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ki-61 two tails? by old hoodoo
I have read a reference that kermit weeks' ki-61 has two tail units. I understand that there is an allegation that a relatively intact Ki-61 in PNG had its tail unit scavenged (illegally) and that the extra tail unit that is with the Week's 61 belongs to that aircraft. Considering the rarity of...
July 21st 03 03:44 PM
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UK Firefly crashes by F7FTCAT
Am I imagining things or does there seem to be a pretty high attrition rate among the really rare airplanes at some of these UK airshows? I mean there was the P-38, P-63, Mosquito, the Me-109 (Black 6), then there was the Sea Fury on the golf course and the Sea Fury on the beach. Now there is...
July 26th 03 08:08 PM
by ngilder Go to last post
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Identifying aircraft by Rod Chavez
Sorry about the lavish use of bandwidth..OOOOPS..
July 26th 03 09:54 PM
by Craig Go to last post
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3D Models of WWII and other classic aircraft by Mike Peterson
In an earlier message, a fellow (John Price?) was looking for plans so he could make 3D cad models of WWII aircraft. There is a collection of those models online at www.10DollarModels.com downloadable for (you guessed it) $10 each. Sorry I couldn't link this to the original thread. mike at...
July 27th 03 06:53 PM
by Mike Peterson Go to last post
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Identifying aircraft by Rod Chavez
My sincere apology to all I have offended by asking a question concerning the origination of the aircraft in the EXTRA LARGE photo. And also for posting in the inappropriate forum.. Please forgive me for I am dim of wit and a slow study. MEA CULPA_MEA CULPA ...Thanks for all the help.Rod
July 27th 03 10:37 PM
by Craig Go to last post
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EARN$£$600\week downloading free software by [email protected]
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July 28th 03 03:22 AM
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40,000 volunteer restoration hours going to waste? by Corrie
The last B-36 Peacemaker ever built, #52-827, needs your help. This magnificent airplane sat outside in the Texas weather for decades, subject to the summer sun, winter rains, birds, and vandals. Years of dedicated effort (44,000 hours) has restored the magnificent bird to near-new static-display...
July 29th 03 05:14 PM
by Corrie Go to last post
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"Target for Today" & "Thunderbolt": An Awesome WWII DoubleFeature at Zeno's Drive-In by Zeno
The Zeno's Drive-in 6th Anniversary Summer Film Festival Double Feature Stop by Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In (http://www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com) and catch two awesome World War II aviation flicks. I'm celebrating our 6th anniversary on the 'Net with two of our favorites: the jam packed ...
August 2nd 03 06:14 PM
by Zeno Go to last post
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Miles M.65 Gemini by Alf Milliken
Does anyone have any drawings/technical data on the Miles Gemini twin? I am involved in a restoration project and the organisation would appreciate any feedback.
August 3rd 03 06:33 PM
by Alf Milliken Go to last post
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deHavilland Canada Chipmunk by Darryl Gibbs
Hi everyone. I have just uploaded the latest amendments to the CNAPG Chipmunk Individual Aircraft History page which is located at: http://www.cnapg.com/chipmunk.htm The site contains a production listing of the majority of Chipmunks produced as well as details of military serials, civil...
August 4th 03 03:34 PM
by Darryl Gibbs Go to last post
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Aeronautical Term by Nyal Williams
As I recall from a model airplane kit I built back in the late 1940s, the British observation plane, Westland Lysander, was equipped with small, short, secondary flying surfaces (hardly wings) attached to the landing gear just at about the top of the wheelpants. As I understood it at the time,...
August 4th 03 09:33 PM
by LesB Go to last post
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Sad But Interesting Historic Photos by Wayne Sagar
A couple weeks back, I posted a message on this forum regarding Bill Larkins photography and a section on our message board that has been dedicated for his use. Over the past few days, a thread has started that has Bill posting a bunch of very sad but interesting shots of the carnage that was...
August 5th 03 12:25 AM
by Wayne Sagar Go to last post
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Assorted aircraft mailing lists. by Darryl Gibbs
Hi. For those of you who have an interest in joining aircraft mailing lists, here are the subscription addresses for several of them. Just post a blank message to the address shown for the group you would like to join. Vintage and Warbird (No attachments allowed, ie messages only) (over...
August 5th 03 02:18 PM
by Darryl Gibbs Go to last post
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National Air Tour starts September 2003 by Don Pyeatt
www.nationalairtour.org Don www.b-36peacemakermuseum.org
August 6th 03 12:21 PM
by Don Pyeatt Go to last post
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Hughes Racer and Jim Wright lost over Yellowstone by Steven P. McNicoll
"RWD" wrote in message ... Sad News Jim Wright, not Write.
August 6th 03 09:25 PM
by RWD Go to last post
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Red lens for Hoskins strobe wanted by Terry
I have a Hoskins "Symbolic Displays Inc" strobe with White lens and need a Red lens to replace it. The strobe is mid 80's and was a replacement for the older rotating beacons. It is a Hoskins P/N701620-1. Works great just need the Red lens that was available back then but very hard to find today....
August 6th 03 11:11 PM
by Terry Go to last post
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Jet In a Junkyard by Dr Bach
I recently drove home from Washington DC to Dayton Ohio. I decided to take the senic route. I came west on 68 to 7 in West Virginia and near the intersection of 7 and 250 ( town of black field maybe.. or Black burn? ,, black something...)there is an early jet of some kind (appears to be pretty much...
August 7th 03 07:40 AM
by Richard Lamb Go to last post
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B-25D Yankee Warrior flys again by Vern
Wow..can we have some more details? Perhaps a website? I had no idea that a tall-tail "D" was even being restored!! ES
August 7th 03 11:40 PM
by RWD Go to last post
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Vintage, Warbird and Adventure passenger flights. by Darryl Gibbs
The latest update has now been added to the CNAPG list of organisations that provide passenger flights in Vintage, warbird and Aerobatic aircraft. The list is located at: http://www.cnapg.com/vintage_and_warbird_flight.htm If anyone would like to have their organisation listed in the site,...
August 8th 03 08:32 AM
by Darryl Gibbs Go to last post
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WEBMASTER'S SUMMER BOOK SALE by pjw1
WEBMASTER'S SUMMER BOOK SALE This ain't no steenkin' Harry Potter! Hi, folks, This is a special one time offer. Read on... Unfortunately it looks like the AV ROE Hangers on Boeing's property are a lost cause and that tear down has already started on the inside at least. If anyone has some...
August 9th 03 06:44 PM
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