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Ukraine State Aviation Museum

Thanks for fixing all the redlinks via redirects in this article. I started doing that task and had to go out for a bit, you finished exactly what I was going to do there! Great collaborations think alike, or something like that. - Ahunt (talk) 01:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)

No problem. And thanks for the thanks. Indeed they do! - The Bushranger _{Return fire} 03:42, 15 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK for World War II Allied names for Japanese aircraft

On 16 November 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article World War II Allied names for Japanese aircraft, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that during World War II, when a new model of the Mitsubishi 'Zero' received its American code name, the prominent general it was named after wasn't very amused? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:03, 16 November 2010 (UTC)

Thank you for nominating this article. Cla68 (talk) 00:29, 16 November 2010 (UTC)

Sorry for being so late to say this, but thank you for taking the time to add the table listing all the names to the article. Cla68 (talk) 12:03, 7 December 2010 (UTC)

No worries. It was lots of fun, and I learned a lot too. Glad to help! - The Bushranger _{One ping only} 15:49, 7 December 2010 (UTC)

Happy The Bushranger's Day!

The Bushranger has been identified as an Awesome Wikipedian, so I've officially declared today as The Bushranger's Day! For being a great person and awesome Wikipedian, enjoy being the star of the day, The Bushranger! Signed, Neutralhomer A record of your Day will always be kept here.

For a userbox you can add to your userbox page, click here. Have a Great Day...Neutralhomer • Talk • 05:09, 18 November 2010 (UTC)

The above is given on behalf of User:Rlevse. - Neutralhomer • Talk • 05:09, 18 November 2010 (UTC)

• Awesome. Thanks, and pleas pass on my appreciation! :) - The Bushranger _{Return fire} 05:58, 18 November 2010 (UTC)
  • Congratulations!! Ed  05:59, 18 November 2010 (UTC)
    • You are quite Welcome! :) Keep up the great work! :) - Neutralhomer • Talk • 06:00, 18 November 2010 (UTC)

LearAvia Lear Fan

The link to DeLorean shouldn't be added back without any explanation *in* the article as to the relevance of the link. --Brouhaha (talk) 22:57, 18 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Culver Aircraft Company

On 20 November 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Culver Aircraft Company, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Culver Aircraft Company built over 3,000 target drones (PQ-14 pictured) for the United States military during World War II? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 00:04, 20 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK check

My detection of the error on that DYK was actually insanely simple. It's really easy to check DYK dates and lengths with DYK check. I suggest that you add it to your arsenal. See Misplaced Pages:Did you know/DYKcheck for details -- and install it in your monobook.js area. (And thank Shubinator for the script.) --Orlady (talk) 04:09, 20 November 2010 (UTC)

Connellan air disaster

Thanks for the ref formatting cleanup on Connellan air disaster! Jpatokal (talk) 08:30, 20 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Naval Aircraft Factory TDN

On 20 November 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Naval Aircraft Factory TDN, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that production of the Naval Aircraft Factory TDN (pictured), a World War II assault drone, was subcontracted to a company better known for making bowling balls and billiard tables? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 12:02, 20 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK for UTIAS Snowbird

On 20 November 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article UTIAS Snowbird, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the UTIAS Snowbird is the first ornithopter powered by human muscles to be capable of straight-and-level flight? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 18:02, 20 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Pop's Props Pinocchio

On 22 November 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Pop's Props Pinocchio, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the Pop's Props Pinocchio, an ultralight aircraft, was designed to resemble the Fokker Eindecker of Fokker Scourge fame? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 12:03, 22 November 2010 (UTC)

The Bugle: Issue LVI, October 2010

Your Military history Newsletter Project News: Editors for the newsletter, GAN backlog reduction drive Articles: The month's featured and A-class Milhist content Members: Contest results, A-class medal recipients Editorial: EyeSerene sums up our "Five years of military history"

Prep3

Just thinking loud: Montevideo and berkelium are core, long, pictured articles. Was it worth stripping pictures from them to complete a set? I know few hooks are reviewed, but if this was the only reason, I could fix that. No slight to your great work. Cheers. Materialscientist (talk) 05:56, 23 November 2010 (UTC)

