I've seen the stills that came out of Scott Slocum's 2014 air to air shoot with the P-47G "SNAFU" owned by the Friedkin family, but I didn't know there was video from the shoot as well. Here it is...
Type: Posts; User: Zack Baughman
I've seen the stills that came out of Scott Slocum's 2014 air to air shoot with the P-47G "SNAFU" owned by the Friedkin family, but I didn't know there was video from the shoot as well. Here it is...
I've interviewed plenty of WWII fighter pilots for the Timeless Voices program. I think the consensus by far is that the best fighter in the war was the one that brought you home.
In the early hours of January 17, 1991, F-117A Nighthawks of the 415th Tactical Fighter Squadron under the 37th Tactical Fighter Wing launched air strikes against critical strategic command and...
30 years ago on December 14, 1986, the Voyager lifts off from Edwards AFB on its nonstop, unrefueled flight around the world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyRGNcbeS7o
Not exactly military related, but if I were in Oahu, I'd definitely do this - Magnum, P.I. helicopter tour!
https://paradisecopters.com/tours/oahu-the-magnum-experience/#.WE8Uvn2jpjc
For those who could not attend, here is a slightly edited version of Col. C.E. "Bud" Anderson's presentation at the EAA AirVenture Museum last month. Enjoy!
http://bcove.me/x88e2bny
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To those who celebrate it - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgswOBaEir4
More info: http://www.warbirdsnews.com/warbird-restorations/xp-82-gains-outer-wings-cranks-merlins.html
You spelled "forum" wrong. :rollseyes:
http://gazette.com/wwii-pilot-101-gets-one-last-flight-in-his-godsend-p-38/article/1588022
THIS is what warbirds are all about!
This airframe is actually on long term loan from the National Museum of the United States Air Force. It does not have engines in it. I think it's safe to say that humankind will have a colony on...
I'd ask that everyone THINK before they post. Is it True? Is it Helpful? Does it Inspire? Is it Necessary? Is it Kind?
Right you are, hence the "Gents." In general, unless the conversation relates to some aviation-related bill in Congress, it's just best to avoid ANY politics on this forum. Pointpergame is...
Gents - please drop the political jesting. There are plenty of other forums for those kinds of remarks.
Zack
This thread is closed. Strayed too far off the topic of warbirds.
Please check the politics at the front door when you enter the forums. There are thousands of other places on the interwebs to discuss that. Thanks!
In celebration of World Space Week, the EAA AirVenture Museum will be holding a Space Day event on Saturday October 8, 2016. The highlight of the event will be a 5pm presentation by NASA astronaut...
It actually had its Wisconsin debut in the museum's SkyScape Theater during AirVenture this year!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWaTjYpczKQ
http://www.wired.co.uk/video/solar-impulse-2-bertrand-piccard-renewable-global-flight
Perfect!
EAA Museum Curator Ron Twellman is retiring. We held a small retirement gathering for Ron this morning to commemorate his 27 years of service to the organization. Ron was hired as a contract writer...
As long as you have a properly purchased campsite and don't just leave the trailer there by itself all week, it isn't an issue. There's also a billboard down near the Vintage Red Barn along Wittman...
I'll check my contacts and with some other staffers and see what we can come up with.