08-44 RHAF 27-03-47 PT877 LF.IXe M66 24-08-44 RHAF 27-05-48 PT898 LF.IXe M66 27-08-44 RHAF 27-02-47 PT939 LF.IXe M66 27-08-44 RHAF 27-02-47 PT943 LF.IXe M66 26-08-44 RHAF 30-04-47 PV118 LF.IXe M66 28-07-44 RHAF 29-05-47 PV119 LF.IXe M66 01-08-44 RHAF 27-05-48 PV301 LF.IXe M66 26-09-44 RHAF 31-07-47 PV325 LF.IXe M66 30-09-44 RHAF 27-03-47 PV356 LF.IXe M66 30-09-44 RHAF 27-05-48 RK856 LF.IXe M66 02-10-44 RHAF 30-01-47 RR192 LF.IXe M66 05-09-44 RHAF 30-04-47 RR193 LF.IXe M66 11-10-44 RHAF 31-07-47 RR197 LF.IXe M66 16-09-44 RHAF 27-03-47 RR203 LF.IXe M66 07-09-44 RHAF 27-07-47 RR207 LF.IXe M66 12-10-44 RHAF 27-02-47 SM135 LF.IXe M66 18-09-44 RHAF 30-04-47 SM172 LF.IXe M66 02-10-44 RHAF 25-09-47 SM175 LF.IXe M66 09-10-44 RHAF 29-05-47 TA823 LF.IXe M66 23-09-44 RHAF 27-05-48 TA854 LF.IXe M66 03-10-44 RHAF 27-02-47 TA859 LF.IXe M66 03-10-44 RHAF 29-05-47 TA863 LF.IXe M66 07-10-44 RHAF 29-05-47 ------------------------------Features --------------------------------------- -All RHAF delivered IX variants included with historically correct models and S/N's -Multiple texture sets, both uniform and peculiar airframe sets. -One Hundred and Twenty historically accurate serials for the period 1947-53 -Dedicated Flight Parameters representing the real Spitfire Handling and Flying characterisitics within the limits of the SF2 Flight Model. -Dedicated Merlin Engine Power-Output profiles representing the characteristics of the individual editions of this famous Engine within the limits of the SF2 code. -Actual Elevator Trim Tab operation. The trim tab rotates about its axis creating a hinge moment that indirectly repositions the elevator in order to fly hands off. -Virtual Airbrake to ease-off handling during high speed dives. (This is a fictional addition not found in real Spitfire planes) ------------------------Flying the Spitfire MkIX ---------------------------- -All Variants present very friendly handling in all phases of operation. -The Clipped Wing variants mainly possess better roll performance and the Classic Wing slightly higher air speed capability. -There are two engine power settings the "normal" (up to 2850 engine rpm's and up to +12 psi boost) and the war emergency power (WEP) setting (up to 3050 engine rpm and up to +18 psi boost). -The WEP power setting is available at all speed ranges and from sea level to over 30.000 feet, depending on the variant, however due to the additional engine stress of its operation, it has a 5 minute total time availability in SF2 and therefore must be used only when needed. -Dive limit Mach Number is 0.85, but elevator controls become heavy and less effective over 0.7, therefore to control the dive speed, the user has the option to utilise the virtual (not realistic) airbrake deployment. -The aircraft does not normally depart controlled flight, however if it enters a spin, the throttle must be retarded to idle, and with full forward stick and rudder opposite to the gyration, the plane clears the spin after a few gyrations. -Flaps deployment limit is very low (140KTAS) and therefore their use is not practical in flight. In fact Flaps deployment is not needed in almost all phases of flight besides Landing. -Due to the plane's clean aerodynamics,speed loss is very low. Therefore proper pattern landing technique must be used. -Due to SF2 Flight Model's limitations propeller lateral asymmetry effects are not realistic. They are present, but are not representative of the real Spitfire behavior. ----------------------------Animations-------------------------------- Animation key 0 : canopy opening Animation key 9 : door opening Thrust vector control toggle : elevator (pitch) trim //////////////////////////////////// Credits //////////////////////////////////////////////// TurboSquid : original 3D model Snapper21 : source file donated to CA Wrench : project development origin Stary : original Late Spitfire cockpit v1.0 cockpit Starfighter2 : Spitfire IX (E Type) Cockpit Geezer : RAF Euro Pilot Oxy LODs 3D Coupi : Aircraft testing and video creation pvince : aircraft loudout icon Alfa2 : Project "Godfather" Dedicated Flight Model, authentic Loadouts, Decals and inis. Sophocles : Heavily modified original MkV transformed into MkXVIe, additionnal 3D parts, New bomb carriers and rocket pylons, model editing to import into TW sims, textures, cockpit editing. Thirdwire : Texture templates for damage textures //////////////////////////////////// Disclaimer ////////////////////////////////////////////// THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PARTS OF IT ARE TO BE EXCLUSIVELY HOSTED BY COMBATACE.COM AND MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEB SITE. THIS PACKAGE AND ANY PARTS HEREIN MAY NOT BE UPLOADED AS PART OF ANOTHER MOD NOR MUST THEY BE SOLD OR OFFERED FOR SALE EITHER IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT OUR EXPRESS PERMISSION. Alfa2 and Sophocles
    4 points
  22. ludo.m54
    Mirage F1C-200 (1994-2003) v5.0 is available...
