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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-06-14 09:16:59
he former "Bomber" Gas Station

in Milwaukee, OR is now in the process of restoring the B-17G that Art Lacey flew in to start his gas station after WWII.

The nose section has been restored and is on display in a Quonset bldg. on the site of the bomber. The pilots compartment is being restored, location unknown. The remainder of the bomber from the rear bulkhead of the pilots compartment remains in it's elevated static location over the former gas pump area.

Boeing B-17G-110-VE, S# 44-85778, no N number, name LACEY LADY]]> B-17G above former Bomber Gas
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-06-14 09:16:59
he former "Bomber" Gas Station

in Milwaukee, OR is now in the process of restoring the B-17G that Art Lacey flew in to start his gas station after WWII.

The nose section has been restored and is on display in a Quonset bldg. on the site of the bomber. The pilots compartment is being restored, location unknown. The remainder of the bomber from the rear bulkhead of the pilots compartment remains in it's elevated static location over the former gas pump area.

Boeing B-17G-110-VE, S# 44-85778, no N number, name LACEY LADY]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51624/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51624/ Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:16:59 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51624/ 45.42600100 -122.63376700 <![CDATA[B-29 Superfortress]]> B-29 Superfortress
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-06-10 22:57:03
The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was a four-engine heavy bomber propeller aircraft flown by the United States Military in World War II and Korean War, and by other nations afterwards. The name "Superfortress" was derived from its well-known predecessor, the B-17 Flying Fortress.]]> B-29 Superfortress
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@ 2008-06-10 22:57:03
The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was a four-engine heavy bomber propeller aircraft flown by the United States Military in World War II and Korean War, and by other nations afterwards. The name "Superfortress" was derived from its well-known predecessor, the B-17 Flying Fortress.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51475/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51475/ Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:57:03 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51475/ 33.92293100 -84.50478700 <![CDATA[P2V-5 Neptune]]> P2V-5 Neptune
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@ 2008-06-07 09:16:12]]> P2V-5 Neptune
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@ 2008-06-07 09:16:12]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51294/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51294/ Sat, 07 Jun 2008 09:16:12 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51294/ -12.90417600 -38.32732500 <![CDATA[Dornier Do-24T-3]]> Dornier Do-24T-3
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-06-01 14:13:53
The Dornier Do 24 is a 1930s German 3-engined flying boat designed by the Dornier Flugzeugwerke for maritime patrol and search-and-rescue. According to Dornier records, some 12,000 people were rescued by Do 24's during its flying career. A total of 279 were built between several factories from 1937-1945.

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@ 2008-06-01 14:13:53
The Dornier Do 24 is a 1930s German 3-engined flying boat designed by the Dornier Flugzeugwerke for maritime patrol and search-and-rescue. According to Dornier records, some 12,000 people were rescued by Do 24's during its flying career. A total of 279 were built between several factories from 1937-1945.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51070/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51070/ Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:13:53 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51070/ 40.36538700 -3.80272800 <![CDATA[Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina]]> Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-06-01 13:53:40
The PBY Catalina was an American flying boat of the 1930s and 1940s. It could be equipped with depth charges, bombs, torpedoes, and .50 Browning machineguns and was one of the most widely used multi-role aircraft of World War II. PBYs served with every branch of the US military and in the air forces and navies of many other nations. In the United States Army Air Forces and later in the USAF their designation was the OA-10, while Canadian-built PBYs were known as Cansos.

In World War II, PBYs were used as anti-submarine warfare aircraft, patrol bombers, convoy escorts, search and rescue aircraft, and transports. The PBY was the most successful aircraft of its kind, as no other flying boat was produced in greater numbers. The last active military PBYs were not retired from service until the 1980s. Even today, over seventy years after its first flight, the aircraft continues to fly as an airtanker in aerial firefighting operations all over the world.

In the acronym PBY, "PB" stands for "Patrol Bomber", and "Y" is the code for "Consolidated Aircraft", as designated in the 1922 United States Navy aircraft designation system.

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By: adrbr
@ 2008-06-01 13:53:40
The PBY Catalina was an American flying boat of the 1930s and 1940s. It could be equipped with depth charges, bombs, torpedoes, and .50 Browning machineguns and was one of the most widely used multi-role aircraft of World War II. PBYs served with every branch of the US military and in the air forces and navies of many other nations. In the United States Army Air Forces and later in the USAF their designation was the OA-10, while Canadian-built PBYs were known as Cansos.

