Virtual Globetrotting: Airplanes - Military - Parked

Virtual Globetrotting: Airplanes - Military - Parked - Bombers http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2013 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:50:57 -0700 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Douglas A-26 Invader "Air Spray"]]>

Douglas A-26 Invader "Air Spray"
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-03-30 12:50:57]]>

Douglas A-26 Invader "Air Spray"
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-03-30 12:50:57]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/douglas-a-26-invader-air-spray/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/douglas-a-26-invader-air-spray/ Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:50:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/douglas-a-26-invader-air-spray/ 40.13514400 -83.74931500 <![CDATA[B-17 Flying Fortress/44-8543 "Chuckie"]]>

B-17 Flying Fortress/44-8543 "Chuckie"
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-03-30 12:42:44]]>

B-17 Flying Fortress/44-8543 "Chuckie"
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-03-30 12:42:44]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-17-flying-fortress-44-8543-chuckie/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-17-flying-fortress-44-8543-chuckie/ Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:42:44 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-17-flying-fortress-44-8543-chuckie/ 36.67876500 -76.02759400 <![CDATA[6 B-2 stealth bombers]]>

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6 B-2 stealth bombers
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-02-05 10:02:37]]>

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6 B-2 stealth bombers
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-02-05 10:02:37]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/6-b-2-stealth-bombers/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/6-b-2-stealth-bombers/ Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:02:37 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/6-b-2-stealth-bombers/ 38.73461679 -93.55670321 <![CDATA[Many Su-24 aircraft]]>

Many Su-24 aircraft
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By: Fab
@ 2013-01-03 08:45:29
http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/122/72304569ov1.jpg]]>

Many Su-24 aircraft
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By: Fab
@ 2013-01-03 08:45:29
http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/122/72304569ov1.jpg]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/many-su-24-aircraft/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/many-su-24-aircraft/ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 08:45:29 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/many-su-24-aircraft/ 58.81410600 28.00374300 <![CDATA[Su25 and bunkers]]>

Su25 and bunkers
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By: nico
@ 2012-12-20 17:45:01
About 12 Su25s are visible.]]>

Su25 and bunkers
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By: nico
@ 2012-12-20 17:45:01
About 12 Su25s are visible.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/su25-and-bunkers/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/su25-and-bunkers/ Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:45:01 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/su25-and-bunkers/ 51.91484000 113.14461000 <![CDATA[Tu160]]>

Tu160
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By: nico
@ 2012-11-27 18:09:05
Nice shot of a Tu160 with fuel trucks surrounding it, likely getting ready for a mission.]]>

Tu160
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By: nico
@ 2012-11-27 18:09:05
Nice shot of a Tu160 with fuel trucks surrounding it, likely getting ready for a mission.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tu160/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tu160/ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:09:05 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tu160/ 51.48694200 46.21198300 <![CDATA[Su25s]]>

Su25s
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By: nico
@ 2012-11-26 21:16:52]]>

Su25s
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By: nico
@ 2012-11-26 21:16:52]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/su25s/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/su25s/ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:16:52 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/su25s/ 42.18204000 42.48331000 <![CDATA[Ilyushin Il-28]]>

Ilyushin Il-28
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By: nico
@ 2012-11-19 21:09:43
I think this is an Ilyushin Il-28.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilyushin_Il-28]]>

Ilyushin Il-28
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By: nico
@ 2012-11-19 21:09:43
I think this is an Ilyushin Il-28.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilyushin_Il-28]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-28-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-28-1/ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:09:43 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-28-1/ 30.10744700 30.91532600 <![CDATA[Boeing B-52 Stratofortress]]>

Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
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By: kjfitz
@ 2012-08-26 13:47:43
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber. The B-52 was designed and built by Boeing, who have continued to provide support and upgrades. It has been operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) since the 1950s. The bomber carries up to 70,000 pounds (32,000 kg) of weapons.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52-stratofortress-7/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52-stratofortress-7/ Sun, 26 Aug 2012 13:47:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52-stratofortress-7/ 32.49345100 -93.66649300 <![CDATA[B-17 parked at the Long Beach Airport]]>

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B-17 parked at the Long Beach Airport
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By: milwhcky
@ 2012-04-09 22:51:47
This appears near the edge of a particular south-viewing birds-eye view photo. Due to Bing's feature in showing us the "best" photo based on the URL's coordinates, the link will not open directly to this photo. You will have to play around with the south views until it appears.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-17-parked-at-the-long-beach-airport/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-17-parked-at-the-long-beach-airport/ Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:51:47 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-17-parked-at-the-long-beach-airport/ 33.81238025 -118.15319160 <![CDATA[Grumman TBM-3S Avenger]]>

Grumman TBM-3S Avenger
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By: Dania
@ 2012-04-09 01:44:11
The Grumman TBF Avenger (designated TBM for aircraft manufactured by General Motors) was a torpedo bomber developed initially for the United States Navy and Marine Corps, and eventually used by several air or naval arms around the world.

It entered U.S. service in 1942, and first saw action during the Battle of Midway. Despite losing five of the six Avengers on its debut, it survived in service to become one of the outstanding torpedo bombers of World War II. Greatly modified after the war, it remained in use until the 1960s.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumman-tbm-3s-avenger/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumman-tbm-3s-avenger/ Mon, 09 Apr 2012 01:44:11 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumman-tbm-3s-avenger/ -28.16278000 153.50993400 <![CDATA[Three Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirits]]>

Three Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirits
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By: mlc1us
@ 2011-12-14 07:10:16
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit (also known as the Stealth Bomber) is a multirole heavy bomber with "low observable" stealth technology capable of penetrating dense anti-aircraft defenses to deploy both conventional and nuclear weapons.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/three-northrop-grumman-b-2-spirits/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/three-northrop-grumman-b-2-spirits/ Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:10:16 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/three-northrop-grumman-b-2-spirits/ 36.23855600 -115.02426200 <![CDATA[Stripped Boeing B-52 Stratofortress]]>

Stripped Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
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By: kjfitz
@ 2011-11-26 16:15:35
Stripped of paint.]]>

Stripped Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
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By: kjfitz
@ 2011-11-26 16:15:35
Stripped of paint.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stripped-boeing-b-52-stratofortress/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stripped-boeing-b-52-stratofortress/ Sat, 26 Nov 2011 16:15:35 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stripped-boeing-b-52-stratofortress/ 35.41058400 -97.37788100 <![CDATA[B-17G]]>

B-17G
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By: kuressaare
@ 2011-09-29 04:29:04
This is a B-17G variant. Capable of carrying loads from 4,500 to 8,000 lbs. There was a total of 13 turrets placed around the aircraft.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-17g/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-17g/ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:29:04 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-17g/ 30.46606600 -86.56275800 <![CDATA[B-52 Stratofortress]]>

B-52 Stratofortress
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By: kuressaare
@ 2011-09-29 04:26:37
http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-52-stratofortress-5/

Variants of this aircraft are capable of carrying up to 70,000 lbs of bombs.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-52-stratofortress-6/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-52-stratofortress-6/ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:26:37 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-52-stratofortress-6/ 30.46575600 -86.56277000 <![CDATA[B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber]]>

B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber
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By: mlc1us
@ 2011-06-25 08:59:06
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit (also known as the Stealth Bomber) is an American heavy bomber with low observable stealth technology designed to penetrate dense anti-aircraft defenses and deploy both conventional and nuclear weapons. Because of its considerable capital and operational costs, the project was controversial in the U.S. Congress and among the Joint Chiefs of Staff. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, the Congress slashed initial plans to purchase 132 bombers to 21.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-2-spirit-stealth-bomber/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-2-spirit-stealth-bomber/ Sat, 25 Jun 2011 08:59:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-2-spirit-stealth-bomber/ 34.90320194 -117.87421293 <![CDATA[Two Avro Lancaster bombers]]>

