Virtual Globetrotting: Airplanes - Military - Static Display

Virtual Globetrotting: Airplanes - Military - Static Display - Bombers http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2009 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:18:20 -0800 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"]]>

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Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-11-20 09:18:20
83-0071, cn 8]]>

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Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-11-20 09:18:20
83-0071, cn 8]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer-10/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer-10/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:18:20 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer-10/ 35.43374648 -97.40241140 <![CDATA[Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"]]>

Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-11-20 09:10:03
83-0071, cn 8]]>

Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-11-20 09:10:03
83-0071, cn 8]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer-9/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer-9/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:10:03 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer-9/ 35.43435300 -97.40272500 <![CDATA["Doc" B-29 Superfortress]]>

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"Doc" B-29 Superfortress
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-10-30 10:49:45
This B-29 was part of a squadron named for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Doc, as it's known, is the last of the B-29's to be rescued for restoration. After sitting in the desert for over 42 years Doc has a chance to fly again. Doc has been moved outside to the Kansas Aviation Museum where volunteers work to restore Doc to flight status.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/doc-b-29-superfortress/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/doc-b-29-superfortress/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:49:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/doc-b-29-superfortress/ 37.63123400 -97.27404100 <![CDATA[Tupolev Tu-22 "Blinder"]]>

Tupolev Tu-22 "Blinder"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-10-26 13:42:34]]>

Tupolev Tu-22 "Blinder"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-10-26 13:42:34]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-22-blinder-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-22-blinder-2/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:42:34 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-22-blinder-2/ 50.17937200 28.73078800 <![CDATA[Ilyushin Il-28 "Beagle"]]>

Ilyushin Il-28 "Beagle"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-10-24 10:26:42]]>

Ilyushin Il-28 "Beagle"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-10-24 10:26:42]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-28-beagle-7/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-28-beagle-7/ Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:26:42 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-28-beagle-7/ 52.70722600 41.38248300 <![CDATA[English Electric Canberra Mk.56 aircraft]]>

English Electric Canberra Mk.56 aircraft

English Electric Canberra Mk.56 aircraft
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-17 10:19:30
Canberra Mk.56
10 refurbished B(I).6 bombers sold to Peru

The English Electric Canberra is a first-generation jet-powered light bomber manufactured in large numbers through the 1950s. It proved to be highly adaptable, serving in such varied roles for tactical bombing, photographic, electronics, and meteorological reconnaissance. The Canberra remained in service with the Royal Air Force until 23 June 2006, 57 years after its first flight.

The Canberra could fly at a higher altitude than any other bomber through the 1950s and set a world altitude record of 70,310ft (21,430m) in 1957.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/english-electric-canberra-mk-56-aircraft/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/english-electric-canberra-mk-56-aircraft/ Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:19:30 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/english-electric-canberra-mk-56-aircraft/ -13.74275400 -76.22339700 <![CDATA[Douglas B-26C Invader]]>

Douglas B-26C Invader
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-17 10:11:10
The Douglas A-26 Invader (B-26 between 1948–1965) was a United States 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. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/douglas-b-26c-invader/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/douglas-b-26c-invader/ Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:11:10 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/douglas-b-26c-invader/ -13.74239100 -76.22509500 <![CDATA[Lockheed P2V-7 Neptune (P-2H) & Breguet 1050 Alize]]>

Lockheed P2V-7 Neptune (P-2H) & Breguet 1050 Alize
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-09-13 10:51:40]]>

Lockheed P2V-7 Neptune (P-2H) & Breguet 1050 Alize
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-09-13 10:51:40]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-p2v-7-neptune-p-2h-breguet-1050-alize/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-p2v-7-neptune-p-2h-breguet-1050-alize/ Sun, 13 Sep 2009 10:51:40 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-p2v-7-neptune-p-2h-breguet-1050-alize/ 47.77530000 -3.43696100 <![CDATA[Howard Super Ventura]]>

