Discuss Whats this, any plane spotters in? in Aviation on The Army Rumour Service; That looks like a seeker head on the front end, with four steering fins behind it...
An early AAM maybe? Prototype Sidewinder?
Mounted on an A-1 Skyraider, probably China Lake....
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That looks like a seeker head on the front end, with four steering fins behind it...
An early AAM maybe? Prototype Sidewinder?
Mounted on an A-1 Skyraider, probably China Lake.
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Sidewinder prototype XAAM-N-7, first fired September 1953
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That's the one..
Originally Posted by Blue/GreenJob
Must be THE classic air weapon...
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Well, as no-one has got my easy peasy plane yet I guess I'll have to give you a little clue;
It's nearly flown by the RAF.The first thing a soldier says when asked 'What can we do to make things better for you?' is...'We need your support and your prayers'...
Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example; and wear something red every Friday.
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MQ-9 Reaper?
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No, guess again... :P Originally Posted by Sapper145 The first thing a soldier says when asked 'What can we do to make things better for you?' is...'We need your support and your prayers'...
Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example; and wear something red every Friday.
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- 28-10-2008, 20:01 #23168Senior Member
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No, I can't believe this! Originally Posted by box-of-frogs
Another clue?The first thing a soldier says when asked 'What can we do to make things better for you?' is...'We need your support and your prayers'...
Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example; and wear something red every Friday.
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No, i think you should keep us guessing...................
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OK, I'm waiting Originally Posted by box-of-frogs No, i think you should keep us guessing...................
The first thing a soldier says when asked 'What can we do to make things better for you?' is...'We need your support and your prayers'...
Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example; and wear something red every Friday.
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