The Widowmaker

[JRoc]

I LOVE this model!

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


Performing the surface checks


Military power applied, brakes released


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


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

[JRoc]

Part II - En route to East Bavaria for weapons testing/exercises; return trip to Zweibruken.


Turning towards the weapons test facility


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


Approaching the runway...


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

[SaVas]

Great shots, but ive heard that sucker is a beast to land  :o

[Jared]

Cool! :-)

[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.

[lemoncat]

superb jroc its a fantasic jet once you get the hang..love that paint

[FLYING_TRUCKER]

Very nice shots JRoc...very nice

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

[Ben_M_K]

Nice!!!!

[Squeek]

i hate to break it to you but i think that military power is 100% (no afterburner)