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R.511 image...
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The R.511 is an unusual missile in that is is only symmetric over the left-right axis and not over the top-bottom axis. Which leads me to the interesting question of which view to use for the MSC and
The R.511 is an unusual missile in that is is only symmetric over the left-right axis and not over the top-bottom axis. Which leads me to the interesting question of which view to use for the MSC and
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Philip Markgraf
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F-15 Eagle variants
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I’ve been making a list of all the F-15 Eagle variants and am hoping that some of you can help me check this for completeness. (Underdog, this may be your finest hour!) F-15A — single-seat, APG-63 rad
I’ve been making a list of all the F-15 Eagle variants and am hoping that some of you can help me check this for completeness. (Underdog, this may be your finest hour!) F-15A — single-seat, APG-63 rad
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Philip Markgraf
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Convention 2023 - Aircraft #7 and Missile #7
Eleven ADCs, Twelve MDCs, Five scenarios and a tremendous set of Air Combat Gamers! Add to that a plethora of nearby Air Museums, and you will know why Birds of Prey Convention 2023 returns to the Los
Eleven ADCs, Twelve MDCs, Five scenarios and a tremendous set of Air Combat Gamers! Add to that a plethora of nearby Air Museums, and you will know why Birds of Prey Convention 2023 returns to the Los
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Philip Markgraf
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F-15E HMD and AESA
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F-15E is a bit simpler than the F-15C/D, I think because it wasn't tied to the ebbs and flows of the F-22. F-15E HMD was installed from 2009-2015, 214 total installs. Program was not fully funded to b
F-15E is a bit simpler than the F-15C/D, I think because it wasn't tied to the ebbs and flows of the F-22. F-15E HMD was installed from 2009-2015, 214 total installs. Program was not fully funded to b
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Greg Wurster
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F-15 HMD Install Dates
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Phil, I was able to find the F-15C HMD install schedule pretty quickly, luckily in the first budget document that I looked at (Fiscal Year 2008). First install to combat aircraft was in 2003. Last ins
Phil, I was able to find the F-15C HMD install schedule pretty quickly, luckily in the first budget document that I looked at (Fiscal Year 2008). First install to combat aircraft was in 2003. Last ins
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Greg Wurster
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Lansen Radar
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I’ve been doing research on a related aircraft radar and as a result have come up with the missing rating fro the Lansen radar set (distributed at BoP Convention 2022 and over Patreon, coming soon in
I’ve been doing research on a related aircraft radar and as a result have come up with the missing rating fro the Lansen radar set (distributed at BoP Convention 2022 and over Patreon, coming soon in
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Philip Markgraf
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BoP 3d Mk.3 bases pt.2
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So this is the first 'production' batch of alt. tile-lets. Seem to have worked well. ... And a special for Phil 😎 -- "Origami"
So this is the first 'production' batch of alt. tile-lets. Seem to have worked well. ... And a special for Phil 😎 -- "Origami"
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John Coley
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BoP 3d Mk.3 bases
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What we have here is my latest basing prototypes. This is the Mk.3 base which has facility for holding altitude stacking tiles as seen on the Gripen. The hog has an alternative altitude designation sy
What we have here is my latest basing prototypes. This is the Mk.3 base which has facility for holding altitude stacking tiles as seen on the Gripen. The hog has an alternative altitude designation sy
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John Coley
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Sea Gnat
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From random things popping into my feeds... This is just gorgeous! https://pin.it/2mbppDM Hope that works. -- "Origami"
From random things popping into my feeds... This is just gorgeous! https://pin.it/2mbppDM Hope that works. -- "Origami"
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John Coley
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Ukrainian Storm Shadow carrier aircraft
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Here is the first images I’ve seen of a Su-24 carrying the Storm Shadow standoff missile. First Photo Showing Ukrainian Su-24 Armed With Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles Emerges theaviationist.com — Shake
Here is the first images I’ve seen of a Su-24 carrying the Storm Shadow standoff missile. First Photo Showing Ukrainian Su-24 Armed With Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles Emerges theaviationist.com — Shake
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Philip Markgraf
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Beauteous Butch II - research question
Does anyone have a picture of the real "Beauteous Butch II” (F-86F-1 51-12910) that is far enough back to recognize the wing configuration. It would have been built with the original slatted wing, but
Does anyone have a picture of the real "Beauteous Butch II” (F-86F-1 51-12910) that is far enough back to recognize the wing configuration. It would have been built with the original slatted wing, but
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Philip Markgraf
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Convention 2023 - Aircraft #6 and two missiles!!!
