FarnboroJohn wrote:My feeling is that this is entirely subjective, and I wouldn't make a distinction between flying and non-flying, or in/out of service, but my two penn'orth (non-comprehensive lists):
Classic: Me-262, Meteor, Vampire, Sabre, MiG 15, 21 and 25; Canberra, Gnat, EE Lightning, F4 Phantom II, Harrier, B-52, Vulcan, Starfighter, Mirage III, F-14 Tomcat
Not Classic: JP (sorry Chris), MiG 23, Jaguar, A6 Intruder, CF-100, Alpha Jet, Javelin, Su 22 and 25, Etendard, Valiant.
Mostly arguable either way in both lists. Great material for interminable pub discussions!
So why would a Jaguar not be, but a Phantom would (for example)? Just based on your opinion or do you use any criteria?
It's turned out to be more interesting than I expected!!