In World War II, PBYs were used as anti-submarine warfare aircraft, patrol bombers, convoy escorts, search and rescue aircraft, and transports. The PBY was the most successful aircraft of its kind, as no other flying boat was produced in greater numbers. The last active military PBYs were not retired from service until the 1980s. Even today, over seventy years after its first flight, the aircraft continues to fly as an airtanker in aerial firefighting operations all over the world.

In the acronym PBY, "PB" stands for "Patrol Bomber", and "Y" is the code for "Consolidated Aircraft", as designated in the 1922 United States Navy aircraft designation system.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51069/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51069/ Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:53:40 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51069/ 40.36557100 -3.80294200 <![CDATA[Ilyushin Il-28 "Beagle"]]> Ilyushin Il-28 "Beagle"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-31 09:22:10]]> Ilyushin Il-28 "Beagle"
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@ 2008-05-31 09:22:10]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51022/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51022/ Sat, 31 May 2008 09:22:10 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51022/ 64.38905500 40.62595000 <![CDATA[Avro Shackleton on the roof of a garage]]> Avro Shackleton on the roof of a garage
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-26 20:35:04
Vic's Viking Garage is a well known landmark in Johannesburg and takes it's name from the Vickers Viking that previously occupied the roof. This is an ex South African Air Force Shackleton.

The Avro Shackleton was a British long-range maritime patrol aircraft for use by the Royal Air Force. It was developed by Avro from the Avro Lincoln bomber with a new fuselage. It was originally used primarily in the anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) roles, and was later adapted for airborne early warning (AEW), search and rescue (SAR) and other roles from 1951 until 1990. It also served in the South African Air Force from 1957 to 1984. The type is named after the polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.

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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-26 20:35:04
Vic's Viking Garage is a well known landmark in Johannesburg and takes it's name from the Vickers Viking that previously occupied the roof. This is an ex South African Air Force Shackleton.