Thanks. :) I debated long and hard about taking those two in a 'Non-pictued' state, but finally decided to do so - primarily to complete the set, but also because, in the case of berkelium, at least, the main pic (as noted) is in "AfD hell", and the alternative pic, to be honest, didn't appear very interesting, IMHO, at DYK-size scale. Montevideo's pics would work better, but.... Anyway, if you'd like to provide alternatives and put those back in the "waiting line", that's cool, and you can shift one or the other to the lead of Prep1 with a pic with my blessing if you do so. I won't be able to add any newly-reviewed hooks to replace them for awhile, though, as I'm off to bed. :) Thanks again, and keep up the great work on those science-y articles! Good to see somebody else giving science and history some love vis-a-vis the pop-culture flood. - The Bushranger _{Return fire} 06:01, 23 November 2010 (UTC)

Ok, I'll replace them. I won't (and shouldn't) even bother writing this for berkelium alone, as it is my nom, and the alt pic is indeed dull, but Montevideo is a result of intensive work of at least 4 editors over the last week. Cheer. Materialscientist (talk) 06:07, 23 November 2010 (UTC)

Can you explain your reasoning?

I'm sorry but why are my edits unconstructive. I am enforcing the word of Jehovah. The Bible teaches against war and activity such as this. It does not please God. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Imitational voice of a Jesus (talk • contribs) 01:58, 24 November 2010 (UTC)

I happen to be a Christian as well, but Misplaced Pages is not a soapbox and endorses a neutral point of view. - The Bushranger _{Return fire} 02:01, 24 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK

Thank you for reviewing my DYK submission. Could you take another look (death panels)? I think any POV issues have been resolved by Orlady's ALT2. Thank you. Jesanj (talk) 15:11, 24 November 2010 (UTC)

I just noticed your inuse tag in prep3 - please go on as I'll be gone for an hour at least. I was just reviewing overdue noms, added some to prep3 and deleted some. Cheers. Materialscientist (talk) 01:53, 25 November 2010 (UTC)

No worries. Good to see that many fewer I need to add to it! :) - The Bushranger _{Return fire} 01:54, 25 November 2010 (UTC)

Thanks again. Jesanj (talk) 04:23, 25 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK preps

Hi Bushranger. I see you're working on the preps tonight so I thought I would mention the timed hooks for the British Museum. Here's what I was thinking for the lead (picture) hooks:

• to go live Nov 26, 6:00 AM London time: Guisborough Helmet (currently lead hook in Prep 3)
• to go live Nov 26, noon London time: Jadeite Cabbage (currently in special occasions holding area)
• to go live Nov 26, 6:00 PM London time: John Henry Keen (currently in special occasions holding area)

What do you think? 28bytes (talk) 02:21, 25 November 2010 (UTC)

Those sound pretty good to me. The next two will have to wait until the current preps get cleared out though, since Prep3 is at the bottom - I'm currently working through and reviewing hooks so that Prep1 can get filled up nicely and get everything ready to go. :) That Jadeite Cabbage is partciulary fascinating! - The Bushranger _{Return fire} 02:24, 25 November 2010 (UTC)

Thanks Bushranger. If my math is right those will need to go in queues 2, 3 and 4 respectively. I'll let Materialscientist know too, since he's been working on moving the preps into the queues. 28bytes (talk) 02:36, 25 November 2010 (UTC)

Alright, I've fixed up Prep 2, which is in line for Queue 2, to feature that helmet. Somebody else will have to shift the political hook from Prep 3 back to Suggestions to make room for the exploding cabbage though! - The Bushranger _{Return fire} 02:41, 25 November 2010 (UTC)

Thanks. The prep queues got promoted in a different order than I expected earlier, so as long as we let Materialscientist know what we're thinking we should be OK. 28bytes (talk) 02:48, 25 November 2010 (UTC)

I've cleared two preps for the event. Other preps can be reshuffled or delayed. Materialscientist (talk) 03:18, 25 November 2010 (UTC)

Thanks Materialscientist. I believe prep 2 (with the helmet lead) is ready to go to to queue 2; I'll put the other two hooks in prep tomorrow morning unless Bushranger or someone else beats me to it. 28bytes (talk) 03:27, 25 November 2010 (UTC)

I've taken the liberty of adding the two hooks to Preps 3 and 4 (with the cabbage replacing the Palin mugshot :P). Neat stuff. - The Bushranger _{Return fire} 03:56, 25 November 2010 (UTC)

Thanks Bushranger. I'm sure she won't mind being replaced by a cabbage. 28bytes (talk) 04:06, 25 November 2010 (UTC)

Awww shucks. A cabbage? Maybe she can make it back to the top of another with a picture. Jesanj (talk) 04:23, 25 November 2010 (UTC)

Consider it done. Didn't really work as an ending hook anyway. :) - The Bushranger _{Return fire} 04:29, 25 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK for John Stanley Booth

