Pentagon signs 1.82 billion contract for 493 F111s
The Pentagon announced a 1.82 billion contract with General Dynamics for 493 F111 aircrafts. Flyaway costs range from about 5 million for the Air Force version to 8 million for the Navy version. The deal covers 331 Air Force, 64 Strategic Air Command, 24 Navy, 50 UK, and 24 Australia units.
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Air Force
Harold Brown
House Subcommittee On Defense Appropriations
Tactical Air Force
Navy
Brown
Strategic Air Command
Pentagon
United Kingdom
Australia
McClellan Warns Planes Could Cost Double Estimated
Sen. John L. McClellan said the Pentagon may pay 10 to 12 billion dollars to field 1,300 F111 aircraft, double prior estimates for 1,700 planes. He pressured Air Force to disclose a 1.82 billion General Dynamics contract for 493 F111s and noted Navy delays and engine issues.
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Pentagon
Air Force
Navy
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Joint Air Force
David L. McDonald
House Appropriations Subcommittee
McNamara
McDonald
Naval Operations
Brown
House
Congress
Associated Press
Washington
John L. McClellan
Arkansas Democrat
General Dynamics Corp
Fort Worth
Tex
TFX
McClellan
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Air Force Falls
General Dynam
Ics
Australia
Britain
KU Gets Health Grant for Biomedical Research
The Public Health Service awarded Kansas University 75404 dollars for one year to support health related research. Dr. William J. Argersinger Jr. announced the grant and will oversee distribution through a subcommittee of the University Research Committee. Applications are being accepted.
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Public Health Service
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Kansas University
William J. Argersinger Jr
University Research Committee
Argersinger
Parachute Jumping Club Details Training Ranges and Costs
The article outlines jumper training levels from 1 000 to 12 500 feet with increasing delays before chute deployment. Jumpers must cover device and packing costs if two chutes are used and supply drinks for club members. The goal remains a 6 inch centered hit in a gravel pit, with Capt. Silvey noting imperfect accuracy but enjoyment and practice.
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Ameter
Capt. Silvey
Parachute Jumping Techniques Highlighted by Captain Silvey
The text explains chute opening timing during first 3 to 5 seconds of flight, fall rates around 18 feet per second, and landing roughly two minutes after exit. It notes static line jumps using a dummy rip cord for practice and stresses automatic reflex pulling of rip cords only when certain. Beginning jumpers use second parachutes with automatic opening devices while experienced jumpers open manually if needed.
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Silvey
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