Warbirds At Hickam Field 1938
Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:12 pm
B-10
Curtiss Shrikes of the 26th Attack Squadron
P-26 19th Pursuit Squadron
P-26 HQ 18th Pursuit Group
Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:21 pm
Wow that's some nice photos's especially the B-10, and the Shrikes. Just think three years later the flightline, and the aircraft changed dramatically, as well as the world itself, on that fateful Sunday morning.
Tue Mar 31, 2009 11:57 pm
Yes, but three years later there were still examples of all three of these planes on the ramp at Hickam on December 7th!
Wed Apr 01, 2009 12:31 am
Cracking stuff, Jack.
When men were men, and airplanes wore spats...
When men were men, and airplanes wore spats...
Wed Apr 01, 2009 12:39 am
Great pics. And just think, five years later the B-29 and P-51 were in service, and within ten years even those were becoming obsolete due to the introduction of turbine-powered aircraft.
It's just amazing to think the the F-16 is still our primary front-line fighter, and has been in service for some 35 years..think of the advancements between say, 1925 and 1960.
SN
It's just amazing to think the the F-16 is still our primary front-line fighter, and has been in service for some 35 years..think of the advancements between say, 1925 and 1960.
SN
Wed Apr 01, 2009 2:13 am
And shortly after Dec. 7 most of them were resting on the bottom of the Pacific because they were obsolete-
Wed Apr 01, 2009 6:46 am
Wheel Pants always crack me up, but those on th Shrikes...wow...
What are the largest size wheelpants ever used on what aircraft?
What are the largest size wheelpants ever used on what aircraft?
Wed Apr 01, 2009 6:49 am
This images are real heaven for mt ete's!!! I can explain to you how much I like type like Martin B-10 and Curstiss Shrike 
Wed Apr 01, 2009 10:09 am
that 43 P-26 shot is fantastic.
Wed Apr 01, 2009 11:32 am
No P-26's were at Hickam on Decembert 7th. They were stationed at Wheeler. HTH
By December 7th I show no recorded of B-10's on the roster. But I do have 3 B-12's.
By December 7th I show no recorded of B-10's on the roster. But I do have 3 B-12's.
Sat May 09, 2009 11:20 am
Jack, any photos from Maxwell AFB, AL that show specific buildings as seen here? Most of the WWII hangars still stand today.
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Sat May 09, 2009 11:35 am
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Sat May 09, 2009 12:00 pm
I Like! Note the very shiny paint! Guess they liked to keep them clean in the interwar years. Loved those bright paint jobs, just not too good a camouflage once the shooting started.
Sat May 09, 2009 2:41 pm
WW2JOHN,
Look up Kalinin K-7 on line, those must qualify as the biggest set ever
Look up Kalinin K-7 on line, those must qualify as the biggest set ever
Sun May 10, 2009 2:03 am
Great shots, Jack. Where did you find these? Any more?
Due to a research project of mine, I've developed a real appreciation for the early/mid thirties AAC aircraft. It would be a mistake to dismiss them as "obsolete" by 1941, and therefore unable to play any important role in WWII. Nonsense. These three aircraft - the Peashooter, Shrike, and B-10/B-12 - trained the men who became the group and wing commanders during the war. The experience those men gained at the controls of these aircraft was priceless.
The lack of survivors is a crying shame. Just two Peashooters, one B-10, and no Shrikes. They deserved better.
Due to a research project of mine, I've developed a real appreciation for the early/mid thirties AAC aircraft. It would be a mistake to dismiss them as "obsolete" by 1941, and therefore unable to play any important role in WWII. Nonsense. These three aircraft - the Peashooter, Shrike, and B-10/B-12 - trained the men who became the group and wing commanders during the war. The experience those men gained at the controls of these aircraft was priceless.
The lack of survivors is a crying shame. Just two Peashooters, one B-10, and no Shrikes. They deserved better.