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Old 13th Oct 2011, 10:49
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Bugger.........................
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A bit marginal, admittedly. But a good race like in olden days, wasn't it?
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This thread is more interesting than SC!!
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Thanks Reg. Total fluke and I would've got nowhere without your clues. I'm finding it difficult to locate photos...so...

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That one looks divergent as well!!!

Not another rocket?

...or an afterburning jet.....
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This thread is more interesting than SC!!
Now, David, that's a little harsh, ain't it? After all those good times we had?
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Yes, jet aircraft.
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Now, David, that's a little harsh, ain't it? After all those good times we had?
Not harsh at all mate - just my viewpoint.

Time to resurrect "teasers"?
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Mirage F1 ?
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Not harsh at all mate - just my viewpoint.
Fair enough....and there are enough teasers here I think mate.

Mirage F1
Not French.
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Looks like it has an afterburner system though (the nozzles).

American?
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Afterburner, yes.
American, no.
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Heading off shortly. How 'bout a clue? It's British.
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What?????

A single engined afterburning British jet with rear fuselage strakes!!!!!!!!
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Graeme, the BAe EAP?
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BAe EAP?
That's him!

Your control Ken. Goodnight gents!
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Thanks Graeme. Part 128 limited the selection process!

Here we go:

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Do I see a chaff/flare dispenser or is it a brake 'chute housing?
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Do I see a chaff/flare dispenser or is it a brake 'chute housing?
Believe its a braking chute housing. It certainly uses one on landing.
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Just a quick stab, then I have to go, so OH if correct please!!

SAAB Gripen ??

Second thoughts, don't think it is 'coz of lack of 'chute housing, got misled on a website, twas a Mirage I saw (as one would )
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