The Avro Shackleton was a British long-range maritime patrol aircraft for use by the Royal Air Force. It was developed by Avro from the Avro Lincoln bomber with a new fuselage. It was originally used primarily in the anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) roles, and was later adapted for airborne early warning (AEW), search and rescue (SAR) and other roles from 1951 until 1990. It also served in the South African Air Force from 1957 to 1984. The type is named after the polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50785/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50785/ Mon, 26 May 2008 20:35:04 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50785/ -26.27737900 27.94465900 <![CDATA[Tupolev Tu-22M "Backfire"]]> Tupolev Tu-22M "Backfire"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-25 13:38:41]]> Tupolev Tu-22M "Backfire"
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Tupolev Tu-22M "Backfire"
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@ 2008-05-25 13:38:41]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50714/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50714/ Sun, 25 May 2008 13:38:41 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50714/ 54.24040900 34.37774400 <![CDATA[Tupolev Tu-16 "Badger"]]> Tupolev Tu-16 "Badger"
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Tupolev Tu-16 "Badger"
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@ 2008-05-25 13:38:36]]> Tupolev Tu-16 "Badger"
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Tupolev Tu-16 "Badger"
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@ 2008-05-25 13:38:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50713/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50713/ Sun, 25 May 2008 13:38:36 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50713/ 54.24766300 34.37645700 <![CDATA[Xian H-6, Chengdu J-7s & Shenyang J-5s but no runway]]> Xian H-6, Chengdu J-7s & Shenyang J-5s but no runway
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Xian H-6, Chengdu J-7s & Shenyang J-5s but no runway
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-20 21:21:38
Looks a bit like a museum with static display aircraft. If not then perhaps they use the straight section of road as a runway (but it looks like it is tree lined).]]> Xian H-6, Chengdu J-7s & Shenyang J-5s but no runway
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Xian H-6, Chengdu J-7s & Shenyang J-5s but no runway
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-20 21:21:38
Looks a bit like a museum with static display aircraft. If not then perhaps they use the straight section of road as a runway (but it looks like it is tree lined).]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50444/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50444/ Tue, 20 May 2008 21:21:38 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50444/ 36.57013600 101.85345400 <![CDATA[Boeing B-47E Stratojet]]> Boeing B-47E Stratojet
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@ 2008-05-03 07:15:04]]> Boeing B-47E Stratojet
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@ 2008-05-03 07:15:04]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49810/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49810/ Sat, 03 May 2008 07:15:04 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49810/ 38.28213800 -104.49706400 <![CDATA[English Electric Canberra B2]]> English Electric Canberra B2
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@ 2008-05-01 19:15:14]]> English Electric Canberra B2
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@ 2008-05-01 19:15:14]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49753/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49753/ Thu, 01 May 2008 19:15:14 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49753/ 52.47479300 13.14260400 <![CDATA[Rockwell B-1B Lancer]]> Rockwell B-1B Lancer
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@ 2008-05-01 05:55:48]]> Rockwell B-1B Lancer
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@ 2008-05-01 05:55:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49682/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49682/ Thu, 01 May 2008 05:55:48 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49682/ 44.13306685 -103.07269866 <![CDATA[Boeing B-52 Stratofortress]]> Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
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@ 2008-05-01 05:55:42]]> Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
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@ 2008-05-01 05:55:42]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49681/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49681/ Thu, 01 May 2008 05:55:42 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49681/ 44.13314512 -103.07381224 <![CDATA[Douglas B-26K Invader]]> Douglas B-26K Invader
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-04-17 19:51:55
The B-26K is a modified and remanufactured A-26B originally built during World War II. On Mark Engineering of California rebuilt aging Douglas B-26Bs during 1964 and 1965 for use in the Vietnam War. Due to political considerations the aircraft were called A-26A during their deployment to Thailand with the 609th Special Operations Squadron. Their duties in Vietnam primarily consisted of interdicting the flow of North Vietnamese supplies and troops down the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Invaders served until 1969 when the last of them were returned to the United States.]]> Douglas B-26K Invader
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-04-17 19:51:55
The B-26K is a modified and remanufactured A-26B originally built during World War II. On Mark Engineering of California rebuilt aging Douglas B-26Bs during 1964 and 1965 for use in the Vietnam War. Due to political considerations the aircraft were called A-26A during their deployment to Thailand with the 609th Special Operations Squadron. Their duties in Vietnam primarily consisted of interdicting the flow of North Vietnamese supplies and troops down the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Invaders served until 1969 when the last of them were returned to the United States.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49096/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49096/ Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:51:55 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49096/ 32.14015500 -110.86596300 <![CDATA[Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"]]> Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"
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@ 2008-03-26 08:55:40]]> Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"
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@ 2008-03-26 08:55:40]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48103/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48103/ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:55:40 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48103/ 32.43369424 -99.81308433 <![CDATA[Boeing B-47 "Stratojet"]]> Boeing B-47 "Stratojet"
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@ 2008-03-26 08:55:00]]> Boeing B-47 "Stratojet"
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@ 2008-03-26 08:55:00]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48101/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48101/ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:55:00 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48101/ 32.43245498 -99.81558112 <![CDATA[General Dynamics F-111 "Aardvark"]]> General Dynamics F-111 "Aardvark"