On 25 November 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article John Stanley Booth, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that John Stanley Booth survived being wounded in the Battle of France and a tour of duty with Bomber Command, only to be killed when the aircraft he was flying struck a landing light? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

DYK for Douglas Cloudster II

On 26 November 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Douglas Cloudster II, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the Douglas Aircraft Corporation's Cloudster II, intended for use as an executive transport, was powered by two engines but only had a single propeller? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Sperrbrecher Article

The Sperrbrecher article has improved greatly. Couldn't have done it without you! Keep up the good work. Adamdaley (talk) 08:27, 26 November 2010 (UTC)

Thanks! - The Bushranger _{Return fire} 08:28, 26 November 2010 (UTC)

Have you noticed the Sperrbrecher has reached Class B? Anything I could help you with that is on the english wikipedia, I would certainly look at it and give my thoughts and opinions on it. Just leave a message on my talkpage. Appreciate your help and hope we can create or improve more articles together! Adamdaley (talk) 23:52, 27 November 2010 (UTC)

Indeed I did. Pretty cool, innit? I'll certainly give you a ping if there's anything to colloberate on, thanks! :) - The Bushranger _{Return fire} 23:56, 27 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK for HMS Whiting

Hi. Thanks for pointing out the issue with the DYK, didn't realise that all the paragraphs had to be cited! I've fixed the problem, and I really appreciate you mentioning it on my talk page so I didn't miss it! Thanks Worm 08:57, 26 November 2010 (UTC)

No worries. Glad to help! - The Bushranger _{Return fire} 09:45, 26 November 2010 (UTC)

Hello!

Hi, Bushranger! Can you check my DYK, and tell what do you think? That would be great, as it is on page for some time, and i don't know should i really do anything more regard it? Thanks! --WhiteWriter 15:51, 26 November 2010 (UTC)

Hi there! Glad to help out. Sometimes the DYK articles can be on the nomination page for quite awhile, but I've given yours a review. Nice work translating an intriguing subject! - The Bushranger _{Return fire} 17:32, 26 November 2010 (UTC)

Yes, it really is! Thank you very much! All best! :)) --WhiteWriter 16:49, 27 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Interstate TDR

On 26 November 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Interstate TDR, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that during World War II, the U.S. Navy planned to equip eighteen squadrons of assault drones with a thousand Interstate TDR and TBF Avenger aircraft? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

inre Misplaced Pages:Articles for deletion/Apollo 18 (film)

CBALL does not state that covering future events is against policy... only that if such prospects for success or failure of such projects are being discussed, the discussion must be well and properly sourced and not contain original research or personal opinion. That said, and in agreement that this one does not quite yet merit a mainspace article, I am of the opinion that the project is nicely served by this one being incubated for a few weeks... as it is getting coverage that would allow development of a nicely encyclopedic article. Its simply a little bit too soon, and incubation serves the project by allowing editors to expand and source the article as it awaits its return. Might you be willing to consider incubation? Schmidt, 05:09, 27 November 2010 (UTC)

Hmm, I always forget about incubation. That sounds good, thanks for reminding me of that. :) - The Bushranger _{Return fire} 05:10, 27 November 2010 (UTC)

Well... had this thing less coverage... or been something slated for a year or two from now... then I'd be on the delete side too. I like to offer options... just hate sounding preachy (chuckle). Best, Schmidt, 05:15, 27 November 2010 (UTC)

The photo you found at Cornelius XFG-1

Dear Bushranger, Where did you find that great photo? Also, I had to eat a lot of crow on that article, and without mustard or ketchup. I hate it when I know I am wrong, and my own research proves that I am wrong. <GRIN> But TRSL was 100% right. Jack Jackehammond (talk) 07:29, 27 November 2010 (UTC)

A bit of google-fu turned up the Century of Flight website, with the picture here. And hey, it's all good, if we were never wrong, we'd never learn anything! Hopefully you at least had some mayo with that crow though. ;) - The Bushranger _{Return fire} 07:31, 27 November 2010 (UTC)

And then there are a few other images... The drawing here shows the foward swept wings to advantage: And another: Here's one of the few that still exist, on display at the Freeman Air Museum: Aparently it was covered in April 1946 Model Airplane News: Here's a picture of a constructed model: And another: Cool concept. Schmidt, 10:41, 27 November 2010 (UTC)

That last one's actually a Convair jet bomber, but still pretty cool. And those are awesome pics and great finds. I'd really have hated to have been the guy(s) tasked to fly the things though! - The Bushranger _{Return fire} 20:36, 27 November 2010 (UTC)