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Howard Super Ventura
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-05-11 08:10:49
Howard Super Ventura (Converted Ventura to civilian transport in 1957)

The Lockheed Ventura was a bomber and patrol aircraft of World War II, used by United States and British Commonwealth forces in several guises. It was developed from the Lockheed L-18 Lodestar transport, as a replacement for the Lockheed Hudson bombers then in service with the Royal Air Force. The RAF ordered 675 Venturas in February 1940. They were delivered from mid-1942 onwards.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/howard-super-ventura/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/howard-super-ventura/ Mon, 11 May 2009 08:10:49 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/howard-super-ventura/ 39.79791900 -121.85417800 <![CDATA[Tupolev Tu-22M "Backfire"]]>

Tupolev Tu-22M "Backfire"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-03-29 12:12:49]]>

Tupolev Tu-22M "Backfire"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-03-29 12:12:49]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-22m-backfire-4/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-22m-backfire-4/ Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:12:49 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-22m-backfire-4/ 55.85818951 49.10780311 <![CDATA[B-47E]]>

B-47E
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-03-20 12:18:37]]>

B-47E
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-03-20 12:18:37]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-47e/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-47e/ Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:18:37 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-47e/ 34.63784500 -99.31642200 <![CDATA[B-52 Stratofortress]]>

B-52 Stratofortress
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By: Tyco
@ 2009-03-13 06:53:04]]>

B-52 Stratofortress
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By: Tyco
@ 2009-03-13 06:53:04]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-52-stratofortress-5/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-52-stratofortress-5/ Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:53:04 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-52-stratofortress-5/ 30.46523100 -86.56156400 <![CDATA[Boeing XB-47 Stratojet]]>

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Boeing XB-47 Stratojet
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By: neotrix
@ 2009-03-12 08:57:07
This XB-47, S/N 46-066 at Chanute Air Museum, is the only surviving prototype of the Stratojet left in the world. Only two were manufactured by Boeing in 1947.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-xb-47-stratojet/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-xb-47-stratojet/ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:57:07 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-xb-47-stratojet/ 40.29482900 -88.15076600 <![CDATA[B-52 Stratofortress]]>

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B-52 Stratofortress
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-03-11 18:32:13]]>

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B-52 Stratofortress
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-03-11 18:32:13]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-52-stratofortress-4/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-52-stratofortress-4/ Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:32:13 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-52-stratofortress-4/ 35.43377200 -97.40330100 <![CDATA[Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina (Censored)]]>

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Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina (Censored)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-03-11 17:55:21]]>

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Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina (Censored)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-03-11 17:55:21]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/consolidated-pby-5a-catalina-censored/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/consolidated-pby-5a-catalina-censored/ Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:55:21 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/consolidated-pby-5a-catalina-censored/ 58.41013000 15.52430600 <![CDATA[B-52 Bomber]]>

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B-52 Bomber
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-03-11 16:39:44]]>

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B-52 Bomber
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-03-11 16:39:44]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-52-bomber/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-52-bomber/ Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:39:44 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-52-bomber/ 32.15004900 -110.82020400 <![CDATA[B-52 Stratofortress]]>

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B-52 Stratofortress
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-03-11 10:19:13]]>

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B-52 Stratofortress
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-03-11 10:19:13]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-52-stratofortress-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-52-stratofortress-3/ Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:19:13 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-52-stratofortress-3/ 32.49128700 -93.66387100 <![CDATA[Harbin H-5 (Il-28 "Beagle")]]>

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Harbin H-5 (Il-28 "Beagle")
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-03-11 01:51:09]]>

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Harbin H-5 (Il-28 "Beagle")
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-03-11 01:51:09]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/harbin-h-5-il-28-beagle/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/harbin-h-5-il-28-beagle/ Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:51:09 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/harbin-h-5-il-28-beagle/ 44.57015376 26.07214004 <![CDATA[B-52 at Hereitage Park Fairchild AFB]]>

