Help: last man standing (or the one that laste longer)

tom d. friedman · **Posted:** Tue Aug 31, 2010 5:38 am

i think all that have posted thus far are right regarding certain aspects to the topic. i also feel the topic will never be nailed down solid.

rreis · **Joined:** Tue Aug 04, 2009 4:42 pm **Posts:** 441

tom d. friedman wrote:

i think all that have posted thus far are right regarding certain aspects to the topic. i also feel the topic will never be nailed down solid.

but hunting is fun!

mustangdriver · **Posted:** Tue Aug 31, 2010 8:39 am

When I saw the turbo C-47 we were actually in the airpark taking pics. We were guests there and were told we can take pics of the static aircraft but nothing else. We thought that it was pretty cool of them to let us do that and did want to be disrespectful and try sneaking pics of flying aircraft. We did see a turbo C-47 which was painted different than the one in that picture, a 4 bladed Huey, and an AC-130. Pretty cool stuff. There is actually a parking area near the base where you pull off and at night see the AC-130's having target practice. You are miles away, but still cool to watch.

Old SAR pilot · **Posted:** Thu Sep 02, 2010 11:11 am

Almost forgot - the RAF BBMF is still operating a C-47, and it seems it has been in military service since it was built
(USAAF - RCAF - RAE/RAF). More on this at:
http://www.raf.mod.uk/bbmf/theaircraft/dakota.cfm

rreis · **Joined:** Tue Aug 04, 2009 4:42 pm **Posts:** 441

Old SAR pilot wrote:

Almost forgot - the RAF BBMF is still operating a C-47, and it seems it has been in military service since it was built
(USAAF - RCAF - RAE/RAF). More on this at:
http://www.raf.mod.uk/bbmf/theaircraft/dakota.cfm

I was aware of something of the sort... but can it still be considered active military service? I can see myself answering yes and no at the same time...

Old SAR pilot · **Posted:** Thu Sep 02, 2010 1:18 pm

From the above website:

Quote:

She continues to be capable of para-dropping and is used in that role for special commemorative events. During 2004, original and authentic ‘para-seats’ were re-fitted to the Dakota, returning the cabin interior to the original, wartime specification. In 2007 clearance was gained to drop the RAF freefall parachute display team, ‘The Falcons’, and in 2008 clearance was gained to use the latest military static line parachute, thus enabling BBMF to drop the current generation of paratroopers.

That count? :wink:

rreis · **Joined:** Tue Aug 04, 2009 4:42 pm **Posts:** 441

Old SAR pilot wrote:

From the above website:

Quote:

She continues to be capable of para-dropping and is used in that role for special commemorative events. During 2004, original and authentic ‘para-seats’ were re-fitted to the Dakota, returning the cabin interior to the original, wartime specification. In 2007 clearance was gained to drop the RAF freefall parachute display team, ‘The Falcons’, and in 2008 clearance was gained to use the latest military static line parachute, thus enabling BBMF to drop the current generation of paratroopers.

That count? :wink:

I would say yes but not because of that. I would say yes if the BBMF is a full military operation with military purposed. Because even the military have marketing and you can do your military service doing it. What I mean is that it has a military mission and that is what would count in my book.

Now, the motive for me to say no would be it is not front line active service (combat or combat support)... but I figure has long everyone knows what they are talking about and the proper context it is OK.

nive you remembered that one.

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