More States Added to the Locator
Wed Nov 29, 2006 4:25 pm
I have taken a few more sections of the locator as far as I can. They are ready to be nit-picked. New entries, additions and corrections are all welcome. I look forward to them all.
Along with a few questions, here are the updated sections...
Maine: http://www.aerialvisuals.ca/Locator.html#USA_ME
#1: Are there any airframes in the Presque Isle Air Museum collection?
Georgia: http://www.aerialvisuals.ca/Locator.html#USA_GA
#2: Is there a "Georgia State Military Academy" in Sparta? Do they have a H-54 and OV-1 on the grounds?
Massachusetts: http://www.aerialvisuals.ca/Locator.html#USA_GA
#3: Do I have the correct location for the Collings Foundation?
Rhode Island: http://www.aerialvisuals.ca/Locator.html#USA_RI
#4: Does the Quonset air museum exist any more?
#5: Are there any other aviation sites in Rhode Island?
Pennsylvania: http://www.aerialvisuals.ca/Locator.html#USA_PA
#6: Is there a collection which includes an AT-19 and Still Gull-Wing at Wingate Inn possibly at the Westmoreland County Airport? If so what is the collection called?
#7: The Allegheny Arms & Armor Museum is near Smethport. Exactly where is it?
#8: The Colonial Flying Corps Museum is at the New Garden Airport in Toughkenamon.
BTW... If this was grade school Walt McKinney would be receiving a whole series of gold stars! Although I have received many emails with contributions to the Locator, Walt has been going above and beyond pinpointing many of the locations which I was not able to previously. Thanks Walt!
Mike
Along with a few questions, here are the updated sections...
Maine: http://www.aerialvisuals.ca/Locator.html#USA_ME
#1: Are there any airframes in the Presque Isle Air Museum collection?
Georgia: http://www.aerialvisuals.ca/Locator.html#USA_GA
#2: Is there a "Georgia State Military Academy" in Sparta? Do they have a H-54 and OV-1 on the grounds?
Massachusetts: http://www.aerialvisuals.ca/Locator.html#USA_GA
#3: Do I have the correct location for the Collings Foundation?
Rhode Island: http://www.aerialvisuals.ca/Locator.html#USA_RI
#4: Does the Quonset air museum exist any more?
#5: Are there any other aviation sites in Rhode Island?
Pennsylvania: http://www.aerialvisuals.ca/Locator.html#USA_PA
#6: Is there a collection which includes an AT-19 and Still Gull-Wing at Wingate Inn possibly at the Westmoreland County Airport? If so what is the collection called?
#7: The Allegheny Arms & Armor Museum is near Smethport. Exactly where is it?
#8: The Colonial Flying Corps Museum is at the New Garden Airport in Toughkenamon.
BTW... If this was grade school Walt McKinney would be receiving a whole series of gold stars! Although I have received many emails with contributions to the Locator, Walt has been going above and beyond pinpointing many of the locations which I was not able to previously. Thanks Walt!
Mike
Re: Quonset
Wed Nov 29, 2006 4:37 pm
beachgirl wrote:http://www.theqam.org/
Yes, it's still there!
I don't know what I was thinking!
Mike
Wed Nov 29, 2006 6:11 pm
Question #8
The Colonial Flying Corps is located at the New Garden Airport. You can get to it off the Toughkenamon exit from US 1 just south of Kennett Square, PA. I live less than 10 miles, but I'm not sure where the exact boundaries of New Garden and Toughkenamon are, but either puts you in the right neighborhood.
I have the distinct impression this collection isn't normally open to the public. They have one airshow at the field on a Sunday in June each year.
Lex DuPont appears to be a prominent member of the organization, but I don't have a clue to their structure (as a matter of fact, it is definitely none of my business). If you want, I can go over to the field this weekend and ask if tours are available. I suspect the GA guys might have some info. I believe he collection includes a FM-2, PT-22, two or three Cornells, possibly a Gypsy Major, and others.
Their website ishere.
Jeff
The Colonial Flying Corps is located at the New Garden Airport. You can get to it off the Toughkenamon exit from US 1 just south of Kennett Square, PA. I live less than 10 miles, but I'm not sure where the exact boundaries of New Garden and Toughkenamon are, but either puts you in the right neighborhood.
I have the distinct impression this collection isn't normally open to the public. They have one airshow at the field on a Sunday in June each year.
Lex DuPont appears to be a prominent member of the organization, but I don't have a clue to their structure (as a matter of fact, it is definitely none of my business). If you want, I can go over to the field this weekend and ask if tours are available. I suspect the GA guys might have some info. I believe he collection includes a FM-2, PT-22, two or three Cornells, possibly a Gypsy Major, and others.
Their website ishere.
Jeff
Wed Nov 29, 2006 6:26 pm
Mike,
Heres a neat spot in Reading that Shannon and I found a few years ago while there for the WWII Weekend.
Antique Airplane Restaurant
4635 Perkiomen Ave
Reading, PA 19606
6107792345
There is a Monocoupe that just fits into the Dining Room. Pictures and art on the walls.
Heres a neat spot in Reading that Shannon and I found a few years ago while there for the WWII Weekend.
Antique Airplane Restaurant
4635 Perkiomen Ave
Reading, PA 19606
6107792345
There is a Monocoupe that just fits into the Dining Room. Pictures and art on the walls.
Wed Nov 29, 2006 7:03 pm
No worries, Mike! I'll just guess that you're having the same kind of day that I am!
Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:13 pm
Collings Foundation is right.
Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:21 pm
A better review of the New Garden Airport website indicates the Colonial Flying Corps Museum is open by appointment.
Thu Nov 30, 2006 7:29 am
Jeff Funk wrote:If you want, I can go over to the field this weekend and ask if tours are available.