And here I thought the last was simply an artist's conception model of the XFG-1. The literature on it seems to indicate that it was a surprisingly stable ride. But yes, pretty cool pics. Schmidt, 20:46, 27 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Rans S-6 Coyote II

On 27 November 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Rans S-6 Coyote II, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that a Rans S-6 Coyote II (example pictured), a type of homebuilt aircraft, has flown across the Atlantic Ocean twice? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

DYK question

Should the hook have mentioned what the successor was (CH-54/S-64), or at least linked to it, or is that what the reader is suppoed to discover by reading the article (hence "hook")? - BilCat (talk) 05:04, 28 November 2010 (UTC)

That's the point of the hook, yeah. It's supposed to be short and catchy and "hook" the reader into clicking on the article to find out more. :) - The Bushranger _{Return fire} 05:07, 28 November 2010 (UTC)

OK, thanks for the answer. - BilCat (talk) 05:17, 28 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Sikorsky S-60

On 28 November 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Sikorsky S-60, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that before the flight test program of the Sikorsky S-60 flying crane was completed, its successor was already on the drawing board? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Categories created in error

Thanks for your advice - will do so in the future. Davshul (talk) 07:09, 28 November 2010 (UTC)

WikiProject Space reorganization

Hello WikiProject Space member! A discussion has been started regarding the future of WikiProject Space here; any comments you might have would be welcome! There are mainly two competing ideas:

1. Centralize all the Space-related WikiProjects, such as Astronomy and Spaceflight, and merge them into WikiProject Space, or
2. Separate the Astronomy and Spaceflight "sides" of WikiProject, and remove WikiProject Space.

If you can think of other options, that's great too. Your contribution to the discussion would be much appreciated. Thanks! :)

Delivered by MessageDeliveryBot on behalf of WikiProject Space at 00:14, 29 November 2010 (UTC).

Why don't you...?

You're really pimping that essay, aren't you? :P Why don't you put it out into essay-space, rather than keeping it as a user subpage? Silverseren 05:59, 29 November 2010 (UTC)

Heh, well, it's my first essay so I'm a bit happy with it, I suppose. :P I might move it to Essay-space tomorrow, once I make sure I have the final wording I'd like. Thanks for the note! :) - The Bushranger _{Return fire} 06:58, 29 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Florida Gators women's golf

On 29 November 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Florida Gators women's golf, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the University of Florida's Lady Gators golf team has won eight SEC team championships, eight SEC individual championships, and sent almost twenty players to the LPGA? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

DYK for Hawker Siddeley HS.141

On 29 November 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Hawker Siddeley HS.141, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the lift jets on the Hawker Siddeley HS.141 airliner were expected to provide a safety margin in case the V/STOL aircraft's main engines failed? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

endless Korean War

Thank you Bushranger, for coming back to your comment and adding your view on the expansiveness of the Korean War edits. With your initial quick reply to my comment, I feared that MilHistory Group would not see the merit in my plea. I'm hoping to gather support and a consensus for getting these recent and not so recent events out of the KW templates, cats, etc. Best regards, --S. Rich (talk) 15:21, 30 November 2010 (UTC)

You're quite welcome. :) A lot of times I realise I should say more right as I click the 'Save page' button, so I tend to 'add on' a fair bit. But yeah, I agree with you - the de jure situation of beligerernce shouldn't affect what's added to the infoboxes and cats and such, that should be the de facto ceasefire (a variation on WP:COMMONNAME, perhaps!).- The Bushranger _{Return fire}

Emirates 407

The accident did involve serious damage to both aircraft and airport infrastructure. Aircraft suffered sustantial damage meaning it could not be pressurised, whilst the airport's ILS antenna was damaged and put out of action. The airport's lighting system was also damaged. ATSB summary (p58) ATSB preliminary report. Mjroots (talk) 21:27, 30 November 2010 (UTC)

Hm, I'll strike part of my comment then. Thanks for the clarification. - The Bushranger _{Return fire} 21:27, 30 November 2010 (UTC)

Cyrus Pitt Grosvenor

Thanks for the review at DYK - I've addressed those issues. Victuallers (talk) 21:37, 30 November 2010 (UTC)

1961 F-84 Thunderstreak incident

Nice work, mate! Calistemon (talk) 08:24, 1 December 2010 (UTC)

• Thanks! Glad to help out, and these "hidden history" type incidents fascinate me - The Bushranger _{Return fire} 08:25, 1 December 2010 (UTC)