Two Avro Lancaster bombers
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By: Dania
@ 2011-03-06 15:54:15
At Biggin Hill air fair 2010.]]>

Two Avro Lancaster bombers
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By: Dania
@ 2011-03-06 15:54:15
At Biggin Hill air fair 2010.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/two-avro-lancaster-bombers/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/two-avro-lancaster-bombers/ Sun, 06 Mar 2011 15:54:15 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/two-avro-lancaster-bombers/ 51.32256000 0.02824900 <![CDATA[Rockwell B-1 Lancer]]>

Rockwell B-1 Lancer
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-12-14 16:20:11]]>

Rockwell B-1 Lancer
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-12-14 16:20:11]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1-lancer/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1-lancer/ Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:20:11 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1-lancer/ 32.16769500 -110.87899900 <![CDATA[B-17G "Nine O Nine" & B-24J "Witchcraft"]]>

B-17G "Nine O Nine" & B-24J "Witchcraft"

B-17G "Nine O Nine" & B-24J "Witchcraft"
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By: Rene73
@ 2010-12-01 10:38:40
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress : NL93012 / 231909/OR-R/A (cn 32216)

Consolidated B-24J Liberator : NX224J / 252534 / Q2-M (cn 1347)]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-17g-nine-o-nine-b-24j-witchcraft/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-17g-nine-o-nine-b-24j-witchcraft/ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:38:40 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-17g-nine-o-nine-b-24j-witchcraft/ 37.40958600 -122.05029900 <![CDATA[Rockwell B-1 Lancer in Silver]]>

Rockwell B-1 Lancer in Silver
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By: Rene73
@ 2010-12-01 10:30:20]]>

Rockwell B-1 Lancer in Silver
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By: Rene73
@ 2010-12-01 10:30:20]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1-lancer-in-silver/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1-lancer-in-silver/ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:30:20 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1-lancer-in-silver/ 35.41116100 -97.37915400 <![CDATA[Map Mess Up]]>

Map Mess Up
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By: Tyco
@ 2010-11-24 06:59:06
1 of 14 B-1 Lancer at Ellsworth Air Force Base. This one is messed up due to map alignments. This is a newer map then http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-1-lancer-strategic-bombers/ and others]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/map-mess-up/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/map-mess-up/ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 06:59:06 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/map-mess-up/ 44.15429900 -103.10395400 <![CDATA[Tupolev Tu-22M3 & Raduga Kh-22]]>

Tupolev Tu-22M3 & Raduga Kh-22
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By: Rene73
@ 2010-11-17 03:17:19
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kh-22]]>

Tupolev Tu-22M3 & Raduga Kh-22
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By: Rene73
@ 2010-11-17 03:17:19
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kh-22]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-22m3-raduga-kh-22/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-22m3-raduga-kh-22/ Wed, 17 Nov 2010 03:17:19 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-22m3-raduga-kh-22/ 54.64788100 39.56915700 <![CDATA[Planes at Creech AFB]]>

Planes at Creech AFB
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By: Tyco
@ 2010-11-04 13:20:23]]>

Planes at Creech AFB
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By: Tyco
@ 2010-11-04 13:20:23]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/planes-at-creech-afb/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/planes-at-creech-afb/ Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:20:23 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/planes-at-creech-afb/ 36.58190100 -115.67568500 <![CDATA[Xian H-6 bomber]]>

Xian H-6 bomber
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-07-30 14:48:13
The Xian H-6 is a license-built version of the Soviet Tupolev Tu-16 twin-engine jet bomber, built for the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force.

Delivery of the Tu-16 to China began in 1958, and the Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation (XAC) signed a license production agreement with the USSR to build the type in the late 1950s. The first Chinese Tu-16, or "H-6" as it was designated in Chinese service, flew in 1959. Production was performed by the plant at Xian, with at least 150 built into the 1990s. China is estimated to currently operate around 120 of the aircraft.

The latest version is the cruise missile-carrying H-6K which gives China a strategic bomber able to attack heavily defended targets throughout Asia.]]>

Heinkel He 111
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By: Rene73
@ 2010-07-19 10:39:41
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_He_111]]>

Heinkel He 111
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By: Rene73
@ 2010-07-19 10:39:41
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_He_111]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/heinkel-he-111/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/heinkel-he-111/ Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:39:41 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/heinkel-he-111/ 32.97247700 -96.83427700 <![CDATA[Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress"]]>

Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress"
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By: Rene73
@ 2010-06-16 22:32:20]]>

Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress"
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By: Rene73
@ 2010-06-16 22:32:20]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-17-flying-fortress-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-17-flying-fortress-1/ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:32:20 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-17-flying-fortress-1/ 47.51928200 -122.29587000 <![CDATA["Aluminum Overcast" B-17 at Napa Airport]]>

"Aluminum Overcast" B-17 at Napa Airport
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By: Pdunn
@ 2010-05-24 09:51:54
B-17G-105-VE, 44-85740 , civil registration N5017N

From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aluminum_Overcast

"Aluminum Overcast, B-17G-105-VE, 44-85740 , civil registration N5017N, is a surviving B-17 Flying Fortress. It is owned by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), and it tours the U.S.A. and Canada offering flight experiences. Although never amassing a combat record, and barely escaping the fate of many aircraft that were scrapped after World War II, Aluminum Overcast has become one of the most recognizable examples of the type, due to its extensive touring schedule with over one million flight miles accumulated. The painstaking overhaul and restoration of the airframe took more than 10 years and thousands of hours by dedicated staff and volunteers at EAA Oshkosh, Wisconsin, headquarters. Through its association with the EAA, the aircraft has become a living reminder of World War II aviation for many years to come. Aluminum Overcast proudly carries the colors of the 398th Bomb Group of World War II, which flew hundreds of missions over Nazi-held territory during the war. Aluminum Overcast commemorates B-17G AAF Serial No. 42-102515, shot down over France in 1944.[1]"]]>

Naval Lockheed PV-1 Venturas
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-03-17 14:30:48
The PV-1 Ventura, built by the Vega Aircraft Company division of Lockheed (hence the 'V' Navy manufacturer's letter that later replaced the 'O' for Lockheed), was a version of the Ventura built for the U.S. Navy (see Venturas in U.S. Navy service below). The main differences between the PV-1 and the B-34 were the inclusion of special equipment in the PV-1, adapting it to its patrol-bombing role. The maximum fuel capacity of the PV-1 was increased from 1,345 gal (5,081 l) to 1,607 gal (6,082 l), to increase its range; the forward defensive armament was also reduced for this reason. The most important addition was of an ASD-1 search radar.

Early production PV-1s still carried a bombardier's station behind the nose radome, with four side windows and a flat bomb-aiming panel underneath the nose. Late production PV-1s dispensed with this bombardier position and replaced it with a pack with three 0.50 in (12.7 mm) machine guns underneath the nose. These aircraft could also carry eight 5 in (127 mm) HVAR rockets on launchers underneath the wings.

