[OLD PIC] Rockwell RU-9D
Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:48 am
Every so often as I go through my old negs I come across one that strikes my fancy for some reason. This is a US Army Rockwell NU-9D Aero Commander, 57-6531, photographed in 1967. Prior to 1962 it was designated NL-26D. Only one of this variant existed.
It strikes me that this would be a fun not-especially-bank-breaking warbird.
August
It strikes me that this would be a fun not-especially-bank-breaking warbird.
August
Fri Nov 03, 2006 11:59 am
Yeah... twins are cheaper because you've only got two of everything and you get a discount at WARBIRD DEPOT!
But if you REALLY wanna save money get four engines.
( I was gonna put a "But seriously" comment in, but the second cuppa joe ain't kicked in yet, and I can't think of one EXCEPT that IS a nice looking UTI bird!)
But if you REALLY wanna save money get four engines.
( I was gonna put a "But seriously" comment in, but the second cuppa joe ain't kicked in yet, and I can't think of one EXCEPT that IS a nice looking UTI bird!)
Fri Nov 03, 2006 2:02 pm
For REAL savings get a B-36 or a B-52...and THINK how many folks you can cram in it to take to airshows and all that gas money those folks can chip in to help defray costs even more.... 
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Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:33 pm
"Yeah... twins are cheaper because you've only got two of everything and you get a discount at WARBIRD DEPOT! "
I wish!
I wish!
Sat Nov 04, 2006 9:37 pm
Hmmm,
A friend of ours did a few low approaches at Plum Island a week ago in his Twin Commander 1000. Maybe we could talk him into putting stars and bars on it?
A friend of ours did a few low approaches at Plum Island a week ago in his Twin Commander 1000. Maybe we could talk him into putting stars and bars on it?