X Marks the Scot - An on-line community of kilt wearers.
|
-
26th September 07, 04:52 AM
#28
Gives me a "warm fuzzy"... I have a soft spot for 'Hogs:
When the A-10's were being built, I was fortunate enough to be around the assembly line (my dad was on engineering staff). Also watched the aircraft take off on their test flights and handover flights.
Unfortunately, those factory floors have been silent, since the last A-10 rolled off then line in '82. Fairchild-Republic is no more. I, coincidently, work across the airport, from the factory site. There are some businesses leasing space there, but the "heydays" are long gone...
Watching live fire from these beasts is something else, too!
You hear the "Braaappp" of the gunfiring, followed by the solid, rapid "Whoompp, Whoompp, Whoompp" of the rounds striking target. Scary, just to listen to.
-
Similar Threads
-
By keepoffgrass in forum Show us your pics
Replies: 33
Last Post: 10th February 09, 03:14 PM
-
By herminator in forum Show us your pics
Replies: 20
Last Post: 2nd November 06, 12:57 PM
-
By BluesDoxieGa in forum Show us your pics
Replies: 10
Last Post: 29th October 06, 06:10 AM
-
By Derek in forum Show us your pics
Replies: 19
Last Post: 5th June 06, 10:16 AM
-
By HeathBar in forum Show us your pics
Replies: 6
Last Post: 12th July 05, 09:43 PM
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
|
|
Bookmarks