Jim Scanlon (deceased)
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Post by Jim Scanlon (deceased) on Mar 4, 2014 6:27:06 GMT 9
I don't recall this being posted before, but may have been.
It is 50+ pages of WW2 aircraft.
Some of the pictures are recent, but the vast majority were taken during the war.
It will take a bit of time to look at all of them.
Some may be familiar, but lots that are not.
Jim Too
A Big Collection Of Impressive Aviation Photos:
www.mission4today.com/index.php?name=ForumsPro&file=viewtopic&t=14428&finish=15&start=0
Note: The Buttons 1 through 50 at the bottom of the page provide an additional 50 Pages of Photos.
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Post by Bullhunter on Sept 24, 2014 1:28:11 GMT 9
Took these today near the gate to Lakenheath Air Base , England. F-100
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Post by Jim on Sept 24, 2014 2:44:33 GMT 9
Took these today near the gate to Lakenheath Air Base , England. F-100 The 48th Fighter Bomber Wing cold war stations- Chaumont AB, France and Lakenheath AB England..... The wing emblem shown Attachment Deleted has the following history: To bolster Franco-American relations, the 48th Wing Staff came up with the idea of changing the wing insignia. Chaumont AB is located not far from the workshops of Frédéric Bartholdi – the French architect which designed the Statue of Liberty. The new design incorporated the Statue of Liberty, and throughout Europe the 48th became known as the "Statue of Liberty" Wing. On 4 July 1954 the mayor of the town of Chaumont bestowed the honorary title of the Statue de la Liberté (Statue of Liberty) Wing upon the 48th. It is the only USAF unit with both an official name and a numerical designation. Not long after the wing proudly took on the title of The Statue of Liberty Wing, the wing's comptroller discovered the factory that had produced the actual Statue of Liberty was only 25 miles from Chaumont. In fact, one of the actual molds still existed. The factory agreed to cast a three-meter replica of the statue for $1,700. The wing raised the funds by raffling off a 1956 French Ford Versailles sedan. The statue still stands in Chaumont as a memorial to the service of the 48th Fighter-Bomber Wing in France, with a replica located at RAF Lakenheath. Evolution may not exist for humans, but it sure does with traditons: Attachment Deleted Bullhunter- something to go see |
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Post by Bullhunter on Sept 24, 2014 3:24:53 GMT 9
Belinda saw a small statue of it today while on base while our daughter was driving. I didn't see it myself, but next trip on base I might try band snap a pic of it.
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Post by pat perry on Sept 24, 2014 6:57:28 GMT 9
Took these today near the gate to Lakenheath Air Base , England. F-100 Great string of pictures Gary! We are indeed fortunate to have a world traveler in our group who can bring us some culture.
You and Belinda have a great trip!
Pat P.
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Jim Scanlon (deceased)
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Post by Jim Scanlon (deceased) on Nov 7, 2014 8:15:48 GMT 9
Got this from a friend in Potorado.
It is from AOPA.
Jim Too
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WWII planes found in a West Texas Barn
Video at the end is great
Well, now and again there's the proverbial email
that alerts you to one of those treasures that's
hidden in a barn/hangar some-wheres…
and this is one of them.
Not just one treasure but loads of em.
This man has enough WW II fighters
to conduct his own Battle OF Britain.
After you get done gawkin (hopefully
not on one of them teensy phones from
your shirt pocket?) and gawkin some
more, make sure you watch
the movie at the end.
www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2014/August/Pilot/f_talltale
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