Images of the Korean War (Aircraft 1950-53)

[ACarey]

Enjoy, these are from Kodachrome images of the Korean Air War

Last edited by ACarey on Fri Oct 21, 2011 10:52 pm, edited 2 times in total.

[The Inspector]

Nice to see stuff from the 'Forgotten War' THANX

[Ztex]

Beautiful!
Love the Korean Mustang shot.

[Craig59]

Early Kodachrome is always so amazing - thanks for posting these!

[ACarey]

Some more

[ACarey]

[mustangdriver]

I think what I enjoy about studying this time period is the interesting mix of aircraft that were used.

[The Inspector]

Like to know more about the story behind the bare metal front and Glossy Sea Blue back half F 9 F -2 next to the all black A-26

[gregv]

Like to know more about the story behind the bare metal front and Glossy Sea Blue back half F 9 F -2 next to the all black A-26

From memory this is "The Blue Tail Fly", a Panther made up of the front of an anodized silver example mated with the rear from a standard glossy sea blue one.

greg v.


edit: some quick internet ref:

http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/lofi ... 66573.html

[Chappie]

Outstanding photos. It's amazing how sharp and vivid the colors are.


Chappie

[Craig59]

Helicopters, Alan. Where are the helicopters?

[Misterg97]

Here's an early one of K-55, Osan ..

[whistlingdeath77]

i see a corsair! Wonderful pics, i really hope there's more in color that you have to share

[K5DH]

How 'bout some straight-winged F-84s? More F-86s, too! Maybe some Meteors? F-80s? In other words, let's see them kerosene-burners!

I've always been amazed by the tremendous variety of aircraft used by all of the various combatants in Korea. Even some relatively obscure types saw action, such as the RB-45 Tornado. I once met a Tornado pilot who told me some hair-raising stories from his time flying recon in the Tornado in Korea, including being pursued and shot at by MiG 15s after accidentally (ahem) crossing the Yalu river.

[whistlingdeath77]

How 'bout some straight-winged F-84s? More F-86s, too! Maybe some Meteors? F-80s? In other words, let's see them kerosene-burners!

I've always been amazed by the tremendous variety of aircraft used by all of the various combatants in Korea. Even some relatively obscure types saw action, such as the RB-45 Tornado. I once met a Tornado pilot who told me some hair-raising stories from his time flying recon in the Tornado in Korea, including being pursued and shot at by MiG 15s after accidentally (ahem) crossing the Yalu river.

I on the other hand want to see my love the corsair. More and more! Ground and pounding from a plane that was designed in 1939, that's what i want to see! Ok, I would love to see F-84's too!