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Thank you Mason ....
Written on 2023年 07月 31日 by ken kemper
It looks like the plane is coming down from heaven, good shot!
Written on 2023年 07月 31日 by Aiden Carvalho
nice shot.
Written on 2023年 07月 31日 by Aiden Carvalho
Amazing shot Ken!
Written on 2023年 07月 31日 by Mason Beitz
This aircraft is a G21A Goose, not a Widgeon! I know as this was the first aircraft that I ever flew way back in 1952. My father also operated both aircraft types in his airline, Midet Airlines.
Written on 2023年 07月 31日 by James R. Miles
Perhaps it is "the most advanced [carrier-based] command and control platform in the world", but from a purely AEW&C perspective I think the Boeing 737 AEW&C has assumed that mantle now. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_737_AEW%26C
Written on 2023年 07月 31日 by Alan Hume
@ frank theriault yes it is!
Written on 2023年 07月 31日 by daniel jef
je n' ai pas la chance d' avoir pris ces avions de belles photos merci
Written on 2023年 07月 30日 by Jean noel BONNEAULT
Terry... you better believe Batman has a plane =)
Written on 2023年 07月 29日 by Carlos Rivas
Somehow I don't think this a Cessna 402 judging from many of the other pics.
Written on 2023年 07月 29日 by DANA DUFIELD
Wow! Glad to cast the 50th 5 star vote!
Written on 2023年 07月 29日 by John Giambone
@CHARLES BRACE - YOUR WELCOME BUDDY! THANk YOU!
Written on 2023年 07月 29日 by John Giambone
Thanks for the comments folk's!
Written on 2023年 07月 29日 by John Giambone
Choo-Choo !
Written on 2023年 07月 29日 by Hugh Janus
319 ?
Written on 2023年 07月 29日 by Hugh Janus
Not enough ways to say thank you for this - so here's another one - THANK YOU!!!!!!
Written on 2023年 07月 29日 by Charles Brace
Re: Mr. Biederer's comment
Written on 2023年 07月 29日 by Don Hines
Always one Negative Nancy in a group.
Not pleased with the thrust path over the tail, wind tips could be improved.
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by jonathan biederer
Cherokee Six
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by CHRIS ROBEY
Great plane from transport, radar tracking , and refueling. There are a few still flying.
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by Steve Smith
Steve
USAf
Air to air work is a lot more difficult than most give it credit for.
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by Thomas Brouwer
Nice shot of a very interesting airplane.
Great shot and excellent info from John, thanks.
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by Dave Sheehy
Great design and color! “The Dark Knight”?
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by Steven H Wilcox
Thanks Viv! Was going to post the same thing for Gary, heard from him via phone message this afternoon.
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by Dave Sheehy
Hope he gets back online soon!
The Commonwealth Boomerang (also known as the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation - or "CAC" - Boomerang) was of completely Australian indigenous design. Based on the CAC Wirraway, which in turn was spawned from the American NA-16 trainer aircraft produced by North American, the Boomerang was developed in direct response to the impending Japanese invasion of the Australian homeland. As with other facets of Australian war-production, aviation design was hardly given much attention prior to the war. However, with the consistent advancements made by Imperial Japan throughout Asia and in the Pacific, Australian soil was now ripe for the taking. It would seem that this British Commonwealth territory might be no more.
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by John Burtis
The Boomerang was of a utilitarian and highly conventional design, appearing much in line with those early stout fuselage monoplanes featured in the latter half of the 1930's. Wings - which were taken directly from the Wirraway design - were forward and low-mounted on the fuselage which, in turn, was of an all-new design. Additionally, the empennage and the retractable landing gear system were also of the preceding design's creation which essentially made the Boomerang something of a conversion model to her origins. The pilot sat behind the powerplant compartment and was situated under a glazed canopy. Armament was excellent and consisted of 2 x 20mm cannons in the wings and an array of 4 x 7.7mm machine guns in the wings.
A worthy cause.
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by Steven H Wilcox
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 (Russian: Микоян и Гуревич МиГ-17; NATO reporting name: Fresco)[1] is a high-subsonic fighter aircraft produced in the USSR from 1952 and operated by numerous air forces in many variants. It is an advanced development of the very similar appearing MiG-15 of the Korean War. The MiG-17 was license-built in China as the Shenyang J-5 and Poland as the PZL-Mielec Lim-6.
