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  1. T

    Vickers PV bomber

    I found this article, concerning the Vickers PV bomber, and would be interested to know more about it. https://www.keymilitary.com/article/british-behemoth
    • The Skipper
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    • great britain heavy bomber interwar period late 1930s raf bomber command royal air force strategic bomber vickers-armstrongs limited
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    • Forum: Secret Early Aircraft Projects
  2. L

    Bristol 204 Underwing Pods

    I have the Lost British Projects 1/72 scale resin model of the Bristol 204 which includes two small underwing pods which are shown in the drawings to be found on this esteemed site - but what are they?
    • Leading Observer
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    • bristol aircraft cold war great britain late 1950s nuclear battlefield raf bomber command royal air force
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    • Forum: The Bar
  3. R

    WI more Canberra's replaced by Valiants?

    In 1960 some 64 Canberra B2 & B6 in 4 sqns based in Britain and assigned to SACEUR were replaced by 24 Valiants in 3 sqns. Despite the significant decrease in numbers this was considered a net benefit because of the Valiant's all weather capabilities. By 1964 the RAF still had 9 sqns of Canberra...
  4. boxkite

    They Also Serve - RAF Reconnaissance and Support Projects Since 1945

    Have I missed something? Have I overlooked something? See Chris Gibson's (new?) Avatar ...
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    • air-sea rescue cold war cold war ii electronic warfare elint great britain nuclear battlefield post-cold war post-world war ii raf air support command raf bomber command raf germany raf search and rescue force raf strike command raf transport command royal air force royal air force marine branch sigint strategic reconnaissance world war ii
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    • Forum: Books & Marketplace
  5. Z

    RIP Johnie Johnson-The Last of the Dam Busters

    Sad news as time marches on;- https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-63899393 A privilege to have met the chap and listened to his first hand account of taking part in what was possibly the first ever precision air strike. Blue Skies Sir
    • Zoo Tycoon
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    • bouncing bomb dambusters raid great britain no 617 squadron raf bomber command royal air force royal air force volunteer reserve world war ii
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  6. Grey Havoc

    Lancaster Mk VII NX611 'Just Jane'

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/11/28/ww2-avro-lancaster-bomber-renovation/ https://www.lincsaviation.co.uk/lots-to-see/aircraft/lancaster http://www.historyofwar.org/articles/weapons_lancaster_VII.html
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    • a.v. roe and company / avro austin motor company cold war france great britain lincolnshire aviation heritage centre marine nationale raf bomber command royal air force world war ii
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    • Forum: Aviation & Space
  7. hesham

    Avro 721 as Air-Borne Aircraft

    From, Project Cancelled,by Derek Wood.
  8. hesham

    ID this Model

    Hi, what was this Model ?. https://www.pamono.it/aeroplano-regno-unito-anni-39-40
  9. uk 75

    Replacing Canberra sensibly

    The English Electric Canberra became the UK's light strike bomber in both nuclear and conventional roles. It served long after it was obsolete in the face of Russian fighters and air defences. The RAF realised this and embarked on a programme to replace Canberra in the early 1960s. As we all...
  10. Foo Fighter

    TSR2 SLEP

    G'day folks, consider this. The TSR2 goes into service and later requires a SLEP, what engines are avaulable and could a big wing be fitted/would it be an improvement?
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    • alternate history cold war great britain north atlantic treaty organisation nuclear battlefield raf bomber command raf strike command royal air force strategic bomber strategic reconnaissance tactical reconnaissance united kingdom
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    • Forum: Alternative History and Future Speculation
  11. Tonton-42

    Short S.31 Stirling

    The Stirling is a rather poorly documented plane in France (less than the Halifax or the Lancaster which served under our cockades). On the other hand I like this big, low-performance thing but rather pleasant to drive apparently.us delivers my manual interpretation that I made of it. If some...
  12. blackkite

    Avro type 732

    Avro Type 732 https://www.key.aero/article/paving-way "There were many proposed developments of the Victor and Vulcan, including two supersonic derivatives, but neither came close to being built. The Avro 732 of 1956 was to have been powered by eight de Havilland Gyron Juniors, four in pairs...
    • blackkite
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    • a.v. roe and company / avro cold war great britain late 1950s nuclear battlefield raf bomber command royal air force supersonic united kingdom
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    • Forum: Secret Postwar Aircraft Projects
  13. uk 75

