Steeljaw Scribe

Notes and commentary on things present, reflections on a career in naval aviation and serendipitous items as strike me at the moment...

27 April 2007

Revealed at the Russian engine manufacturer's site (NPO Saturn) is this image of Sukhoi's 5th generation fighter, the T-50. More here.

Kinda has a familiar look, eh? (h/t DEW Line)

Steeljaw Scribe: Occupied territory, Virginia, United States; Ok, here are the vitals: * Born in NC, raised a Nebraskan and now a Virginian by dint of marriage, taxes and tution(s) paid/paying (and you thought it was just death and taxes that were universal constants...) *Blessed with marriage to the same wonderful (and exceptionally tolerant)woman for 24 years w/three great kids (see tuition ref above) *Graduated from The Citadel, Naval Postgrad School and Naval War College * Retired as an O-6 after serving twenty-six years in the finest Navy in the world: * Naval Flight Officer & Squadron CO (E-2C Hawkeye - 3500+ hours and 551 traps) * CVN navigator * Multiple Joint penance duties in DC and and elsewhere (slow learner) * Now flying a desk but doing what I can to still help (БУДЕТ наукой ракеты!)

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