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Old 05-21-2016, 09:54 PM
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As I taxied into the S gates at Seattle this afternoon, I had a moment to glance at the static displays near the Alaska hangar. Whose BBJ? Does Alaska operate one? I could not see a recognizable registration number, but it did have a four digit number with out any sort of country code; 1695 if I recall correctly. Just curious.
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Originally Posted by zippinbye View Post
As I taxied into the S gates at Seattle this afternoon, I had a moment to glance at the static displays near the Alaska hangar. Whose BBJ? Does Alaska operate one? I could not see a recognizable registration number, but it did have a four digit number with out any sort of country code; 1695 if I recall correctly. Just curious.
That was a C40 or the Navy version of the 737 combi. It was there for Aviation Day. A day for aviation enthusiastic kids.
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That was a C40 or the Navy version of the 737 combi. It was there for Aviation Day. A day for aviation enthusiastic kids.
That lack of markings is what we used to call "poor mans DIRCM" Directional Infra Red Counter Measures.

It's great for the desert. It doesn't work as well as Lasers, but it's what the Navy can afford...

Your hoping the terrorist with a MANPAD has to pause long enough to make sure he's not shooting down a sheik vice a military plane.
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