The PV-1 began to be delivered in 1942 December, and entered service in 1943 February. The first squadron in combat was VP-135, deployed in the Aleutian Islands in 1943 April. They were operated by three other squadrons in this theatre. From the Aleutians, they flew strikes against bases in Paramushiro and Shimushu, Japanese islands in the Kurile chain. Often, PV-1s would lead B-24 bomber formations, since they were equipped with radar. In late 1943, some PV-1s were deployed to the Solomon Islands as night-fighters.]]>

English Electric Canberra
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By: Rene73
@ 2010-03-13 12:42:35]]>

English Electric Canberra
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By: Rene73
@ 2010-03-13 12:42:35]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/english-electric-canberra-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/english-electric-canberra-1/ Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:42:35 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/english-electric-canberra-1/ 52.65649800 0.55652600 <![CDATA[Airworthy Avro 683 Lancaster B1 "City of Lincoln"]]>

Airworthy Avro 683 Lancaster B1 "City of Lincoln"

Airworthy Avro 683 Lancaster B1 "City of Lincoln"
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-03-12 08:10:22
Lancaster B I PA474 "City of Lincoln" operated by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight since 1973. The paint scheme is periodically changed to represent notable Lancasters, and the aircraft is currently flown as EE139 Phantom of the Ruhr, bearing the codes HW-R on the port side and BQ-B on the starboard side.

The Avro Lancaster was a British four-engined Second World War heavy bomber made initially by Avro for the Royal Air Force (RAF). It first saw active service in 1942, and together with the Handley Page Halifax it was one of the main heavy bombers of the RAF, the RCAF and squadrons from other Commonwealth and European countries serving within RAF Bomber Command. The "Lanc", as it was affectionately known, became the most famous and most successful of the Second World War night bombers, "delivering 608,612 tons of bombs in 156,000 sorties." Although the Lancaster was primarily a night bomber, it excelled in many other roles including daylight precision bombing, and gained worldwide renown as the "Dam Buster" used in the 1943 Operation Chastise raids on Germany's Ruhr Valley dams.]]>

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Douglas B-23 "Dragon"
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By: Rene73
@ 2010-03-05 12:59:36]]>

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Douglas B-23 "Dragon"
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By: Rene73
@ 2010-03-05 12:59:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/douglas-b-23-dragon-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/douglas-b-23-dragon-3/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:59:36 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/douglas-b-23-dragon-3/ 31.94338525 -102.21666634 <![CDATA[Douglas B-23 "Dragon"]]>

Douglas B-23 "Dragon"
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By: Rene73
@ 2010-03-05 12:47:01
This aircaft has been owned by Howard Hughes and Gar Wood.]]>

Douglas B-23 "Dragon"
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By: Rene73
@ 2010-03-05 12:47:01
This aircaft has been owned by Howard Hughes and Gar Wood.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/douglas-b-23-dragon-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/douglas-b-23-dragon-1/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:47:01 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/douglas-b-23-dragon-1/ 38.43485400 -121.01335000 <![CDATA[Ilyushin Il-28 "Beagle"]]>

Ilyushin Il-28 "Beagle"
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By: Rene73
@ 2010-01-31 09:11:12]]>

Ilyushin Il-28 "Beagle"
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By: Rene73
@ 2010-01-31 09:11:12]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-28-beagle-9/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-28-beagle-9/ Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:11:12 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-28-beagle-9/ 46.51374100 26.91726400 <![CDATA[Myasishchev M-4 'Bison']]>

Myasishchev M-4 'Bison'
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-01-10 15:19:02
The Myasishchev M-4 Molot (Russian: Молот (Hammer), USAF/DoD reporting name "Type 37", NATO reporting name 'Bison'.) is a four-engined strategic bomber designed by Vladimir Myasishchev and manufactured by the Soviet Union in the 1950s to provide a bomber capable of attacking targets in North America. The Myasishchev design bureau was formed to build such a bomber.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/myasishchev-m-4-bison/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/myasishchev-m-4-bison/ Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:19:02 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/myasishchev-m-4-bison/ 54.65173300 39.58558600 <![CDATA[Harbin H-5 "Hongzhaji"]]>

Harbin H-5 "Hongzhaji"
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By: Rene73
@ 2010-01-09 11:24:02]]>

Harbin H-5 "Hongzhaji"
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By: Rene73
@ 2010-01-09 11:24:02]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/harbin-h-5-hongzhaji/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/harbin-h-5-hongzhaji/ Sat, 09 Jan 2010 11:24:02 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/harbin-h-5-hongzhaji/ 40.14356700 124.49416300 <![CDATA[Tupolev Tu-160 "Blackjack"]]>

Tupolev Tu-160 "Blackjack"
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By: Rene73
@ 2010-01-09 06:25:40]]>

Tupolev Tu-160 "Blackjack"
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By: Rene73
@ 2010-01-09 06:25:40]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-160-blackjack-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-160-blackjack-2/ Sat, 09 Jan 2010 06:25:40 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-160-blackjack-2/ 55.57063316 38.15109596 <![CDATA["Aluminum Overcast" B-17G Flying Fortress]]>

"Aluminum Overcast" B-17G Flying Fortress

"Aluminum Overcast" B-17G Flying Fortress
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-11-04 19:04:03
Via Google Earth Hacks]]>

"Aluminum Overcast" B-17G Flying Fortress
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-11-04 19:04:03
Via Google Earth Hacks]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aluminum-overcast-b-17g-flying-fortress/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aluminum-overcast-b-17g-flying-fortress/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:04:03 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aluminum-overcast-b-17g-flying-fortress/ 38.56392800 -121.29652400 <![CDATA[A-26 Douglas Invader at William P. Hobby Airport]]>

A-26 Douglas Invader at William P. Hobby Airport

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A-26 Douglas Invader at William P. Hobby Airport
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By: Pdunn
@ 2009-10-31 13:29:34]]>

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A-26 Douglas Invader at William P. Hobby Airport
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By: Pdunn
@ 2009-10-31 13:29:34]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/a-26-douglas-invader-at-william-p-hobby-airport/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/a-26-douglas-invader-at-william-p-hobby-airport/ Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:29:34 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/a-26-douglas-invader-at-william-p-hobby-airport/ 29.64394400 -95.28584500 <![CDATA["Miss Angela" B-17 at Palm Springs Air Museum]]>

"Miss Angela" B-17 at Palm Springs Air Museum

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"Miss Angela" B-17 at Palm Springs Air Museum
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By: Pdunn
@ 2009-10-29 14:53:36
One of only 15 B-17s worldwide that are in flying condition.

B-17G Serial: 44-85778
"Miss Angela"
Bob Pond - Palm Springs Air Museum
Palm Springs, California
Website: http://www.palmspringsairmuseum.org

Here is a list and photos of all fifteen planes:
http://www.b17flyinglegend.com/survivors/

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/miss-angela-b-17-at-palm-springs-air-museum/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/miss-angela-b-17-at-palm-springs-air-museum/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:53:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/miss-angela-b-17-at-palm-springs-air-museum/ 33.83221942 -116.50467222 <![CDATA["Invader" B-26 (39359) Invader at Palm Springs]]>

"Invader" B-26 (39359) Invader at Palm Springs

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"Invader" B-26 (39359) Invader at Palm Springs
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By: Pdunn
@ 2009-10-29 14:10:37]]>

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"Invader" B-26 (39359) Invader at Palm Springs
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By: Pdunn
@ 2009-10-29 14:10:37]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/invader-b-26-39359-invader-at-palm-springs/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/invader-b-26-39359-invader-at-palm-springs/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:10:37 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/invader-b-26-39359-invader-at-palm-springs/ 33.82911041 -116.51135173 <![CDATA[Sukhoi T-4 "Sotka"]]>

