Much like the probe-doors on the F-14. Not sure "malfunctions" was the best descriptor in our case…They took them off due to malfunctions.

Much like the probe-doors on the F-14. Not sure "malfunctions" was the best descriptor in our case…They took them off due to malfunctions.
The Iron Maiden strikes again.......get a nice curl. I guess the Hornet drivers figured it out after hours of practice.They broke off a lot when tanking from "hard-hosed/hard-basket" KC-135 tankers. Just too much of a routine FOD-hazard to worry about. I think the Iranians still leave them off. Same reason.
What a bomb truck! (Ron... TINS?Lt."Woody"Woodbury, VA25, Able Dog 1
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The 737 doesn't have main gear doors either. Cheap yanks!Never noticed there were no gear doors on the Dolphin............cheep Frogs.
ABLE DOG ONE looks like a pretty happy camper! With good reason...Lt."Woody"Woodbury, VA25, Able Dog 1
Cool dusk shot from USS LASTSHIP.
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This is actually a pretty incredible picture…time of day…ambient light effects, etc. BZ! CHINFO ought to pick it up...Cool dusk shot from USS LASTSHIP.
Did you use some HDR for this shot?Cool dusk shot from USS LASTSHIP.
This is actually a pretty incredible picture…time of day…ambient light effects, etc. BZ! CHINFO ought to pick it up...
Not my shot, I just took it from the BHR's Facebook page to share as a cool picture. Just some real nice work by the MCs.Did you use some HDR for this shot?
Now if we could only get them to improve on their recce skills....Not my shot, I just took it from the BHR's Facebook page to share as a cool picture. Just some real nice work by the MCs.