Very Important Day In History

Delmonico · August 14, 2008, 06:50:42 PM

Not a bad one, I've seen it a few times, may see it again some time.

Texas Lawdog · August 14, 2008, 11:59:37 PM

It shows all the mistakes that the US made over here on the mainland and HawaII. It was a terrible defeat for the US, but it put a fire in the American people and brought everyone together for one common goal.

Tensleep · August 15, 2008, 05:08:42 AM

Today

1935 Wiley Post & Will Rogers killed in plane crash in Alaska
1864 Off New England coast, CSS Tallahassee captures 6 yankee schooners
1870 Transcontinental Railway actually completed

Hawaii : Admission Day (1959) - - - - - ( Friday )

Texas Lawdog · August 15, 2008, 08:53:51 AM

The "Winnie Mae" was the name of Wiley's plane. I built a model of it when I was a kid.

Ozark Tracker · August 15, 2008, 09:15:15 AM

just south of the Oklahoma State Capitol is the air museum of Oklahoma, at one time they had a replica of the Winnie Mae and several of the items that Will Rogers was carrying was when the plane went down.
Across the street at the Naval Museum they have the Brass wheel from the Oklahoma and several items from it, after it was sank during the bombing at Pearl Harbor.

Arcey · August 15, 2008, 10:03:20 AM

It was worth the time to watch. Pretty much in line with what I've read. Bet it cost a dollar or three to make.

Had a problem with some of the subtitles, in white, against white or light colored items in the background. Thought some of the in-flight close ups of the airplanes was hokey lookin'.

We have this 'Fighter Factory' thing out in Creeks. WWII aircraft. Didn't know it was there until a couple months ago when a restored Russian fighter had it landin' gear collapse 'n the paper reported it. Sayin' it's open to the public but apparently they don't advertise.

Been meanin' ta ask Tex if he knew anythin' 'bout it with his CAF participation 'n all.

Texas Lawdog · August 15, 2008, 10:15:41 AM

Arcey, I have not heard of that outfit. There is abig restoration outfit in kississimmee florida. I've been to that one. I saw a P51 and a P47 in crates that had been bought in Central or South America. I will have to check that place in Virginia when I come to visit you guys in Va.

Arcey · August 15, 2008, 10:40:43 AM

Holler when ya get here, Tex. The place is out in the country, damned near to Carolina. I know the area. It's on the land of a closed down airfield. Held drag racin' there when I was a kid. Same place where we went for anti-lock brake train' 'n diplomat protection drivin' techniques. Just ain't sure where the hangar is. Never had a reason ta look.

Texas Lawdog · August 15, 2008, 11:41:04 AM

I love them Ol' Warplanes. Being in the CAF and being able to travel on my job, I have gotten to see alot of those old planes. Car Racin' and Ol' Warplanes are two of my greatest interests.

Arcey · August 15, 2008, 02:25:22 PM

Couldn't have been any more wrong. Had a few errands ta run so I took a ride. Not quite 45 minutes from my place 'n it's new construction. That's why I'd never noticed it before, it wasn't there. Ain't been that far south on Princess Anne since the range was shut down.

Offices/Museum sandwiched between two hangars, all one hunk. From the east side parkin' lot I could see a Corsair in the east hangar from the back of the buildin'. The runway is grass. Only had about a dozen cars in the lot, one with Canadian tags. Would have gone in but I didn't have the time I'd have wanted to look around 'n I didn't have a pony tail holder with me.

Got a couple pics but Shutterfly won't let me post 'em. Need to open a Photo Bucket account.

Texas Lawdog · August 15, 2008, 02:48:25 PM

Arcey, Did you see a name anywhere, maybe they got a web-site?

Arcey · August 15, 2008, 02:50:24 PM

There's one pic.

Arcey · August 15, 2008, 02:54:21 PM

Opps..... Jumped the beep. The runway is along the tree line. The concrete pad is at the back of the buildin'.

Texas Lawdog · August 15, 2008, 02:55:35 PM

That looks a Navy version of the AT-6 Texan(AT- Advanced Trainer). That[s a good picture anyway.

Arcey · August 15, 2008, 02:57:35 PM

Try this, Tex.

http://www.fighterfactory.com/airport/index.php

Texas Lawdog · August 15, 2008, 03:03:20 PM

THat plane is a North American SNJ 4, Navy version of the Texan. British called them Harvards.

Arcey · August 15, 2008, 03:17:59 PM

This was the first I'd heard of it:

http://hamptonroads.com/node/474508

Texas Lawdog · August 15, 2008, 03:21:23 PM

Yep, I'm definitely goin' out there for a visit.

Arcey · August 15, 2008, 03:32:00 PM

All kiddin' aside. Let me know. From where you'd get inta this area 'n there, there's a thousand places to make a wrong turn. Princess Anne Road in 'n of itself is screwed up beyond a rational person's belief. Let me know where ya are I'll come get ya 'n take ya or ya can follow me. It's easy for me.

Maybe we kin talk LIT inta comin' along.

Leo Tanner · August 15, 2008, 04:37:46 PM

The gull-wing Corsair has always been a favorite. Learned about it from my Dad when we built a Marine version model way back when. Engine was said ta be so powerfull most pilots couldn't keep er under control. I'd love ta see some close up shots of the one in yer neck of the woods if ya get the chance.