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Angel Wings

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Falcons Talon, Apr 16, 2003.

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  1. Falcons Talon

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    This is a clip video of an Air Force C-130 releasing flares to repel heat seeking missiles. The pattern formed by these "decoys" is how they got their name... watch for the angel wings....
    Because maneuvers were usually in remote areas and probably over water, the general public does not get to see these exercises.

    Enjoy...
    Angel Wings MPEG
     
    #1 Falcons Talon, Apr 16, 2003
  2. Chance

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    Dude that is AWESOME! You need to change your screen name to Angels Talon in honor of that clip.
     
    #2 Chance, Apr 16, 2003
  3. codell

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    I don't think Angels have talons ......:p
     
    #3 codell, Apr 16, 2003
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    Woah. That is cool.
     
    #4 AstroRocket, Apr 16, 2003
  5. Falcons Talon

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    I just don't get tired of seeing this.
     
    #5 Falcons Talon, Apr 16, 2003
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    Thats a trip my dad was a loadmaster on a C-130, those angel wings are a little creepy looking -- especially if it was a Spector gun ship and you saw your missle vear off into a giant smokey apparition.
     
    #6 KingCheetah, Apr 16, 2003
  7. Heretic

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    Dude that is cool as hell.
     
    #7 Heretic, Apr 16, 2003
  8. Heretic

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    I've gotten to see an A-10 unloading cluster bombs and firing it's main cannon from about 2.5 klicks away but it's nothing compared to that.
     
    #8 Heretic, Apr 16, 2003
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    Now that was Falcon badass...
     
    #9 MoBalls, Apr 16, 2003
  10. Buck Turgidson

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    Do a google search for ac130_gunshipmed.wmv - it's pretty incredible - camera view from the plane, with audio from the pilots/gunners/air controllers, as it does it's thing in Afghanistan.

    it's a big file - 5+ megs - but worth a look.
     
    #10 Buck Turgidson, Apr 16, 2003
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