Discussion » Guess how old this plane is

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Posted by Saltation_DUPE1, around September 2006:
 
Posted by syl_DUPE1, around September 2006:
 
Er...going by the leopard-print (dahling) I would say this plane is SO 1976. So...30 years?
EDIT:is that meant to be camouflage(sp)? Leopard print? For the sky?
Posted by bumdog, around 16th September 2006:
 
The swastika on the tail would put it in the 1930/40s (unless there is some hindu-only airforce in operation).

But.... the shot looks like another bodged photoshop jobby, on an airfix model superimposed on a backdrop of wanky 'cafe-bar' wallpaper.
Posted by bumdog, around 16th September 2006:
 
Is this a screenshot from Metal Gear Solid 4 or something?

Is the pilot made out of bees?
Posted by Saltation_DUPE1, around 16th September 2006:
 
the pic itself is a bodgeup backdrop for a model, but the plane is a real one. if you see what i mean.
Posted by bumdog, around 16th September 2006:
 
...and if there are any hindus reading, then, yes, I do apologise, as the hindu/original swastika is the other way around an' all....
Posted by Saltation_DUPE1, around 16th September 2006:
 
front-ish view of the model:


the pilot IS a bee. chosen according to the very best of HR guidelines on the basis that he knew how to fly. if you look closely you can see him in the cockpit staring wild-compoundeyed at all these weird sticks and dials and wondering what the FUCK this is all about and where are the flowers
Posted by syl_DUPE1, around 16th September 2006:
 
Swastika? I don't see a Swastika?
Posted by Saltation_DUPE1, around 16th September 2006:
 
other info:
• the planes that this is a model of can carry 4 tons of bombs 5,000 km
• the rear turret is remote-controlled
• crew of 3
Posted by bumdog, around 16th September 2006:
 
Syl:

First pic - nearest (to us) tail, above what looks like the letters 'BA'
Posted by Saltation_DUPE1, around 17th September 2006:
 
actually, the swastika is a correct HINDU swastika, but is the wrong way round if you are an american indian or a viking
Posted by syl_DUPE1, around 17th September 2006:
 
Oh yeah...now I see it. Thanks.
Posted by bumdog, around 17th September 2006:
 
Is the plane Kula Shaker's new tour bus?
Posted by Saltation_DUPE1, around 17th September 2006:
 
matches apple's next ipod styling iteration
Posted by Sul_DUPE1, around 17th September 2006:
 
haha @ the bumdog
Posted by WarHead, around 18th September 2006:
 
I think this is going to be used in the next Indiana Jones film.
Posted by Grim..., around 18th September 2006:
 
So, how old is it?
Posted by bumdog, around 18th September 2006:
 
"Indiana Jones and the Uncomfortable Catheter"
Posted by Saltation_DUPE1, around 18th September 2006:
 
1943!!

63 years old

has the same shape/design as the "next-generation" high-capacity long-range stuff currently being worked on by boeing
Posted by Saltation_DUPE1, around 18th September 2006:
 
"Indiana Jones and his Temples of Alzheimers"