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Selfrige ANG Base Museum Pictures

Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:56 pm

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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Mon Aug 10, 2009 10:10 pm

Cool pics. It's nice to see a Spad that doesn't have a "hat in the ring".

Mon Aug 10, 2009 10:51 pm

for such harsh michigan winters, those planes are very well maintained!!

Tue Aug 11, 2009 1:34 am

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

Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:46 pm

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.

Mike

Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:16 pm

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

Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:19 pm

I believe the last Corsair on outside display.

Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:29 pm

Warbird Kid wrote:I believe the last Corsair on outside display.


Sad!

Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:52 pm

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

Thu Aug 13, 2009 12:51 am

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

Scott

Thu Aug 13, 2009 1:23 pm

Neat photo's. Thanks for sharing. 8)
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