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The Widowmaker

PostPosted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 12:19 pm
by JRoc
;D I LOVE this model!

Part I - Location: CAF Zweibruken, W. Germany, Early 1980's

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Performing the surface checks

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Military power applied, brakes released

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Wow, I bet that spotter's deaf now...

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This shot shows just how unique this aircraft's design is

Re: The Widowmaker

PostPosted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 12:25 pm
by JRoc
Part II - En route to East Bavaria for weapons testing/exercises; return trip to Zweibruken.

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Turning towards the weapons test facility

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I had to crop this one out, my commanding officers told me the tests are classified.

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Approaching the runway...

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Slowing to a stop after making a smooth touchdown - safe and sound, ready to fly another day.

Re: The Widowmaker

PostPosted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 1:35 pm
by SaVas
Great shots, but ive heard that sucker is a beast to land  :o

Re: The Widowmaker

PostPosted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 1:42 pm
by Jared
Cool! :-)

Re: The Widowmaker

PostPosted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 3:21 pm
by JRoc
Landing her is weird, and a bit hair-raising and overwhelming at first,  but I can bring her down smoothly 99% of the time now.  I spent a good 2 hours doing circuits, practicing my technique - after a while ILS landings are a cinch.  Flying this beast really has improved my flying skill.

Re: The Widowmaker

PostPosted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 3:32 pm
by lemoncat
superb jroc its a fantasic jet once you get the hang..love that paint :) :)

Re: The Widowmaker

PostPosted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 4:38 pm
by FLYING_TRUCKER
Very nice shots JRoc...very nice :)

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

Re: The Widowmaker

PostPosted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 8:44 am
by Ben_M_K
Nice!!!! ;D

Re: The Widowmaker

PostPosted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 2:20 pm
by Squeek
i hate to break it to you :( but i think that military power is 100% (no afterburner)