Same. I only remebered the incident because of a newspaper article I read many, many years ago. Incidently, the article claimed that the pilots flew to Berlin on purpose, as part of a dare, or bet, but I havn't been able to find any source repeating this claim. Calistemon (talk) 09:30, 1 December 2010 (UTC)

AfDs

Hi. As you just participated in discussions on a closely related topic (also a current AfD re a Jewish list), which may raise some of the same issues, I'm simply mentioning that the following are currently ongoing: AfDs re lists of Jewish Nobel laureates, entertainers, inventors, actors, cartoonists, and heavy metal musicians. Best.--Epeefleche (talk) 08:36, 1 December 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Radioplane RP-77D

On 1 December 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Radioplane RP-77D, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Radioplane RP-77D target drone was planned to be capable of launching target drones itself? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Congratulations

		The Writer's Barnstar
		For placing second in the November 2010 Military history WikiProject Contest with 56 points from 11 entries, I am delighted to present you with The Writer's Barnstar. Well done! Cheers, AustralianRupert (talk) 22:57, 1 December 2010 (UTC)

Thanks muchly! :) - The Bushranger _{Return fire} 22:58, 1 December 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Sperrbrecher

On 2 December 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Sperrbrecher, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that British spies helped sink some German minesweepers of the Sperrbrecher type, through determining how to adjust the fuses on magnetic mines? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

DYK for Michael Stroukoff

On 2 December 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Michael Stroukoff, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Michael Stroukoff, a Russian emigrant from Kiev, designed the largest glider ever built in the United States (pictured), as well as its first jet-powered transport? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

DYK for Chase XCG-20

On 2 December 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Chase XCG-20, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Michael Stroukoff, a Russian emigrant from Kiev, designed the largest glider ever built in the United States (pictured), as well as its first jet-powered transport? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

DYK for Chase XC-123A

On 2 December 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Chase XC-123A, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Michael Stroukoff, a Russian emigrant from Kiev, designed the largest glider ever built in the United States (pictured), as well as its first jet-powered transport? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Thank you

for extending the reach of the notice for the AfD on List of Russian aviators. More input = better feedback.

Georgejdorner (talk) 03:03, 3 December 2010 (UTC)

• No problem. :) Glad to help. - The Bushranger _{Return fire} 03:04, 3 December 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Rans S-11 Pursuit

On 3 December 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Rans S-11 Pursuit, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the wings of the Rans S-11 Pursuit provide only 20% of the aircraft's lift? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

same old DYK again

so, over here an editor said they would make changes but nothing happened in a week, i started editing the page and then the willing said they weren't willing anymore even after i offered to back down. so, might you be able to take a look? it seems a little odd that this DYK hook is getting stalled but those that are stalling aren't doing much to fix it. kind of like tagging and not fixing an article... anyhow... thanks for whatever you can do. i figure you may not want to "stick your head out" on this one again as people have been stalling. but if these so called "POV problems" aren't being fixed or no one is bothering to point them out on the talk page, etc., then what is the big deal? thanks. Jesanj (talk) 01:15, 4 December 2010 (UTC)

i appreciate your specific suggestion on what to add to the article in order to add balance. thank you. Jesanj (talk) 04:41, 4 December 2010 (UTC)

• No worries. Glad to help. :) - The Bushranger _{Return fire} 04:46, 4 December 2010 (UTC)

Citations and References for red link aircraft on aircraft A-

Bushranger I have come across in articles some photos of rare aircraft that are listed in List of aircraft that are red links. There is a request that no references of citations be posted next to aircraft names. But I was wondering if the WP community could reach some type of agreement that if it is not a red link then a citation or reference can be posted, and maybe in the future then a stub article can be done from the various citations. A good example is the Lanier aircraft listing. Lanier and his son did some very interesting research on STOL aircraft (ie their aircraft could out perform a Helio Courier in STOL). Here is one article I found on one of his earliest designs the "Lanier XL-4 in a 1931 magazine. Just a thought. Jack Jackehammond (talk) 07:18, 4 December 2010 (UTC)

• That's pretty nifty. Great find! As for the cites and agreements, you could bring it up at WikiProject Aircraft, they're a pretty good buncha folks there. Keep up the good work! - The Bushranger _{Return fire} 18:06, 4 December 2010 (UTC)

• THANKS. It is good to know there is someone who has been around the block on WP aircraft pages who freely gives both help and advise. Again, thanks. Jack --Jackehammond (talk) 07:10, 5 December 2010 (UTC)
  

