Free Republic

The Russian air force is buying 24 new Su-34 fighter bombers. This is the latest variant of the Su-27. The Su-34 is somewhat like the American F-15E, a high performance fighter modified to act as a very effective bomber. Aside from it's similarity to the F-15E, the Su-34 has one very distinguishing characteristic. The cockpit for the two man crew not only allows for tandem (side-by-side) seating, but is spacious enough for the pilots to stand up and, standing behind their seats, stretch a bit. There is also a toilet and cooking facilities back there as well. The cockpit itself...

For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces. Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces today! Good morning TROOPS! Thank You for Your Service!WOO HOO Canteen Crew! 1875 Edgar Rice Burroughs novelist (Tarzan, Mars Saga) Edgar Rice Burrows Birthday Anniversary Date 1939 Lily Tomlin Detroit, comedienne/actress (9 to 5, Laugh-in, All of Me) 1946 Barry Gibb singer (BeeGees-Stayin' Alive) 1975 Gunsmoke goes off the air 1976 NASA launches space vehicle S-197 Don't forget to click the links. bentfeather