Sun Jul 30, 2006 4:26 am
snj-5 wrote:Here are some random shots I took earlier this week.
Bela P. Havasreti
I noted your shot of the P-51:-
..and compared it with a shot I took of Tom Wood's Mustang at Transpo in Washington back in 1972.
Is that really 34+ years with the same owner and the same livery?
PeterA
Sun Jul 30, 2006 8:15 am
PeterA wrote:
Is that really 34+ years with the same owner and the same livery?
PeterA
That's correct. Tom Wood has owned this P-51 since early 1969.
Dennis
Sun Jul 30, 2006 8:27 am
Dennis Bergstrom wrote:PeterA wrote:
Is that really 34+ years with the same owner and the same livery?
PeterA
That's correct. Tom Wood has owned this P-51 since early 1969.
Dennis
You can spot a few subtle changes though, such as that the shape of the US national insignia has been corrected.
Sun Jul 30, 2006 10:33 am
Tom Crawford wrote:Has anyone noticed the worn out tires on the B-1B and fluid dripping here and there. What was up with all that? I don't think they have enough tires to safely land one more time...
The Blue Angel FA-18 nose cone was showing s few signs of wear also.
Sun Jul 30, 2006 10:56 am
Never seen a Blue Angel that looked that rough, unless it was on a pole somewhere. Maybe a backup aircraft ?
Sun Jul 30, 2006 11:04 am
It is the twin seat #7 jet, used for VIP rides etc, and I think they use this A/C for back up as needed
Sun Jul 30, 2006 1:28 pm
RickH wrote:Never seen a Blue Angel that looked that rough, unless it was on a pole somewhere. Maybe a backup aircraft ?
Wow, that IS surprising, even to me. The BA jets are usually absoultely perfect looking.