JonathanChance's definitions

Jolly Green

Nickname given to the Sikorsky HH-3 helicopter. Made famous for its rescue missions it flew during the Vietnam War

Lt. Cunningham wal plucked out of enemy territory by a Jolly Green.

by JonathanChance September 29, 2003

hun

Nickname given to the North American F-100 Super Sabre, the first American combat aircraft to break the sound barrier in level flight.

by JonathanChance September 29, 2003

Double Ugly

Nickname given to the F-4 Phantom.

by JonathanChance September 29, 2003

chickenhawk

Nickname given by the Austrailian navy to the A-4F Skyhawk.

by JonathanChance September 29, 2003

zipper

Nickname given to the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter.

by JonathanChance September 29, 2003

Banana Bomber

Nickname given to the BAC Buccaneer, a British attack aircraft which was in operation from 1962-1992. This aircraft made headlines for its daring missions against Iraqi targets in Desert Storm.

by JonathanChance September 29, 2003

Flying Carrot

Nickname given to the Westland Lysander, a single engine utility aircraft used for the delivery of supplies to allied bases and the inserstion of spies into Axis territory dring World War Two.

by JonathanChance September 29, 2003