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@ 2008-03-26 08:54:14]]> General Dynamics F-111 "Aardvark"
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@ 2008-03-26 08:54:14]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48100/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48100/ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:54:14 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48100/ 32.43489079 -99.81113717 <![CDATA[Boeing B-52 "Stratofortress"]]> Boeing B-52 "Stratofortress"
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@ 2008-03-26 08:53:45]]> Boeing B-52 "Stratofortress"
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@ 2008-03-26 08:53:45]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48098/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48098/ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:53:45 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48098/ 32.43331646 -99.81505964 <![CDATA[B1-B Lancer at Reflections of Freedom Historical Air Park]]> B1-B Lancer at Reflections of Freedom Historical Air Park
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2008-03-13 09:09:04
Not part of the Air Park in kjfitz's original post.]]> B1-B Lancer at Reflections of Freedom Historical Air Park
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@ 2008-03-13 09:09:04
Not part of the Air Park in kjfitz's original post.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47486/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47486/ Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:09:04 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47486/ 37.64074700 -97.27134500 <![CDATA[Ilyushin IL-28 "Beagle"]]> Ilyushin IL-28 "Beagle"
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@ 2008-03-12 14:03:25]]> Ilyushin IL-28 "Beagle"
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Ilyushin IL-28 "Beagle"
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@ 2008-03-12 14:03:25]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47428/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47428/ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:03:25 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47428/ 51.62377700 39.14272500 <![CDATA[Ilyushin IL-28 "Beagle"]]> Ilyushin IL-28 "Beagle"
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@ 2008-03-12 14:03:18]]> Ilyushin IL-28 "Beagle"
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Ilyushin IL-28 "Beagle"
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@ 2008-03-12 14:03:18]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47427/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47427/ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:03:18 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47427/ 52.42036100 16.93212300 <![CDATA[Ilyushin IL-28 "Beagle"]]> Ilyushin IL-28 "Beagle"
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Ilyushin IL-28 "Beagle"
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@ 2008-03-12 14:03:02]]> Ilyushin IL-28 "Beagle"
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@ 2008-03-12 14:03:02]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47425/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47425/ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:03:02 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47425/ 55.24075000 61.31713100 <![CDATA[Tupolev Tu-16 "Badger"]]> Tupolev Tu-16 "Badger"
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Tupolev Tu-16 "Badger"
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@ 2008-03-12 13:44:04]]> Tupolev Tu-16 "Badger"
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Tupolev Tu-16 "Badger"
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@ 2008-03-12 13:44:04]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47423/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47423/ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:44:04 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47423/ 46.91445500 32.08128500 <![CDATA[Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"]]> Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"
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@ 2008-03-01 14:58:28]]> Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"
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@ 2008-03-01 14:58:28]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46778/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46778/ Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:58:28 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46778/ 41.16152808 -112.01919645 <![CDATA[Boeing B-52D Stratofortress]]> Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
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Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-02-22 10:36:30
The B-52D was a dedicated long-range bomber without a reconnaissance option. The Big Belly modifications allowed the B-52D to carry heavy loads of conventional bombs for carpet bombing over Vietnam. Aircraft assigned to Vietnam were painted camouflage with black bellies to defeat searchlights.]]> Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
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Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-02-22 10:36:30
The B-52D was a dedicated long-range bomber without a reconnaissance option. The Big Belly modifications allowed the B-52D to carry heavy loads of conventional bombs for carpet bombing over Vietnam. Aircraft assigned to Vietnam were painted camouflage with black bellies to defeat searchlights.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46178/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46178/ Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:36:30 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46178/ 34.91284800 -117.92138800 <![CDATA[General Dynamics F-111A Aardvark]]> General Dynamics F-111A Aardvark
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General Dynamics F-111A Aardvark
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-02-22 10:11:35
The aircraft on display was the first F-111A built and flown. Its entire service career was spent at Edwards where it performed the full spectrum of flight test. ]]> General Dynamics F-111A Aardvark
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-02-22 10:11:35
The aircraft on display was the first F-111A built and flown. Its entire service career was spent at Edwards where it performed the full spectrum of flight test. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46170/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46170/ Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:11:35 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46170/ 34.91308600 -117.91993400 <![CDATA[Boeing B-52 Stratofortress at the Kansas Aviation Museum]]> Boeing B-52 Stratofortress at the Kansas Aviation Museum
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By: Pdunn
@ 2008-02-05 05:42:19
From the link below:
"The first large-scale production version of the Stratofortress was the B-52D (Model 464-201-7), of which 170 were built between June 1956 and November 1957. The B-52D was externally indistinguishable from the B-52C which preceded it. The only significant internal difference was the adoption of the MD-9 fire control system as fitted to the final B-52C. The powerplants were the J57-P-19W or -29W. In contrast to the B-52C, which was readily convertible to the reconnaissance configuration, the B-52D was built exclusively for the long-range bombing role.

