Friday, February 8, 2013

Now for some classics

Just some classics from my personal pictures.  These good folk come through 'round here most every year.  Look up their schedule, if you love classic Warbirds!  The Collings Foundation.


Yes, Witchcraft really IS underway, with that guy spyhopping out the top!






Now this is Betty Jane, and she is truly One of Kind! She is the ONLY dual control P-51 in the world! And ain't she a beauty??



They sure do keep her shined up nice!




Yes, you DO get to tour inside several of these Warbirds!  It is fascinating!

I found it amazing how little room those men had inside these aircraft.  And amenities?  Nope!


Enjoy this brief clip I shot of Betty Jane buzzing the runway!  (I used to have a super video of Ol' Nine 'O Nine, but sadly, it has vanished into the computer ether.)
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8 comments:

  1. Home on the RangeFebruary 9, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    You got some beautiful photos. I was active in the Confederate Air Force before they bowed to political correctness and changed their name. I've many a photo of me with airplane hair in a T6.

    Thanks for sharing. I don't fly much any more, just too darn expensive. Doesn't mean I don't love it all.

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  2. NancyFebruary 12, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    Growing up on Air Force bases, I often took for granted seeing planes take off and land every day. These are beauties!

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  3. MaggidFebruary 14, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    What a super interesting blog! Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Blog Party! -g-

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  4. jp@A Green RidgeFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    Those are great shots...I remember on a visit to see my sister in FL, we stopped at the Air Force Base...stopping by from Lisa and Nancy's Valentine's Party Blog Hop...thanks for coming to see me...:)JP

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  5. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Wow, these are great shots!

    Thanks for participating in the Boost My Blog party today. I'm a new follower :-)

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  6. Thistle Cove FarmFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    visiting via BMB Party and enjoyed your photos, thanks for the history because we can never say "thanks" enough!

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  7. Buttons ThoughtsFebruary 14, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    AWESOME shots. Visiting from Boost My Blog. B

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  8. Elizabeth EdwardsFebruary 14, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    hey, i hopped over from Boost-My-Blog Party! nice to meet ya. have a great <3 Day!! big hugs. awesome - my Dad was in the army & worked on planes in Germany - due to him i have always had a love for planes. awesome shots. thanks for the details. too cool! take care. ( :

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