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B-52 at Hereitage Park Fairchild AFB
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By: bubaonline
@ 2009-03-09 12:03:36
http://www.ammsalumni.org/html/fairchild_heritage_museum.html]]>

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B-52 at Hereitage Park Fairchild AFB
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By: bubaonline
@ 2009-03-09 12:03:36
http://www.ammsalumni.org/html/fairchild_heritage_museum.html]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-52-at-hereitage-park-fairchild-afb/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-52-at-hereitage-park-fairchild-afb/ Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:03:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-52-at-hereitage-park-fairchild-afb/ 47.63694093 -117.64376930 <![CDATA[P-3 Orion at the 309th AMARG]]>

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P-3 Orion at the 309th AMARG
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By: bubaonline
@ 2009-03-06 09:00:28
The 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG), often called The Boneyard, is a United States Air Force aircraft storage and maintenance facility in Tucson, Arizona, located on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. AMARG was previously Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center, AMARC, and before that the Military Aircraft Storage and Disposal Center, MASDC.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/p-3-orion-at-the-309th-amarg/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/p-3-orion-at-the-309th-amarg/ Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:00:28 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/p-3-orion-at-the-309th-amarg/ 32.16181276 -110.83463793 <![CDATA[Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina]]>

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Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
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By: neotrix
@ 2009-03-06 08:33:23]]>

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Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
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By: neotrix
@ 2009-03-06 08:33:23]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/consolidated-pby-5a-catalina-4/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/consolidated-pby-5a-catalina-4/ Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:33:23 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/consolidated-pby-5a-catalina-4/ 25.65029500 -80.43587200 <![CDATA[B-47 Stratojet]]>

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B-47 Stratojet
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By: neotrix
@ 2009-03-06 00:52:36]]>

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B-47 Stratojet
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By: neotrix
@ 2009-03-06 00:52:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-47-stratojet/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-47-stratojet/ Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:52:36 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-47-stratojet/ 32.51122400 -93.68121000 <![CDATA[Boeing B-52D Stratofortress]]>

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Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
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By: neotrix
@ 2009-03-06 00:48:51
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B-52_Stratofortress]]>

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Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
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By: neotrix
@ 2009-03-06 00:48:51
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B-52_Stratofortress]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52d-stratofortress-6/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52d-stratofortress-6/ Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:48:51 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52d-stratofortress-6/ 32.51523200 -93.68390600 <![CDATA[Martin B-57 Canberra]]>

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Martin B-57 Canberra
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By: neotrix
@ 2009-03-06 00:20:34]]>

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Martin B-57 Canberra
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By: neotrix
@ 2009-03-06 00:20:34]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/martin-b-57-canberra-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/martin-b-57-canberra-3/ Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:20:34 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/martin-b-57-canberra-3/ 44.13410300 -103.07215100 <![CDATA[B-29 Superfortress]]>

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B-29 Superfortress
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By: neotrix
@ 2009-03-06 00:17:41]]>

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B-29 Superfortress
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By: neotrix
@ 2009-03-06 00:17:41]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-29-superfortress-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-29-superfortress-2/ Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:17:41 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-29-superfortress-2/ 44.13251400 -103.07299900 <![CDATA[VB-25J Mitchell]]>

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VB-25J Mitchell
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By: neotrix
@ 2009-03-06 00:10:44]]>

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VB-25J Mitchell
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By: neotrix
@ 2009-03-06 00:10:44]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vb-25j-mitchell/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vb-25j-mitchell/ Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:10:44 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vb-25j-mitchell/ 44.13339400 -103.07215800 <![CDATA[Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina]]>

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Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-03-05 13:57:00]]>

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Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-03-05 13:57:00]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/consolidated-pby-5a-catalina-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/consolidated-pby-5a-catalina-3/ Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:57:00 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/consolidated-pby-5a-catalina-3/ 28.16676900 -81.80859200 <![CDATA[B-52G Stratofortress]]>

