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Above is the P-38 Lightning. It's the reason the F-35 is the Lightning II.
The original Lightning was an extremely versatile aircraft that performed many roles, all them very well. It was perhaps the best U.S fighter, fighter/bomber, until the introduction of the P-51D Mustang late in the war.
How come they are visible?Anyone have thoughts on the OP article?
This is what Musk wants to scrap.
You know, based on his lifetime of military experience.
Anyone have thoughts on the OP article?
Sounds like a waste of money that could be spent on improving people's daily lives...
But spending money on people is "liberalism", or worse "Marxism"
I don't want that label!!! Fine, no helping people maintain a basic standard of living.
Is New Zealand still flying the P-38 Lightning as its main fighter aircraft?
I don't want that label!!! Fine, no helping people maintain a basic standard of living.
Just let us know when lockheed gets dropped from the contract and replaced, I am getting tired of them bragging about it, then not using it in combat because most of the fleet is non operational due to flaws, or lack of parts, or broken software.Inside the mile-long factory line where America's F-35 stealth fighter jets are made
Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II hit full-rate production last year. Today, over 150 fighter jets are being made annually.www.businessinsider.com
A view of the F-35 production line in Fort Worth, Texas.
Interesting article and a good read
Just let us know when lockheed gets dropped from the contract and replaced, I am getting tired of them bragging about it, then not using it in combat because most of the fleet is non operational due to flaws, or lack of parts, or broken software.
That is way too advanced for here. About ten years ago the military made a big deal because we had all 14 of our helicopters airborne at the same time and in some show of force they flew over Auckland. Of course, none of them are actually armed with anything, just rescue kid, and such.
Not only does New Zealand lack fighter jets, but it also lacks submarines, destroyers, main battle tanks, and other capabilities most military forces have. During the Cold War, the New Zealand Air Force's combat capability was provided by Douglas A-4K Skyhawks and Aemacchi MB-339 trainers.
Kiwi Wings: How Powerful Is The New Zealand Air Force?
New Zealand divested of its strike capability over 20 years ago and has no intention of restoring it.simpleflying.com
The A-4 series was a pretty durable aircraft. A-4Ms served in the USMC well into the 1980s and the Australian/New Zealand counterparts much further.
The RAN had no need for most of its fixed-wing aircraft after Melbourne was decommissioned in 1982, and two years later the ten remaining A-4Gs were sold to the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) for training purposes. Between 1986 and 1991 these aircraft were upgraded and re-designated A-4Ks. Two of the former A-4Gs crashed during 2001, resulting in the death of a pilot. The RNZAF's Skyhawks were retired in 2001. Eight A-4Ks, including six former A-4Gs, were sold to Draken International in 2012 and are in service supporting United States military training exercises.
Point is that the LAPD probably has a better army than we do...
What's to defend?
Sheep, Kiwis and Hobbit houses?
Hobbits live underground... it is the sheep we can not afford to lose.
I don't want that label!!! Fine, no helping people maintain a basic standard of living.
And Rugby Union:
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