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Subject: RAAF Shornets
gf0012-aust    7/21/2008 3:39:33 AM
The first fuselage has been jigged up... 23 to go
 
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StevoJH       7/16/2009 1:16:22 PM

Er... isn't the "flying Kookaburra with the bomb in it's claws" the insignia of the F-111C 1 & 6 sqn? Or do they extend that to the Hornets as well?

 

I've seen 3 sqn Hornets with an "Eagle and a flying bomb" (90th Anniversary duco-job), but not the Kooka.

 

BJ64:)

F-111 Squadron and OCU converting to Super Hornet Squadron and OCU. ;)
 
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bj64       7/17/2009 9:30:06 AM
So? The flying Kooka with the yellow lightning-flash *belong* to the F-111 sqn.
 
That's where they started, and that's where they should stay IMHO.
 
Sorry, but this team don't change it's colours...
 
BJ64:)
 
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StevoJH       7/17/2009 12:42:45 PM

So? The flying Kooka with the yellow lightning-flash *belong* to the F-111 sqn.

 

That's where they started, and that's where they should stay IMHO.

 

Sorry, but this team don't change it's colours...

 

BJ64:)

Same squadrons though, they are just converting to a new aircraft type, nothing they have not done before and will not do again in the future.
 
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bj64       7/17/2009 9:15:50 PM
In a way, I find that a kind of pity. I like the idea of one 'Mascot' belonging to one era/aircraft.
 
In case you can't tell, I'm hooked on F-111's, and it will be sad to see them retired. I'm not sure the Kooka and the Lightning Bolt will carry the same meaning for me. It's a bit like seeing the Jolly Roger on a Hornet instead of an F-14 (another fav plane of mine).
 
Don't get me wrong, I love your Hornets too - seeing them at Grand Prix brings back special memories...
 
BJ :)
 
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bj64       7/17/2009 9:17:23 PM
Sorry, I 'typoed' there - I meant to say "I love OUR Hornets too..."
 
BJ:)
 
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sinoflex       7/17/2009 10:13:21 PM
It would be nice if they allowed the public to purchase the F-111 crew ejection modules, I wouldn't mind having one in my rec room...
 
In a way, I find that a kind of pity. I like the idea of one 'Mascot' belonging to one era/aircraft.

 

In case you can't tell, I'm hooked on F-111's, and it will be sad to see them retired. I'm not sure the Kooka and the Lightning Bolt will carry the same meaning for me. It's a bit like seeing the Jolly Roger on a Hornet instead of an F-14 (another fav plane of mine).

 

Don't get me wrong, I love your Hornets too - seeing them at Grand Prix brings back special memories...

 

BJ :)
 
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bj64       7/17/2009 11:39:08 PM
Uhuh... go the whole-hog (tee-hee) and whack one of those in your lounge-room.
 
Now THAT would be a *great* conversation piece...
 
BJ:)
 
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gf0012-aust       7/21/2009 11:50:17 PM
no 1 flapped its wings this week...
 
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Volkodav       7/23/2009 5:45:28 AM
Can't wait till IOC.
 
Even better, can't wait till 2014 when the RAN can practice splashing then with SM-6's
 
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gf0012-aust       7/23/2009 6:21:29 AM


Even better, can't wait till 2014 when the RAN can practice splashing then with SM-6's

I look forward to the day we give them back...  
 
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