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Offline Bergmen

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Re: Aircraft we like..
« Reply #740 on: June 13, 2016, 07:46:48 PM »
The Beech D-18 was actually a C-45 (military version). Basically the same thing. I would LOVE to go for a ride in a B-29, the price is very reasonable ($570.00). I went for a ride in a B-17 once when one happened to stop by in Ukiah (Aluminum Overcast). I just happened to see it turning in on final and I couldn't believe my eyes.

I ran home and robbed the safe of a few Ben Franklins and headed back to the airport. I neglected to wear ear plugs and the noise was beyond the threshold of pain. Ultra vibration, the racket and a super bumpy, windy day added up to an amazing experience that I will never forget. It was awesome!

A view from the bombardiers position:



A WWII B-24 Pilot that sat with me during the ride:



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Re: Aircraft we like..
« Reply #741 on: June 14, 2016, 06:43:52 AM »
Quote from: Bergmen on June 13, 2016, 07:46:48 PM
The Beech D-18 was actually a C-45 (military version). Basically the same thing. I would LOVE to go for a ride in a B-29, the price is very reasonable ($570.00). I went for a ride in a B-17 once when one happened to stop by in Ukiah (Aluminum Overcast). I just happened to see it turning in on final and I couldn't believe my eyes.

I ran home and robbed the safe of a few Ben Franklins and headed back to the airport. I neglected to wear ear plugs and the noise was beyond the threshold of pain. Ultra vibration, the racket and a super bumpy, windy day added up to an amazing experience that I will never forget. It was awesome!


Me too! Aluminum Overcast was in Colorado Springs and on an impulse I bought 2 spots for my son and I. LOVED it!

Bombardier's seat.



And shooting down Messerschmidt's

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« Reply #742 on: June 14, 2016, 03:39:01 PM »
Saw a C-121 Constellation today at a private airport in Bridgewater, VA.   Couldn't get close enough or stop to take a better picture.  I nearly ran off the road when I saw it.  Here's some background...

http://www.warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/columbine-ii-arrives-home.html

I'll post my picture later but it doesn't do justice to the aircraft...
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« Reply #743 on: June 14, 2016, 03:45:11 PM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on June 14, 2016, 03:39:01 PM
Saw a C-121 Constellation today at a private airport in Bridgewater, VA.   Couldn't get close enough or stop to take a better picture.  I nearly ran off the road when I saw it.  Here's some background...

http://www.warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/columbine-ii-arrives-home.html

I'll post my picture later but it doesn't do justice to the aircraft...

Awesome! I've never seen one in the air.
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Re: Aircraft we like..
« Reply #744 on: June 14, 2016, 03:48:27 PM »
Tis a thing of beauty..
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« Reply #745 on: June 17, 2016, 11:23:50 AM »
Vulcan attack on the Falklands...

http://youtu.be/X2Yl8ntVS-4
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« Reply #746 on: June 17, 2016, 03:04:07 PM »
Always worth watching......again.........and again........🍻👍😃
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« Reply #747 on: June 17, 2016, 03:37:13 PM »
That's my feeling as well.  Gives me goosebumps.
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Re: Aircraft we like..
« Reply #748 on: June 18, 2016, 03:41:39 PM »
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Re: Aircraft we like..
« Reply #749 on: June 20, 2016, 06:28:04 AM »
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Re: Aircraft we like..
« Reply #750 on: June 20, 2016, 12:34:18 PM »
Neat😃
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Re: Aircraft we like..
« Reply #751 on: June 21, 2016, 07:07:32 AM »
I knew Germany had some captured Mustangs but I've never seen this picture before with 3 in formation.

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« Reply #752 on: June 23, 2016, 03:46:33 PM »
Beautiful Bird...........





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« Reply #753 on: June 24, 2016, 05:19:15 AM »
Indeed!
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« Reply #754 on: June 24, 2016, 06:22:27 AM »
If you want to ride in Just Jane we need to be booking now Jim !

http://www.lincsaviation.co.uk/lancaster-taxy-rides/?gclid=CMTetrLTwM0CFXMz0wodZz0Ovw

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Re: Aircraft we like..
« Reply #755 on: June 24, 2016, 04:32:56 PM »
One big fire truck.   
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« Reply #756 on: June 24, 2016, 05:43:01 PM »
They need more of those in California.
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Re: Aircraft we like..
« Reply #757 on: June 25, 2016, 03:50:09 AM »
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« Reply #758 on: June 25, 2016, 05:58:34 AM »
That's great news.......another iconic warbird going back to its natural environment 😃
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« Reply #759 on: June 26, 2016, 05:58:18 AM »
From this....

http://youtu.be/gnTJPTuGkMU

To this......

http://youtu.be/bwMG17xhz44

If this doesn't give you goosebumps...............nothing will.  In fact, it brought a tear to my eye.
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