• Oops' I actually posted the first message so I could maybe secretly pick you brain and vast knowledge on aircraft. I have read a lot of crazy 1920-30s aircraft concepts. But I have read over and over the XL-4 vaccumplane concept and I have been studying aircraft since my 20s and I have not a clue what the concept is. Does it make sense to you???? Jackehammond (talk) 07:16, 5 December 2010 (UTC)

• Hmm. I honestly can't say I have a clue how it's supposed to work. It probably makes more sense than that one 'corkcrew' helicopter from the early days though... - The Bushranger _{Return fire} 01:24, 6 December 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Rans S-12 Airaile

On 6 December 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Rans S-12 Airaile, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that although the Rans S-12XL Airaile (pictured) was scheduled to go out of production in 2006, customer demand has kept the kitplane in production? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

DYK for Exercise Swarmer

On 6 December 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Exercise Swarmer, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the U.S. Army's Parachute Rigger Badge first appeared in action during Exercise Swarmer? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Well, she does make for an attractive banner!

Apparently this was her inspiration: --Milowent • 18:56, 7 December 2010 (UTC)

• More background. User_talk:Tarc#porn_bios. Not trying to be disruptive, just trying to lighten the mood a bit.--Milowent • 19:00, 7 December 2010 (UTC)
• You're right, she does make an attractive banner, at least. :P - The Bushranger _{One ping only} 19:02, 7 December 2010 (UTC)

Thanks

		The Epic Barnstar
		I appreciate your expanding of the Peacekeeper Rail Garrison Car page. Thanks for going above and beyond on an article that frankly I was unsure of its notability. Also, thanks for the other things as well on this project, but mainly that. Have a nice day! Kevin Rutherford (talk) 06:13, 8 December 2010 (UTC)

• Wow. Much thanks! And glad to be able to help, that was pretty fun to work on and learn about. - The Bushranger _{One ping only} 06:21, 8 December 2010 (UTC)

DYK for ZALA Aero

On 8 December 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article ZALA Aero, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that ZALA Aero is the only company in Russia that produces unmanned helicopters? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The Bugle: Issue LVII, November 2010

Your Military History Newsletter Project News: From the editors, "Military Historian of the Year", New Incubator, Black Project Report Articles: The month's featured and A-class Milhist content Members: Contest results, A-class medal recipients Editorial: bahamut guides us through "Nominating military biographies for deletion"

Johanna Long image

I see that you added a fair use image of her and she's a living person. That's not a valid reason to upload an image from her website per WP:NFC#UUI point #1. I'm certain that her image is capable of being obtained by fans when she races. Royalbroil 04:23, 9 December 2010 (UTC)

• Ah. I wasn't aware of that, thanks. I'll have a look around, and also I might email her website to request explict permission for the image to be used on Misplaced Pages. - The Bushranger _{One ping only} 04:25, 9 December 2010 (UTC)
  • I hope that you succeed with getting their permission! I had uploaded several images (years ago) before I was told about it. Also, I see that you used the generic Infobox for racecar drivers instead of the NASCAR driver's template (Template:Infobox NASCAR driver). I'll take care of it. Royalbroil 04:31, 9 December 2010 (UTC)
    • Yeah, I used that one because it allows spaces for her ARCA racing last year and Snowball Derby win. I think it looks better than Infobox-NASCAR, actually. But either's cool. :) - The Bushranger _{One ping only} 04:34, 9 December 2010 (UTC)
      • The NASCAR drivers template has been used for many years and it's standard for any NASCAR drivers, even drivers with Formula One World Championship experience like Juan Pablo Montoya. ARCA is considered a feeder series for NASCAR so racing in is not considered a big deal except if they win a championship. Lots of upcoming NASCAR drivers are given a chance to do races in ARCA to see how well they'd do in NASCAR and to gain experience in a similar vehicle. The NASCAR template just underwent some changes that I'm bringing up right now because there used to be a section for Achievements like winning major events in other racing genres like the Snowball Derby, Indy 500, 24 Hours of Daytona, etc. Royalbroil 04:45, 9 December 2010 (UTC)
        • Ah, gotcha. I'll use it first and foremost in cases like this then. Thanks for the heads-up! - The Bushranger _{One ping only}
          • Yep. I know you do a good job at DYK which I especially appreciate. I wish I had more time to help there more - but I don't if I ever want to any editing. I'm lucky to have enough time to upload all of the images that I take on vacations/road trips and while traveling to race tracks around Wisconsin. Royalbroil 04:57, 9 December 2010 (UTC)

