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CrewDawg
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Here are some pictures I shot at the Selfrige ANG Base Museum a few weeks ago. I was very impressed with the museum. Unfortunately the only plane that is inside is a Spad replica, but they had a very good crew of volunteers giving tours and answering questions. The planes were reasonably well maintained for static displays outdoors. Kudo's to the P-3 Orion and C-130A crew members giving tours - GREAT JOB!

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Cool pics. It's nice to see a Spad that doesn't have a "hat in the ring".
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for such harsh michigan winters, those planes are very well maintained!!

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They do look pretty good. This is one display in the area that I haven't had the chance to see yet... looks like that needs to change. Is the B-57 painted? It looks like it's natural metal from the pic, which is always nice to see.

I also like the F-4 and F-106. I'm planning on modeling aircraft in those markings in 1/48 scale at some point over the next 50 years... :D

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How many Beech 18 variants are displayed at the park? The Locator has three listed, but I suspect at least two of these are duplicate aiframes.

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I was there a few months ago, and can only recall seeing two examples.

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I believe the last Corsair on outside display.

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I believe the last Corsair on outside display.


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There are only two Beech 18 variants there, one SNB-5 and one C-45B according to my memory and the website. :roll:

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My favorite is that B-57A. The bubble canopy is much cooler looking than the later fore-and-aft design that Martin used.

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Neat photo's. Thanks for sharing. 8)

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