*Fast Eagle*

very nice work indeed

yes you definitely can, I've done it numerous times

I'll go get some now

Of course the Pukin Dogs are in! =(VF143)= is always accepting good pilots into the squadron

seems so huh :D

Some German F-104GF's. They would make some cool skins

NASA test results...very interesting and informative http://www.dfrc.nasa.gov/DTRS/1971/PDF/H-636.pdf

More :D MiG-15 FAGOT (MIKOYAN-GUREVICH) The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 was originally developed in the Soviet Union as an interceptor. The RD-45 turbojet powered it, which was a copy of the Rolls Royce Nene. Designed to shoot down heavy bombers, it carried one 37mm and two 23mm cannons. German experience in WWII had shown the need for cannons larger than 20 mm to bring down four-engine heavy bombers. The prototype MiG-15 first flew in December 1947. It began appearing in service in 1949 and by 1952 it had been provided to a number of Communist satellite nations, including North Korea where it was used extensively against United Nations forces. The MiG-15 was deployed against American Air Forces in December of 1950 in Korea. On November 8, 1950, 1st Lt. Russell Brown, flying an F-80, shot down a MiG-15 in the first all-jet dogfight in history. It was apparent, however, that the MiG-15 was superior to any aircraft then in the US inventory. Initial encounters with American aircraft led to the development of the MiG-15bis (improved). Its VK-1 engine had 1,000 lbs more thrust than the RD-45 engine of the earlier version, and had hydraulic ailerons. Although the MiG-15bis could climb faster and higher than the F-86, poor turning performance and high mach instability limited its dogfight performance. In aerial combat against the F-86, the MiG-15 suffered high losses, but against the B-29 it was very effective and prevented the heavy bombers from operating in daylight Span- 33 ft. 1 1/2 in. Length- 33 ft. 3 5/8 in. Height -11 ft. 2 in. Weight -11,270 lbs. max. Armament- Two 23mm cannons and one 37mm cannon, plus rockets or 2,000 lbs. of bombs Engine -VK-1 of 6,000 lbs. thrust (copy of British Rolls-Royce "Nene" engine) Maximum speed- 670 mph. Cruising speed- 525 mph. Range -500 miles Service -Ceiling 51,000 ft Lots of pics...too many for me to post here anyway http://www.fas.org/nuke/guide/russia/airdef/mig-15.htm

A little more tech data and history The MiG-15 was developed by the Soviet Union following WW II. It began appearing in service in 1949 and by 1952 it had been provided to a number of Communist satellite nations, including North Korea where it was used extensively against United Nations forces. The airplane on display was flown to South Korea on September 21, 1953 by a defecting North Korean pilot who was given a reward of $100,000. The airplane was subsequently flight-tested on Okinawa and then brought to Wright-Patterson AFB for additional flight tests. An offer by the U.S. to return the airplane to its "rightful owners" was ignored, and in November 1957 it was transferred to the U.S. Air Force Museum for public exhibition. SPECIFICATIONS Span: 33 ft. 1 1/2 in. Length: 33 ft. 3 5/8 in. Height: 11 ft. 2 in. Weight: 11,270 lbs. max. Armament: Two 23mm cannons and one 37mm cannon, plus rockets or 2,000 lbs. of bombs Engine: VK-1 of 6,000 lbs. thrust (copy of British Rolls-Royce "Nene" engine) Serial number: 2015357 PERFORMANCE Maximum speed: 670 mph. Cruising speed: 525 mph. Range: 500 miles Service Ceiling: 51,000 ft. the site where I found this http://www.wpafb.af.mil/museum/air_power/ap42.htm

MIG 15 The Mig 15 is a piece of history. It took the world by surprise when it appeared during the Korea War. Faster than the F86, and with a higher service ceiling, the airplane was a wonder of 1946 soviet technology. It is the third step in the soviet training system. The aircraft is an example of early swept-wing design and exhibits many of the handling qualities that have since been designed out of newer jets. The transonic aircraft is limited to .94 mach, or about 620 mph. The fuel burn is about 300 gph -- and the fun level is very high! Mig 15's were produced from 1946 to 1955. They were manufactured in Russia, Czechoslovakia, Poland and China. More than 10,000 were produced, and some are still in service in third world air forces. At their height, there were 30 countries with the Mig 15 in their inventory. The Mig 15 is not an entry level jet and must be flown carefully. LOA applicants must have straight wing or swept wing jet time. A full Mig15/17 LOA course is provided in one of our Mig 15 UTIs (2 seats). Performance Specifications: Power loading: 1.5lbs per pound of thrust Loop entry speed: 380 knots Rate of climb, sea level: 7,500 ft/min +8/-4 G Maximum level speed: 580 knots Cruise speed: 450 knots

MiG-15UTI, N41125 has been owned by Thomas Smith since 1996. It was built in 1954.

