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PeterA
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Here are some random shots I took earlier this week.

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I noted your shot of the P-51:-
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..and compared it with a shot I took of Tom Wood's Mustang at Transpo in Washington back in 1972.
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Is that really 34+ years with the same owner and the same livery?

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Is that really 34+ years with the same owner and the same livery?

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That's correct. Tom Wood has owned this P-51 since early 1969.

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Dennis Bergstrom wrote:
PeterA wrote:


Is that really 34+ years with the same owner and the same livery?

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That's correct. Tom Wood has owned this P-51 since early 1969.

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You can spot a few subtle changes though, such as that the shape of the US national insignia has been corrected.
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Has anyone noticed the worn out tires on the B-1B and fluid dripping here and there. What was up with all that? I don't think they have enough tires to safely land one more time...


The Blue Angel FA-18 nose cone was showing s few signs of wear also.

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Never seen a Blue Angel that looked that rough, unless it was on a pole somewhere. Maybe a backup aircraft ?
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It is the twin seat #7 jet, used for VIP rides etc, and I think they use this A/C for back up as needed
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Never seen a Blue Angel that looked that rough, unless it was on a pole somewhere. Maybe a backup aircraft ?


Wow, that IS surprising, even to me. The BA jets are usually absoultely perfect looking.
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