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With those triangular intakes, I first thought it was a Voodoo, but looking at the tail I'm now guessing it's a Vixen.

 

[David Womby]

With those triangular intakes, I first thought it was a Voodoo, but looking at the tail I'm now guessing it's a Vixen.

Yes. Royal Navy Sea Vixen FAW2. Fast and low!

 

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What a sad end for a not properly appreciated aircraft.

 

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B-32 Dominator in the Philippines, 312nd bomb group 1945
B-32 only in service for a year

 

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B-32 Dominator in the Philippines, 312nd bomb group 1945
B-32 only in service for a year

The B-32 was also the last aircraft engaged in combat, and last to have casualties in WWII in Japan. Its cruise speed was 70mph. faster than the B-29.

 

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a Vampire bases at Garbutt, Townsville, N Qld

 

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[Floyd]

From a recent article about the Smithsonian

 

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Flak Bait should go to The Air Force Museum.

 

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