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[I.R.PIRATE]

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In the days before simulators, jet-jocks were taught low speed handling techniques by the grace of the helo boys.

[greaser]

How sLOW can you go

[APR]

No matter what happens......DO NOT EJECT!

[Deanw]

The top-secret F-4VTOL Phntom II undergoing testing

or

"Imagine what we could catch if we had a net!"

[B Sousa]

So...you Jet Jocks wont buy beer at the O club??

[Komba]

Prototype AN225, Mriya with Buran Space shuttle...


It didn't work...

[REAL ORCA]

Trust the chopper jocks to come to the rescue when things go pear shape-hey Gunzzz!!!:p :p

[JT8D-15]

Now feel that ground effect and just ease it on nice and smooth....

[SpringbokDreamer]

Erm... Ok? Park Brake On; Pressure Checked. ROTATE... WEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

[phydeaux]

V1 .......... Rotate:cool:

[JT8D-15]

The new and improved "Phantom" escape plane that they were attaching to helos these days were welcomed by all those scared heli pilots, although great care was required during the hover and landing phases.

[superserong]

Ontug in die lug!

[CAT1]

Air Force trials new method of reducing training costs: two flights for the price of one.

[SASless]

Next time Gyrene, lower the landing gear before you rollout and taxi....saves using the afterburner!

[7006 fan]

Did you not see the "No Parking" sign

[oompilot]

Although times had changed, the air force still only sent female fighter jockets on ‘solo’ nav exercises under strict supervision.

[212man]

Trials operating the F-4 with the wings folded to maximise carrier deck space, found a lift augmentation device was required, and as this negated the perceived advantages the project was abandoned