Eleven ADCs, Twelve MDCs, Five scenarios and a tremendous set of Air Combat Gamers! Add to that a plethora of nearby Air Museums, and you will know why Birds of Prey Convention 2023 returns to the Los
Eleven ADCs, Twelve MDCs, Five scenarios and a tremendous set of Air Combat Gamers! Add to that a plethora of nearby Air Museums, and you will know why Birds of Prey Convention 2023 returns to the Los
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Philip Markgraf
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Javelin Sabrina tanks
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Is anyone aware of whether the “Sabrina” conformal fuel tanks on the Gloster Javelin could be ejected? (If so, is there video or stills of this being tested?) Were there ever times when these tanks we
Is anyone aware of whether the “Sabrina” conformal fuel tanks on the Gloster Javelin could be ejected? (If so, is there video or stills of this being tested?) Were there ever times when these tanks we
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Philip Markgraf
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Birds of Prey art update...
Took a break from work on scenario layout from Airbattle RAG 6, improvements to the new Rulebook, and worked on some illustrations for future ADCs. This one is an odd case. We probably will not make a
Took a break from work on scenario layout from Airbattle RAG 6, improvements to the new Rulebook, and worked on some illustrations for future ADCs. This one is an odd case. We probably will not make a
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Philip Markgraf
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New paint scheme opportunity...
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We are going to need to put out a box-mini with this new aggressor scheme: F-35 Stealth Fighters Are Revolutionizing The USAF's Aggressor Force thedrive.com — Shaken - out —
We are going to need to put out a box-mini with this new aggressor scheme: F-35 Stealth Fighters Are Revolutionizing The USAF's Aggressor Force thedrive.com — Shaken - out —
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Philip Markgraf
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AS-24 Killjoy
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How on earth did I miss this story? I have my own hypersonic missile now. That’s cool. https://www.newsweek.com/russian-killjoy-missiles-himars-comparison-can-have-nuclear-payload-1756035 --Killjoy
How on earth did I miss this story? I have my own hypersonic missile now. That’s cool. https://www.newsweek.com/russian-killjoy-missiles-himars-comparison-can-have-nuclear-payload-1756035 --Killjoy
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Tony Valle
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Thanks everyone.
Thanks for the thoughts everyone. It means a lot. -- "Origami"
Thanks for the thoughts everyone. It means a lot. -- "Origami"
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John Coley
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Origami out of commission
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Not good news I'm afraid. Karen (Mrs Origami passed away around 6.30 this evening. I may be on and off (looking for things to distract me) but, realistically, don't expect anything coherent for ... a
Not good news I'm afraid. Karen (Mrs Origami passed away around 6.30 this evening. I may be on and off (looking for things to distract me) but, realistically, don't expect anything coherent for ... a
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John Coley
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Rolling Mid-Multiturn
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In the "Rolling While Turning" section in what I believe is the latest rules (birdsofpreyrulebook-export - 2023-03-26 2335) there is text saying "need to add text about the rolling mid-multiturn". In
In the "Rolling While Turning" section in what I believe is the latest rules (birdsofpreyrulebook-export - 2023-03-26 2335) there is text saying "need to add text about the rolling mid-multiturn". In
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Peter Farrow
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MiG-21 LanceR retired
Here is a plane that has long been on my list of ADCs I’d like to make. (You can model it with current ADCs, as it is a MiG-21bis with a better cockpit. The LanceR A has PGM capability, which the Lanc
Here is a plane that has long been on my list of ADCs I’d like to make. (You can model it with current ADCs, as it is a MiG-21bis with a better cockpit. The LanceR A has PGM capability, which the Lanc
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Philip Markgraf
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