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B-52G Stratofortress
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-03-04 22:07:56]]>

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B-52G Stratofortress
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-03-04 22:07:56]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-52g-stratofortress/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-52g-stratofortress/ Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:07:56 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-52g-stratofortress/ 43.22665200 -75.42588200 <![CDATA[Tu-134UB-L Blinder]]>

Tu-134UB-L Blinder
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-03-04 14:25:31]]>

Tu-134UB-L Blinder
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-03-04 14:25:31]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tu-134ub-l-blinder/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tu-134ub-l-blinder/ Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:25:31 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tu-134ub-l-blinder/ 55.56064700 38.11551000 <![CDATA[Tu-16 Badger]]>

Tu-16 Badger
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-03-04 14:21:48]]>

Tu-16 Badger
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-03-04 14:21:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tu-16-badger/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tu-16-badger/ Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:21:48 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tu-16-badger/ 55.55806200 38.12568600 <![CDATA[Boeing B-52G Stratofortress]]>

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Boeing B-52G Stratofortress
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-03-01 13:06:07]]>

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Boeing B-52G Stratofortress
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-03-01 13:06:07]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52g-stratofortress-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52g-stratofortress-1/ Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:06:07 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52g-stratofortress-1/ 41.15978800 -112.01888700 <![CDATA[Ilyushin Il-28 "Beagle"]]>

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Ilyushin Il-28 "Beagle"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-01-13 11:47:07]]>

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Ilyushin Il-28 "Beagle"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-01-13 11:47:07]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-28-beagle-6/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-28-beagle-6/ Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:47:07 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-28-beagle-6/ 43.99521426 12.51227039 <![CDATA[Myasishchev 3M "Bison-B"]]>

Myasishchev 3M "Bison-B"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-12-30 09:34:04]]>

Myasishchev 3M "Bison-B"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-12-30 09:34:04]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/myasishchev-3m-bison-b/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/myasishchev-3m-bison-b/ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:34:04 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/myasishchev-3m-bison-b/ 55.83236381 38.18738222 <![CDATA[Myasishchev M-50 "Bounder"]]>

Myasishchev M-50 "Bounder"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-12-30 09:33:54]]>

Myasishchev M-50 "Bounder"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-12-30 09:33:54]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/myasishchev-m-50-bounder/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/myasishchev-m-50-bounder/ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:33:54 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/myasishchev-m-50-bounder/ 55.83235176 38.18704963 <![CDATA[Tupolev Tu-16 "Badger"]]>

Tupolev Tu-16 "Badger"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-12-30 08:57:09]]>

Tupolev Tu-16 "Badger"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-12-30 08:57:09]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-16-badger-5/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-16-badger-5/ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:57:09 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-16-badger-5/ 48.29430100 46.18765500 <![CDATA[GAF Canberra Mk20]]>

GAF Canberra Mk20
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-12-23 03:36:40]]>

GAF Canberra Mk20
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-12-23 03:36:40]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gaf-canberra-mk20-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gaf-canberra-mk20-1/ Tue, 23 Dec 2008 03:36:40 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gaf-canberra-mk20-1/ -27.67157100 152.68985000 <![CDATA[Boeing B-52 "Stratofortress"]]>

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Boeing B-52 "Stratofortress"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-11-07 11:08:18
57-0038 ]]>

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Boeing B-52 "Stratofortress"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-11-07 11:08:18
57-0038 ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52-stratofortress-5/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52-stratofortress-5/ Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:08:18 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52-stratofortress-5/ 34.60311745 -118.09044979 <![CDATA[Ilyushin Il-28 "Beagle"]]>

Ilyushin Il-28 "Beagle"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-10-13 13:34:53]]>

Ilyushin Il-28 "Beagle"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-10-13 13:34:53]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-28-beagle-5/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-28-beagle-5/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:34:53 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-28-beagle-5/ 49.30295600 17.02355300 <![CDATA[Boeing B-29 Superfortress]]>

