Warbird Adventures...

[StangStung]

Express Elevator! Next stop, first floor!

On a website noted for cool pix, I'm gonna say this is one of the top ten. Thanks for posting!

[airnutz]

Express Elevator! Next stop, first floor!

She's a beauty! Will she be at "Bomber Camp"? Thanks for the wonderful photos JimH!

[Django]

Wow, you got to meet Ben Drew? Did he have any stories? His son is the spitting image of him in that photo.

I saw the dive photo in FB. Outstanding!!

[maxum96]

Bombs away!

[kmiles]

The A-36 will lose 6000'/minute at 250 knots with the dive brakes deployed. The part that I was not expecting when we got a private show in Stow the other day is the sound that comes from the airframe when the brakes are deployed. All of the air rushing through the slots in the dive brakes makes a very unique sound.

If anyone is interested in seeing it in person, the A-36 will be taking part in our WWII reenactment that we are having on October 6th and 7th, 2012. We have waivered airspace, and you might even get to see the A-36 do a dive or two with the brakes deployed.

[JimH]

@Django, Ben Drew was a treat. He was sharp as a tack and loved seeing the Mustang...more importantly he wanted to make sure he got a Mustang polo shirt. More from the tour...

[mike furline]

What do the black marks on the leading edge represent?

[JimH]

You know Mike I don't know...I don't have my manual here to reference. I google searched AD photos and alot of them have the black markings...as soon as I find out I will post.
JH

[JohnTerrell]

Thank you Jim for each and every one of these photos you've posted (and the commentary to go with them)! It's great to get just a small taste of what it must be like to be in your shoes - to say I'm envious would be an understatement.

[CAPFlyer]

What do the black marks on the leading edge represent?

Mark, "Marlene" appears to have lights installed at the outermost position, so maybe that is a patch? This is further supported by what is clearly a patch on the SVNAF Skyraider in those same positions, black panel with silver screws attaching it.

Cloud9 Photography has several shots showing them clearly - http://www.cloud9photography.us/Civil-A ... 76&k=k7Cjx

Here's a photo I found of "Marlene/Uncle Ho's Nightmare" that shows the lights - http://www.flickr.com/photos/jacofoto/5006382778/

[lmritger]

What do the black marks on the leading edge represent?

Aren't those the "CUT HERE" markings for Mustang pilots? (KIDDING people!!!) Actually, aren't they some sort of flush antenna cover?

Joining the chorus of THANKS to Jim for those amazing and outstanding photos- the A-36 is turning out to be a very photogenic beast!

Lynn

[Red Baaron]

What do the black marks on the leading edge represent?

The ones on the outer wing panels are antenna fairings. I don't remember what equipment was installed there but it wasn't there on anything but the earliest models. The fairings stayed until the end. I guess for Douglas it was easier than changing the size of the skin panel.

[mlenoch]

This past weekend, Duluth airshow:


VL

[Red Tail]

This past weekend, Duluth airshow:


VL

Great shots Vlado! I missed catching up with you at Fargo a couple weeks ago and now Duluth. Prior to that I was getting a little concerned about your well being…the last time I saw you, you were hard in the grips of a cadre of kilted men swilling and serving single malt scotch and singing songs that would make a Marine blush. To the good times!

John

[hurk130]

When I flew C-130's we had these black panels painted on the wing leading edge across from the ailerons. It's only purpose was to be able to visually detect icing better and that is an area where you don't want a lot of disrupted air flow. Those black areas on the A-1 might be the same thing.




I could be wrong. Someone will pipe in soon with the real answer.

Kel