My note at ARS

I think MickMacNee is trying to say that I canvassed support for the retention of the article. I did no such thing of course, as you will have seen. I merely asked whether the ARS considered that the article would be worth saving. Mjroots (talk) 20:30, 9 December 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Project Isinglass

On 10 December 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Project Isinglass, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the second CIA spyplane developed under Project Isinglass was designed to fly at Mach 22? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

DYK for Chase Aircraft

On 10 December 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Chase Aircraft, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Chase Aircraft lost the contract to produce its C-123 transport aircraft due to a scandal involving Henry J. Kaiser, that also resulted in Chase's CEO starting his own company? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

DYK for Stroukoff Aircraft

On 10 December 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Stroukoff Aircraft, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Chase Aircraft lost the contract to produce its C-123 transport aircraft due to a scandal involving Henry J. Kaiser, that also resulted in Chase's CEO starting his own company? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Semi-professional football

I've put up a discussion on semi-pro football at Misplaced Pages:WikiProject American football/Semi-professional football discussion. You appear to have edited articles in the semi-pro arena in the past and are invited to participate.--Paul McDonald (talk) 15:11, 10 December 2010 (UTC)

Mr. Monk Goes to the Dentist (2nd nomination)

I withdrew that second nomination and decided that DRV was the better route. Ten Pound Hammer, his otters and a clue-bat • 22:06, 10 December 2010 (UTC)

• Sounds good. Sorry if I was a bit snappish, it's been a tough week. - The Bushranger _{One ping only} 23:17, 10 December 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Platt-LePage Aircraft Company

On 11 December 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Platt-LePage Aircraft Company, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Platt-LePage Aircraft Company, formed after one of its founders was impressed by a Nazi rotorcraft, beat Sikorsky for the contract to supply the first American military helicopter (pictured)? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

DYK for Platt-LePage XR-1

On 11 December 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Platt-LePage XR-1, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Platt-LePage Aircraft Company, formed after one of its founders was impressed by a Nazi rotorcraft, beat Sikorsky for the contract to supply the first American military helicopter (pictured)? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Question

Hello The Bushranger, thank you for your comment on the talk page of shark article. I'd like to ask your opinion about DYK hook here? I see you have lots of experience with DYK. All your articles got more than 5000 views. That's great! Please feel free to offer an alternative hook for the article I started. Thank you for your time.--Mbz1 (talk) 05:46, 11 December 2010 (UTC)

Well, not all of them, but thanks! :) I'm a bit sleepy here (it's after midnight in my time zone), but I'll have a look at the sharky hook in the morning and see what I can do. - The Bushranger _{One ping only} 05:51, 11 December 2010 (UTC)

File permission problem with File:Johanna Long.jpg

Thanks for uploading File:Johanna Long.jpg. I noticed that while you provided a valid copyright licensing tag, there is no proof that the creator of the file agreed to license it under the given license.

If you created this media entirely yourself but have previously published it elsewhere (especially online), please either

• make a note permitting reuse under the CC-BY-SA or another acceptable free license (see this list) at the site of the original publication; or
• Send an email from an address associated with the original publication to permissions-enwikimedia.org, stating your ownership of the material and your intention to publish it under a free license. You can find a sample permission letter here. If you take this step, add {{OTRS pending}} to the file description page to prevent premature deletion.

If you did not create it entirely yourself, please ask the person who created the file to take one of the two steps listed above, or if the owner of the file has already given their permission to you via email, please forward that email to permissions-enwikimedia.org.

If you believe the media meets the criteria at Misplaced Pages:Non-free content, use a tag such as {{non-free fair use in|article name}} or one of the other tags listed at Misplaced Pages:File copyright tags#Fair use, and add a rationale justifying the file's use on the article or articles where it is included. See Misplaced Pages:File copyright tags for the full list of copyright tags that you can use.

If you have uploaded other files, consider checking that you have provided evidence that their copyright owners have agreed to license their works under the tags you supplied, too. You can find a list of files you have created in your upload log. Files lacking evidence of permission may be deleted one week after they have been tagged, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. Skier Dude (talk 06:48, 11 December 2010 (UTC)

How much is "poorly sourced" ?

Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libellous.