Sukhoi T-4 "Sotka"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-10-26 14:12:31]]>

Sukhoi T-4 "Sotka"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-10-26 14:12:31]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sukhoi-t-4-sotka/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sukhoi-t-4-sotka/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:12:31 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sukhoi-t-4-sotka/ 55.83305700 38.18637400 <![CDATA["Liberty Belle" B-17 at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport]]>

"Liberty Belle" B-17 at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport

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"Liberty Belle" B-17 at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport
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By: Pdunn
@ 2009-10-05 14:14:10]]>

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"Liberty Belle" B-17 at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport
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By: Pdunn
@ 2009-10-05 14:14:10]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/liberty-belle-b-17-at-dekalb-peachtree-airport/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/liberty-belle-b-17-at-dekalb-peachtree-airport/ Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:14:10 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/liberty-belle-b-17-at-dekalb-peachtree-airport/ 33.87716700 -84.30372900 <![CDATA[Remains of a Boeing B-29 Superfortress]]>

Remains of a Boeing B-29 Superfortress
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-09 15:30:58
The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was a four-engine propeller-driven heavy bomber that was flown by the United States Military in World War II and the Korean War, and by other nations afterward. The name "Superfortress" was derived from that of its well-known predecessor, the B-17 Flying Fortress, and carried on a series of names for Boeing-built bombers followed by the B-50, B-47 Stratojet and B-52 Stratofortress.

The B-29 was one of the largest airplanes to see service during World War II. A very advanced bomber for this time period, it included features such as a pressurized cabin, an electronic fire control system, and remote controlled machine-gun turrets. Though it was designed as a high-altitude daytime bomber, in practice it actually flew more low-altitude nighttime incendiary bombing missions. It was the primary aircraft in the American firebombing campaign against the Empire of Japan in the final months of World War II, and carried the atomic bombs that destroyed Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Unlike many other bombers, the B-29 remained in service long after the war ended, with a few even being employed as flying television transmitters for the Stratovision company. The type was finally retired in the early 1960s, with 3,960 aircraft in all built.]]>

Northrop Grumman B-2 "Spirit"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-08-28 10:56:44]]>

Northrop Grumman B-2 "Spirit"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-08-28 10:56:44]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/northrop-grumman-b-2-spirit/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/northrop-grumman-b-2-spirit/ Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:56:44 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/northrop-grumman-b-2-spirit/ 13.57982700 144.93170500 <![CDATA[B-1B Lancers at Diego Garcia]]>

B-1B Lancers at Diego Garcia
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-08-04 12:07:17
The B-1 Lancer is a strategic bomber used by the United States Air Force. First envisioned in the 1960s as a supersonic bomber with sufficient range and payload to replace the B-52 Stratofortress, it developed primarily into a low-level penetrator with long range and supersonic speed capability. Its development was stopped and restarted multiple times over its history, as the theory of strategic balance changed from flexible response to mutually assured destruction and back again. It eventually entered service more than 20 years after first being studied.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-1b-lancers-at-diego-garcia/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-1b-lancers-at-diego-garcia/ Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:07:17 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-1b-lancers-at-diego-garcia/ -7.31508300 72.41792700 <![CDATA["Grumpy" B-25J Mitchell 45-8883]]>

"Grumpy" B-25J Mitchell 45-8883
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-07-03 16:47:41
B-25J Mitchell Bomber with Invasion Stripes paint scheme at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum]]>

"Grumpy" B-25J Mitchell 45-8883
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-07-03 16:47:41
B-25J Mitchell Bomber with Invasion Stripes paint scheme at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumpy-b-25j-mitchell-45-8883/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumpy-b-25j-mitchell-45-8883/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:47:41 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumpy-b-25j-mitchell-45-8883/ 43.16094700 -79.92530700 <![CDATA[Tupolev Tu-160 "Blackjack"]]>

Tupolev Tu-160 "Blackjack"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-03-29 12:15:15]]>

Tupolev Tu-160 "Blackjack"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-03-29 12:15:15]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-160-blackjack/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-160-blackjack/ Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:15:15 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-160-blackjack/ 55.86341580 49.12521601 <![CDATA[Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"]]>

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Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-03-14 14:36:54]]>

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Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-03-14 14:36:54]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer-8/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer-8/ Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:36:54 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer-8/ 32.15429844 -110.83304188 <![CDATA[Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"]]>

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Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-03-14 14:36:51]]>

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Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-03-14 14:36:51]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer-7/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer-7/ Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:36:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer-7/ 32.17335869 -110.85626953 <![CDATA[Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"]]>

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Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-03-14 14:36:40]]>

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Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-03-14 14:36:40]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer-6/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer-6/ Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:36:40 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer-6/ 32.15680486 -110.84640879 <![CDATA[Boeing B-1B Lancers]]>

Boeing B-1B Lancers
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-14 14:33:54
The B-1 Lancer is a strategic bomber used by the United States Air Force. Its origins began in the 1960s as a supersonic bomber with sufficient range and payload to replace the B-52 Stratofortress, but developed primarily into a low-level, subsonic penetrator with long range.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-1b-lancers/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-1b-lancers/ Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:33:54 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-1b-lancers/ 25.14235600 51.31562100 <![CDATA[B-1 Lancer with no horizontal stabilizers]]>

B-1 Lancer with no horizontal stabilizers
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@ 2009-02-26 16:26:46]]>

B-1 Lancer with no horizontal stabilizers
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@ 2009-02-26 16:26:46]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-1-lancer-with-no-horizontal-stabilizers/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-1-lancer-with-no-horizontal-stabilizers/ Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:26:46 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-1-lancer-with-no-horizontal-stabilizers/ 32.15936300 -110.84875200 <![CDATA[B-1 Lancer bomber]]>

B-1 Lancer bomber
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-02-26 16:22:18
The B-1 Lancer is a strategic bomber used by the United States Air Force. Its origins began in the 1960s as a supersonic bomber with sufficient range and payload to replace the B-52 Stratofortress, but developed primarily into a low-level, subsonic penetrator with long range.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-1-lancer-bomber/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-1-lancer-bomber/ Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:22:18 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-1-lancer-bomber/ 32.16723900 -110.87851900 <![CDATA[Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit stealth bomber]]>

Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit stealth bomber

Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit stealth bomber
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-02-25 11:08:53
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit (also known as the Stealth Bomber) is a multirole heavy bomber with "low observable" stealth technology capable of penetrating dense anti-aircraft defenses to deploy both conventional and nuclear weapons.

Twenty B-2s are operated by the United States Air Force.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/northrop-grumman-b-2-spirit-stealth-bomber-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/northrop-grumman-b-2-spirit-stealth-bomber-1/ Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:08:53 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/northrop-grumman-b-2-spirit-stealth-bomber-1/ 38.73403200 -93.55710200 <![CDATA[Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit stealth bomber]]>

Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit stealth bomber
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-02-25 11:07:22
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit (also known as the Stealth Bomber) is a multirole heavy bomber with "low observable" stealth technology capable of penetrating dense anti-aircraft defenses to deploy both conventional and nuclear weapons.

