Mice photo of a great A/C. Although I've been in faster, more comfortable A/C, it ALWAYS got us where we were going. If memory serves there was never a "crash" attributed to a C-47 air frame failure. Solid, sturdy & reliable. My squadron had one (we called it the Triple Nickle because the tail number ended in 555) we used to go places and do things because we had the only rated officers on base ... .

Written on 2019年 06月 22日

Not just good but a Great Pic! My question is: just how much flap is available on the B-17? It looks like almost ninety degrees in this photo (but it is looking down the center line) ... . Also, I used to live a dozen or so miles and never got so much as a fly-by from a B-17. We did get a fly-by salute from the Space Shuttle, though--Excellent!

Written on 2018年 04月 06日

One of my fellow instructors is always quick to remind me that although "Fighters are fun, but bombers make policy." Out.

Written on 2018年 03月 26日

I thought maybe the squadron would have Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Dopey, Bashful, Sneezy, (deputy) Prince Charming, and (squadron commander) Snow White. Maybe the joke wasn't as obvious ...
V/R, Chief Porter

Written on 2018年 03月 16日

That's one handsome aircraft -- and A LOT of polished aluminum! (... and who's sitting in the blister?) Lastly, if that's Doc, what were the names of the other A/C in the squadron? Cheers, CMSgt Ret.

Written on 2018年 03月 16日