Who Likes Aircraft ?

[Bladecutter]

I can`t believe it's been close to thirty years (it will be 30 in December) since Rutan's Voyager flew around the globe non-stop and without refueling. It was a nine day flight.

Laying down.

 

[Photon440]

Oh yeah, that too. Laying down, two people on board.

The team had asked Plymouth for sponsorship, thinking it was a natural because the Voyager name was also on the Plymouth mini-van. Something like lending a van for use as a chase vehicle. Plymouth said no.

I read this a few years ago, great story. https://www.amazon.com/Voyager-Flight-Around-John-Kaufmann/dp/0894901850

 

[Auggie56]

 

[super-bee_ski]

Me pre-flighting "HOT DONNA" in Nellis AFB , Las Vegas NV 2010
My "telemetry van" beside the jet

 

[Photon440]

Here's a collection of some mid-air refueling attempts that didn't quite work out...


Plus, for the topic that originally started this whole thread - a Super Constellation start up and take-off.

 

[super-bee_ski]

F-35 over Edwards AFB, night time in afterburner:

 

[Photon440]

 

[super-bee_ski]

GREAT Photo Photon!

 

[super-bee_ski]

PS: On that F-35 pic, check out the "new" style LED "Running" lights....

 

[Budnicks]

PS: On that F-35 pic, check out the "new" style LED "Running" lights....

Cool looking, green slits

 

[super-bee_ski]

Yup,
Used for the Gen 5 aircraft
Low observable, stealth style flush LEDs

 

[Bladecutter]

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Me pre-flighting "HOT DONNA" in Nellis AFB , Las Vegas NV 2010
My "telemetry van" beside the jet

*****!

 

[super-bee_ski]

Yeah, that's another "Work-horse" Jet.
Very special jet....
Got some "goodies" on her!

 

[Photon440]

A little more up to date than the old Martin Mars used for firefighting - here's the Beriev Be-200...

 

[super-bee_ski]

We have them here at So Cal and Nor Cal

 

[Auggie56]

Uncommon Valor http://ww2awartobewon.com/wwii-articles/australian-hero-not-acknowledged/

 

[Photon440]

Russian bombers in action in Syria (1 minute video)

 

[Auggie56]

Xp-82 Twin Mustang Prototype Project (44-83887)
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Due to our moving our XP-82 to a larger hangar to facilitate the final assembly and installation of the wings, we will be late in posting September's news release. Stay tuned and thanks for your interest in our unique and rare warbird.

 

[Auggie56]

Last Mass Take Off Off WW2 Aircraft Of One Type 1970



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B-25_Mitchell_aircraft_in_Catch-22

 

[usaroadrunner]

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Me pre-flighting "HOT DONNA" in Nellis AFB , Las Vegas NV 2010
My "telemetry van" beside the jet

that is sooo awesome, grab the keys and lets see what it can do. lol