Twenty B-2s are operated by the United States Air Force.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/northrop-grumman-b-2-spirit-stealth-bomber/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/northrop-grumman-b-2-spirit-stealth-bomber/ Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:07:22 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/northrop-grumman-b-2-spirit-stealth-bomber/ 38.73049344 -93.55524793 <![CDATA[Tupolev Tu-22 "Blinder"]]>

Tupolev Tu-22 "Blinder"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-12-27 12:53:35]]>

Tupolev Tu-22 "Blinder"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-12-27 12:53:35]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-22-blinder-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-22-blinder-1/ Sat, 27 Dec 2008 12:53:35 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-22-blinder-1/ 29.19968800 16.00678500 <![CDATA["Tondelayo" B-25 Mitchell 44-28942 at Vandenberg Airport]]>

"Tondelayo" B-25 Mitchell 44-28942 at Vandenberg Airport

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"Tondelayo" B-25 Mitchell 44-28942 at Vandenberg Airport
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By: Pdunn
@ 2008-11-06 13:15:45
Tondelayo and the B-17 Nine-O-Nine visited Vandenberg Airport February 4 - 6, 2008 as part of the "Wings of Freedom Tour."

Here is the press release describing the event:

The Wings of Freedom Tour of the WWII Vintage Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and North American B-25 Mitchell Announce Unique Display in Tampa at Vandenberg Airport from February 4 to February 6

The Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom Tour Brings Both Rare Bomber Aircraft for Local Living History Display as Part of 130-city Nationwide Tour

WHAT: The Collings Foundation’s WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine” heavy bomber and the North American B-25 Mitchell mid range bomber will fly into Vandenberg Airport in Tampa, FL for a visit from February 4 to February 6 offering local citizens an opportunity to visit, explore, and learn more about these unique and rare treasures of aviation history. The B-17 is one of only 9 in flying condition in the United States, and the B-25 – well known for flying on the Doolittle Raid - is one of only a handful still flying in the United States. Visitors are invited to explore both aircraft both inside and out - $10 donation for adults and $5 donation for children under 12 gives is requested for access to up-close viewing and tours through the inside of the aircraft. Visitors may also experience the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to actually take a 30-minute flight aboard these rare aircraft. Flight experiences are a tax-deductible donation of $425 per person, per flight aboard the B-17 and $400 or $325 aboard the B-25. For reservations and information on flight experiences call 800-568-8924.

WHERE: The WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR will be on display at Vandenberg Airport in Tampa located at Leading Edge Aviation, 6582 Eureka Springs Rd.

WHEN: The WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR will arrive at Vandenberg Airport at 2:00 PM on February 4 and will be on display at Leading Edge Aviation at Vandenberg Airport until the aircraft departs February 6 at 12:00 PM. Hours of ground tours and display are: 2:00 PM through 5:00 PM on Monday, February 4; 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM on Tuesday, February 5; 9:00 AM through 12:00 PM on Wednesday, February 6. The 30-minute flight experiences are normally scheduled before and after the ground tour times above.

WHO: The Collings Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit educational foundation devoted to making history come alive and making it available to citizens everywhere. The Nationwide WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR is in its 19th year and visits an average of 120 cities in over 36 states annually. Since its start, tens of millions of people have seen the B-17 & B-25 display at locations everywhere, some in communities where it would be difficult to travel to visit a museum with a similar focus. The Wings of Freedom Tour is unique in the way it makes history come alive by allowing visitors to actually explore the interior of each aircraft as restored to 1944 standards or actually experience what it would have been like to be a crewmember by taking a flight aboard!

WHY: The WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR tours the nation as flying tributes to the flight crews that flew them, the ground crews that maintained them, the workers that built them, the solders, sailors and airmen they helped protect; and the citizens and families that share the freedom that they helped preserve. Both the B-17 & B-25 were the backbones of the American effort during the war from 1942 to 1945 and were famous for their ability to sustain damage and still accomplish the mission. Despite the enormous odds and risks by anti-aircraft fire, attacking enemy fighters, vulnerability during low altitude strafing runs and the harrowing environments at high altitudes many B-17s and B-25s safely brought their crews home. After the war, many aircraft were scrapped for their raw metal to rebuild a nation in post-war prosperity and therefore very few were spared. The rarity of the B-17 & B-25 and their importance to telling the story of WWII is why the Collings Foundation continues to fly and display the aircraft nationwide. At each location we encourage local veterans and their families to visit and share their experiences and stories with the public. For aviation enthusiasts and general public, the tour provides opportunity for the museum to come to the visitor and not the other way around! Visitors can find out more by visiting our website at www.collingsfoundation.org.

For further information e-mail Hunter Chaney, Director of Marketing: hchaney@collingsfoundation.org

Media Site: http://www.collingsfoundation.org/media for further detailed information on the aircraft, Collings Foundation, and the tour as well as high-resolution photos for download.]]>

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"Nine-O-Nine" B-17 Flying Fortress (44-83575)

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"Nine-O-Nine" B-17 Flying Fortress (44-83575)
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By: Pdunn
@ 2008-11-06 13:11:09
From the Freedom Foundations invitation:

The Collings Foundation’s WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine” heavy bomber and the North American B-25 Mitchell mid range bomber will fly into Vandenberg Airport in Tampa, FL for a visit from February 4 to February 6 offering local citizens an opportunity to visit, explore, and learn more about these unique and rare treasures of aviation history. The B-17 is one of only 9 in flying condition in the United States, and the B-25 – well known for flying on the Doolittle Raid - is one of only a handful still flying in the United States. Visitors are invited to explore both aircraft both inside and out - $10 donation for adults and $5 donation for children under 12 gives is requested for access to up-close viewing and tours through the inside of the aircraft. Visitors may also experience the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to actually take a 30-minute flight aboard these rare aircraft. Flight experiences are a tax-deductible donation of $425 per person, per flight aboard the B-17 and $400 or $325 aboard the B-25. For reservations and information on flight experiences call 800-568-8924.]]>

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Douglas B-26C Invader from the movie 'Always'

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Douglas B-26C Invader from the movie 'Always'
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-09-18 12:13:25
Registered to Lynch Air Tankers, this aircraft appeared in the movie Always.

Two A-26 fire bombers (No. 57- N9425Z and No. 59 N4818Z) were prominently featured in the film, Always. The flying for the movie was performed by well-known movie pilot Steve Hinton and Dennis Lynch, the owner of the A-26s.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/douglas-b-26c-invader-from-the-movie-always/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/douglas-b-26c-invader-from-the-movie-always/ Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:13:25 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/douglas-b-26c-invader-from-the-movie-always/ 45.80654500 -108.52376600 <![CDATA["Nine-0-Nine" Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress]]>

"Nine-0-Nine" Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress

"Nine-0-Nine" Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-09-09 10:35:46
NL93012 / 231909/OR-R/A (cn 32216)]]>

"Nine-0-Nine" Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-09-09 10:35:46
NL93012 / 231909/OR-R/A (cn 32216)]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nine-0-nine-boeing-b-17g-flying-fortress/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nine-0-nine-boeing-b-17g-flying-fortress/ Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:35:46 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nine-0-nine-boeing-b-17g-flying-fortress/ 41.90546900 -88.25459000 <![CDATA[Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress 44-83514 "Sentimental Journey"]]>

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress 44-83514 "Sentimental Journey"

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Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress 44-83514 "Sentimental Journey"
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By: Parabellum
@ 2008-07-31 13:29:42]]>

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Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress 44-83514 "Sentimental Journey"
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By: Parabellum
@ 2008-07-31 13:29:42]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-17-flying-fortress-44-83514-sentimental-journey/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-17-flying-fortress-44-83514-sentimental-journey/ Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:29:42 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-17-flying-fortress-44-83514-sentimental-journey/ 46.56806700 -120.53110800 <![CDATA[B-29 wreckage on China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station]]>

B-29 wreckage on China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station
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@ 2008-07-31 00:52:24]]>

