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Trying not to look down on things ...

Fri Jun 29, 2018 7:23 pm

but there's so much to look down on I had to create a dedicated Flickr album ... :wink:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/142209609 ... 225700898/

Re: Trying not to look down on things ...

Fri Jun 29, 2018 9:38 pm

Another great selection of photos Mark. I'm still going through them as it seems there is something new to be found each time. I note on page one some island based birdcage Corsairs with national insignia painted on the top of both wings. Never seen that before, interesting.

Re: Trying not to look down on things ...

Sat Jun 30, 2018 12:33 am

Thanks Mark. Great pics as usual. :D :D

Re: Trying not to look down on things ...

Sat Jun 30, 2018 7:55 am

Re. the B-25 over Solenzara. The top turret guns appear to have flash suppressors. While I have seen them on warbirds, I don't recall ever seeing them in historical photos before. Also, there's something I can't put my finger on with the turret itself, so I'll ask the experts: is it a stock unit or is there something different with the dome/plexiglass/framing?

Ken

Re: Trying not to look down on things ...

Sat Jun 30, 2018 10:14 pm

Pretty sure this pic below is the old Ramey AAF, now CGAS Borinquen in Puerto Rico and not in South America. I recognize the lighthouse off in the distance and I use to work in the hanger on the far right.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/142209609 ... 286606530/

Re: Trying not to look down on things ...

Sun Jul 01, 2018 11:41 pm

Again, thanks for posting Mark.

Re: Trying not to look down on things ...

Mon Jul 02, 2018 1:26 am

Thanks especially for that Peterson Field shot! Zooming in and enlarging it I spy three O-47s all the way to the rear in the middle. Also interesting to see the three B-25s missing all their stabilizers.
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