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hanno wrote: Thu Mar 09, 2023 11:14 am
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I also did not realize how big those things are. Real photo?
Absolutely, here's another angle:

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Spigzy wrote: Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:01 pm
hanno wrote: Thu Mar 09, 2023 11:14 am
Brody wrote: Thu Mar 09, 2023 10:49 am Image
I also did not realize how big those things are. Real photo?
Absolutely, here's another angle:

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Should have checked myself ;-)

Impressive statistics:

Wingspan: 39.9 meters
Length: 14.5 meters
Weight: 6,781 kg (empty)
Range: 22,800 kilometers
Price tag: 99 million US Dollars.
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hanno wrote: Thu Mar 09, 2023 11:14 am I also did not realize how big those things are. Real photo?
Yep, apparently some reach rather large proportions

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F-111 last ever Dump & Burn display in the world.

Generally, that’s how burrito night ends.

Filmed at Williamtown Airshow 2010 (Sydney Australia) – Newcastle Airport .

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Grand Barong wrote: Fri Mar 24, 2023 3:59 pm F-111 last ever Dump & Burn display in the world.

Generally, that’s how burrito night ends.

Filmed at Williamtown Airshow 2010 (Sydney Australia) – Newcastle Airport .

Good to see that the whole world is in on curbing carbon emissions.....
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Grand Barong wrote: Fri Mar 24, 2023 3:59 pm F-111 last ever Dump & Burn display in the world.

Generally, that’s how burrito night ends.

Filmed at Williamtown Airshow 2010 (Sydney Australia) – Newcastle Airport .

Stopped at the RAAF Wagga Heritage Centre the other week to have a look at the planes on display out the front. I was amazed of how big these things are/were!
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Grand Barong wrote: Fri Mar 24, 2023 3:59 pm F-111
The crew escape module of General Dynamics F-111A 66-0017, which went down 22 April 1968. Major “Sandy” Marquardt and Captain Joe Hodges are seated inside.
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