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This thread is dedicated to the Northrop Grumman X-47B unmanned weapon system. Verrrrry interesting! . Compared to F/A-18: WIKI: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_Grumman_X-47B . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmh9YX51LLE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VETFFYo92e4

This thread is dedicated to the M60 PATTON Tank - It's history, photos, facts, stories and your experiences with it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M60_Patton Here's a 1960 film introducing the M60 to the world.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU-XDoVqZ00 .

This thread is dedicated to the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Post your pics, stories, info and experiences here. WIKI: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Dynamics_F-16_Fighting_Falcon . . ...

This thread is dedicated to the USAF's C-124 Globemaster II, it's data, stories and other info.... . . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_C-124_Globemaster_II And here's the story of "OLD SHAKY"...

This thread is dedicated to the ME-323. I had, until recently, never heard of this aircraft. Very interesting..... https://m.warhistoryonline.com/instant-articles/me-323-giant-biggest-transport-aircraft-of-wwii-in-pictures.html Here's what WIKI has to say about it...

Dedicating this thread to the B-17 FLYING FORTRESS. Share stories and experiences related to these warbirds here. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress . I'll start with the story of B-17 "666" that no one wanted to fly featured in this article...

An interesting article about a B-29 that crash landed in 1947 and was resurrected from it's frozen grave crossed my desk this week. Once made flyable once more, she was lost to a fire before ever becoming airborne again. This is that story...

Here's a thread dedicated to the B-25 Mitchell Bomber. It was this aircraft type that Jimmy Doolittle and his Raiders flew to Japan and bombed Tokyo in America's first air strike upon the Japanese mainland during WWII. WIKI Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_B-25_Mitchell...

Apparently, we don't yet have a thread dedicated to this awesome bird.... Here's what happens when a whole corral full of Mustangs gets to galloping at the same time... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXiyD44jM9w And here's what WIKI says about the P-51...

I stumbled on this article (it's a bit older) about the C-141's retirement back in 2006. I the latter 70's I was privileged to make some loooong flights as a special "up front" passenger, enjoying a cockpit view and all. (Most of my travels for No Such Agency granted me special seat...

Stumbled on this obscure article: https://futurism.com/lockheed-confirms-secretive-sr-72-hypersonic-plane-will-be-made/ One must wonder if, since it seems the Skunk Works is now talking, just how long has the SR-72 been "in production" already, and possibly even already flying ? ! ? ! ? ...

Pulled from a bog. "Lovingly restored for history's sake. https://www.warhistoryonline.com/whotube-2/panzer-iv_restoration_watch-xx.html Here's the video from the article... directly on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RliwmN8lM4Y Carry on.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consolidated_PB4Y-2_Privateer

Found this awesome video of a B-17 Parachute Jump mission.... Dropping right out through the Bomb Bay Doors !!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-uZoTDFs4M Here's a link to the article that got me to the video...

The Awesome B-54 Ultrafortress, Boeing’s Best Piston Prop Bomber That Failed To Ever Fly (edit: See later post for corrected link.) Follow that link to a lengthy yet informative article. I hand never before heard of this BOMBER.

We now have TWO fully airworthy restored B-29's in the air! The second, "Doc" joins Miss "FiFi" with her newly issued AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE. http://ksn.com/2017/03/10/faa-approves-new-airworthiness-certificate-for-b-29-doc/ God bless those who resurrected her, and those who are now...

This is a REAL QUESTION. WILL CIRCULAR RUNWAYS EVER TAKE OFF? A lot of work has been going into this concept and the US Pentagon is even tapping the growing technology and knowledge base. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS5X3F0HN4s Let's open the discussion from a military aircraft...

http://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/cannon-afb-military-plane-with-three-on-board-crashes-in-clovis/672027892?utm_source=San+Angelo+LIVE%21+Daily&utm_campaign=c181dd1231-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_03_15&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e509ef1720-c181dd1231-319951273 CLOVIS, NM - Cannon Air...

By now you would think that I know better than to post when I'm tired. The other day I intended to create this dedicated thread for the subject vehicle, but inadvertently dropped it into the MV SPOTTED Thread. SO..... Today I correct my miscue. Here, ladies and gentlemen, I give you the TxDOT...

I subscribe to THE HISTORY CHANNEL's daily email: THIS DAY IN HISTORY. Today's feature: The 69th anniversary of the Spruce Goose's one and only flight, one mile with Howard Hughes at her controls...