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A 757 was used as a testbed for F-22 avionics and sensor integration. The modified 757 has a forward canard with sensors to simulate the F-22's wing sensor layout above the 757's cockpit and a forward F-22 fuselage with the radar and systems.[24]
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Anyone else think we should get an FT petition going so we only have to wait 20 seconds between posts?
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The Royal New Zealand Air Force have two 757s converted to 200M standard that are used for transporting equipment, medi-vac, troops and VIPs. A more powerful APU and retractable airstairs are also fitted. A 757 is serving as the Presidential aircraft in Argentina, with the military serial Tango 01, and another provides VIP and Presidential transport in Mexico TP01 (Transporte Presidencial 1). A Boeing 757 is also used by the royal family of Saudi Arabia as a flying hospital.
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I've never been patient enough to wait that long before (or remember soon enough to put it in the freezer). However, it did have a frozen 'skin' on it this time. A quick swirl, though, and it was gone. So cold... so good
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Senator John Kerry chartered a 757-200 from TransMeridian Airlines nicknamed Freedom Bird as his campaign jet during the 2004 U.S. presidential election.[25] British Heavy Metal band Iron Maiden have chartered and customized a 757 for their Somewhere Back in Time World Tour, of which singer Bruce Dickinson was the pilot.[26]