THUNDER OVER MICHIGAN 2013

[k5083]

It is pretty. Can any A-1 buffs tells us whether the markings are accurate? I can see the stars 'n bars are wrong, but that'll be easy to correct.

August

[Ryan Harris]

The markings on the Collings Skyraider are not only accurate, but actually specific to that airframe when she was based at Quonset. The stars and bars were actually corrected not long after that photo was taken. If you google Skyraider 135188 I believe some photos of her in this scheme while on active duty will pop up.

http://www.collingsfoundation.org/image ... der2LG.jpg

That link has a shot of her after the stars were fixed. One other side note, since joining the Foundation, she has been based again at Quonset and has been visited by several pilots who used to fly her while stationed there.

[TOM WALSH]

In a reverse lend- lease situation, the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF), 8th Air Force, operated just over 100 de Havilland Mosquitos in Europe in World War II. These were Mk. XVI's and were assigned to the 25th Bombardment Group at Watton, Norfolk, England in 1944/45. They were principally used as a high-speed, high-altitude weather and photo reconnaissance platforms.

Cheers.

Tom Walsh

[TOM WALSH]

All,

As of to-day, slots for the following are still available;

Friday August 9, 2013 Taxiway Photography - 18

Saturday August 10, 2013 Photo Tour/ Photo Pit - 29

Sunday August 11, 2013 Photo Tour / Photo Pit - 41

Cheers,

Tom Walsh.

[michael luther]

Just added,

Jim Rohlf's AD-4NA Skyraider "NAKED FANNY"!

[FAR148]

Just added,

Team Oracle

http://www.oracle.com/us/corporate/team ... index.html

Steven L

Just added,

Jim Rohlf's AD-4NA Skyraider "NAKED FANNY"!

OUTSTANDING Michael! FOURTH Skyraider to be added to the lineup!

Keep 'em coming.

[BK]

OUTSTANDING Michael! FOURTH Skyraider to be added to the lineup!

Keep 'em coming.

I'm sure they're trying, but I hope they can get a "station wagon" AD-5. I don't think I've seen one fly.

I'm sure they're trying, but I hope they can get a "station wagon" AD-5. I don't think I've seen one fly.

I have ben fortunate enough to see two of the AD-5/A-1E types fly this year so far. One at Sun 'n Fun in Florida in April and one at Planes of Fame/Chino this past weekend.

I have no doubt they are going to try to get at least one of the side by side seating AD-5/A-1E model Skyraiders to complement the four single seaters currently planned. One or Two of these would really round out a Skyraider "gathering."

Looking forward to future Skyraider and "other" warbird addition announcements to the lineup.

[michael luther]

Just added,

The Cavanaugh Flight Museum's AD-5W Skyraider!

[Boeing666]

Just added,

The Cavanaugh Flight Museum's AD-5W Skyraider!

Was that the grey one at Sun N Fun?

Just added,

The Cavanaugh Flight Museum's AD-5W Skyraider!

Was that the grey one at Sun N Fun?

That's the one! Great looking Skyraider.

Just added,

The Cavanaugh Flight Museum's AD-5W Skyraider!

That didn't take long! First AD-5/A-1E in the lineup and the FIFTH announced Skyraider for the gathering/theme aircraft at Thunder this year.

THANK YOU Michael!

[TOM WALSH]

Mikey,

Are there any T-28D Nomads or O-2A Super Skymasters being considered for the Vietnam salute?

Cheers,

Tom Walsh.

[myteaquinn]

Just received this notice in my email today.

The de Havilland DH-98 Mosquito will buzz through the Michigan skies jolting crowds with its speed and peerless performance. The Mosquito, constructed almost entirely of wood, is affectionately known as "The Wooden Wonder". During its frontline presence in WWII, it was prized for its maneuverability and speed powered by dual Rolls Royce Merlin engines. Today, it is the only airworthy de Havilland Mosquito in the world! You don't want to miss out on this one; truly a rare flight to see!