F14 explodes as it breaks the sound barrier

• 20 February 2008

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roland

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Well, I've never seen an aircraft break the sound barrier - hey and I used to be in the Airforce

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=7qMtnFtB38I&feature=related

 

• 20 February 2008

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Re: f 14 explodes as it breaks the sound barrier

Nut and bolts mixed with a little fuel plus extreme forces = Kaboom
I wonder if the preventative maintenance was up to date?
Lucky escape for the pilot.

 

• 20 February 2008

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Here`s another

 

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• 20 February 2008

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Here's a really nice collection:

http://www.funnychill.com/media/454/Breaking_The_Sound_Barrier/

 

• 21 February 2008

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From a mate at BAE... Who said they weren't fast?

 

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• 21 February 2008

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Another one for you aviation buffs... Have a panoramic (mouse around) look at the cockpit of the Airbus A380... (You'll be thankful for broadband and BIG MONITORS)

 

• 21 February 2008

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Scuba said:

Another one for you aviation buffs... Have a panoramic (mouse around) look at the cockpit of the Airbus A380... (You'll be thankful for broadband and BIG MONITORS)

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Nice to see they didn't forget cup holders!