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SR-71C "The B A S T A R D" I stumbled upon this article about the "one of a kind" scabbed-together SR-71C model..... THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE - THE SAGA OF THE ONLY SR-71C EVER BUILT http://www.avgeekery.com/there-can-be-only-one-the-saga-of-the-only-sr-71c-ever-built/ ...and here's a...

And here's the Crash Video.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kHa3WNerjU

Ahab, Your discomfort about the children wearing combat gear is understandable. I'd like to encourage you to look at it not as being groomed for battle, but as a LIVING HISTORY experience. Giving them a grasp of the weight of a steel pot helmet, an ammo belt or pack, the smell of the canvas and...

Great topic. It seems your single-sentence post is an injustice to the real learning experience that COULD be shared here. We're all looking forward to pictures - "A picture is worth 1,000 words", Right? Please, tell us more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCIom0OVsS8&feature=youtu.be Carry on.

For those here who have never heard of a "SWAMP COOLER", here's a WIKI for your educational pleasure.... Officially, they are "evaporative coolers"..... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evaporative_cooler

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By providing more specific information, your response rate will be significantly improved. What are you wanting to use a wrecker for? Will you or someone else (qualifications?) be the operator? What additional equipment/rigging will you require? Etc., etc., etc.. :driver:

I fully expected him to have been ejected. But I guess 100% whiplash is better than 100% DEAD.

OK - We NEED a tanker to chime in here ! ! ! What in the world happened??? Did the starboard track lock-up?? Drive unit failure? Crazy Russian driver??? Inquiring mimes want to know!

...But is it available in WOODLAND CAMO colors???......... World’s First Electroluminescent Paint to Light up Skies on Airbus Jets http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170627006378/en/World%E2%80%99s-Electroluminescent-Paint-Light-Skies-Airbus-Jets

Maybe.... Just maybe, you can get away with telling folks that your "Custom Tailgate" is a new TOP SECRET aerodynamic design for HIGH SPEED OPERATIONS. :goodjob: Maybe... Carry on.

Not really intending to hijack this thread (that I started in the first place), but.... Since the StartoLaunch isn't exactly a "military vehicle" I'm going to refrain from starting a dedicated thread for it. Yet at the same time, I thought it appropriate to share this article here...

When pushing a tree, make contact at the bumper mount point(s). Using the center of the bumper could merely make your bumper look like that tailgate. :shock: . :doh:

The Day North Korea Fired A Missile At SR 71 Blackbird An interesting article... https://m.warhistoryonline.com/whotube-2/day-n-korea-fired-missile-sr-71_blackbird.html?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=postplanner&utm_source=facebook.com

I'll echo Ahab's "OUCH!" Have you tried buffing it out?

The volume on this video is low, but you'll get the message at the end..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdmH47VNiS4

This thread is dedicated to the Northrop Grumman X-47B unmanned weapon system. Verrrrry interesting! . Compared to F/A-18: WIKI: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_Grumman_X-47B . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmh9YX51LLE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VETFFYo92e4

This thread is dedicated to the M60 PATTON Tank - It's history, photos, facts, stories and your experiences with it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M60_Patton Here's a 1960 film introducing the M60 to the world.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU-XDoVqZ00 .

This thread is dedicated to the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Post your pics, stories, info and experiences here. WIKI: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Dynamics_F-16_Fighting_Falcon . . ...

This thread is dedicated to the USAF's C-124 Globemaster II, it's data, stories and other info.... . . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_C-124_Globemaster_II And here's the story of "OLD SHAKY"...