Jeff Funk wrote:A better review of the New Garden Airport website indicates the Colonial Flying Corps Museum is open by appointment.
Thanks! If you don't mind Jeff, maybe sometime when you are around there could you figure out which hanger at the airport is theirs? The Google Maps/Earth images for that area are good so picking out an individual building is easy.
krlang wrote:Here is a neat spot in Reading that Shannon and I found a few years ago while there for the WWII Weekend.
Antique Airplane Restaurant
4635 Perkiomen Ave
Reading, PA 19606
6107792345
There is a Monocoupe that just fits into the Dining Room. Pictures and art on the walls.
Good one! Thanks.
RickH wrote:Collings Foundation is right.
Check that. How long is that airstrip?
I will upload an update in a few minutes.
Mike
Fri Dec 01, 2006 4:52 pm
Hey Mike,
FYI, On the Hanscom AFB listing.
There is another airplane on a pole on the base.
It is a 3/4 scale fiberglass P-40 painted as the Stump Jumper.
Its due south of the F-86, just about 2 blocks away.
FYI, On the Hanscom AFB listing.
There is another airplane on a pole on the base.
It is a 3/4 scale fiberglass P-40 painted as the Stump Jumper.
Its due south of the F-86, just about 2 blocks away.
Fri Dec 01, 2006 5:48 pm
krlang wrote:Hey Mike,
FYI, On the Hanscom AFB listing.
There is another airplane on a pole on the base.
It is a 3/4 scale fiberglass P-40 painted as the Stump Jumper.
Its due south of the F-86, just about 2 blocks away.
Thanks! I have it noted. I will update it on Monday.
Mike
Fri Dec 01, 2006 6:19 pm
Mike,
On the PA listing:
Allied Air Force is defunct.
- The ES-2D (BuNo 147535) is not on site anymore, word has it it went to AZ.
- The airport has been trying to get rid of all the aircraft. I'll be in the Allentown area in a few weeks and I can stop in and see what, if anything is left.
- I have pictures of everything that was there.
The F-94C Starfire in Erie:
- It's located on the north side of I-90 and just to the east of the I-79 interchage in the "Erie County Memorial Gardens" Rough Coordinates are: 42.0377 N, -80.1122 W
- I used to drive past it all the time when I used to live in Erie. Never saw it up close.
The F-14A in Northampton:
- VFW Post 7293, 5209 Springmill Rd, Whitehall, PA 18052
- F-14A, USN BuNo 158617
- I saw it last year, and it's a pretty impressive display. I can try to stop by in a few weeks when I'm out there.
- See:
http://www.lvia.org/info_booth/news_room/012004.html
http://www.lvia.org/info_booth/news_room/101003.html
http://www.is.northropgrumman.com/integ ... _jul26.pdf
Hope this helps!
On the PA listing:
Allied Air Force is defunct.
- The ES-2D (BuNo 147535) is not on site anymore, word has it it went to AZ.
- The airport has been trying to get rid of all the aircraft. I'll be in the Allentown area in a few weeks and I can stop in and see what, if anything is left.
- I have pictures of everything that was there.
The F-94C Starfire in Erie:
- It's located on the north side of I-90 and just to the east of the I-79 interchage in the "Erie County Memorial Gardens" Rough Coordinates are: 42.0377 N, -80.1122 W
- I used to drive past it all the time when I used to live in Erie. Never saw it up close.
The F-14A in Northampton:
- VFW Post 7293, 5209 Springmill Rd, Whitehall, PA 18052
- F-14A, USN BuNo 158617
- I saw it last year, and it's a pretty impressive display. I can try to stop by in a few weeks when I'm out there.
- See:
http://www.lvia.org/info_booth/news_room/012004.html
http://www.lvia.org/info_booth/news_room/101003.html
http://www.is.northropgrumman.com/integ ... _jul26.pdf
Hope this helps!
Fri Dec 01, 2006 10:20 pm
Paul Draper wrote:Allied Air Force is defunct.
Check. I had added that to the file. I think I will leave the map reference in for now until the aircraft are comepletely distributed.
Paul Draper wrote:- It's located on the north side of I-90 and just to the east of the I-79 interchage in the "Erie County Memorial Gardens" Rough Coordinates are: 42.0377 N, -80.1122 W
Thanks! I'll check it out on Monday and update then.
Paul Draper wrote:The F-14A in Northampton:
- VFW Post 7293, 5209 Springmill Rd, Whitehall, PA 18052
- F-14A, USN BuNo 158617
- I saw it last year, and it's a pretty impressive display. I can try to stop by in a few weeks when I'm out there.
Thanks again! Again, I'll check it out next week.
Good job Paul. Filling in the blanks helps, you most certainly have done that.
Mike
Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:14 pm
Mike,
I visited Queen City Airport over the weekend. The only thing left of the Allied Air Force / Allied Air Force Museum is a CH-3B USAF S/N 67-12576 Everything else is gone, and it probably won't be too long before this one's gone too.
Pictures are available.
I visited Queen City Airport over the weekend. The only thing left of the Allied Air Force / Allied Air Force Museum is a CH-3B USAF S/N 67-12576 Everything else is gone, and it probably won't be too long before this one's gone too.
Pictures are available.
Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:19 am
Paul Draper wrote:I visited Queen City Airport over the weekend. The only thing left of the Allied Air Force / Allied Air Force Museum is a CH-3B USAF S/N 67-12576 Everything else is gone, and it probably won't be too long before this one's gone too.
Thanks Paul. I have added it to the file, and it will be uploaded later today.
Paul Draper wrote:Pictures are available.
As much as I would like them, I have my hands full just building the Locator database, so I am not taking photos. I am sure Scott would love to have them for the Warbird Registry though.
Mike