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You may not like it but war is the driving force behind technology.

RobVG — 4/14/2009 10:30:36 PM (archived)

Maybe some day Military jets will be seen only in museums or flown by lucky civilians. Small planes make you feel like your sitting still.

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About time for some more jet videos - RobVG - 4/14/2009 9:39:51 PM
- Addicting:power and thrills - Lindy - 4/17/2009 5:07:05 PM
- re: more jet videos from Switzerland - Raoul - 4/17/2009 5:06:40 PM
  - Thanks Raoul! I've been looking for that one. (n/t) - RobVG - 4/18/2009 4:01:49 AM
- Saab Draken - Lee - 4/17/2009 1:39:17 AM
  - Funny how raw power and aerodynamics always lead to an aesthetic. (n/t) - RobVG - 4/18/2009 4:07:01 AM
- Isn't the Mirage a beaut? !!! (n/t) - Raoul - 4/15/2009 5:49:55 PM
  - Gorgeous! (n/t) - RobVG - 4/15/2009 11:51:55 PM
- Ludicrous speed!!! - Jody - 4/15/2009 3:15:45 PM
- See Demo of F-35 - David F Mayer - 4/14/2009 10:32:50 PM
- As much as I enjoyed watching - azstrummer - 4/14/2009 10:07:18 PM
  - You may not like it but war is the driving force behind technology. - RobVG - 4/14/2009 10:30:36 PM
    - "Small planes make you feel like your sitting still." - azstrummer - 4/15/2009 12:14:14 AM
      - I'm pretty sure I can ski faster than you take off or land :) (n/t) - RobVG - 4/15/2009 12:20:21 AM
        
        Oh, I have no doubt - azstrummer - 4/15/2009 5:40:26 PM
        
        Now don't get all crabby Art. (n/t) - RobVG - 4/15/2009 11:52:49 PM
        
        Too late.... - Jody - 4/16/2009 2:02:27 AM
    - Maybe it's the other way round... (n/t) - ER - 4/14/2009 10:45:30 PM
      - Well... - RobVG - 4/14/2009 11:23:55 PM

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