There's an attempt to post about a plagiarism allegation on KAT-TUN's wiki when there's only a few internet sources reporting. No TV reports and no newspapers mention about this. So I wonder how much is the word "poorly sourced" stated in wikipedia rules. I have seen other artists with plagiarism mention in their biography ONLY when there're TV reports, newspapers, or legal actions about those incidents. But there's none of those available in this case. Could you please clarify ? Thanks. Kmwolm (talk) 17:56, 11 December 2010 (UTC)

Well, I'm afraid I don't read Japanese, so I can't check the actual sources. I can, however, note that one of the sources in the references has a "headlines.yahoo.co.jp" URL, which I assume is Yahoo News, Japan version. I'd call that a reasonably reliable source if so. - The Bushranger _{One ping only} 17:58, 11 December 2010 (UTC)

• • That's not an original article by Yahoo Japan as you can see it's written by 【ITmedia】 and there's absolutely not any other powerful sources. (I have search Yomiuri, Sponichi, and such. There's no mention.) I wonder if it's fair enough to write this down their biography when it hasn't been proved legally (that's why there's been no mention in powerful sources). As I said that I've only seen plagiarism mentions in wikipedia only when the artists get accused legally so why let it on KAT-TUN. Thanks.Kmwolm (talk) 18:14, 11 December 2010 (UTC)

If you believe the information violates WP:BLP, then by all means, Be bold and remove it - but please leave an edit summary explaining why you are removing the information. :) - The Bushranger _{One ping only} 18:25, 11 December 2010 (UTC)

KAT-TUN

Thanks for coming to my aid on the KAT-TUN article. Much appreciated! - Onlysoaa (talk) 18:04, 11 December 2010 (UTC)

No problem! - The Bushranger _{One ping only} 18:05, 11 December 2010 (UTC)

DYK for BGM-75 AICBM

On 12 December 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article BGM-75 AICBM, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that silos for the Advanced Intercontinental Ballistic Missile were intended to be 10 times harder than those used by Minutemen? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Category:Music, mind and body DRV

The discussion that you participated in that resulted in the deletion of Category:Music, mind and body has been taken to deletion review. Good Ol’factory 21:55, 12 December 2010 (UTC)

Paul Colin (journalist) Article.

I would like to see if you are able to rate its class for the following article Paul Colin (journalist). I will also be sending the same message to the following users User:1ForTheMoney and User:AustralianRupert. If you can help with this I'll appreciate it. Adamdaley (talk) 23:40, 12 December 2010 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Congo Free State campaign against the Arabo-Swahilis

Hello! Your submission of Congo Free State campaign against the Arabo-Swahilis at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and there still are some issues that may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Calmer Waters 08:02, 13 December 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Peacekeeper Rail Garrison Car

On 13 December 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Peacekeeper Rail Garrison Car, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Peacekeeper Rail Garrison Car (pictured) was designed to not only hide the MGM-118 Peacekeeper ICBM from Soviet attack but also to act as a platform for launching the missile? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Phew, you were credited for this. I was going to do this if you weren't. Thanks again for your hard work. Kevin Rutherford (talk) 02:24, 14 December 2010 (UTC)

No worries. You're welcome, and thanks for finding such a fascinating subject! :) - The Bushranger _{One ping only} 05:33, 14 December 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Flight deck cruiser

On 13 December 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Flight deck cruiser, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that one design for a Flight deck cruiser was described as a cross between a Brooklyn-class light cruiser and the aircraft carrier USS Wasp? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Your improper removal of speedy deletion tag

Hi, could you explain ? In case you didn't notice, in the big red box it specifically states:

• Do not remove this notice from pages that you have created yourself. If you created this page and you disagree with its proposed speedy deletion, please add:

• {{hang on}}

directly below this tag, and then explain why you believe this category should not be deleted on its talk page."

You improperly removed the speedy deletion tag to that category, even though you yourself originally created the category, voilating this rule. Additionally, and more importantly, there is absolutely no basis for your removal of the tag, improperly replacing it with the "empty category" notice. This is inappropriate because it is not in fact the type of category intended to be exempt from C1 deletions. The exemptions from C1 are clearly listed in the criteria - "Unpopulated categories that have been unpopulated for at least four days. This does not apply to disambiguation categories, category redirects, featured topics categories, categories under discussion at Misplaced Pages:Categories for discussion (or other such discussions), or project categories that by their nature may become empty on occasion (e.g. Category:Wikipedians looking for help)." This category does not appear to meet any of these exceptions. The only justification you gave was "no reason to delete it when it will only need to be re-created later". While this is your personal opinion, it is not grounded in Misplaced Pages policy. I properly tagged the category for deletion, and will be re-tagging it. If you object, instead of removing the tag you should place the hang on notice on the category's talk page to appeal to the reviewing admin. Thanks, 69.59.200.77 (talk) 18:57, 15 December 2010 (UTC)