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by John Burtis
MiG-17s first saw combat in 1958 in the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis and later proved to be an effective threat against more modern supersonic fighters of the United States in the Vietnam War. It was also briefly known as the Type 38 by U.S. Air Force designation prior to the development of NATO codes.
VAW-126 is one of five Airborne Command & Control Squadrons based in Norfolk, VA. Equipped with five E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft, the squadron's primary mission is airborne early warning and command and control in support of joint warfare commanders. VAW-126 conducts diverse operations such as air intercept control, strike control, surface search and coordination, search and rescue coordination, and tactical command and control. The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye (AHE) is the newest variant of the E-2 aircraft platform. It features a state-of-the-art radar with a two-generation leap in capability and upgraded aircraft systems that will improve supportability and increase readiness.
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by John Burtis
Three E-2Ds are scheduled to be delivered by 2028 and will replace the three existing E-2C Hawkeyes of the French Navy, Marine Nationale.
The E-2D AHE, produced by Northrop Grumman, represents a two-generation leap in technology compared to its predecessor, the E-2C Hawkeye. The aircraft features a state-of-the-art radar and upgraded aircraft systems that improve supportability and increase readiness. The centerpiece of the E-2D AHE is the APY-9 radar system, designed specifically to provide enhanced surveillance detection and tracking capability against advanced threat aircraft and cruise missile systems in the overland, littoral, and open ocean environments. With the addition of aerial refueling capabilities, the E-2D remains the most advanced command and control platform in the world.
What a photo John!! Great American photo op.
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by Steven H Wilcox
My namesake uncle was an RAF Spitfire pilot based in Darwin. He was ferrying a Boomerang from Sydney to Darwin when he was killed in an accident. F/O Anthony Brook, Charleville, Queensland. 1944.
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by knifeedge
Got more coming of 121/N2871G this from 1996 during fire fighting at Fox field Lancaster Ca...
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by Matt Smith
@kenkemper. Thx! 0700 about an hour after sunrise.
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by John Giambone
Thanks' guys. type designation fixed!
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by John Giambone
Thanks' guys. type designation fixed!
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by John Giambone
This type aircraft was used in the USAF at Randolph AFB in 1960-63 with Air Force Communications Service, as an AC47-D, later changed to EC47-D (Checking flight approach equipment at many bases (US and Europe)
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by Harold Boerstler
A few years ago, I was so surprised during my Trikke ride on the bike path here in Sioux Falls, when I looked up and saw these Thunderbirds fly by overhead in formation. No idea where they had come from or where they were going...they were very easily visible as being the Thunderbirds, being not all that high.
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by Linda Nitzschke
They are here in Sioux Falls this weekend. I get a bit of a free show, with my apt. being in their flight path for turning around to come and go during their performance over the airport. Boy, oh boy, are they loud...can feel them, not just hear them, etc.
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by Linda Nitzschke
Talk about precision!
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by Tom Duffy
Hard to believe that the DC-3 made its maiden flight on December 17, 1935. They remained in production until 1946. Truly a legendary aircraft.
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by M Bodkin
I served in an E2C squadron in the 80's, VAW-126 out of NAS Norfolk and deployed with the USS John F. Kennedy. Good times. The "Stop Making Sense" Med Cruise 86-87 LOL
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by Charles Henry
Is this plane still in service/operation today? When was it built? Looks like it's taken its share of usage over the years.
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by sardu
This is MINT JM!
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by Rich Barnett
Beautiful!!!
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by Lewis Ellwanger
The nose is like the EC-47D that the Air Force Communications Service used at Randolph AFB in 1962-63.
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by Harold Boerstler
The C-47 differed from the civilian DC-3 in numerous modifications, including being fitted with a cargo door, hoist attachment, and strengthened floor, along with a shortened tail cone for glider-towing shackles, and an astrodome in the cabin roof.
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by a mentor
Ergo, it is NOT a DC-3 but sure looks like it at first glance.
Can use water, but mainly it is loaded with fire retardant.
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by firewatch209
Very expensive cost to the Gov.but it does lay some line, straight line!
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by firewatch209
Cool Beans!
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by Diana Rose
Hi all. Gary has computer issue at the moment. He is not ignoring anybody, but cannot reply at this moment. He'll be back soon.
Written on 2023年 07月 28日 by Viv Pike
