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ShockediSay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 10:07 PM Original message |
Boeing Delivers First Growler |
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fenriswolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 10:08 PM Response to Original message |
1. hoo frickin ra |
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american_typeculture (227 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 10:14 PM Response to Original message |
2. Growler - Isn't that a euphemism for taking a dump? |
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soothsayer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 10:19 PM Response to Reply #2 |
3. Yes, and it's also one of them half gallon (or bigger) beer jugs |
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FarCenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 10:35 PM Response to Reply #3 |
5. The first one always costs more than the refills |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 11:48 AM Response to Reply #2 |
18. I think it should be painted brown instead of grey. |
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cyberpj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 10:27 PM Response to Original message |
4. "...and other gear to knock out a wide array of electronic devices." |
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knight_of_the_star (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 10:55 PM Response to Original message |
6. IEDs probably aren't that simple |
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tomreedtoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 12:34 AM Response to Reply #6 |
9. Jammers won't stop a pair of wires. |
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alfredo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-24-07 11:21 PM Response to Original message |
7. Here's the rollout |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 04:24 AM Response to Reply #7 |
12. "Instead of carrying missiles or cannons..." |
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Stella_Artois (838 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 07:22 AM Response to Reply #12 |
13. It can be armed |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 08:13 AM Response to Reply #13 |
15. What I figured. |
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alfredo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 10:24 AM Response to Reply #12 |
17. That's what the photo caption said. |
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Doc_Technical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 12:13 AM Response to Original message |
8. This must be the navy's replacement for the EA-6B. |
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DRoseDARs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 01:21 AM Response to Original message |
10. And unlike the Osprey, this aircraft apparently flies AND lands without killing its occupants. n/t |
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Sen. Walter Sobchak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 04:09 AM Response to Original message |
11. A navy pilot tells me this thing is a joke, |
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formercia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 08:06 AM Response to Reply #11 |
14. Just an excuse to buy more tankers. |
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cobalt1999 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 09:10 AM Response to Reply #11 |
16. I think it's more about standarding aircraft |
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Sen. Walter Sobchak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 02:07 PM Response to Reply #16 |
20. his exact words were "This is the US Navy, not Southwest Airlines" |
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ohio2007 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 05:14 PM Response to Reply #20 |
24. it is replacing a 50 year old model ready for the bone yard |
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Sen. Walter Sobchak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 08:01 PM Response to Reply #24 |
27. a 36 yearold model that can stay on station independently for hours |
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cobalt1999 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 05:25 PM Response to Reply #20 |
26. but you still haven't standardized then. |
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olddad56 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 12:04 PM Response to Original message |
19. Nice, I've know a few moaners, but never a growler. |
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ohio2007 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 02:42 PM Response to Original message |
21. Seems the writing is on the wall for the EA-6B "Prowler" |
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olddad56 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 03:34 PM Response to Reply #21 |
22. The A6 has had a long proud lifespan. |
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ohio2007 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 05:00 PM Response to Reply #22 |
23. The flight of the Intruder was long , spanning decades |
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olddad56 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-25-07 05:22 PM Response to Reply #23 |
25. It had a very distinguished history. |
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