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Title: One of Yahoo's pic of the day.
Post by: Dakotaranger on July 04, 2007, 03:38:33 AM

This being the 4th of July and the recent distruction of some Tomcats this pic really shows how awesome of a war bird they were
(http://www.defensivecarry.com/gallery/files/4/6/6/1/capt_efa41df348a34d2fa5d71b541a8620f1_shredding_tomcats_wxsc301.jpg)

Title: Re: One of Yahoo's pic of the day.
Post by: someguy on July 04, 2007, 09:37:44 AM

Amen to that.  A badass bird if ever there was one.

Title: Re: One of Yahoo's pic of the day.
Post by: texcaliber on July 04, 2007, 02:12:45 PM

Quote from: Dakotaranger on July 04, 2007, 03:38:33 AM

This being the 4th of July and the recent distruction of some Tomcats this pic really shows how awesome of a war bird they were
(http://www.defensivecarry.com/gallery/files/4/6/6/1/capt_efa41df348a34d2fa5d71b541a8620f1_shredding_tomcats_wxsc301.jpg)

Those guys on the deck are either very lucky to see that, OR are about to have a very VERY B A D day !  8)

tex

Title: Re: One of Yahoo's pic of the day.
Post by: 2HOW on July 04, 2007, 10:05:33 PM

nah. those yellow shirts are just taking in the scene, F-15 hornet If I remember my nomenclature, But I was Artillary , what do I know.

Title: Re: One of Yahoo's pic of the day.
Post by: BGregory on July 05, 2007, 10:44:24 AM

F-14 Tomcat   (Picture)

F-15 Eagle
F-16 Fighting Falcon
F-18 Hornet

Title: Re: One of Yahoo's pic of the day.
Post by: someguy on July 05, 2007, 11:13:42 AM

If memory serves, the story I read regarding this pic on some naval aviation forum (not sure which one; it's been awhile) was that
this was taken during a 'show of force', which is - as I understand it - basically an airshow for the crews of the carrier group, generally
done mid-tour.  Sort of a part-training, part-entertainment opportunity - firing live artilery rounds, supersonic passes, etc.  No way to
verify this or not (the pic, not the SoF).

Title: Re: One of Yahoo's pic of the day.
Post by: 2Late45 on July 05, 2007, 02:55:43 PM

Quote from: 2HOW on July 04, 2007, 10:05:33 PM

nah. those yellow shirts are just taking in the scene, F-15 hornet If I remember my nomenclature, But I was Artillary , what do I know.

Here's a Hornet, Pittsburgh air show on Father's Day week-end.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/2Late45/Hornetlanding.jpg)

Title: Re: One of Yahoo's pic of the day.
Post by: 2HOW on July 05, 2007, 03:37:16 PM

Thanks Bgregory, great pic though.

Title: Re: One of Yahoo's pic of the day.
Post by: Hazcat on July 05, 2007, 05:23:05 PM

Quote from: 2Late45 on July 05, 2007, 02:55:43 PM

Here' a Hornet, Pittsburgh air show on Father's Day week-end.

2How,

You poor soul, stuck in the 'burgh.

Title: Re: One of Yahoo's pic of the day.
Post by: 2Late45 on July 05, 2007, 05:45:09 PM

Quote from: Hazcat on July 05, 2007, 05:23:05 PM

2How,

You poor soul, stuck in the 'burgh.

Actually I live about 55 miles north, just drove down for the air show.  Awesome week-end, The U.S.Open was being played there that week as well.

Title: Re: One of Yahoo's pic of the day.
Post by: Hazcat on July 05, 2007, 06:06:04 PM

Quote from: 2Late45 on July 05, 2007, 05:45:09 PM

Actually I live about 55 miles north, just drove down for the air show.  Awesome week-end, The U.S.Open was being played there that week as well.

Near Sharon?  I'm originally from the Shaler Area of PGH.

