So, just how far would you go for a flight in a 1-11?

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So, just how far would you go for a flight in a 1-11?

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Would you be prepared to fly in one without a pilot onboard!?! :shock: Because that’s what the RAF have been testing with ZH763 recently. See below for more info:

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/Defen ... dFirst.htm

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Cheers Alex

A very interesting read :smile:

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Wow. Thats an interesting concept. :shock:
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Sounds very much like Dale Browns Flighthawks and the EB-52 in his fiction books...

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Very interesting, I had no idea Q were doing UAV trials with a 1-11!! Thanks for posting that.

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So, just how far would I go for a flight in a 1-11 ?

I think , :think: ... right up into that beautiful British Areoplane
and right into a passanger seat ...............by golly

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Is this a trick question?

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Post by DaveB »

:lol: :lol: :lol:

I think I'd be a little reluctant to go anywhere in it to be honest. I know most modern jets do their own thing anyway but at least there's someone up front to save the day should the proverbial hit the fan :wink:

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But what if they put a pair of mannequins in the front seat with moving heads Dave.............??!! :lol: :lol:
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Nigel H-J wrote:But what if they put a pair of mannequins in the front seat with moving heads Dave.............??!! :lol: :lol:
Damn Nigel...... :sad:
I can move my head better than a dummy
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