I cant see the other pics, so if this is the same, I'm sorry. Just tryin to help

Thanks for the sit rep, lookin forward to flyin some of those new skins soon

Glad to see you finally formed up. Can't wait to fly with you guys!!

lol... I posted this same link at simHQ btw check out the forums at http://www.pukindogs.net

funny s#!t

TIME/PLACE: 1972, nighttime, Udorn AB, Thailand SITUATION: I was an RF-4C pilot assigned from the 14th Tac Recce Squadron, working in the Wing Command Post as the night-shift Duty Controller. INCIDENT: A young F-4 pilot from a fighter squadron at the base called Maintenance Control after landing. A few minutes later, they called me and asked, "What the hell happened to that aircraft out on the taxiway? There's a tree stuck in the landing gear!" Seems that the 2nd LT pilot of that plane decided to fly an unauthorized LORAN approach that was not approved at the time. The lieutenant thought better! What he did is fly almost to the ground. He hit a concrete telephone pole with the keel of his plane! It "bounced" off the pole and flew through a tree! Miraculously, the LT added power just in the nick of time, and made it to the runway about a quarter a mile ahead! FOLLOW-ON: The F-4 had to be Class-26'd. The keel was bent. The LT was grounded, but got off easy because he was on a combat tour. One morning about four years later at Shaw AFB, SC, I walked into a classroom to welcome a new class of ANG students into training to fly the RF-4C. As I came to the podium, I scanned the faces in the classroom. Guess who was sitting in the front row, with his mouth wide open, and a white as a sheet! As I saw him I said, "I remember you*!" He uttered, "Please! Don't tell!" Chuck Munroe St. Louis you can find these at http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/milita...remembertoo.htm

I was Randy Cunningham's first RIO, and we flew together in training and for VF-96's 1970 Cruise to WestPac in USS America. When we arrived on Yankee Station, our squadron was assigned a few "milk run" missions to get used to flying in SEA. One night we were supposed to land on the 2230 recovery, but the deck was fouled....bad....so they bingo'd our section (CO and his RIO, Randy Cunningham and myself) to Danang to refuel and return for the 2400 recovery. On landing, Randy automatically deployed the drag chute. When we got to the refueling pits to hot refuel, the CO was Pissed....and over the squadron frequency, asked Randy to explain how the hell we were going to get that drag chute back to the ship. CO then came up with idea to have the ground crew climb up and we'd stuff it in my lap. Great.....what if we had to eject!!!!! Around 2330 as we were taxiing out to the runway, tower advised "Make immediate left turn on take off to avoid Charlie Fire". Randy asked me over the ICS what "Charlie Fire" was....and I said I didn't know....but I'd heard of a Firebase Charlie, and maybe THAT was it....maybe they didn't want us to wake up those Marines that late at night. Cleared for takeoff, Randy plugged in the burners, as we needed to burn fuel, lifted up maybe 25 ft., and saw some lights off the end of the runway. He said "why should those guys get to sleep when we were working so late", so continued straight down the runway in full burner. A few seconds later all these flashes were zipping by the canopy. Randy said "Look at those funny flares....I wonder what they are". Tower then came on the radio...."Pull up and Break left IMMEDIATELY...They're SHOOTING at you", then made some rude remarks about those "Navy types". When we got back to the ship, the CO was REALLY pissed and gave us one hell of a chewing out....but...we did learn about "Charlie Fire". Lynn Batterman US Navy RIO VF-96 1969-1971

As a RIO in VF-33, CVW7, aboard the USS Independence, I had many a thrill...and many a chill while flying the marvelous F-4J. Among the fondest, performance wise, was flying from the carrier to NAAS Suda Bay, Crete to pick up parts in 1971. A fighter jock's dream flight, we had a lot of spare fuel...so once off the catapult, we left the aircraft in full afterburner, with about a 40 degree climb angle. We passed Mach 1.0 about 9000 feet, and continued accelerating until we reached 30k and maintained speed to fly the 200 miles. It didn't take long. That was impressive to us; but, on the return trip, we executed a high performance takeoff from the underused air station. Again, staying in afterburner, we took off, maintained about 20 feet off the ground until the end of the runway. We had gone 8000 feet horizontally and our speed was more than 500 knots. Pulling up hard, we climbed almost straight up. A short time after clearance to take off, the controller told us to call passing 2500 feet. My answer: "You're a little late. We just passed 22000 feet." He asked "What kind of aircraft?" My answer "a 'Foxtrot 4'". His answer came back "WOW". It truly was a ball to fly. Al Lehman Mesa

but the fuselage reads NAVY

NO I WAS IN FLAMES THERE That was a sidewinder you shot me with after we went around for a few minutes. I broke the circle and paid the price!! <S> And I would be honored to form an alliance with you

thought you'd like to know you have the honor of the better end of my first of many photos in my Hall of Flame...look and see http://www.pukindogs.net/Hall%20of%20Flame.htm And a nice kill it was at that

Column5, I'd greatly appreciate that, cause I still can't figure it out

We should thank Column5, as it was his site where I first found the link <S> THANKS COLUMN5 FOR YET ANOTHER GREAT SOURCE OF INFO

McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Since 1920: Volume II, Rene J. Francillon, Naval Institute Press, 1990. McDonnell F-4 Phantom: Spirit in the Skies. Airtime Publishing, 1992. Modern Air Combat, Bill Gunston and Mike Spick, Crescent, 1983. The American Fighter, Enzo Angelucci and Peter Bowers, Orion, 1987. Post-World War II Fighters: 1945-1973, Marcelle Size Knaac, Office of Air Force History, 1986. The World Guide to Combat Planes, William Green, Macdonald, 1966. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft Armament, Bill Gunston, Orion, 1988. The World's Great Attack Aircraft, Gallery, 1988. McDonnell F-4 Phantom: Spirit in the Skies. Airtime Publishing, 1992. The Lessons of Modern War, Molume II: The Iran-Iraq War, Anthony H. Cordesman and Abraham R. Wagner, Westview Press, 1990 these are the books this info came from, however it is compiled on a website... I'll look for the link and post it EDIT............. Found it. here it is http://home.earthlink.net/~jwgreer/f4history.htm