Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:17 pm
IndyJen wrote:
But ... the "Septum?" Bwahahaha!
They went into service, but were cancelled when the first models couldn't be kept on course.
The constantly deviated.
*ducks*
Wed Jun 24, 2009 6:04 pm
Obergrafeter wrote:OK so I will never be an ambassador to France, not one of our top allies anyway, but does anyone know what that is? I thought I knew airplane types fairly well, but that thing has me stumped. I thought the Storch was ugly, but that thing takes ugly to a new level.
I have a French infantry rifle for sale, never been fired, and only dropped once!
Wed Jun 24, 2009 6:46 pm
Obergrafeter wrote:OK so I will never be an ambassador to France, not one of our top allies anyway, but does anyone know what that is? I thought I knew airplane types fairly well, but that thing has me stumped. I thought the Storch was ugly, but that thing takes ugly to a new level.
They even got their hands on the Storch... aka the Criquet.
Honestly, I enjoy some aspects of French history
- and for some things we owe them a great deal - but IMHO very little after their revolution back in the 1700s. I think they lost the best of their society at that point, and before with the persecutions. Of course those of us of English descent have to be careful about anti-French statements - for if you are like me, you may have a wee bit o' Norman blood in ye!
Ryan
Wed Jun 24, 2009 6:48 pm
Ah so the Criquet. make an ugly plane uglier, and they can't spell either.
Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:07 pm
airnutz wrote:
It's kinda cute..in a Holly Hunter kinda way. I want one to keep my Airtuck company.
How about you keep that thing and I'll keep your AirTruck?
Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:09 pm
retroaviation wrote:airnutz wrote:
It's kinda cute..in a Holly Hunter kinda way. I want one to keep my Airtuck company.
How about you keep that thing and I'll keep your AirTruck?
How 'bout I keep 'em both and while I'm bugging the Genie, I'll get an extra Airtruk for yer Zoo?
Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:19 pm
airnutz wrote:
How 'bout I keep 'em both and while I'm bugging the Genie, I'll get an extra Airtruk for yer Zoo?
Deal.
Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:27 pm
Can I have Holly Hunter in the pink dress ? 
Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:41 pm
RickH wrote:Can I have Holly Hunter in the pink dress ?
If'n I get to keep the A-26? Deal!
Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:44 pm
They probably cost an equal amount to maintain !
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Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:46 pm
RyanShort1 wrote:Honestly, I enjoy some aspects of French history
As someone with strong contacts with the neighbours, I'm no automatic fan of the French, but they're fine by me, and there's a lot I've enjoyed and appreciate about France. (Let's just say I'd be hard pushed to favour N American 'cheese' over the French (or British) stuff. Calling it 'Jack' is fair warning, IMHO.) Asinine martial jokes can be told about any country - including everyone own, so let's not.
Regards,
Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:46 pm
Can I have Holly Hunter in the pink dress ?
How bout Holly Hunter with the CAF 'tramp stamp' tattoo on her back
Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:48 pm
Tim Landers wrote:Can I have Holly Hunter in the pink dress ?
How bout Holly Hunter with the CAF 'tramp stamp' tattoo on her back
Some people would pay good money for that, Mister!
Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:53 pm
RickH wrote:They probably cost an equal amount to maintain !
Most likely, but I can attempt to defray expenses by renting the A-26 out...try that with Holly
and you might find yourself on the fast track to Bobbitville!!
Thu Jun 25, 2009 1:08 am
IndyJen wrote:Oh, gee--cutie indeed. Want!
There was a husband-and-wife aerobatic team, the "French Connection," who flew a pair of very appealing French planes, that for the life of me I can't remember the name of now, even though I can see them in my mind plain as day. They were beautiful. I want one of them too. If I can ever remember what they were. I guess I will have to go Google.
One thing about the French, they can make some beautiful airplanes. All the way from Nieuports to Mirages, they always seem to consider the lines of the thing. as being equal in importance to the performance, if not more so.
I saw them at a Wings Over Houston, back in the day.
One of the names was something like Mallet Montaigne and his name.... I can't remember it, for the life of me.
Saludos,
Tulio