The B-52D was the first Stratofortress to be built at two different locations. 69 examples were built at Boeing's Wichita, Kansas facility, with the remainer being built in the main Boeing plant in Seattle. The Wichita plant had originally been owned by the Stearman Aircraft Company but had been acquired by Boeing in 1934 and became a Boeing division in 1939. It had been used during World War 2 as an inland site for B-29 manufacture. The decision to shift B-52 production from Seattle to Wichita was a result of several factors. The commercial business at Seattle was picking up and Boeing needed more plant space to handle the orders. It so happened that there was a large, well-qualified work force already at hand in Wichita which was working on the B-47, the production of which was winding down. "]]> Boeing B-52 Stratofortress at the Kansas Aviation Museum
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@ 2008-02-05 05:42:19
From the link below:
"The first large-scale production version of the Stratofortress was the B-52D (Model 464-201-7), of which 170 were built between June 1956 and November 1957. The B-52D was externally indistinguishable from the B-52C which preceded it. The only significant internal difference was the adoption of the MD-9 fire control system as fitted to the final B-52C. The powerplants were the J57-P-19W or -29W. In contrast to the B-52C, which was readily convertible to the reconnaissance configuration, the B-52D was built exclusively for the long-range bombing role.

The B-52D was the first Stratofortress to be built at two different locations. 69 examples were built at Boeing's Wichita, Kansas facility, with the remainer being built in the main Boeing plant in Seattle. The Wichita plant had originally been owned by the Stearman Aircraft Company but had been acquired by Boeing in 1934 and became a Boeing division in 1939. It had been used during World War 2 as an inland site for B-29 manufacture. The decision to shift B-52 production from Seattle to Wichita was a result of several factors. The commercial business at Seattle was picking up and Boeing needed more plant space to handle the orders. It so happened that there was a large, well-qualified work force already at hand in Wichita which was working on the B-47, the production of which was winding down. "]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44994/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44994/ Tue, 05 Feb 2008 05:42:19 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44994/ 37.63143800 -97.27272700 <![CDATA[Douglas RB-26C Invader]]> Douglas RB-26C Invader
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@ 2008-01-24 18:04:22
The Douglas A-26 Invader (B-26 between 1948-1965) was a twin-engined light attack bomber built by the Douglas Aircraft Co. during World War II that also saw service during several of the Cold War's major conflicts. A limited number of highly modified aircraft served in combat until 1969. The last A-26 was retired from service in 1972 by the National Guard Bureau and donated to the National Air and Space Museum.

RB-26C was an unarmed photo reconnaissance variant converted from B-26C; it carried cameras and flash flares for night photography. Redesignated from FA-26 reconnaissance aircraft.]]> Douglas RB-26C Invader
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@ 2008-01-24 18:04:22
The Douglas A-26 Invader (B-26 between 1948-1965) was a twin-engined light attack bomber built by the Douglas Aircraft Co. during World War II that also saw service during several of the Cold War's major conflicts. A limited number of highly modified aircraft served in combat until 1969. The last A-26 was retired from service in 1972 by the National Guard Bureau and donated to the National Air and Space Museum.

RB-26C was an unarmed photo reconnaissance variant converted from B-26C; it carried cameras and flash flares for night photography. Redesignated from FA-26 reconnaissance aircraft.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44232/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44232/ Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:04:22 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44232/ 21.33881000 -157.95788000 <![CDATA[GAF Canberra Mk20]]> GAF Canberra Mk20
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-24 10:17:03
From adf-serials.com:
First flight 31/05/56. Delivered 09/07/56. Served with 2 Sqn in Vietnam as part of USAF 35th Tactical Fighter Wing. Based at Phan Rang Air Base. Arrived 08/67.

Returned to Darwin 04/06/71. During late 1972 and 1973 it was one of six Canberras modified for cartographic survey missions with a Wild RC10 camera installed in the forward end of bomb-bay along with a large circular cutout in bomb bay doors. An NF.2 navigation sight was installed along with an aerodynamic boot fitted on lower starboard side behind crew door housing the periscope head of the sight. Issued to GAF for restoration and display 06/85.

Currently gate guard at Avalon Airport Vic.

In 09/2006 Marc Chapman sent us this condition report.; "Unfortunately 232 has deteriorated dramatically since the pictures taken in 2004 were posted on this site, I made an extensive inspection of 232 and although largely complete she isnt fairing well, during my inspection I noted the following: Extensive corrosion in tail section of fuselage underneath the tailplane and also rear fuselage has apparently filled with water but has not tipped up due to bracing of rear fuselage. Paint has peeled off the fuselage leaving the skin exposed to the elements. Moss noted growing at many places on the airframe, particulary at the fuselage/wing joint and along the trailing edges of the wings. Rearmost perspex window in Nav's compartment is broken allowing birds to nest in the cockpit. Corrosion evident in main and nosewheel bays, also all tyres except port mainwheel cracked and flat. Birds nesting in port engine bay. Corrosion evident around cockpit area, and perspex has crazed and clouded but thankfully thus far has escaped the attention of vandals (mainly due to the main security post being not more than 50m away methinks) After making my inspection of 232 I talked for a while with the security team and a couple of the workers from the airport and all confirmed that nobody is responsible for maintaining the appearance of 232 and there has been no work done on the aircraft for many years, sadly it seems she is being left to rot." ]]> GAF Canberra Mk20
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-24 10:17:03
From adf-serials.com:
First flight 31/05/56. Delivered 09/07/56. Served with 2 Sqn in Vietnam as part of USAF 35th Tactical Fighter Wing. Based at Phan Rang Air Base. Arrived 08/67.