Title: Re: One of Yahoo's pic of the day.
Post by: 52449 on July 05, 2007, 08:37:18 PM

Here's a little something along the same lines.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VDGoEnaayA

No sound on this one but seeing the shock is cool.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIGRCSDdUSk

Title: Re: One of Yahoo's pic of the day.
Post by: texcaliber on July 05, 2007, 08:52:50 PM

Quote from: 52449 on July 05, 2007, 08:37:18 PM

Here's a little something along the same lines.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VDGoEnaayA

No sound on this one but seeing the shock is cool.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIGRCSDdUSk

I dont know why but those vids bring a smile ;D to my face that leave me tasting my ears. Yup good post 52449

Title: Re: One of Yahoo's pic of the day.
Post by: BGregory on July 05, 2007, 10:17:51 PM

My top picks in a somewhat chronological order:

Fokker Dr.1 Triplane
SPAD S.XIII
Curtiss P40 Warhawk
North American P51 Mustang
Grumman F8F Bearcat
North American F-86 Sabre
Republic F-105 Thunderchief
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom
Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) F-15E Strike Eagle

Those, I believe, for one reason or another, were the cream of the crop for their time.

Possibly I'll get around to listing the crumbs of the crop one of these days...

Title: Re: One of Yahoo's pic of the day.
Post by: texcaliber on July 05, 2007, 10:44:36 PM

Quote from: BGregory on July 05, 2007, 10:17:51 PM

My top picks in a somewhat chronological order:

Fokker Dr.1 Triplane
SPAD S.XIII
Curtiss P40 Warhawk
North American P51 Mustang
Grumman F8F Bearcat
North American F-86 Sabre
Republic F-105 Thunderchief
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom
Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) F-15E Strike Eagle

Those, I believe, for one reason or another, were the cream of the crop for their time.

Possibly I'll get around to listing the crumbs of the crop one of these days...

\\

I had to look up everyone of them except for the F-15 which i looked up from your other post..... Thanks by the way they are all A W S O M E  man

Tex

Title: Re: One of Yahoo's pic of the day.
Post by: Dakotaranger on July 05, 2007, 11:28:47 PM

Quote from: 52449 on July 05, 2007, 08:37:18 PM

Here's a little something along the same lines.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VDGoEnaayA

No sound on this one but seeing the shock is cool.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIGRCSDdUSk

Those make me (along with a ton of other things about this great nation) make me proud to be an American

Title: Re: One of Yahoo's pic of the day.
Post by: 2Late45 on July 06, 2007, 07:44:40 AM

Quote from: texcaliber on July 05, 2007, 10:44:36 PM

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I had to look up everyone of them except for the F-15 which i looked up from your other post..... Thanks by the way they are all A W S O M E  man

Tex

When I can get more, I'll gladly post'm......           ;)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/2Late45/Keepers026.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/2Late45/P-38-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/2Late45/Keepers040.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/2Late45/4ACES.jpg)

Title: Re: One of Yahoo's pic of the day.
Post by: texcaliber on July 06, 2007, 10:15:02 AM

Quote

When I can get more, I'll gladly post'm......           Wink

Looking forward to it man.

Title: Re: One of Yahoo's pic of the day.
Post by: 2Late45 on July 07, 2007, 12:31:43 PM

This ones for Hazcat, Steeler logo on engine cover.  The 171st is stationed at Pittsburgh.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/2Late45/PittAirShow2007028.jpg)

One of the few "flying" privately owned Mig's from the Korean war, I never realized they were so small...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/2Late45/PittAirShow2007029MIG15.jpg)

For the F-15 fans.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/2Late45/F-15landing.jpg)

This B-52 is only a couple years younger than me....   
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/2Late45/PittAirShow2007037.jpg)

The U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds put on one hell-uv-a show.    Flying F-16's.  This year is the 60th anniversary of the Air Force.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/2Late45/Almost.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/2Late45/Down.jpg)

And because this is a "GUN FORUM", this is what I worked on for a year, to try and up-set Uncle Charley's supply chain....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/2Late45/c130H-105.jpg)
This is a late H-Modle,in the early 70's they carried twin 20mm Vulcans,single 40mm Bofors,single 105mm Howitzer.  As I recall, they always returned to base,  "WINCHESTER" , meaning they were out'a ammo.   Yeh, they got the job done....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/2Late45/ac130_04early-a.jpg)

And for the Gentlemanly Bgregory,  a bi-wing from the beautifull years of air-craft design.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/2Late45/PittAirShow2007023.jpg)

I hope I didn't use too much of Mike's bandwidth, but I don't know how to create an off-site photo album..

Title: Re: One of Yahoo's pic of the day.
Post by: 2Late45 on July 07, 2007, 10:05:21 PM

OK, no more aircraft photos.  Just a little bump......      ;D

Title: Re: One of Yahoo's pic of the day.
Post by: BGregory on July 08, 2007, 11:14:46 AM

2Late45

Thanks for the pic of the Model 17.  Always thought the Staggerwing was one of the best looking planes built.