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Chris Bolton

@CcibChris

Old aviator.

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Bone. The combination of high cost of aircraft, introduction of AGM-86 cruise missile that flew the same basic speed and distance, and early work on the B-2 stealth bomber reduced the need for the B-1. The program was canceled in 1977, after the B-1A prototypes had been built.

Bone. The combination of high cost of aircraft, introduction of AGM-86 cruise missile that flew the same basic speed and distance, and early work on the B-2 stealth bomber reduced the need for the B-1. The program was canceled in 1977, after the B-1A prototypes had been built.
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Once a year we deployed to FAF Solenzara on the beautiful Island of Corsica -Fact we used to carry loaded pistols for self protection -ejecting in the mountains there were lots of Banditos ! -The Mirage 2000C is one of the coolest jets around - French Chic firestreakbooks.com

Once a year we deployed to FAF Solenzara on the beautiful Island of Corsica -Fact we used to carry loaded pistols for self protection -ejecting in the mountains there were lots of Banditos ! -The Mirage 2000C is one of the coolest jets around - French Chic firestreakbooks.com
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Mirage III RD n° 364 (33-TO) assigned to Squadron BR 11, of Reconnaissance Squadron 3/33 'Moselle' of the French Air Force, stationed at 124 Strasbourg-Entzheim Air Base, Bas-Rhin, in June 1988.
credit Les Amis des Avions

Mirage III RD n° 364 (33-TO) assigned to Squadron BR 11, of Reconnaissance Squadron 3/33 'Moselle' of the French Air Force, stationed at 124 Strasbourg-Entzheim Air Base, Bas-Rhin, in June 1988. credit Les Amis des Avions
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Blackburn Buccaneer S.2 XT275 021 from HMS Ark Royal slowing down after landing at Luqa Malta on 22nd February 1§973. A small white 'zap' is visible on fin base (Godfrey Mangion).

Blackburn Buccaneer S.2 XT275 021 from HMS Ark Royal slowing down after landing at Luqa Malta on 22nd February 1§973. A small white 'zap' is visible on fin base (Godfrey Mangion).
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Eight U-2s and chase cars at , plus T-38 Talons and KC-135Rs on Jan 4th. The USAF have added in the sunset!😎[USAF pic J Londono]

Eight U-2s and chase cars at #BealeAFB, plus T-38 Talons and KC-135Rs on Jan 4th. The USAF have added in the sunset!😎[USAF pic J Londono]
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B-1 As of 2021 the Air Force has 45 B-1Bs. The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider is to begin replacing the B-1B after 2025; all B-1s are planned to be retired by 2036.

B-1 As of 2021 the Air Force has 45 B-1Bs. The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider is to begin replacing the B-1B after 2025; all B-1s are planned to be retired by 2036.
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