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Offline MiloMorai

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Wings of Russia
« on: March 08, 2014, 10:11:39 PM »
An 18 part documentary (~15 hrs) on Soviet aviation.

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL69B0CB4788F64720

Offline Gman

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Re: Wings of Russia
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2014, 01:08:25 AM »
I watched all of these about a year ago on youtube, excellent vids IMO.  I can't recall which one, but the HUD view and external view of the SU27 using it's cannon armament vs a drone is incredible, it looks like only a single round hits it, and it blows it apart.  There are so many great scenes in that series, it's well worth the time if you are bored with netflix.  Also, if you're a fan of Red Storm Rising (the book), the naval aviation video is excellent, showing the Backfires, Badgers, Yak 38, Bears, Kelt and Kingfish missiles in flight and hitting practice targets - so much great stuff.

I found the narration excellent, surprisingly candid about the weaknesses of certain designs etc, and very fair in assessments IMO.
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Offline Rich46yo

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Re: Wings of Russia
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2014, 05:35:25 AM »
Great find, digging it now.
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Re: Wings of Russia
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2014, 07:16:49 AM »
I am Russian :old:
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Offline Wildcatdad

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Re: Wings of Russia
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2014, 07:59:28 AM »
I am Russian :old:
But Russians don't like pie...
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.

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Re: Wings of Russia
« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2014, 08:29:18 AM »
I am Russian :old:

Hush you pinko commie! You have caused enough trouble already!  :old:

Thanks Milo they look interesting. I will prolly start diving into them today or tomorrow.  :aok
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Re: Wings of Russia
« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2014, 08:58:42 AM »
I am Russian :old:

Someone reported you .... (but I assure you it wasn't me.)  :salute
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Re: Wings of Russia
« Reply #7 on: March 09, 2014, 05:43:49 PM »
I watched all of these about a year ago on youtube, excellent vids IMO.  I can't recall which one, but the HUD view and external view of the SU27 using it's cannon armament vs a drone is incredible, it looks like only a single round hits it, and it blows it apart.  There are so many great scenes in that series, it's well worth the time if you are bored with netflix.  Also, if you're a fan of Red Storm Rising (the book), the naval aviation video is excellent, showing the Backfires, Badgers, Yak 38, Bears, Kelt and Kingfish missiles in flight and hitting practice targets - so much great stuff.

I found the narration excellent, surprisingly candid about the weaknesses of certain designs etc, and very fair in assessments IMO.

Good series!

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