Returned to Darwin 04/06/71. During late 1972 and 1973 it was one of six Canberras modified for cartographic survey missions with a Wild RC10 camera installed in the forward end of bomb-bay along with a large circular cutout in bomb bay doors. An NF.2 navigation sight was installed along with an aerodynamic boot fitted on lower starboard side behind crew door housing the periscope head of the sight. Issued to GAF for restoration and display 06/85.

Currently gate guard at Avalon Airport Vic.

In 09/2006 Marc Chapman sent us this condition report.; "Unfortunately 232 has deteriorated dramatically since the pictures taken in 2004 were posted on this site, I made an extensive inspection of 232 and although largely complete she isnt fairing well, during my inspection I noted the following: Extensive corrosion in tail section of fuselage underneath the tailplane and also rear fuselage has apparently filled with water but has not tipped up due to bracing of rear fuselage. Paint has peeled off the fuselage leaving the skin exposed to the elements. Moss noted growing at many places on the airframe, particulary at the fuselage/wing joint and along the trailing edges of the wings. Rearmost perspex window in Nav's compartment is broken allowing birds to nest in the cockpit. Corrosion evident in main and nosewheel bays, also all tyres except port mainwheel cracked and flat. Birds nesting in port engine bay. Corrosion evident around cockpit area, and perspex has crazed and clouded but thankfully thus far has escaped the attention of vandals (mainly due to the main security post being not more than 50m away methinks) After making my inspection of 232 I talked for a while with the security team and a couple of the workers from the airport and all confirmed that nobody is responsible for maintaining the appearance of 232 and there has been no work done on the aircraft for many years, sadly it seems she is being left to rot." ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44206/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44206/ Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:17:03 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44206/ -38.02049200 144.47821900 <![CDATA[Iljuschin Il-4 "Bob"]]> Iljuschin Il-4 "Bob"
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@ 2008-01-13 12:19:41]]> Iljuschin Il-4 "Bob"
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Iljuschin Il-4 "Bob"
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@ 2008-01-13 12:19:41]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43633/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43633/ Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:19:41 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43633/ 69.07791300 33.44129900 <![CDATA[Boeing B-52D Stratofortress]]> Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
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@ 2008-01-05 16:50:36
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, subsonic, jet-powered, strategic bomber flown by the United States Air Force (USAF) since 1955.

The B-52D was a dedicated long-range bomber without a reconnaissance option. The Big Belly modifications allowed the B-52D to carry heavy loads of conventional bombs for carpet bombing over Vietnam. Aircraft assigned to Vietnam were painted camouflage with black bellies to defeat searchlights.]]> Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
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@ 2008-01-05 16:50:36
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, subsonic, jet-powered, strategic bomber flown by the United States Air Force (USAF) since 1955.

The B-52D was a dedicated long-range bomber without a reconnaissance option. The Big Belly modifications allowed the B-52D to carry heavy loads of conventional bombs for carpet bombing over Vietnam. Aircraft assigned to Vietnam were painted camouflage with black bellies to defeat searchlights.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43287/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43287/ Sat, 05 Jan 2008 16:50:36 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43287/ 32.38212200 -86.34630100 <![CDATA[B-1 Lancer at Robins AFB]]> B-1 Lancer at Robins AFB
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@ 2008-01-03 13:26:28]]> B-1 Lancer at Robins AFB
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@ 2008-01-03 13:26:28]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43177/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43177/ Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:26:28 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43177/ 32.59196200 -83.58824000 <![CDATA[Boeing B-52D 'Stratofortress']]> Boeing B-52D 'Stratofortress'
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@ 2008-01-03 13:16:29]]> Boeing B-52D 'Stratofortress'
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@ 2008-01-03 13:16:29]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43175/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43175/ Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:16:29 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43175/ 32.59294200 -83.58766800 <![CDATA[Martin RB-57A Canberra]]> Martin RB-57A Canberra
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@ 2007-12-27 13:48:04
New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks Connecticut]]> Martin RB-57A Canberra
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@ 2007-12-27 13:48:04
New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks Connecticut]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42816/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42816/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:48:04 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42816/ 41.94761400 -72.69270200 <![CDATA[North American TB-25N Mitchell]]> North American TB-25N Mitchell
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-12-25 00:44:19
TB-25N - Hayes pilot-trainer conversion. (Number made: 47)

