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Aviation Photos => Military Aircraft & Helis => Topic started by: phantomphan1974 on August 03, 2008, 07:33:05 PM

Title: Gate Guards (all types)
Post by: phantomphan1974 on August 03, 2008, 07:33:05 PM
Caught this on Friday 8-1 at North Island main gate.  Ceremony is going to be next Friday 8-8.
Title: Re: Gate Guards (all types)
Post by: rander on August 04, 2008, 07:05:44 PM
here are a  pic of the same aircraft a few days earlier when still on its wheels
Title: Re: Gate Guards (all types)
Post by: Midnight Mover on August 04, 2008, 09:07:06 PM
I will be in SD on the 8, I might see it ;D
Title: Re: Gate Guards (all types)
Post by: rander on August 09, 2008, 06:25:14 AM
Here is another pic of the A-4 that will be dedicated to the memory of Admiral James B. Stockdale. THe Maain Gate will be closed until 2 pm 08/09/08 for a ceremony. There will be about 1500 guests there for the dedication. ANy one planning to attend the dedication should wear appropriate attire Suit and tie for gentlemen dress and conservitave jewelery for the ladies and dress uniform for military personnel
Title: Re: Gate Guards (all types)
Post by: Flygirlpainter on July 28, 2009, 06:52:58 PM
Hey Damon,, the A-4 at North Island is awesome, see it everytime I go down there. I was told the guys down there 2 weeks ago that they may be putting a Seahawk at the gate on the other side. HSL-49 Scorpions is retiring one in Oct-the one I just painted in Oct 08,,it may go to the gate....will let you know...
Title: Re: Gate Guards (all types)
Post by: phantomphan1974 on July 28, 2009, 09:30:22 PM
Cool, yeah I just happened on that one getting attached(welded) to the stick.
Title: Re: Gate Guards (all types)
Post by: phantomphan1974 on November 14, 2009, 10:59:13 PM
Pt Mugu 4-13-03  On our way up to Marina CA for our honeymoon.
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Title: Re: Gate Guards (all types)
Post by: rander on November 15, 2009, 01:12:47 PM
This  A-7D is a Gate Guard at Martin Field Airport at Dakota City Nebraska.
Title: Re: Gate Guards (all types)
Post by: rander on November 15, 2009, 01:48:12 PM
This F-14A BUNO160914 Is at Willmar Municipal Airport at Willmar Minnesota.
Title: Re: Gate Guards (all types)
Post by: kick Z tail out on November 15, 2009, 05:27:22 PM
I didn't know there was a VF-1,111  :-\



:D <laughing>
Title: Re: Gate Guards (all types)
Post by: phantomphan1974 on November 16, 2009, 03:37:24 AM
Quote from: kick Z tail out on November 15, 2009, 05:27:22 PM
I didn't know there was a VF-1,111  :-\



:D <laughing>
Wolf Pack and the Sundowners
Title: Re: Gate Guards (all types)
Post by: phantomphan1974 on November 16, 2009, 03:38:14 AM
Quote from: phantomphan1974 on November 16, 2009, 03:37:24 AM
Wolf Pack and the Sundowners
Oh I see what you mean... not sure.. ;)
Title: Re: Gate Guards (all types)
Post by: Firehawk on November 24, 2009, 01:56:47 PM
That Tomcat gate guard at Point Mugu has always bugged the heck out of me. I was running the Point Mugu Missile Museum when they were prepping BH-224 for the stick, and they never asked me for Sidewinder 'shapes'. I had TONS of them! Instead, they let a civilian over at AIMD make a couple 'pod-winders' with two TACTS pods and a couple welded fins. One of the fins has already fallen off.

Seems to me that a guate guard Tomcat, in front of the Navy's premiere sea test range facility (where she was developed!), should be wearing correct weapons. Maybe that's just me.

/rant off  ;D
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