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It was really hard to find something original that ran well in FSX, so I went back to FS9 for this one. Thanks for taking the time to look.

Martin XB-51 "Panther"
A 1944 USAAF requirement for a new close-support aircraft was the starting point for this unconventional jet bomber. Known originally as the XA-45, the trijet design won the 1946 competition and 2 prototypes were ordered. First flown in Oct. 1949, the XB-51 was a great success, meeting all the criteria it was supposed to. The demands of the Korean War however, meant that the design was no longer suitable and the British Canberra was chosen instead.



FS2004 Martin XB-51 "Panther" Package (Updated flight dynamics) .
http://www.simviation.com/members/fs2004military27.htm
Model Designer : Phil Perrott. Panel : Nick Karatzides. Flight model : Larry Vrooman. Sound : Mike Hambly. Smoke Effects : Alejandro Villa. Package and General Rework : Simone Prattico'

interesting bit of history and a very interesting ac. The sky in this shot is stunning....very nice [smiley=thumbup.gif]

Finalist

Sweet skies and that aircraft should at least win the originality prize

Good luck!

Certainly going to be an interesting competition this month. Great Job [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Nice!! Great use of a different aircraft!! Good luck!

your background is better than mine,

your background is better than mine,

maybe, but my plane is definately a lot uglier than yours!
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

great shot...great colors and it has alot of originality good luck

Beautiful sky!! Good luck

That's very unique! I've never heard of that plane.

That's very unique! I've never heard of that plane.

IF not for this contest, I would never had heard of it either!
Too many airliners on the front page  ;) Shameless self promotion!

Aha yes,  This is what made me hunt out somthing a little different! Great shot!