The North American B-25 Mitchell (NA-62) was an American twin-engined medium bomber manufactured by North American Aviation. It was used with devastating effect against German and Japanese targets in every combat theater of World War II. The aircraft was named the "Mitchell" in honor of General Billy Mitchell, an early air power pioneer and advocate of an independent United States Air Force. The B-25 Mitchell is the only American military aircraft named after a specific person. By the end of its production, nearly 10,000 B-25s in numerous models had been built. These included a few limited variations, such as the US Navy's PBJ-1 patrol bomber and the Army Air Forces' F-10 photo reconnaissance aircraft.]]> North American TB-25N Mitchell
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@ 2007-12-25 00:44:19
TB-25N - Hayes pilot-trainer conversion. (Number made: 47)

The North American B-25 Mitchell (NA-62) was an American twin-engined medium bomber manufactured by North American Aviation. It was used with devastating effect against German and Japanese targets in every combat theater of World War II. The aircraft was named the "Mitchell" in honor of General Billy Mitchell, an early air power pioneer and advocate of an independent United States Air Force. The B-25 Mitchell is the only American military aircraft named after a specific person. By the end of its production, nearly 10,000 B-25s in numerous models had been built. These included a few limited variations, such as the US Navy's PBJ-1 patrol bomber and the Army Air Forces' F-10 photo reconnaissance aircraft.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42689/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42689/ Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:44:19 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42689/ 32.38177600 -86.34529200 <![CDATA[Boeing B-52 Stratofortress]]> Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-12-25 00:22:06
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, subsonic, jet-powered, strategic bomber flown by the United States Air Force (USAF) since 1955.

Beginning with the successful contract bid on 5 June 1946, the B-52 went through several designs, from a straight wing aircraft powered by six turboprop engines, to the final prototype, YB-52, which first flew on 15 April 1952.

Built to carry nuclear weapons for Cold War era deterrence missions, the B-52 Stratofortress replaced the Convair B-36. Although a veteran of a number of wars, the Stratofortress has dropped only conventional munitions in actual combat. With the longest unrefuelled range of any contemporary bomber, the B-52 carries up to 70,000 pounds of weapons.

The USAF has had B-52s in active service since 1955 with the Strategic Air Command which was absorbed into the Air Combat Command in 1991. Superior performance at high subsonic speeds and relatively low operating costs have kept the B-52 in service despite proposals to replace it with the Mach 3 XB-70 Valkyrie, supersonic B-1B Lancer and stealthy B-2 Spirit. In January 2005, the B-52 became the second aircraft, after the English Electric Canberra, to mark 50 years of continuous service with its original primary operator.]]> Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-12-25 00:22:06
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, subsonic, jet-powered, strategic bomber flown by the United States Air Force (USAF) since 1955.

Beginning with the successful contract bid on 5 June 1946, the B-52 went through several designs, from a straight wing aircraft powered by six turboprop engines, to the final prototype, YB-52, which first flew on 15 April 1952.

Built to carry nuclear weapons for Cold War era deterrence missions, the B-52 Stratofortress replaced the Convair B-36. Although a veteran of a number of wars, the Stratofortress has dropped only conventional munitions in actual combat. With the longest unrefuelled range of any contemporary bomber, the B-52 carries up to 70,000 pounds of weapons.

The USAF has had B-52s in active service since 1955 with the Strategic Air Command which was absorbed into the Air Combat Command in 1991. Superior performance at high subsonic speeds and relatively low operating costs have kept the B-52 in service despite proposals to replace it with the Mach 3 XB-70 Valkyrie, supersonic B-1B Lancer and stealthy B-2 Spirit. In January 2005, the B-52 became the second aircraft, after the English Electric Canberra, to mark 50 years of continuous service with its original primary operator.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42688/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42688/ Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:22:06 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42688/ 30.68300800 -88.01667300 <![CDATA[Martin B-57B Night Intruder]]> Martin B-57B Night Intruder
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@ 2007-12-22 23:09:11]]> Martin B-57B Night Intruder
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@ 2007-12-22 23:09:11]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42549/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42549/ Sat, 22 Dec 2007 23:09:11 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42549/ 42.23064800 -85.55190700 <![CDATA[Tupolev Tu-22RDM "Blinder"]]> Tupolev Tu-22RDM "Blinder"
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@ 2007-12-07 09:05:09]]> Tupolev Tu-22RDM "Blinder"
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