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Uncertain why No. 60 Squadron under RNZAF heading - the RNZAF has never had a 60 Squadron. Can anyone clarify this?
The page has two translations for the French 'Aquilon' license-name. (North Wind and Sea Eagle) Someone who knows french language could confirm either one?
Note to bzuk - the photo is a Vampire, whoever owns it! Clues - intakes are too rounded, 'Thick' wing, and lack of tailplane extensions. I will go find a decent picture of a Venom for you, and that can go in! HTH, Bruce —Preceding unsigned comment added by Brucewgordon ( talk • contribs) 06:22, 7 October 2007 (UTC)
Yes, I saw that - its not an aircraft I know, but 'looks' like it might be an ex Canada F3 Vampire. Whatever he says, its a Vampire!! Regards, Bruce Brucewgordon 06:32, 7 October 2007 (UTC)
But, they were in the Vampire as well. What does this mean? Moriori ( talk) 21:57, 21 July 2012 (UTC)
"They also saw much action in the Middle East, supporting operations against terrorists in Aden and Oman, losing some aircraft in the process." I note that a number of articles which refer to former British colonies speak of "terrorists". This is a weasel word, particularly in light of the various anti-colonial wars in various colonies. Using aircraft to bomb or strafe could also be called "terrorism". I would suggest that a more neutral term be found for this. An Muimhneach Machnamhach ( talk) 11:03, 25 July 2012 (UTC)
Just to mention the FB.4 mentioned in the article is using the wrong engine, the Pilot's Notes state it used the Ghost 103 (along with 2 other sources stating the same), I cannot confirm where the Ghost 105 part came from as I've only found records of it being used on the Sea Venom FAW.22 Here is a clip from the Pilot's Notes, if anyone wants the whole manual please let me know.
http://altimit.co.uk/10swf/Page_07.JPG
Sources are:
Venom FB Mk 4: 2nd edition A.P.4335D http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C3310793
Aircraft of the Royal Air Force since 1918 by Owen Thetford pg. 235/236
The British Fighter since 1912 by Francis K Mason pg. 363
MizunoJames ( talk) 18:17, 23 September 2014 (UTC)
Updated the article to reflect the data from the sources above, if anyone has got info on where an FB.4 got a Ghost 105 it would be news to me as not found anything reliable that says it ever had one fitted.
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Uncertain why No. 60 Squadron under RNZAF heading - the RNZAF has never had a 60 Squadron. Can anyone clarify this?
The page has two translations for the French 'Aquilon' license-name. (North Wind and Sea Eagle) Someone who knows french language could confirm either one?
Note to bzuk - the photo is a Vampire, whoever owns it! Clues - intakes are too rounded, 'Thick' wing, and lack of tailplane extensions. I will go find a decent picture of a Venom for you, and that can go in! HTH, Bruce —Preceding unsigned comment added by Brucewgordon ( talk • contribs) 06:22, 7 October 2007 (UTC)
Yes, I saw that - its not an aircraft I know, but 'looks' like it might be an ex Canada F3 Vampire. Whatever he says, its a Vampire!! Regards, Bruce Brucewgordon 06:32, 7 October 2007 (UTC)
But, they were in the Vampire as well. What does this mean? Moriori ( talk) 21:57, 21 July 2012 (UTC)
"They also saw much action in the Middle East, supporting operations against terrorists in Aden and Oman, losing some aircraft in the process." I note that a number of articles which refer to former British colonies speak of "terrorists". This is a weasel word, particularly in light of the various anti-colonial wars in various colonies. Using aircraft to bomb or strafe could also be called "terrorism". I would suggest that a more neutral term be found for this. An Muimhneach Machnamhach ( talk) 11:03, 25 July 2012 (UTC)
Just to mention the FB.4 mentioned in the article is using the wrong engine, the Pilot's Notes state it used the Ghost 103 (along with 2 other sources stating the same), I cannot confirm where the Ghost 105 part came from as I've only found records of it being used on the Sea Venom FAW.22 Here is a clip from the Pilot's Notes, if anyone wants the whole manual please let me know.
http://altimit.co.uk/10swf/Page_07.JPG
Sources are:
Venom FB Mk 4: 2nd edition A.P.4335D http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C3310793
Aircraft of the Royal Air Force since 1918 by Owen Thetford pg. 235/236
The British Fighter since 1912 by Francis K Mason pg. 363
MizunoJames ( talk) 18:17, 23 September 2014 (UTC)
Updated the article to reflect the data from the sources above, if anyone has got info on where an FB.4 got a Ghost 105 it would be news to me as not found anything reliable that says it ever had one fitted.