    4 points
  23. Major Bloodnok
    https://film.iwmcollections.org.uk/record/1584
    4 points
  24. Wrench
    So, I guess y'all don't need this one that anglep surprised me with? Prototype skin shown. also came with the blues camo, and a dark grey.
    4 points
  25. wazalo68
    good
    4 points
  26. ojcar
    Meanwhile, I'm working in the Ansaldo FM. Italian pilots reported it was a fast airplane, but less manouverable than the SPAD, and harder to fly. At the moment, it's a dangerous S.O.A.B. of an airplane, very "enjoyable" in the take off. I'm trying to make it a little easier...but not much.
    4 points
  27. alfa2
    Incoming....
    4 points
  28. daddyairplanes
    Ground Control to Major Tom Your circuit's dead, there's something wrong Can you hear me, Major Tom? The Last Herk out of South Vietnam
    4 points
  29. Stephen1918
    Thanks for your comments and support. The Ansaldo is coming along. The cockpit is nearly finished. Still working on skins and tweaking the model. Every time I do a test run, I find something else that needs fixing.
    4 points
  30. Gepard
    Flightline of Mirage III
    4 points
  31. Gepard
    4 points
  32. madvad
    4 points
  33. abrahamwright2201
    My road is full of potholes and the local bridge has collapsed but the money needed is currently being fired at Iranian drones lol
    4 points
  34. GKABS
    From what I gathered from my friend (I don't need to go into detail), the US fighters had their IFF set and didn't tell the Kuwaiti Air Force about their code as they didn't take off from Kuwait. Or they had their IFF off and were likely on their way back to Jordan. The Kuwaiti air defense battery receives that signal and can identify the track as unfriendly or unknown. The Kuwaiti defenders likely saw an unidentified threat that matched the behavior of the enemy they were currently engaging, and they fired to protect their position. The failure was likely in the electronic handshake (the IFF code) or the communication link between the returning strike package and the ground defense command center. The important thing is that no one was killed or hurt.
    4 points
  35. Erik
    If you're a new member here at CombatACE, welcome. Take a moment and introduce yourself to the community, it's a great way to break the ice.
