Palm Springs Air Museum Photos Oct 08

cg51 · **Posted:** Fri Dec 11, 2009 3:07 pm

Taken during my trip to california

Jerry O'Neill · **Posted:** Fri Dec 11, 2009 3:17 pm

Great Shots. Thanks.
When did they re-paint the P-47 "Big Chief"?
Jerry

Warbird Kid · **Posted:** Fri Dec 11, 2009 3:35 pm

I think its been in that scheme now for almost a year. They haven't really publicized it though.
BTW: What aircraft are actually still flown from this museum?

Pat Carry · **Posted:** Fri Dec 11, 2009 3:47 pm

Very nice set of photos. They certainly keep their planes looking good.

warbird1 · **Joined:** Fri Sep 21, 2007 6:25 pm **Posts:** 2760

Anyone have an update on the "power struggle" between the estate of Pond and the Museum in regards to acquiring more of Pond's aircraft?

warbird1 · **Joined:** Fri Sep 21, 2007 6:25 pm **Posts:** 2760

Pat Carry wrote:

Very nice set of photos. They certainly keep their planes looking good.

That's easy to do when they are hangared and never flown!

mustangdriver · **Posted:** Fri Dec 11, 2009 3:59 pm

warbird1 wrote:

Pat Carry wrote:

Very nice set of photos. They certainly keep their planes looking good.

That's easy to do when they are hangared and never flown!

But they are at least on display and able to be seen. Something to be thankful for.

Nathan · **Posted:** Fri Dec 11, 2009 4:01 pm

They don't fly the P-63 anymore? I saw some recent youtube video of it! :shock:

seaknight15 · **Posted:** Fri Dec 11, 2009 4:15 pm

I thought Jim Dale flew it to Chino not to long ago.

richkolasa · **Posted:** Fri Dec 11, 2009 4:26 pm

That SuperCat looks good, ACCURATE COLORS (wish the rest of Mr. Pond's aircraft were)! Love the Bearcat too, don't think I ever saw that one. Thanks for posting.

Rich

bdk · **Joined:** Sun May 02, 2004 1:16 am **Posts:** 11330

warbird1 wrote:

Anyone have an update on the "power struggle" between the estate of Pond and the Museum in regards to acquiring more of Pond's aircraft?

There is an agreement that Bob Pond set up before he died to allow the museum to purchase the aircraft. As soon as they put together the necessary funds they obtain title and can fly the aircraft. The P-63 and the PBY are airworthy and belong to the museum, as is the C-47 they obtained recently.

warbird1 · **Joined:** Fri Sep 21, 2007 6:25 pm **Posts:** 2760

mustangdriver wrote:

warbird1 wrote:

Pat Carry wrote:

Very nice set of photos. They certainly keep their planes looking good.

That's easy to do when they are hangared and never flown!

But they are at least on display and able to be seen. Something to be thankful for.

I agree, I'm not jet1 - I'm on your side! I guess my point is that it's sad that aircraft that formerly flew are no longer flown. If they had never flown in the first place I wouldn't have cared.

warbird1 · **Joined:** Fri Sep 21, 2007 6:25 pm **Posts:** 2760

Nathan wrote:

They don't fly the P-63 anymore? I saw some recent youtube video of it! :shock:

I'm pretty sure it's still flown, as it is usually a participant at the annual POF airshow at Chino every year. Unless there was a recent decision to ground it, AFAIK it's still active.

mustangdriver · **Posted:** Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:00 pm

I agree, I'm not jet1 - I'm on your side! I guess my point is that it's sad that aircraft that formerly flew are no longer flown. If they had never flown in the first place I wouldn't have cared.[/quote]

It's all good man. I know what you mean. I just hate when they are locked away and no one can ever see them.

262crew · **Joined:** Thu Nov 15, 2007 7:24 pm **Posts:** 877

What happened two these three?

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