Aircraft pics

[1967 Impala]

Ok Does size matter? B29 (a rather large plane) and a B 36 an even larger plane also note this picture was taken before they added the 4 jet engines on the wing ends . " 6 turning 4 burning"

[427TJ]

If you want to see and hear a B-36 in flight, get a copy of the 1955 movie "Strategic Air Command" with Jimmy Stewart.

Here's an early B-36B with arctic red markings. Six 4,360 cubic-inch 28 cylinder radial engines. Four rows of seven cylinders in each engine, 56 spark plugs per engine. Incidentally, the B-36 was considered to be overpowered, even before the twin-jet pods were added to the outboard wings. (This one does not have the jet pods.)



Here's the one-and-only cargo version, the XC-99, landing at San Diego in early 1948. This airplane still exists at the former Kelly AFB in San Antonio. One of the C-99's original main wheels, seen here before conversion to multiple-wheeled main gear, is on display at the USAF Museum at Dayton and it is over six feet in diameter.

[47Hammer]

If you want to see and hear a B-36 in flight, get a copy of the 1955 movie "Strategic Air Command" with Jimmy Stewart.


Great Movie!

[Dog427435]

If you are into aircraft - old and new - and get to Reading Pa in June - this is a show you won't want to miss.
Besides dozens of WW II aircraft there are military planes from the Viet Nam era through today's modern ships.
You can even get a ride on B-17 Flying Fortresses!
I have attended this several times and it has been great - unfortunately due to my sons AAU Basketball commitments I have not made it to the last couple of shows - but friends told me last years show was massive.

Check out their web site:

http://www.maam.org/wwii/ww2_sched.htm

[427TJ]

Looks like a fun show!

[SS427]

Just received these last night from my brother in Phoenix. He hoped to be starting the wiring restoration on the B-17 soon. Present are B-17 "Sentimental Journey", B-17 "Liberty Bell". B-25 "Maid in the Shade" and I believe TB-25J "Ole Gray Mare" (is that where she got her name from.... ). Nice gathering of WWII bombers.
Rick

[SS427]

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[68TopStock]

Rick,

I didn't know you enjoyed warbirds. Been my hidden desire since I first took a ride when I was 13 as a student pilot. I was going to enter either the aviation industry or healthcare when I was in high school, I chose the later. Wonder what would have happened if I had done the other? Here is what I think I would have ended up with instead of an old racecar.

[Tommy]

My Ex Wifes Grandfather was part of the crew in the B36 Peacemaker. He still flies today but the plane is much smaller (Cessna 152) but has told me quite a few times about flying in the 36. I used to go to quite a few airshows but they don't come to my area as often as they used to . While stationed at Redstone Arsenal in the 80's we had local ones on base that were great but also used to go to Courtland Alabama for large airshows until the old base was sold to Lockheed Martin. Dad wanted to be a Helicopter pilot but color blind guys like him (and me) were out on that deal... I like the vids you guys are posting and it made me think of something I hadn't seen in many years. As an Army Brat coming up in the 70's and 80's watching movies in theaters all over the world I remember well standing for the National Anthem and seeing our Flag in all theaters and remember that military trailer that preceded all previews. I remember seeing AAFES on everything back then. Can anyone find a video of those old theater trailers. Even our local TV stations quit showing the patriotic films before going off the air at 1 AM (they don't go off air anymore though, stupid infomercials).

Tommy

[47Hammer]

I love this...


http://users.skynet.be/fa926657/files/B29.wmv