We should grabbed at least one

Gary · August 29, 2005, 08:49:43 AM

Now this would have been fun, and a lot faster than an Airbus!

The Rat · August 29, 2005, 04:07:00 PM

Why not? After all, the RCAF was the first in the world to use jet transports.

Captain Canada · September 01, 2005, 09:09:10 AM

Hey, looking good, Gary !

Looks fast ! And I'm glad you didn't do her up in the first Airbus scheme we had....ugleee !

Tophe · September 01, 2005, 09:19:24 AM

Could you tell us the story, Gary? With those colours, it seems not a VIP liner, so is it a troop carrier? for very urgent duty? with parachute drops of people? So mysterious... tell us, tell us all...

Julhelm · September 01, 2005, 09:22:57 AM

It penetrates air defences at high speed, crippling the enemy's economy by mass-dropping beavers.

Gary · September 01, 2005, 10:03:28 AM

Well actually the thought that went with this was a revitalized airforce including a rapid transport aircraft or three. One as the PM's transport. Kinda would make that huge 747 look like a fat lady in a blue dress at a doughnut shop.

The others would be used for rapid response teams. SAR teams, but also for peacekeeping missions when time is an issue. Get the manpower on the ground asap. As well, when you have medical evacuations, getting stabilized troops to a larger medical facility, do it faster. Both missions would require a cargo door modification, but not out of the relm.

Then we have the issue of AWACs applications, get in fast on time instead of waiting forever. and if things get cranky, go by-by quick.

Lastly, while expensive as she is, the Concorde is truely one of the most beautiful "transport" aircraft ever. The tube and wing airliners are very nice indeed if you want to be bored to tears, but for sheer sexyness and moral, Concorde all the way.

Captain Canada · September 01, 2005, 10:18:55 AM

Great ideas, Gary.

I was thinking pretty much the same things for mine, but not the VIP role. I'm also planning on Bombers and AAR jobs. Both RCAF and RCN.

Cheers !

Tophe · September 01, 2005, 11:37:30 AM

QuoteIt penetrates air defences at high speed, crippling the enemy's economy by mass-dropping beavers.

Alive beavers? Enjoying landscape through the windows?

Gary has found other explanations, hiding the Beaver-Force Truth? Top Secret?

Ollie · September 01, 2005, 12:34:17 PM

I'll do one as the PM's mount, 400 Sqn. bird!

Now Thorvic, where's that shipping quote, eh?

Captain Canada · September 01, 2005, 01:20:34 PM

This one was around a few years back.....

" The RCAF still holds the record for the fastest trans-Atlantic deployment of a fighter unit "

Keith Diamond · September 01, 2005, 07:22:18 PM

Looks like a great idea. Any more colorful scheme planned for the PM's transport?

Gary · September 02, 2005, 05:47:50 AM

QuoteLooks like a great idea. Any more colorful scheme planned for the PM's transport?

fuzzy bunny doesn't deserve anything more than grey.

Ollie · September 02, 2005, 07:36:05 AM

My Concorde should be arriving soon, and I have a special scheme in mind for my PM transport.

Just wait and see.

Captain Canada · September 02, 2005, 09:45:01 AM

You getting the 72nd scaler, Ollie ? It's HUUUGE !

Ollie · September 02, 2005, 01:05:44 PM

Yes, 72nd scale job from my UK importer...