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Title: Interesting Evolution
Post by: republic on February 11, 2008, 02:12:03 PM

Saw a picture of an F-22 escorting a bear and thought I'd do a little evolutionary chart.

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/republicofpepsi/1299rise3.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/republicofpepsi/misc8j.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/republicofpepsi/f14-photo-vf051-06l.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/republicofpepsi/USAFF-15andRussianLRAFTU-95Bear.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/republicofpepsi/RaptorandBear.jpg)

Title: Interesting Evolution
Post by: Raptor on February 11, 2008, 02:20:12 PM

I think it would be interesting to see the B-52 with Soviet escorts over the past 50 years.

Title: Interesting Evolution
Post by: Puck on February 11, 2008, 02:46:26 PM

Back in the day it was not the least uncommon for the crews to signal each other.  I can think of a couple cases where various crewmen on the bear used hand signals to ask an escorting F-14 to run the wings back.

The F-14 pilot (being a really nice guy and every bit as bored as the Bear crew) swept his wings and made sure everyone with a camera got some good pics.  In the mean time the RIO was taking pictures of the the photographers.  It also happened that this particular pilot also spoke Russian, so hand-written signs were held up on occasion also.

At the end of the day the sky was full of guys doing the same job for different companies.  As long as we weren't told to shoot at each other we were all pretty friendly and no more competitive than, say, Navy vs Air Force.

...then again, there was the time the F-14 shot down the Air Force F-4.  Ah well.

Navy: 1
Air Force: 0

Title: Interesting Evolution
Post by: wooly15 on February 11, 2008, 04:29:09 PM

Wow, really cool sequence,

Title: Interesting Evolution
Post by: Gabriel on February 11, 2008, 09:45:11 PM

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Originally posted by Raptor
I think it would be interesting to see the B-52 with Soviet escorts over the past 50 years.

The last 15 or so wouldn't be Soviet.

But I agree, interesting lineage.

Title: Interesting Evolution
Post by: KgB on February 11, 2008, 10:05:28 PM

I think for every pilot flying comes first,patriotism second.
Maybe I'm wrong.

Title: Interesting Evolution
Post by: Larry on February 12, 2008, 05:42:33 AM

That one with the tomcat is just beautiful. If it was bigger Id make it my background.

Title: Interesting Evolution
Post by: croduh on February 12, 2008, 06:03:37 AM

It is still the fastest prop aircraft in the world.It will remain in Russian Airforce till 2040.

I think it's a beautiful plane.Nice sequence:)

Title: Interesting Evolution
Post by: morfiend on February 12, 2008, 05:18:18 PM

I seem to recall a tail gunner on a Bear holding up a can of coke,as if to say this buds for you!!!   :O

Title: Interesting Evolution
Post by: CAP1 on February 16, 2008, 12:04:22 AM

so...what you're saying, is that the bear was/is advanced enough from back then that it's still in service today?:D



:noid :noid :noid

Title: Interesting Evolution
Post by: pipz on February 16, 2008, 12:28:17 AM

The RAF seems to be at it as well.

(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z207/Pimpzdog/TyphoonandBear.jpg)

Title: Interesting Evolution
Post by: Motherland on February 16, 2008, 12:28:53 AM

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Originally posted by CAP1
so...what you're saying, is that the bear was/is advanced enough from back then that it's still in service today?:D



:noid :noid :noid

Just like the B52.
:noid

Title: Interesting Evolution
Post by: KgB on February 16, 2008, 12:45:10 AM

Quote

Originally posted by CAP1
so...what you're saying, is that the bear was/is advanced enough from back then that it's still in service today?:D



:noid :noid :noid

Thers is a saying
"you cant make a candy out of the crap".
Russians seem to be disagree.Dealing with a Lotta crap and still make beautiful aircraft

Title: Interesting Evolution
Post by: Rich46yo on February 16, 2008, 06:09:34 AM

The Bear was an outstanding design and has served its nation well. To this day one loaded with long range cruise missiles is a weapon to be feared. It is very good as a maritime recco aircraft.

Title: Interesting Evolution
Post by: CAP1 on February 16, 2008, 12:14:44 PM

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Originally posted by Motherland
Just like the B52.
:noid

exactly!!
:noid