Some pics from the 80's

george · **Joined:** Wed Dec 15, 2004 10:20 pm **Posts:** 435

I attended the show the day the A-20 crashed, but knew nothing about the crash. I don't know if it was the same year, but one year both flyable A-20s were at the show parked together.

I also remember seeing the CAF A-20, along with the B-26, B17 and B-24 at Brownwood back in the 60's. They were all in civilian paint schemes. We heard that the A-20 had major problems as it was being flown in to Brownwood, maybe an engine fire. From looking at its condition, it was hard to believe it had flown in.

Elroy13 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 11, 2006 11:30 pm

Some reason the link wouldnt work, Sledge...

JBoyle · **Posted:** Mon Dec 11, 2006 11:48 pm

Judging by the C-124 in the background of the first shot, I'd say it was taken before they moved to Midland.

BTW: the plane was transported to the Dover AMC museum in side a C-5...or two...maybe three.

RickH · **Posted:** Mon Dec 11, 2006 11:54 pm

Bill, you ought to be ashamed of yourself ! That fighter pilot spiel sounded a lot like,... ya wanna see my Spitfire,little girl ? Heh,heh.heh :shock:

And about that garbage truck business, you forget the best part.

AND GO LIKE H$LL !! :lol:

Elroy13 · **Posted:** Tue Dec 12, 2006 12:32 am

RickH wrote:

Bill, you ought to be ashamed of yourself ! That fighter pilot spiel sounded a lot like,... ya wanna see my Spitfire,little girl ?

I think she stopped paying attention to Bill...just like a lot of people have! :butthead:

Ztex · **Posted:** Tue Dec 12, 2006 1:27 am

Here's the A-20 pics I have found so far...I think there are more...maybe later

CAF A-20 getting some love @ 1980 or so.
John Van Dyke photos

Eric Friedebach · **Posted:** Tue Dec 12, 2006 10:28 am

Bill Greenwood wrote:

Next are the fat ones, round in front, and covered in oil, frequently painted navy. Believe it or not some of these actually fly pretty good, they just sound funny.

Elroy13 · **Posted:** Tue Dec 12, 2006 4:01 pm

Good one Eric! :partyman:

Beachy · **Joined:** Sat Apr 08, 2006 6:20 am **Posts:** 1104

Ah, nothing like the "sound of round" -- what's a little oil when the reward is hearing one of 'em fire up?

Stephanie · **Posted:** Tue Dec 12, 2006 6:12 pm

RickH wrote:

Bill, you ought to be ashamed of yourself ! That fighter pilot spiel sounded a lot like,... ya wanna see my Spitfire,little girl ? Heh,heh.heh :shock:

That's so freaking funny!!! Oh man, look what happens when I don't get on here for a couple of days.

Bill Greenwood wrote:

There really are 3 kinds of planes. The coolest are like the one you picked, they are pointed in front, usually have 6 exhaust stacks on each side, sound wonderful, and don't leak oil(maybe a little).

Maybe so, but this lady prefers a man that flies a radial! :heart:

I definitely have my favorites, they might not be "favorites" by common standards, but I like 'em.

Eric Friedebach · **Posted:** Tue Dec 12, 2006 6:31 pm

Stephanie wrote:

Maybe so, but this lady prefers a man that flies a radial! :heart:

Ah HA!

I guess the next big question is T-6 or T-28.

(a long running debate here)

Beachy · **Joined:** Sat Apr 08, 2006 6:20 am **Posts:** 1104

I've stated MY preference before, but I'm not shy and will butt in with it again! T-6!!!! But that's just the a/c --

I do know a couple of good-looking guys that fly 'em, though, come to think of it............. :wink:

!

Stephanie · **Posted:** Tue Dec 12, 2006 6:36 pm

I'd have to say the T-6 as well!

T33driver · **Posted:** Tue Dec 12, 2006 6:37 pm

Once you "go jet" you may never go back.

Beachy · **Joined:** Sat Apr 08, 2006 6:20 am **Posts:** 1104

I beg to differ............hehehe

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