    3 points
  36. Nightshade/PR
    Of course we need it. I need it. We all need it. I'm never gonna pass up a fresh can of
    3 points
  37. daddyairplanes
    it was much more prevalent on the short nosed Phantoms, the long nose birds typically went gray late enough to go straight to Hill 2. but quite a few Reserve and ANG birds were Hill 1 (reminders of the Hasegawa "Egypt 1" models from years ago) since its not friday anymore, i'll just put these here i'll just make my own Hasegawa box art
    3 points
  38. VonS
    Great news and glad to see that you are still involved with First Eagles, Stephen. Looking forward to the Ansaldo! This also reminds me that I still have in my FE2 "to do" folder the following excellent aircraft by Stephen and that I will eventually find time to comb over, for some FDM tweaks, perhaps as an addition to a final "Version 12" of the FM & Realism Package for FE2: Albatros C.III Albatros W.4 (Early) Halberstadt CL.II Pomilio PE In the meantime, here's a somewhat recent clip of Stephen's Fokker D.II and Voisan Type V at work - and thank you for all of the 3D models that you've created for the FE1/FEgold/FE2 universe. Good flying,
    3 points
  39. Wrench
    Originally, the plan was (in 2019!!!) to try and salvage RussoUK's Lightning Fmk6. However, it turns out it NOT a mk 6, and has too many issues (HUGE shadow ropes) to continue (Yes, another found in the archives) So -- use the stock RAFGray skin with what decals I could salvage, plus new code letters, LV fin flash, etc. BUT --- the images I'm using show the birds in overall Barley Grey (which TK's ain't). So, 2 things -- I don't suppose anyone has the template for the stock 3W Lightning? and Does anyone know of a site with 'by squadron assigned' for RAF serial numbers?? I been looking, but can find anything. At worst, as seen below, just use 26 of the stock 3W serials, and this skin
    3 points
  40. daddyairplanes
    that very first formation is a rather interesting mix of birds somewhere over the Med i get teh feeling we're not welcome do svindanya! time to do some of that pilot sh!t tell corrosion control, missing markings for 3 MiGs and one Moskva class battlecruiser....
    3 points
  41. Nightshade/PR
    The Rise of Shotz Brewery: Shotz Brewery was a fictional establishment on the TV sitcom “Laverne & Shirley,” set in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
    3 points
  42. Gepard
    The true story was, that east of the island of Usedom was an aerial shooting range, know as "Luftschießzone 1 und 2". This was used by our Air Force and the Czechoslovakian Air Force. This shooting range was over open water and that's why western spy ships had the chance to monitoring this area all over the time. IIRC it happend in the late 1960th or early 1970th. A german MiG-21 fired a R-3S missile (AA-2 Atoll), but the rocket engine failed and the missile falled down into the Baltic Sea. The West German spy ship was eyewitness. As soon as possible west german frogmen were flown by helicopter in that area with the task to search for the lost missile. At the same time the East German Kampfschwimmerkompanie KSK-17 got the same task. And so east and west german frogmen fought a race to find the missile. With a lucky end for the western side. Their frogmen found the missile, transported it to the spy ship and sent it home to West Germany. And so the West Germans got a R-3S missile by first hand. Or with other words: shit happens.
    3 points
  43. daddyairplanes
    wheres the Shotz Brewery tho
    3 points
  44. Trotski
    Hey, Lads......I got this great idea, lets go to war, and not brief anyone, that it maybe dangerous, oh and lets turn off the IFF after we exit the operational area, 'cos them transistors are hard to come by, and we dont want to ga an wear them out do we now.
    3 points
  45. Gepard
    You may belive this, but in reality it was different. The AIM-9B and the R-3S were the same weapons. They had only a different lable on it. The West Germans captured a East German R-3S missile and after an analysis they stated: Its a perfect copy of the AIM-9B. After german unification in 1990 the West Germans had a lot to do to analyse eastern weapon technic. The seaker head of the R-60MK missile was comparable with the AIM-9L seeker head, while the R-60 was much more agile and had a much higher load factor. The R-73 missile was stated as one generation ahead to all western IR-seeker missile of its time. The american and western weapons were superior to soviet export weapons. Thats true. But these weapons were downgraded and less capable as the weapons the soviets had for themself.
    3 points
  46. yakarov79
    yup...someone who gave power to Beavis.
    3 points
  47. Trotski
    Someone failed, ie failed to tell the F15 crews, that local air defences, in the surrounding countries, (Kuwait) were on high alert, so a failure at the USAF end I would say if the IFF's were inactive. Hopefully this very expensive error didn't kill anyone who didn't need to be slotted !!! Kudos to the Kuwait Air Defence chaps though, as tthey did the their jobs, and were not in error, or so it appears. Hopefully no other FUBARS of this magnitude will happen again.
    3 points
  48. Wrench
    oh shit!!! somebody's getting fired!! glad the crews are safe!!
    3 points
  49. strahi
    The famous moustache!!!
    3 points
  50. sophocles
    Couldn't resist .. RHAF Spitfire MkIXc circa 1947..
    3 points
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