Aircraft

litl rooster · October 15, 2010, 03:17:41 PM

this is a different kind of flying but thought ya'll would enjoy it. Especially the #1 spot at the end

http://biggeekdad.com/2010/06/top-10-jumps/

Delmonico · October 19, 2010, 05:50:06 PM

In WWII the Army Air Corp had 12 bases in Nebraska.

This was recently to honor the men who died in training, made it to the Today Show:

The fella giving to tour of the air field in the WWII Air Corps uniform is a good friend of mine. Kind of funny to see him dressed that way, used to seeing him as a Union Cavalry First Seargent or when he has a beard as General Grant.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/39095182#39095182

Doug has done a lot of research on the WWII Air Corp fields in Nebraska.

Steel Horse Bailey · October 20, 2010, 10:40:30 AM

Cool! Thanks for posting the link, Glen.

Most folks don't realize how MANY places were in their area working hard during WWII to train pilots, or specialists, or manufacture goods for the war effort. A lot of the history has passed away now, and seems to be forgotten.

Four-Eyed Buck · October 20, 2010, 12:43:48 PM

Nice post, Del.
A lot of the war material plants in this area are just vacant ruins now. The E.W. Bliss plant made turrets for naval guns, my former work place made parachutes and fuses for anti-aircraft and artillery shells. Up to the mid 70's the machinery was still stored in what we called the north yard buildings............Buck

litl rooster · October 24, 2010, 09:01:35 AM

something a little more modern

http://www.comcast.net/video/virgin-s-spaceport-inaugurated/1622834982/Comcast/1621260377/

Texas Lawdog · October 25, 2010, 11:26:55 PM

I got a e-mail yesterday from the Vintage Flight Museum in Fort Worth. The pathfinder B-17, "CHUCKIE" has been sold to the Virginia Flight Museum in Virginia Beach, Va. The owner of the plane passed away this summer and his wife needs the money from the sale for her retirement. It is being restored at it's hangar in Fort Worth. It is not airworthy at this time. It will stay in Fort Worth until it is deemed airworthy by the FAA. It is a rare B-17 "Pathfinder" model. It is the only one in existence, as far as I know.

Leo Tanner · November 01, 2010, 11:08:22 AM

You guys treat Chucky nice, that is one heck of a find. And for something completely differnt...

Arcey · November 07, 2010, 08:56:53 AM

For your enjoyment. In the blue shaded section, (left side) see the link to a related article.

http://hamptonroads.com/2010/11/%E2%80%98daring-birdman%E2%80%99-kicked-century-naval-aviation#rfq

litl rooster · November 07, 2010, 09:52:00 AM

great story Arcey, thanks for sharing

Steel Horse Bailey · November 07, 2010, 10:32:35 AM

I'll give Litl. Rooster a second!

Arcey · November 07, 2010, 12:01:23 PM

My pleasure, gentlemen.

Leo Tanner · November 07, 2010, 02:00:00 PM

That was a great story Arcey. Quite a man.

Texas Lawdog · November 07, 2010, 02:20:39 PM

I always enjoy those old airplane stories.

kflach · November 08, 2010, 09:17:40 AM

I was taught the bare-bones basics about Ely back in flight school but have never read this much detail on these events. Thank you very much for posting this!

Arcey · November 13, 2010, 07:37:18 AM

It was a treat for me to pass it along to y'all. The kind words are much appreciated. Thank you.

A follow up. Enjoy.

http://hamptonroads.com/2010/11/replica-centuryold-plane-marks-historic-flight

Leo Tanner · November 13, 2010, 08:16:22 AM

Great story, great video Arcey. I was wonderin what the tubes were for when I watched and when I read on I thought that was pretty ingenious. Thank you for sharing.

litl rooster · November 13, 2010, 03:30:11 PM

Quote from: Texas Lawdog on October 25, 2010, 11:26:55 PM
I got a e-mail yesterday from the Vintage Flight Museum in Fort Worth. The pathfinder B-17, "CHUCKIE" has been sold to the Virginia Flight Museum in Virginia Beach, Va. The owner of the plane passed away this summer and his wife needs the money from the sale for her retirement. It is being restored at it's hangar in Fort Worth. It is not airworthy at this time. It will stay in Fort Worth until it is deemed airworthy by the FAA. It is a rare B-17 "Pathfinder" model. It is the only one in existence, as far as I know.

I understand from a friend of mine, Chuckie landed at our County Airport on it's trip to da beach, A few weekends back. The airport is mebbe 5 miles away. Unforntuanately I didn't see it or know it was there.

Arcey · November 13, 2010, 04:17:56 PM

Y'all talkin' the Military Aviation Museum in Pungo I wonder where they're gonna put it. When me 'n cuzzin Tom took the tour 'bout a year ago that place was packed as tight as one ah Wildcat Will's BP loads.

http://www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/

Texas Lawdog · November 13, 2010, 06:34:28 PM

They have gotten them a rare B17. It is a "Pathfinder" model that was equipped with a radar dome to lead the bombers to their target. The owner passed away and his needed to sell the aircraft for her retirement. I am sad to lose "CHuckie", but I know it went to a good place. I feel bad that I didn't get to see it one more time before it left for Virginia. The Museum in Fort Worth still has aircraft on display, including a B25.

Texas Lawdog · November 19, 2010, 12:41:04 AM

I got a squadron e-mail that "FIFI" has been on a trip out to Calif. and is planning a stop in Az. on the trip back to Texas. It's good to see her back in the air again. I hope that "Chuckie" is settling in at her new home in Pungo. The Museum needed a B17 and "Chuckie" is a rare one. I hope that the radar dome is restored to make the aircraft complete.