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                        Sexiest plane ever..?

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                        Anonymous
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                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 28, 2003 3:25 PM
                        A-6 Intruder. He's ready, if you know what I mean.
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                        Anonymous
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                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 28, 2003 6:00 PM
                        Well, out of the "magnificant 7," the P-51D definitely tops the charts. They didn't get their final kill until the '60s, 20 years after it was born. And there are not too many planes that will fly a few feet off the deck at over 300 kts. One awesome plane.

                        Semper Fi
                        Bryce
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                        Anonymous
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                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, March 29, 2003 7:43 AM
                        Well, it can't be a plane that isn't a fighter or at least a combat plane. Right away that rules out all the civil types. The P-51 is a prop job, so that's out. Not enough rocket ship testosterone with that bird. My vote among the remaining would be the F-14 Tomcat, which which came to the top of my list before I read the finalists. Second would be the SR-71. It looks good, but is just to big, and only takes pictures.
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                        Anonymous
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                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 30, 2003 7:17 AM
                        AVG P-40B Tomahawk..
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                        naplak
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                        • From: USA
                        Posted by naplak on Sunday, March 30, 2003 1:36 PM
                        I think it was the Voyager... any plane that can stay up that long...
                        www.naplak.com/modeling ... a free site for modelers www.scalehobby.com/forum/index.php ... a nice Modeling Forum
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 30, 2003 10:20 PM
                        hi im the new guy kevin morrison and my sexiest plane has to be the f-111 i worked as a crewchief then a maintence instructor was on them for 14 years flew in them 3 times great jet wish they would make a decent model of one the ones that are out there are not like the real thing. if you need info e mail me at kevin morrison vark099@yahoo.com
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                        Anonymous
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                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 31, 2003 11:28 AM
                        B-58 Hustler, of course!!

                        LOL

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                        djmodels1999
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                        • From: United Kingdom / Belgium
                        Posted by djmodels1999 on Monday, March 31, 2003 12:27 PM
                        Given your call name, I'm a bit surprised at your choice, Thunderchief... By the way, any chance of getting info on the Venezuelian Canadair CL-215 out of you..??!
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                        Anonymous
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                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 31, 2003 2:43 PM
                        Propellor = Mosquito Mk VI; Runner Up = Spitfire Mk 1
                        Jet = F-14 (A,B or D) Tomcat; Runner Up = F4-J Phantom II
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                        Woody
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                          December 2002
                        • From: Third rock from the sun.
                        Posted by Woody on Monday, March 31, 2003 6:55 PM
                        I hate to say this because I'm a fighter fan, but something about the BAC TSR.2 strikes a note with me. Pity they got cold feet and dropped the project. Best regards Woody

                        " I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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                        Nelson Ott
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                          February 2003
                        Posted by Nelson Ott on Tuesday, April 1, 2003 10:15 AM
                        Hi Dominique ! Quite an interesting question.

                        The sexiest plane ever ... the Concorde is almost my choice, it's a much well-liked plane by us Brazilians who had the privilege of watching it landing on the inauguration flight to Rio de Janeiro. It graced Rio International Airport for many years.

                        But I think a sexy plane is a curvy one ... so the Lockheed Constellation is my choice. It's as sexy as a prop plane can be.

                        Thanks for this opportunity. Nelson
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                        JGUIGNARD
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                          March 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by JGUIGNARD on Tuesday, April 1, 2003 12:11 PM
                        I will try to define by category:

                        WW1 - Bristol monoplane fighter ( can't recall designation right now ! )
                        Between wars - P-26 Peashooter
                        WW2 - XP-47J Thunderbolt
                        Korea - F-86F Sabre
                        50's/60's - F-104 Starfighter
                        Viet Nam - F4E Phantom
                        Present day - F-15 Eagle
                        Conmercial : tie between Constellation and Republic Rainbow
                        "private" aircraft : tie between Stolp Starduster and Pitts Special

                        I can think of many more that could be listed, but I have tried to keep this short !


                        Most of us are acquainted with at least one "know-it-all". He may be as close as the mirror. [}:)]
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 1, 2003 7:45 PM
                        jets? The Crusader or the F104
                        ww2 warbirds? The Corsair (Chance Vought not Goodyear)
                        ww1? The Dr.1
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                        dwblackwell
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                          January 2003
                        • From: Morris, Illinois
                        Posted by dwblackwell on Tuesday, April 1, 2003 8:15 PM
                        The British contingent must be sleeping- The Hunter, the Bucc, the Vulcan, the Victor, the Lightning, the Swift, the Harrier (Royal Navy version), the Shack, the Nimrod, and best of all- Griffon-engined Spits (unless they have the bubble canopy- just doesn't look right with a bubble canopy). All of the nominations have merit- design beauty is in the eye of the beholder. D. Blackwell, MMC(SS), USN, Retired (two years in Scotland makes one a fan of the English airplane)

                        D. Blackwell MMC(SS), USN, Retired

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 1:39 AM
                        The North American XB-70 Valkyrie
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 11:34 AM
                        give me a connie, every version
                        bruno , EBBR
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 11:38 AM
                        In my opinion the sexiest has to be the Me262. The forefather of the swept wing fighters. Look at it from any angle.... it oozes sex appeal !!
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 11:52 AM
                        Supermarine Spitfire
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 11:54 AM
                        I'd say the F7F-3 Tigercat. Not the blunt-nosed "N" radar version, but the sleek, nose-gun version. The Spitfire ranks a close second, Merlin or Griffon-engined, it doesn't matter. They're both beautiful and sexy even when sitting on the ground.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:23 PM
                        How about the Macchi-Castoli MC 72? Sleek 1930's racing float plane. 2850hp engine, twin contra-rotating props, and it hit 440 mph in 1933.

                        Take a look here...
                        http://www.aviation-central.com/famous/abrd0.htm

                        Tony.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:34 PM
                        The CONCORDE, of course!
                        Cheers
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:40 PM
                        Spitfire, esp. Spti Mk 19 reconnaissance version.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 12:46 PM
                        Lockheed SR-71
                        Period
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                        TEISE
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                          January 2003
                        Posted by TEISE on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 1:03 PM
                        djmodels1999
                        See you ''picked up" on the Curtiss Shrike I mentioned. Who was it that said "if you look up UGLY in the dictionary , theres a picture of the Shrike."

                        Also saw your comment on my Resin/Plastic note.Thanks
                        Teise
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 1:06 PM
                        The sexiest plane ever has to be the F-86 Sabre jet,even the name sounds sexy.Second place goes to the F4U Corsair.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 1:19 PM
                        Convair B-58 Hustler
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 1:46 PM
                        To me, a plane that looks as good on the ground as on the air qulifies. Therefore, it's of course the Concorde.

                        Others include: Caravelle, Supper Connie, Spitfire, Mosquito, B-17G, Mirage F-1C, Raphale.

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 1:51 PM
                        Well, it's got to have a fan on the front... I'd say the highback Griffon Spits- anything that has to take off with partial throttle to stay upright is thoroughly over the top!
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                        hamy3
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                          February 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by hamy3 on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 2:11 PM
                        The sexiest plane ever? That' an easy on. It has to be the F-4 Phantom!!!! Of course in Marine Coirps markings!!!
                        Semper Fi

                        Semper Fi Doug Hamilton

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 2:56 PM
                        Wow! Twenty-one people so far have posted their very first message to this topic--I'll be number 22. Prop: Love the WW2 fighters, including the P-51. Jet: The F-104 looks awesome even on the ground, with a cat-like stance, ready to pounce--like the landing gear can hardly contain its forward motion!
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