B-29 wreckage on China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-31 00:52:24]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-29-wreckage-on-china-lake-naval-air-weapons-station/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-29-wreckage-on-china-lake-naval-air-weapons-station/ Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:52:24 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-29-wreckage-on-china-lake-naval-air-weapons-station/ 35.52434200 -117.17068100 <![CDATA[It Won't Fit]]>

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It Won't Fit
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By: Parabellum
@ 2008-07-22 09:27:27]]>

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It Won't Fit
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By: Parabellum
@ 2008-07-22 09:27:27]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/it-wont-fit/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/it-wont-fit/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:27:27 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/it-wont-fit/ 32.49554400 -93.66881800 <![CDATA[Boeing B-52 Stratofortress]]>

Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-21 22:52:14
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, subsonic, jet-powered, strategic bomber operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) since 1955.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52-stratofortress-4/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52-stratofortress-4/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:52:14 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52-stratofortress-4/ 13.57315000 144.91942000 <![CDATA[Wreckage of B-24 Liberator 'St. Quentin Quail']]>

Wreckage of B-24 Liberator 'St. Quentin Quail'

Wreckage of B-24 Liberator 'St. Quentin Quail'
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-12 00:45:51
Crashed on January 2, 1944 as a result of damage incurred during an attack on the Japanese airbase of Taroa. Two of the crew members died during or as a result of the crash and were buried on Arno. Eight of the crew members survived and were housed and fed by the Marshallese on Arno Atoll from January 3 to January 16, 1944, on which date a Japanese patrol boat arrived from Taroa and captured them. The airmen were taken to Maloelap Atoll where they remained until January 20, 1944.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wreckage-of-b-24-liberator-st-quentin-quail/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wreckage-of-b-24-liberator-st-quentin-quail/ Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:45:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wreckage-of-b-24-liberator-st-quentin-quail/ 7.00334400 171.67293700 <![CDATA[Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress"]]>

Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-07-06 12:42:01
Boeing B-17G / F-AZDX / 48846/J/DS-M (cn 8246)]]>

Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-07-06 12:42:01
Boeing B-17G / F-AZDX / 48846/J/DS-M (cn 8246)]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-17-flying-fortress/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-17-flying-fortress/ Sun, 06 Jul 2008 12:42:01 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-17-flying-fortress/ 47.98470485 1.77498937 <![CDATA[Petlyakov Pe-2 "Peshka"]]>

Petlyakov Pe-2 "Peshka"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-31 09:28:31]]>

Petlyakov Pe-2 "Peshka"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-31 09:28:31]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/petlyakov-pe-2-peshka/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/petlyakov-pe-2-peshka/ Sat, 31 May 2008 09:28:31 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/petlyakov-pe-2-peshka/ 55.82873300 49.10691300 <![CDATA[Tupolev Tu-22M "Backfire"]]>

Tupolev Tu-22M "Backfire"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-25 13:38:28]]>

Tupolev Tu-22M "Backfire"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-25 13:38:28]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-22m-backfire-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-22m-backfire-2/ Sun, 25 May 2008 13:38:28 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-22m-backfire-2/ 54.20988300 34.36055700 <![CDATA[Rockwell B-1B Lancer]]>

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Rockwell B-1B Lancer
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-01 05:55:57]]>

BEV

Rockwell B-1B Lancer
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-01 05:55:57]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer-5/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer-5/ Thu, 01 May 2008 05:55:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer-5/ 44.15061154 -103.10074113 <![CDATA[Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"]]>

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Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-26 08:55:26]]>

BEV

Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-26 08:55:26]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer-2/ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:55:26 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer-2/ 32.41542437 -99.84760038 <![CDATA[Douglas B-18 "Bolo"]]>

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Douglas B-18 "Bolo"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-15 15:32:51]]>

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Douglas B-18 "Bolo"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-15 15:32:51]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/douglas-b-18-bolo-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/douglas-b-18-bolo-1/ Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:32:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/douglas-b-18-bolo-1/ 47.12411648 -122.48172387 <![CDATA[Ilyushin IL-28 "Beagle"]]>

Ilyushin IL-28 "Beagle"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-12 14:03:11]]>

Ilyushin IL-28 "Beagle"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-12 14:03:11]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-28-beagle-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-28-beagle-1/ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:03:11 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-28-beagle-1/ 56.92015800 23.94777600 <![CDATA[Tupolev Tu-95/142 "Bear"]]>

Tupolev Tu-95/142 "Bear"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-12 13:44:00]]>

Tupolev Tu-95/142 "Bear"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-12 13:44:00]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-95-142-bear-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-95-142-bear-1/ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:44:00 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-95-142-bear-1/ 46.94494900 32.09044800 <![CDATA[Tupolev Tu-22M "Backfire"]]>

Tupolev Tu-22M "Backfire"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-12 13:43:57]]>

Tupolev Tu-22M "Backfire"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-12 13:43:57]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-22m-backfire-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-22m-backfire-1/ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:43:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-22m-backfire-1/ 46.93685100 32.07816800 <![CDATA[Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"]]>

Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-11 13:51:48]]>

Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-11 13:51:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer-1/ Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:51:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer-1/ 36.23552034 -115.04132867 <![CDATA[Boeing B-52 "Stratofortress"]]>

Boeing B-52 "Stratofortress"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-11 13:51:45]]>

Boeing B-52 "Stratofortress"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-11 13:51:45]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52-stratofortress-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52-stratofortress-1/ Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:51:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52-stratofortress-1/ 36.23646360 -115.03866792 <![CDATA[Lockheed P-3P Orion]]>

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Lockheed P-3P Orion
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-03-09 08:29:25
Portugal - Air Force Lockheed P-3P Orion

General characteristics
Crew: 11
Length: 116 ft 10 in (35.6 m)
Wingspan: 99 ft 8 in (30.4 m)
Height: 33 ft 8.5 in (10.3 m)
Wing area: 1300 ft² (120.8 m²)
Airfoil: NACA 0014-1.10 (Root) - NACA 0012-1.10 (Tip)
Empty weight: 77,200 lb (35,000 kg)
Loaded weight: 135,000 lb (61,400 kg)
Useful load: 57,800 lb (26,400 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 142,000 lb (64,400 kg)
Powerplant: 4× Allison T56-A-14(T56-A-10 in P-3A) turboprop, 4,600 shp (3,700 kW) each
Propellers: Four-bladed Hamilton Standard propeller, 1 per engine
Propeller diameter: 13 ft 6 in (4.11 m)

Performance
Maximum speed: 405 kt (750 km/h)
Cruise speed: 330 kt (610 km/h)
Range: 5,600 miles ferry (9,000 km)
Service ceiling 34,000 ft (10,400 m)
Rate of climb: 3,140 ft/min (16 m/s)
Wing loading: 107 lb/ft² (530 kg/m²)
Power/mass: 0.03 hp/lb (0.06 kW/kg)

Armament
Bombs: 20,000 lb (9,000 kg)
Missiles: AGM-84 Harpoon, AGM-84E SLAM, the Standoff Land Attack Missile, AGM-65 Maverick
Sonobuoys: 48 Pre-loaded, 50+ Deployable from inside
Other: MK-46 and MK-50 torpedoes, mines, depth charges
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Tupolev TU-95 Bears
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By: Gosell
@ 2008-02-27 17:17:07
Tupolev TU-95 Bears probably naval versions]]>

Tupolev TU-95 Bears
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By: Gosell
@ 2008-02-27 17:17:07
Tupolev TU-95 Bears probably naval versions]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-95-bears/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-95-bears/ Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:17:07 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-95-bears/ 49.23707500 140.20312100 <![CDATA[Dassault 1150 Breguet Atlantic Br]]>

BEV

Dassault 1150 Breguet Atlantic Br
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-02-09 20:06:08
The Breguet Br.1150 Atlantique is the only sea-reconnaissance airplane specifically designed and built for this purpose, instead of refitting or modifying existing designs. Though the primary mission of the Atlantique is anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, its secondary role includes search and rescue, mine laying and detection and long-range maritime surveillance.

