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http://ww2db.com/images/air_helldiver8.jpg

The caption with this pic says it was taken at Clark Field which appears correct. Any idea how and wast that bird wound up there?

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This is what I got when I tried to access your link.

Hmmm. I just tried it and it came up.

The linked work OK for me using Internet Explorer 11. Just FYI.

Randy

I also got the forbidden message. FYI

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Remember, the propeller is only there to keep the pilot cool.If you don't believe me, have it stop and watch the pilot start sweating!

I use Safari on an iMac. I just cut and pasted to Google and it came right up. Anyway, very interesting pic, thanks for posting.

YEP, copy and paste worked fine.

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Remember, the propeller is only there to keep the pilot cool.If you don't believe me, have it stop and watch the pilot start sweating!

Baugher lists nine A-25s from that serial block as condemned May 1, 1945, including 42-80171 in the photo. Would they all have been in that same location?

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All right, Mister Dorfmann, start pullin'!
Pilot: "Flap switch works hard in down position."
Mechanic: "Flap switch checked OK. Pilot needs more P.T." - Flight report, TB-17G 42-102875 (Hobbs AAF)

I have been requested to post this image from the UK.

PeterA

From what I have read the USAAF A-25 Shrike's were not utilized in any combat operations. Uses included target tugs, photo recon training, mosquito spraying, etc. Given that it displays the high-vis yellow paint I vote for target tug. Hard to believe that the USAAF would ship such an aircraft all the way to the Pacific for such as ancillary role.


JDV
www.fuselagecodes.com

Does Clark Field have an absolutely symmetrical volcano/mountain in the distant background? I don't think so. This photo was taken in Japan, and the mountain is Fuji.

Clark Field.



Major eruptions in 1991 see here:-

http://articles.latimes.com/1991-06-10/ ... k-air-base

Philippines or Japan?

Mt Fuji is much broader at the base.

I'm thinking Pinatubo, too.

I say the volcano is somewhere in Central America like this one with B-17Es of the Sixth AF. Also the tree in the background is very tropical.



Best to you all.

Tom

Hmm. I checked all nine serials at AAIR, but none had accidents listed. Anyone have access to the record cards?

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All right, Mister Dorfmann, start pullin'!
Pilot: "Flap switch works hard in down position."
Mechanic: "Flap switch checked OK. Pilot needs more P.T." - Flight report, TB-17G 42-102875 (Hobbs AAF)