Not your daddy’s Oldsmobile...

Chris Brame · **Posted:** Fri Oct 11, 2019 11:24 am

Looks like they're stuck in Photobucket purgatory. Can you post them as attachments?

Cutlass · **Posted:** Fri Oct 11, 2019 12:43 pm

That Bulb-noses F7U-3 in the second photo broke the sound barrier in a dive during the airshow. Lt. John Ryan, USNR was it’s pilot. He performed a show that included full power, full speed flight within the fence line of the field, a feat no other jet aircraft at the show was capable of.... much to the delight of the spectators.

Elwyn · **Posted:** Fri Oct 11, 2019 3:03 pm

It had its share of problems but I always thought it was a neat looking design.

DaveG · **Posted:** Sat Oct 12, 2019 10:31 pm

Chris Brame wrote:

Looks like they're stuck in Photobucket purgatory. Can you post them as attachments?

thanks, Chris. I forget about that option.

Dave

airnutz · **Posted:** Sun Oct 13, 2019 12:44 pm

chainfeed wrote:

airnutz wrote:

chainfeed wrote:

From reading the history on the Cutlass I think it might be better to keep this one as a static display.....

Now you done it!

I have a tendency to do that..... just ask my wife.

Ditto that Chainfeed, Mr. Casby and I were introduced when I sloppily used the term "Gutlass" even tho I'm well aware of the slow spool-up of the early jets. I received and deserved a mild attitude adjustment. :lol:

Fact is, I have an early affection for the F7U. Whenever we'd enter the base or pass by on the way to the 1/4 midget track, the Cutlass on display at the east gate of NAS Dallas/Hensley always had my attention. She really looked great at night all lit up. Wished I'd seen one fly. Later I did when I built a few rubber-catapult launched balsa gliders. Quick and stable...they'd make a great foamie. I'd make the trek to see a real one fly when that day happens!

Cutlass · **Posted:** Sun Oct 13, 2019 1:30 pm

Try’n to change hearts and minds, one post at a time!! :axe:

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