2013 EX Maple Flag

[smale436]

No. He's right regarding the orange being used for identification. That was the reasoning told to me by load crews and the guys who work for Cubic, the company that repairs the pods. Normally they are all grey. During all my time at a gun squadron Maple Flag has been the only time I've seen those orange ACMI pods being used. The left wingtip of the Hornet in the picture actually has a Captive Air Training Missile on it. (CATM)

 

[smale436]

Ahhhh 767.... Lots of memories of flights over Libya with her... 

Yup 767 definitely paid her dues over there. Possibly the best performer of them all along with 797. I still remember what each jet was known for not doing right. Nothing will top the debacle of the engine that pretty much ate itself though. Never seen anything like that in my life. It was ironic and happily memorable, at least in my opinion, that the pilot who "dealt" with that was one of our escorts back to Canada alongside the Airbus.

 

[Fishbone Jones]

 

Orange strips to make it EASY to identify red air?  Ya right....

Then how about just answering the question instead of being your typical self.

 

[WingsofFury]

I think I need to include descriptions of the subjects within each photo so that what they are is clear for everyone.  :nod:

Just to be clear - what was once Top Aces is now Discovery Air Defence Services, or DADS.

CC-150T Polaris Tanker which was used to refuel CF-18's during period 1. 



CC-130J Super Hercules which performed cargo and personnel drops consisting of troops from Belgium, German, and Canadian land forces.

 

[Oldgateboatdriver]

Fantastic pics, WingsofFury.

But why is the CC150 not in its new livery?  Just kidding

 

[SupersonicMax]

Then how about just answering the question instead of being your typical self.

I guess you didn't catch my sarcasm.  It is for identification.  Put yourself 1-2 NM away and try to see the orange strips...  Ya right.  Not gonna see them.

 

[captloadie]

Hey max, once again you've failed to think outside the box. They're orange so they can be identified as red air pods, for the load teams to load. They know which ones to put on which aircraft. Nobody said anything about using them to identify them inflight.

 

[Fishbone Jones]

I guess you didn't catch my sarcasm.  It is for identification.  Put yourself 1-2 NM away and try to see the orange strips...  Ya right.  Not gonna see them.

Nobody catches your sarcasm.

There's a smilie for that, try using it next time.

People have given up trying to decide if you're giving a serious answer or not.

 

[SupersonicMax]

Hey max, once again you've failed to think outside the box. They're orange so they can be identified as red air pods, for the load teams to load. They know which ones to put on which aircraft. Nobody said anything about using them to identify them inflight.

Loadie,

Having participated in a couple of Maple Flag as a participant (ie. I have flown during flag), I can tell you it is briefed as meant to help for visual ID of red air CF-18s.  In fact, last year, the AIM-9 CATMs were orange.  Not the ACMI pods.  Oh god, how did they know which pod to use on which aircraft....

recceguy.  YOU don't get my sarcasm.  Don't generalize. Don't like what I say?  Put me on your ignore list. 

 

[Retired AF Guy]

Hey max, once again you've failed to think outside the box. They're orange so they can be identified as red air pods, for the load teams to load.

And the ones for the blue forces are painted blue?

 

[Fishbone Jones]

Loadie,

Having participated in a couple of Maple Flag as a participant (ie. I have flown during flag), I can tell you it is briefed as meant to help for visual ID of red air CF-18s.  In fact, last year, the AIM-9 CATMs were orange.  Not the ACMI pods.  Oh god, how did they know which pod to use on which aircraft....

recceguy.  YOU don't get my sarcasm.  Don't generalize. Don't like what I say?  Put me on your ignore list.

My PMs say most don't get your sarcasm, if that's what you really consider it to be.

Ignore list? You are, but my job requires that I look in once in awhile to make sure you're not being a typical egotistical, self absorbed zoomie.

Oh, and thanks for finally answering the question, that could have cut this thread considerably, instead of being a dick.

Oh wait................

 

[Oldgateboatdriver]

Come on guys, give Supersonicmax a break.

He's fast air pilot.

He is trained to think he is smarter and better that any other pilot out there.

Oh wait..... they are, actually !!!!!!

 

[Fishbone Jones]

Come on guys, give Supersonicmax a break.

He's fast air pilot.

He is trained to think he is smarter and better that any other pilot out there.

Oh wait..... they are, actually !!!!!! :sarcasm:

TFTFY

 

[SupersonicMax]

Recceguy,

It was answered by HULK.  I said "Ya Right" because it is nearly impossible to actually see that airborne.  YOU started the pissing match contest with personnal attacks, even after I explained myself.  Good job for an impartial DS!

Got my sarcasm this time?

 

[Jacky Tar]

Thanks for posting some excellent pics, Wings.

 

[observor 69]

Come on guys, give Supersonicmax a break.

He's fast air pilot.

He is trained to think he is smarter and better that any other pilot out there.

Oh wait..... they are, actually !!!!!!

Oh the shame! Our family secret revealed by a sailor.

 

[Zoomie]

being a typical egotistical, self absorbed zoomie.

Ouch - that sounds hurtful.  Where's the hurt-feeling report.    ;D

 

[Eye In The Sky]

8)

Not...not that I carry one around with me all the time or anything...

 

[WingsofFury]

Wrapping up my stay here at EX MF tomorrow, thought I'd share a few more pictures with you all.  Regardless of the size of the EX, it's clear that Maple Flag presents a viable option for countries looking to train against realistic threat replications where their crews can learn with their allies.  Next year promises to be even better.

 

[Eye In The Sky]

Great pics again WOF.  BZ.