The Atlantic/Atlantique can carry either nine guided ASW torpedoes such as Mk 46 Torpedo or 12 depth charges or four AM.39 Exocet Anti-Ship missiles in its internal bomb bay. Conventional bombs are theoretically possible, as well as unguided rockets in underwing pods. German Atlantiques usually carried Mk 46s only and flew unarmed during the last years of their service.

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BEV

Boeing B-52 Stratofortress in Styrofoam
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By: Pdunn
@ 2008-02-05 05:36:27]]>

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Boeing B-52 Stratofortress in Styrofoam
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By: Pdunn
@ 2008-02-05 05:36:27]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52-stratofortress-in-styrofoam/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52-stratofortress-in-styrofoam/ Tue, 05 Feb 2008 05:36:27 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52-stratofortress-in-styrofoam/ 37.62811800 -97.27941000 <![CDATA[Junkers Ju 52 'Alte Tante Ju']]>

BEV

Junkers Ju 52 'Alte Tante Ju'
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-29 11:24:02
The Junkers Ju 52 (nicknamed Tante Ju - "Auntie Ju" - and "Iron Annie") was a transport aircraft and bomber manufactured 1932 – 1945 by Junkers. It saw both civilian and military service during the 1930s and 1940s.

This aircraft was built by CASA at its plant in Getafe, Spain, and was one of approximately 170 Spanish built aircraft. It was assigned serial # T2B 176. The actual date of construction is unknown because of several different dates on data plates. One is 1950, and another is 1954. It was overhauled in 1971-1972. Flying in the Spanish Air Force, it had accumulated only 1500 hours.

On 21 November 1976 the CAF had an ad in the DISPATCH magazine that the Spanish Air Force had a CASA 352L for sale for $16,500. Colonel Dick Rauch, of the Chicago based SoLaMich Wing spearheaded the fundraiser to obtain the aircraft.

In 1979 the aircraft left Spain and was ferried to Biggin Hill, England, where the CAF Eagle Squadron installed the auxiliary fuel tanks, oil tank, and the LF radios. Winter weather had set in over the North Atlantic, so the flight was postponed. On 9 July 1980 the 8000 mile flight to Harlingen, TX was begun with ferry pilots Rob Diver and Simon Massey at the controls. The route was to Prestwick, Scotland; Reykjavick, Iceland; Sonderstrom, Greenland; Frobisher Bay, Baffin Island (Fined $50 for dripping excessive oil on the ramp); Baie-Comeau, Quebec; Bangor, ME (landed during an airshow); Hartford, CN; Bowling Green, OH; Chicago, IL, (Midway Airport); Offut AFB, NE; Denver, CO; Amarillo, San Antonio, and then Harlingen, TX.

Initially, the Colorado Wing and the SoLaMich Wing carried out restoration, maintenance, and flying. In 1982 the aircraft was assigned to the SoLaMich Wing. The aircraft was then stripped and repainted. With permission of the General Staff the aircraft was repainted as a Ju 52 of the 7th Staffel KGzbV1. (1st Bomber Wing of Special Operations.) After further research the identifier 1Z+AR and the markings for the invasion of Crete on 21 May 1941 were added. Lieutenant Franz Lankenau, who had flown the aircraft in these markings on approximately 250 missions, including Poland, Norway, Netherlands, France, Greece, Crete, and Russia, gave this information to us. Lankenau also gave us the pictures of the coats of arms on the nose nacelle, Brandenburg for the city where the Staffel was first based, and Hapsburg for their commanding officer. In 1990 at an airshow in Geneseo, New York, Franz Lankenau was visiting his son in the USA and showed up at the airshow. At this time he was 81 years old and was still flying small aircraft in Germany. Words cannot describe the emotions of all present when he was again in the cockpit of our airplane in his markings.

In 1982 the Wing located two engines and two props in the Western Canadian Aircraft Museum, and purchased them. Using these engines and our own three, we used the best parts to overhaul all three engines on the aircraft. Brass valve guides were replaced with phosphor bronze, all cylinders were nitrided, bearings replaced, and magnetos replaced with American Bosch. All props were also overhauled and a new avionics package with dual Navcoms, ADF, DME, HS/CDI Loran and Audio panel were installed.

"Alte Tante Ju" became well known throughout the country making approximately 20 airshows per year. We had our normal maintenance problems until our last tour on the Northeast coast in 1990 when we returned to our home in Gary, IN and the aircraft was grounded due to engine problems. During this period of time, the SoLaMich and Great Lakes Wing merged.

It flew again on 30 May 1998 after a restoration that included converting to geared P&W 1340 engines, 3 blade constant speed props, complete rewiring and circuit breaker panels, and new control and instrument panel.]]>

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"Tondelayo" North American B-25N Mitchell

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"Tondelayo" North American B-25N Mitchell
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-28 16:01:06
The Tondelayo was one of three B-25Ds that sunk a 6,000-ton freighter in the South Pacific during World War II. Its story was unique in the fact that During the battle, the Tondelayo's engine was shot out and for over an hour it combated 50 Japanese fighter planes as it headed down the New Britain coast. The other two accompanying B-25s were shot down during the battle. The plane's turret gunner was given credit for shooting down five Japanese fighters and the crew earned the Distinguished Unit Citation and Silver Stars. Despite tremendous damage "Tondelayo" was returned to service after it was repaired... like a phoenix rising from the ashes.]]>

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Suchoi Su-24 "Fencer"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-01-13 12:48:51]]>

Suchoi Su-24 "Fencer"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-01-13 12:48:51]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/suchoi-su-24-fencer/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/suchoi-su-24-fencer/ Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:48:51 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/suchoi-su-24-fencer/ 59.69567900 30.36215500 <![CDATA[B-1 Lancers]]>

B-1 Lancers
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-12-30 11:56:54
The B-1 Lancer is an American supersonic strategic bomber with variable-sweep wings. Its origins began in the 1960s as a supersonic bomber with sufficient range and payload to replace the B-52 Stratofortress. The B-1B production version has been in service with the United States Air Force (USAF) since 1986. The Lancer serves as the supersonic-capable component of the United States's long-range bomber force with the B-52 and the B-2 Spirit. As with several official popular names, the Lancer is commonly called the Bone within the USAF. With the retirement of the EF-111 Raven in 1998, as well as the F-14 Tomcat in 2006, the B-1B is the last swing-wing aircraft remaining in the U.S. inventory.]]>

BEV

English Electric Canberra A84-229
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By: Parabellum
@ 2007-12-22 11:30:16]]>

BEV

English Electric Canberra A84-229
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By: Parabellum
@ 2007-12-22 11:30:16]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/english-electric-canberra-a84-229/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/english-electric-canberra-a84-229/ Sat, 22 Dec 2007 11:30:16 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/english-electric-canberra-a84-229/ 40.51131900 -122.29900000 <![CDATA[Xian H-6 "Badger"]]>

Xian H-6 "Badger"
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By: Rene73
@ 2007-12-07 08:55:44]]>