    A different V force in the 1960s

    If the Vickers Valiants had been transfered from strike to tankers earlier could the fatigue problems have been avoided. Their strike role could have been taken on by Vulcan or Victor B1s. With the Valiants serving into the 1970s the Victors could have continued in the recce and conventional...
  14. overscan (PaulMM)

    Blueprint: General Dynamics F-111 by David Baker (new series from Crecy)

    General Dynamics F-111 Author: David Baker RRP: £27.95 £27.95 Add to Compare AVAILABLE 30TH AUGUST 2021 The General Dynamics F-111 was a swing-wing tactical fighter, interdictor, nuclear bomber and electronic warfare aircraft developed in the early 1960s in the belief that requirements...
    • overscan (PaulMM)
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    • aerospace defense command air defense command air-to-ground bomber cold war department of defense general dynamics interceptor nuclear battlefield raf bomber command royal air force royal australian air force strategic air command strategic bomber supersonic tactical air command united states united states air force united states navy variable geometry
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    • Forum: Books & Marketplace
  15. Jason Dykstra (Wyvern)

    RAF Bomber Command Memorial service

    Today, at 11am GMT, a memorial service for RAF Bomber Command is being held. I shall post a link, just in case you wish to join: View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUKeZp-kjh8&ab_channel=RoyalAirForce
    • Jason Dykstra (Wyvern)
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    • british commonwealth great britain raf bomber command raf bomber command memorial service raf bomber command service royal air force world war ii
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    • Forum: The Bar
  16. uk 75

    The Hound Dog for NATO

    This one is not really feasible but it does produce some interesting models or artwork. The USAF had its Hound Dogs in service from the Cuban Missile Crisis well into the 70s. If politics and other considerations had not got in the way, permutations of NATO Hound might have served on the...
    • uk 75
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    • alternate history armeé de l'air canadian armed forces commandement des forces aériennes stratégiques cruise missile forces aériennes stratégiques north american aviation north atlantic treaty organisation nuclear battlefield raf bomber command raf strike command royal air force royal canadian air force strategic air command united states air force united states air forces in europe western europe
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    • Forum: Alternative History and Future Speculation
  17. CJGibson

    Strategic Air Command in the UK - Robert S. Hopkins III

    Robert's latest book has gone to print and should be available, alongside the man himself, on the Crecy Publishing stand at IPMS Telford on 9th November 2019. Strategic Air Command in the UK Throughout its 46-year history, Strategic Air Command (SAC) was inextricably linked to the United...
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    • cold war cruise missile great britain irbm north atlantic treaty organisation nuclear battlefield raf bomber command raf strike command royal air force strategic air command strategic bomber strategic reconnaissance tactical nuke tanker aircraft united kingdom united states air force
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    • Forum: Books & Marketplace
  18. M

    Cable-launched Blue Steel

    I suspect I originally saw this here, but I can't find it now. There was a proposal to launch Blue Steel at very low altitudes by dragging it behind the launch aircraft on a cable. Does anyone have a pointer to material on this?
  19. blackkite

    British B.1/39 Heavy Bomber Competition

    Hi! https://www.warbirdsforum.com/topic/366-additional-raf-might-have-beens/ "The B1.39 spec was to carry 9,000lb over 2,500miles cruising at least 280mph. Maximum bomb load was to be 10,000lb and some could be carried externally if necessary. Provision was made to stow 20 x 250lb or 500lb...
  20. GTX

    Blue Steel Developments

    Hi folks, Couldn't find a thread appropriate so here goes: Blue Steel MkII full-scale mock up fitted with wing-tip-mounted Bristol Siddeley ramjets: Source Blue Steel Viper variant full-scale mock up: Source
    • GTX
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    • 1950s 1960s a.v. roe and company / avro alcm armstrong siddeley armstrong whitworth aircraft cold war cruise missile great britain ministry of supply nuclear battlefield or.1132 or.1159 raf bomber command raf strike command royal air force stand-off bomb united kingdom
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    • Forum: Secret Missile, Bomb and Gun Projects
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