Planes of Fame Living History Day 2010

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Sorry about the missing pics - here they are.

P-38 Lightning Event

Took these pictures yesterday at the Planes of Fame Museum. They had TWO P-38's on display AND flying. Five P-38 Veterans were also on hand to recount their wartime exploits. Unfortunately, it was a little hazy so the flying shots aren't that great  

Lockheed P-38J "23 Skidoo" NX138AM

Taxiing In...



A study in Spinners



Up close...





In the Air...







Lockheed P-38L NL7723C

Taxiing In...



Up Close...







Other Aircraft in Attendance...

P-51C Mustang "Princess Elizabeth" NL487FS





Grumman Bearcat F8F-2 NX14WB

[rander]

need to repost those pics, Papa not one of them made it   

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SWEET!!! Princess E used to wear these colors......Reno 95

[Midnight Mover]

SWEET!!! Princess E used to wear these colors......Reno 95

[rander]

Great shots, Papa!! Thanks.

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Thanks for the kind remarks. Nice shot of Princess E! Not sure if she's a two seater anymore?
Planes of Fame museum is going crazy right now getting ready for the air show in May. Yak 3 and Hellcat getting ready for a repaint, N9M waiting for the engines to be refitted...I'll post updates later. Check the website for show schedule...www.planesoffame.org

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Living History Day "Hitler's Vengeance Weapon" - The V-1 Buzz Bomb
May 1st, 2010

Thought someone might be interested in this...

Fieseler Fi 103


Planes Of Fame's Argus As 109-014 Pulse Jet engine flames after shutting down from a test run.


Close view of the shutters of the Argus Pulse Jet - behind which fuel is ignited. As the gases expand the shutters close and thrust is ejected through the rear tube (this happens approx 50 times per second) giving the motor it's distinctive sound.

[Midnight Mover]

Living History Day "Hitler's Vengeance Weapon" - The V-1 Buzz Bomb
May 1st, 2010

Thought someone might be interested in this...

oh ya 

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Here are a few shots from the June 2010 Planes of Fame Korean War Living History Day featuring the Museum's North American F-86F Sabre.


F-86F Sabre NX186AM sits on the museum grounds at the June Living History Event.






F-86F Sabre NX186AM spins up it's General Electric J47 Turbojet engine prior to flight.



F-86F Sabre NX186AM makes a pass over the crowd.





Kevin Eldridge brings the Sabre to a halt.



Kevin Eldridge makes last minute checks prior to shutting down the F-86F Sabre.



F-86F Sabre sits on the apron after flight.