More pix at source
To: sukhoi-30mki
Such a decision would be asinine, but not out of the realm of possibility these days.*sigh*
2 posted on
11/15/2014 7:54:19 AM PST by
null and void
(If a quarantine saves just one child's life, it's worth it.)
To: sukhoi-30mki
The problem is that the EA-6B have exceeded the end of their airframe lives, especially since some of those planes are over 40 years old! And unlike conventional aircraft, those planes were subject to a lot of aircraft carrier landings and takeoffs, all of which are very hard on the airframe structure.
With the arrival of the EA-18G Growler, it's time to retire the EA-6B.
3 posted on
11/15/2014 8:04:47 AM PST by
RayChuang88
(FairTax: America's economic cure)
To: sukhoi-30mki
The Marine Corps will likely continue flying the EA-6B for the foreseeable future. The F-35 is not a viable platform for USMC Electronic Warfare mission needs. The Growler variant of the F/A-18 would be a more suitable replacement.
4 posted on
11/15/2014 8:04:52 AM PST by
sean327
(God created all men equal, then some become Marines!)
To: sukhoi-30mki
Is the second photo here of Whidbey Island? Fabulous picture.
To: rlmorel
damn...
9 posted on
11/15/2014 8:51:33 AM PST by
Chode
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To: sukhoi-30mki
10 posted on
11/15/2014 8:52:26 AM PST by
smokingfrog
( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
To: sukhoi-30mki
16 posted on
11/15/2014 9:55:28 AM PST by
Rodamala
To: sukhoi-30mki
Just want to say that I find your aviation posts consistently interesting. Thanks.
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