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Bathurst 1000 - Fighter Jet Demo

Postby MatthewRoberts on Fri Oct 17, 2008 3:11 pm

Hey everyone - this is my very first picture post to dslrusers.

This thing scared the crap out of me the first time it flew over. I can't believe how quick they travel - seems faster than an F1-11?

Can anyone tell me what sort of fighter jet this is? It looks like a Hornet.

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Re: Bathurst 1000 - Fighter Jet Demo

Postby Yi-P on Fri Oct 17, 2008 3:48 pm

Yes, they are F-18 and are to soon replace the old F-111, but it does not do the fuel "dump & burn" as of F-111.
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Re: Bathurst 1000 - Fighter Jet Demo

Postby jase80 on Fri Oct 17, 2008 3:49 pm

Definately a hornet. The perspective looks like you were almost leaning over backwards to get the shot.
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Re: Bathurst 1000 - Fighter Jet Demo

Postby bwhinnen on Fri Oct 17, 2008 5:01 pm

Looks like an F/A-18B two seat trainer, mind you these are slated for retirement in 2015...

The newer F/A-18F will be an interim replacement for the F111 in 2010.
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Re: Bathurst 1000 - Fighter Jet Demo

Postby biggerry on Fri Oct 17, 2008 8:26 pm

F-18 and are to soon replace the old F-111


thats disturbing...totally different aircraft....

does not do the fuel "dump & burn" as of F-111


essential criteria for a replacement aircraft :) :D
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Re: Bathurst 1000 - Fighter Jet Demo

Postby Ben.bb on Sat Oct 18, 2008 10:53 am

Nice work
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Re: Bathurst 1000 - Fighter Jet Demo

Postby MatthewRoberts on Sat Oct 18, 2008 11:04 am

jase80 wrote:The perspective looks like you were almost leaning over backwards to get the shot.


Yeah, I can see your POV. But I was actually in the pit paddock looking straight above. The pilot was just showing off his skills. :wink:
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Re: Bathurst 1000 - Fighter Jet Demo

Postby MatthewRoberts on Sat Oct 18, 2008 11:10 am

Yi-P wrote:Yes, they are F-18 and are to soon replace the old F-111, but it does not do the fuel "dump & burn" as of F-111.


Thanks for the heads up (excuse the pun :lol: )
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Re: Bathurst 1000 - Fighter Jet Demo

Postby gstark on Sat Oct 18, 2008 11:10 am

MatthewRoberts wrote:Can anyone tell me what sort of fighter jet this is?


Looks like the new Quaintarse A380 to me. :?:
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Re: Bathurst 1000 - Fighter Jet Demo

Postby MatthewRoberts on Sat Oct 18, 2008 11:18 am

gstark wrote:
MatthewRoberts wrote:Can anyone tell me what sort of fighter jet this is?


Looks like the new Quaintarse A380 to me. :?:

Yeah.. and probably cost just as much! :P
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Re: Bathurst 1000 - Fighter Jet Demo

Postby MatthewRoberts on Sat Oct 18, 2008 1:41 pm

Here's another shot - it's smokin!
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