Aircraft

Texas Lawdog · March 03, 2012, 02:04:24 PM

They need to get a more PC vehicle, maybe a VW THING or a 5 Quarter Weapons Carrier. Yep, them fiberglass Flippers are unique yard art.

Four-Eyed Buck · March 03, 2012, 07:40:24 PM

That's probably it, Arcey. The paint job fooled me into thinking it was a plane/type object

Steel Horse Bailey · March 03, 2012, 08:10:48 PM

I could see that it was a Dolphin, but I've never seen a Dolphin decked out like an F6F Hellcat!

Texas Lawdog · March 04, 2012, 08:53:00 AM

Last week the Moose and I had the pleasure of attending a program at one of our branch libraries. The speaker was Claude Platte, a 91 year old WW2 veteran. Mr Platte was a flight instructor for the Tuskogee Airmen Experiment. He trained over 200 Afro-American pilots for the Army Air Corps. It was very entertaining and I am glad that we had an opportunity to attend and did.

Four-Eyed Buck · March 04, 2012, 07:15:19 PM

Neat, TLD

Texas Lawdog · March 05, 2012, 04:59:59 AM

There was a good turnout and it was standing room only.

Four-Eyed Buck · March 05, 2012, 04:22:11 PM

Apr. 17th to the 20th, reunion of Doolittle's Raiders. All 5 of the remaining vets out of the 200+ will be there

Texas Lawdog · March 05, 2012, 04:34:03 PM

All the fliable B-25s assemble near the reunion location and have a flyover. They made silver cups with each of the Raiders names on them. They have a special bottle on Cognac that they pour in the Attending Raiders cups and they drink a special toast to all the Raiders, living or dead. The CAF's B-25s are always in attendance.

Arcey · March 19, 2012, 06:54:33 AM

Rest in peace, Lt. Morehead. Thank you for your service, sir.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/20/us/james-morehead-world-war-ii-flying-ace-dies-at-95.html

Texas Lawdog · March 19, 2012, 07:11:40 AM

Arcey, Thank you for the info Mr Morehead. Another great Heroic Aviator has passed on. A greatful Nation thanks you for your Service.

Steel Horse Bailey · March 19, 2012, 08:31:57 AM

Indeed. God bless.

Texas Lawdog · March 19, 2012, 01:43:24 PM

I just got an E-mail from the Vintage Flight Museum that we are getting a new aircraft that will be on static display at the Museum. It will be arriving on a truck from Davis-Monthan AFB in Arizona. It is the Navy version of the B-66. I built a B-66 model as a kid. I am anxious to see this new addition to our fleet of aircraft.

Four-Eyed Buck · March 19, 2012, 04:51:26 PM

So Did I, TLD. One of the first ones I ever did

Steel Horse Bailey · March 19, 2012, 06:59:26 PM

Oooh! B66 is a little rare, I b'lieve! Cool!

Four-Eyed Buck · March 19, 2012, 09:31:11 PM

IIRC, It was a Monogram kit

Steel Horse Bailey · March 20, 2012, 01:02:44 AM

Quote from: Four-Eyed Buck on March 19, 2012, 09:31:11 PM
IIRC, It was a Monogram kit

And/or Airfix. I remembered wrong, anyway. (I looked it up right after you had posted.) It was a USAF version of an A3 SkyWarrior. Often used in Viet Nam ... and a VERY elegant, pretty design.

Texas Lawdog · March 20, 2012, 01:08:10 AM

SHB, The Aircraft is a Douglas EA-3B SkyWarrior, Bu.No. 146453. I don't have any timetable on it's arrival in Fort Worth. I will try and take pictures.

Arcey · March 21, 2012, 02:42:39 PM

I'll be wearing my "I Love Prop Noise" tee tomorrow. The Corsair cap is getting a little nasty looking. Picked up a Mustang cap.

They didn't have anything but the Junkers sitting outside. I did remember the dolphin though........

Four-Eyed Buck · March 21, 2012, 02:59:04 PM

That's one mean looking dolphin, Arcey

Texas Lawdog · March 21, 2012, 03:12:52 PM

Arcey, Is that your Station Wagon in the background? If so, It's a nice ride. We're expecting a new plane at the VFM in the future. It is a Douglas EA-3B Skywarrior Bu. No. 146453. It is being transported by truck from Davis-Monthan AFB in Arizona. No timetable as yet on an arrival date. It will be static display only.