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Thanks, Soldier, for stepping up and standing in the gap for our fallen brother... :tigger: Gone but not forgotten.

What type vehicle? Deuce? 5-Ton? Other? All have unique hang-ups. Posting in the model specific Forum might get a more focused set of replies.

WOW - What a great idea! It would even be battlefield ready or extra-vehicular activities like inspections or repairs along a desolate trail or in the wilderness.

Air Canada Near Tragedy AVERTED at SFO This is another one of those posts that really doesn't seem appropriate anywhere else in the SS Forums. Recently, an AIR CANADA pilot approaching SFO (San Francisco International) mistakenly lined up on the TAXIWAY instead of the RUNWAY!!! On the taxiway...

An old adage about engineering design goes like this, "Form follows function." Generally translated, the best most efficient and effective designs are seldom "stylized". Each component design that integrates to reach the ultimate purpose is intentionally conceived. If a feature has no useful...

Those toolboxes are a nice touch. But I too MUST question the LEGALITY of your new and expanded vehicle width. The US NATIONAL standard for the width of a non-OVERSIZE (Permit REQUIRED) vehicle is 102" (8-1/2 Feet). Here's an RV Forum's article on the topic...

Hmmm.... Draw and Quarter the perps using the pintles of a couple of 6x6's.... or winches. This could go MEDIEVAL in a hurry.

I love stories like that. The little factoids that endear history to our hearts.

TODAY: P-51D "BABY DUCK" has crashed - two fatalities. See this thread for more: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?169922-2017-07-17-P-51D-MUSTANG-quot-BABY-DUCK-quot-Crashes-in-Kansas&p=2036432#post2036432

It is being reported that the P-51D "Baby Duck" has crashed in Atchison County, Kansas - Two fatalities. Prayers UP for the families, ground crew, those who responded and those who will investigate. AMEN...

A nicely done, and supportive news piece.... http://www.today.com/video/watch-today-go-flying-with-the-us-air-force-thunderbirds-977987139532 I WANNA GO FOR A RIDE TOO ! ! !

This thread is dedicated to the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk. Here's the WIKI Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_P-40_Warhawk . . . . . . And just for fun.... .... and the beginning modeler. Here's an informative article about those famous SHARK TEETH...

I seem to recall that prior year's events entertained the rumor that the SS RAILROAD Contingent might steam into the compound. This neighborhood strife banter could foster resentment from the other side of the TRACKS ! Can't y'all just live and let live, come together in peace, and put aside...

They wanted orange smoke, but it was cost prohibitive and clashed with the blue sky in the background. OK - all kidding aside.... I believe you are correct. EIGHT early evolution jets were now nearly as clean-burning and efficient as their subsequent generational descendants.

The XB-70 was one of the first model airplanes I ever assembled by myself - though still under the watchful eyes of my Dad. The finished product hung from my bedroom ceiling until I vacated that room to go to Basic Training. With it's landing gear extended she was frozen in a steep climbing...

Thanks for pointing that out for our clarification. I'll edit them out.

This thread is dedicated to the C-119 Flying Boxcar. An interesting post-WWII Cargo Aircraft. Here's a WIKI link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairchild_C-119_Flying_Boxcar . (edit: two photos deleted.) .

How about low passes by B-52 Bombers??? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a4n4g5AwOE Here's the article from which I harvested that video link...

This article spawned the creation of this dedicated thread...

This thread is dedicated to the XB-70 Valkyrie bomber. Weighing in at over 1/2 MILLION POUNDS, this aircraft was capable of Mach 3+ speeds. Here's the WIKI link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_XB-70_Valkyrie . . ...and here is a short video explaining the...