Xian H-6 "Badger"
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By: Rene73
@ 2007-12-07 08:55:44]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/xian-h-6-badger-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/xian-h-6-badger-3/ Fri, 07 Dec 2007 08:55:44 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/xian-h-6-badger-3/ 30.79000400 111.81232500 <![CDATA[Xian H-6 "Badger"]]>

Xian H-6 "Badger"
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By: Rene73
@ 2007-12-07 08:44:56]]>

Xian H-6 "Badger"
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By: Rene73
@ 2007-12-07 08:44:56]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/xian-h-6-badger-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/xian-h-6-badger-2/ Fri, 07 Dec 2007 08:44:56 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/xian-h-6-badger-2/ 34.27022000 108.26114400 <![CDATA[Xian H-6 "Badger"]]>

Xian H-6 "Badger"
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By: Rene73
@ 2007-12-07 08:39:28]]>

Xian H-6 "Badger"
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By: Rene73
@ 2007-12-07 08:39:28]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/xian-h-6-badger-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/xian-h-6-badger-1/ Fri, 07 Dec 2007 08:39:28 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/xian-h-6-badger-1/ 26.58620500 112.88985900 <![CDATA[Xian H-6 "Badger"]]>

Xian H-6 "Badger"
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By: Rene73
@ 2007-12-07 08:29:58]]>

Xian H-6 "Badger"
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By: Rene73
@ 2007-12-07 08:29:58]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/xian-h-6-badger/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/xian-h-6-badger/ Fri, 07 Dec 2007 08:29:58 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/xian-h-6-badger/ 30.58782000 117.05873600 <![CDATA[Tupolev Tu-95/142 "Bear"]]>

Tupolev Tu-95/142 "Bear"
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By: Rene73
@ 2007-12-07 08:06:49]]>

Tupolev Tu-95/142 "Bear"
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By: Rene73
@ 2007-12-07 08:06:49]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-95-142-bear/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-95-142-bear/ Fri, 07 Dec 2007 08:06:49 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-95-142-bear/ 15.38276500 73.82874200 <![CDATA[B-52 Stratofortress]]>

B-52 Stratofortress
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-27 10:27:06
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, subsonic, turbojet, strategic bomber flown by the United States Air Force (USAF) since 1955.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-52-stratofortress-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-52-stratofortress-2/ Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:27:06 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-52-stratofortress-2/ 34.93608000 -117.88861700 <![CDATA[Two B-52 Stratofortress]]>

Two B-52 Stratofortress
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-27 10:20:32
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, subsonic, turbojet, strategic bomber flown by the United States Air Force (USAF) since 1955.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/two-b-52-stratofortress/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/two-b-52-stratofortress/ Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:20:32 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/two-b-52-stratofortress/ 34.90370700 -117.87303900 <![CDATA[B-1B Lancer]]>

B-1B Lancer
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-27 10:18:24
The B-1 Lancer is an American supersonic strategic bomber with variable-sweep wings. Its origins began in the 1960s as a supersonic bomber with sufficient range and payload to replace the B-52 Stratofortress. The B-1B production version has been in service with the United States Air Force (USAF) since 1986. The Lancer serves as the supersonic-capable component of the United States's long-range bomber force with the B-52 and the B-2 Spirit. As with several official popular names, the Lancer is commonly called the Bone within the US Air Force. With the retirement of the EF-111 Raven in 1998, as well as the F-14 Tomcat in 2006, the B-1B is the last swing-wing aircraft remaining in the U.S. inventory.]]>

Wreck of the B-17E "Swamp Ghost"
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-20 16:33:35
First posted by [url=http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/722849/an/0/page/11/gonew/1#UNREAD]PacificWrecks[/url] on the GE Forums.

Flying over 2,200 miles unescorted, this bomber participated in America's first mission in New Guinea. Over Rabaul, the crew elected to go around for second run after a malfunction. Intercepted by fighters, it force landed in a swamp in northern New Guinea. Swamp Ghost is the nickname this bomber has come to be known around the world.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wreck-of-the-b-17e-swamp-ghost/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wreck-of-the-b-17e-swamp-ghost/ Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:33:35 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wreck-of-the-b-17e-swamp-ghost/ -9.19806600 148.66176900 <![CDATA["Hard To Get" A-26 Invader at Greater Rockford Airport]]>

"Hard To Get" A-26 Invader at Greater Rockford Airport

"Hard To Get" A-26 Invader at Greater Rockford Airport
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By: Pdunn
@ 2007-11-20 14:31:33]]>

"Hard To Get" A-26 Invader at Greater Rockford Airport
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By: Pdunn
@ 2007-11-20 14:31:33]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hard-to-get-a-26-invader-at-greater-rockford-airport/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hard-to-get-a-26-invader-at-greater-rockford-airport/ Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:31:33 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hard-to-get-a-26-invader-at-greater-rockford-airport/ 42.20847100 -89.08416100 <![CDATA[Martin B-57 Canberra]]>

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Martin B-57 Canberra
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-20 14:16:08
The Martin B-57 Canberra was a twin-engine jet bomber and reconnaissance aircraft which entered service in the 1950s. Originally based on the British English Electric Canberra, the US-built B-57 had evolved into several unique variants.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/martin-b-57-canberra-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/martin-b-57-canberra-2/ Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:16:08 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/martin-b-57-canberra-2/ 38.95820800 -95.68067500 <![CDATA[Pair of F-105 Thunderchiefs at Chino]]>

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Pair of F-105 Thunderchiefs at Chino
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By: Pdunn
@ 2007-11-16 10:41:29]]>

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Pair of F-105 Thunderchiefs at Chino
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By: Pdunn
@ 2007-11-16 10:41:29]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pair-of-f-105-thunderchiefs-at-chino/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pair-of-f-105-thunderchiefs-at-chino/ Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:41:29 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pair-of-f-105-thunderchiefs-at-chino/ 33.97964700 -117.64566300 <![CDATA[Nazi Junkers 52]]>

Nazi Junkers 52
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By: dda
@ 2007-09-01 20:11:48
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junkers_Ju_52]]>

Nazi Junkers 52
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By: dda
@ 2007-09-01 20:11:48
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junkers_Ju_52]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nazi-junkers-52/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nazi-junkers-52/ Sat, 01 Sep 2007 20:11:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nazi-junkers-52/ 48.49653400 2.34380000 <![CDATA[Boeing B-52 undergoing repairs at Sheppards AFB]]>

Boeing B-52 undergoing repairs at Sheppards AFB

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Boeing B-52 undergoing repairs at Sheppards AFB
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By: Pdunn
@ 2007-09-01 07:50:05]]>

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Boeing B-52 undergoing repairs at Sheppards AFB
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By: Pdunn
@ 2007-09-01 07:50:05]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52-undergoing-repairs-at-sheppards-afb/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52-undergoing-repairs-at-sheppards-afb/ Sat, 01 Sep 2007 07:50:05 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52-undergoing-repairs-at-sheppards-afb/ 33.97999200 -98.50207600 <![CDATA[F-111 Aardvark at Sheppard AFB]]>

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F-111 Aardvark at Sheppard AFB
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By: Pdunn
@ 2007-09-01 07:36:45]]>

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F-111 Aardvark at Sheppard AFB
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By: Pdunn
@ 2007-09-01 07:36:45]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/f-111-aardvark-at-sheppard-afb/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/f-111-aardvark-at-sheppard-afb/ Sat, 01 Sep 2007 07:36:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/f-111-aardvark-at-sheppard-afb/ 34.01064000 -98.50775700