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Silver Stars Forever ... Last Canadian T-33 Retires
Royal Canadian Air Force ^ | March 31, 2005 | Capt Greg Castagner

Posted on 04/13/2005 7:46:38 AM PDT by NorthOf45

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1 posted on 04/13/2005 7:46:39 AM PDT by NorthOf45
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To: NorthOf45

What will the Canadians use now as their front-line interceptor?


2 posted on 04/13/2005 7:48:27 AM PDT by IGOTMINE (Front Sight. Press. Follow Through. It's a way of life.)
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What will the Canadians use now as their front-line interceptor?

Outsourcing to USAF.

3 posted on 04/13/2005 7:56:44 AM PDT by sam_paine (X .................................)
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To: NorthOf45
For those who are interested ...

A Day in the Life of MAPLE FLAG XXXVII ... International Air Excercise Hosted by RCAF
4 posted on 04/13/2005 7:57:22 AM PDT by NorthOf45
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To: sam_paine; IGOTMINE

LOL, you guys slay me.


5 posted on 04/13/2005 7:59:45 AM PDT by NorthOf45
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To: IGOTMINE

---What will the Canadians use now as their front-line interceptor?---

LOL

They can rely on US....they don't need a military


6 posted on 04/13/2005 8:00:54 AM PDT by Loud Mime (Liberals believe in their good; a good that is void of honesty and character)
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To: NorthOf45
Hello to Islam. They are defenseless now.
7 posted on 04/13/2005 8:02:58 AM PDT by bmwcyle (Washington DC RINO Hunting Guide)
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To: NorthOf45
Eielson AB had a few T-33s long ago, and in 1979 or 1980 they allowed non-pilot air crewmembers (and a few penguins) to ride front-seat.

I got my chance and was amazed and how agile and fast that old bird was. When they say 'balls to the walls' that's what literally happens.

Now I know why fighter jocks have those silly-looking g-suits. And 'Gold Bond' medicated powder ;-)

8 posted on 04/13/2005 8:09:43 AM PDT by struwwelpeter
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Thank you ... someone who appreciates the post. : )


9 posted on 04/13/2005 8:11:08 AM PDT by NorthOf45
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To: NorthOf45

No matter what the neo-cons and Ottawa-this-world libs do, the US and Canada will always be good neighbors ;-)


10 posted on 04/13/2005 8:15:58 AM PDT by struwwelpeter
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To: NorthOf45

A pity they won't sell it to a collector...


11 posted on 04/13/2005 8:16:15 AM PDT by rahbert
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To: NorthOf45

Before the A-10 went into production we used to have a squadron of AT-33s here at Barksdale AFB.

I always liked the goofy little things.


12 posted on 04/13/2005 8:16:42 AM PDT by Skooz (Host organism for the State parasite)
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To: NorthOf45

How will they defend against the Russian MiG 19s or German Me242s? Madness!


13 posted on 04/13/2005 8:18:41 AM PDT by Reagan Disciple (Peace through Strength)
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To: struwwelpeter


I flew backseat in a TBird as a Cadet qat the USAF Academy. Designated "Smoky 75" we did barrel rolls over Pike's Peak and pulled a full 5 g's in one turn. Great little plane


14 posted on 04/13/2005 8:22:23 AM PDT by Armigerous ( Non permitte illegitimi te carborundum- "Don't let the bastards grind you down")
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To: NorthOf45

I was shocked to see a CF T-33 at an airshow nearly 15 years ago and couldn't believe it was still in active service. However, look at the venerable B-52 that is still in our active inventory.


15 posted on 04/13/2005 8:23:25 AM PDT by The Great RJ
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NAH. They are still peeved because they found out that they can't actually join the EU!


16 posted on 04/13/2005 8:23:32 AM PDT by epluribus_2
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To: Reagan Disciple

What will happen to the Canadian Air Force when their helicopter finally breaks down?

Will they fix it, or buy another?


17 posted on 04/13/2005 8:23:59 AM PDT by Armedanddangerous (September 11, 2001, never forget, and never forgive.)
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To: Reagan Disciple

LOL. Don't worry, we still have a squadron of Supermarine Spitfires, Hawker Hurricanes and a couple of P-51's hanging about. I'm told we may even have a Sopwith Camel......


18 posted on 04/13/2005 8:25:20 AM PDT by Ashamed Canadian
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To: NucSubVet

I had no clue it was still operational myself. Maybe for training, but how does one jump from a T-33 to an F-18?


20 posted on 04/13/2005 8:40:27 AM PDT by Ashamed Canadian
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