Boeing B-29 Superfortress
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-10-13 11:01:01]]>

Boeing B-29 Superfortress
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-10-13 11:01:01]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-29-superfortress/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-29-superfortress/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:01:01 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-29-superfortress/ 35.07220800 128.06398500 <![CDATA[Tupolev Tu-16 "Badger"]]>

Tupolev Tu-16 "Badger"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-10-13 10:55:12]]>

Tupolev Tu-16 "Badger"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-10-13 10:55:12]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-16-badger-4/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-16-badger-4/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:55:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-16-badger-4/ 50.58467800 32.35766300 <![CDATA[Tupolev ANT-40/SP]]>

Tupolev ANT-40/SP
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-10-13 09:06:46]]>

Tupolev ANT-40/SP
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-10-13 09:06:46]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-ant-40-sp/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-ant-40-sp/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:06:46 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-ant-40-sp/ 68.13767300 33.41768900 <![CDATA[Nose and cockpit of a English Electric Canberra B2]]>

Nose and cockpit of a English Electric Canberra B2

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Nose and cockpit of a English Electric Canberra B2
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-09-26 16:02:59]]>

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Nose and cockpit of a English Electric Canberra B2
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-09-26 16:02:59]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nose-and-cockpit-of-a-english-electric-canberra-b2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nose-and-cockpit-of-a-english-electric-canberra-b2/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:02:59 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nose-and-cockpit-of-a-english-electric-canberra-b2/ 51.15211700 -0.21535800 <![CDATA[Nose of a Victor K.2 fuselage]]>

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Nose of a Victor K.2 fuselage
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-09-26 15:51:45]]>

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Nose of a Victor K.2 fuselage
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-09-26 15:51:45]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nose-of-a-victor-k-2-fuselage/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nose-of-a-victor-k-2-fuselage/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:51:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nose-of-a-victor-k-2-fuselage/ 51.15215600 -0.21561300 <![CDATA[English Electric Canberra PR.7]]>

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English Electric Canberra PR.7
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-09-26 12:48:43]]>

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English Electric Canberra PR.7
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-09-26 12:48:43]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/english-electric-canberra-pr-7/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/english-electric-canberra-pr-7/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:48:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/english-electric-canberra-pr-7/ 51.15142600 -0.21508900 <![CDATA[Victor B.1A XH648]]>

Victor B.1A XH648
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-08-19 16:09:03]]>

Victor B.1A XH648
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-08-19 16:09:03]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/victor-b-1a-xh648/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/victor-b-1a-xh648/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:09:03 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/victor-b-1a-xh648/ 52.09348600 0.12958000 <![CDATA[Victor K.2 XH673]]>

Victor K.2 XH673
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-08-19 15:48:07]]>

Victor K.2 XH673
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-08-19 15:48:07]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/victor-k-2-xh673/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/victor-k-2-xh673/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:48:07 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/victor-k-2-xh673/ 52.65732000 0.54709600 <![CDATA[North American B-25D - Ex-RAF Mitchell II, ex-Panamanian AF]]>

North American B-25D - Ex-RAF Mitchell II, ex-Panamanian AF
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-08-18 22:05:29
B25-D Bomber. A loan from the US Marine Corp Museum in Quantico, Virginia.]]>

North American B-25D - Ex-RAF Mitchell II, ex-Panamanian AF
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-08-18 22:05:29
B25-D Bomber. A loan from the US Marine Corp Museum in Quantico, Virginia.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/north-american-b-25d-ex-raf-mitchell-ii-ex-panamanian-af/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/north-american-b-25d-ex-raf-mitchell-ii-ex-panamanian-af/ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:05:29 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/north-american-b-25d-ex-raf-mitchell-ii-ex-panamanian-af/ 35.53809300 -100.97191900 <![CDATA[North American B-25C "Feather Merchant/Irene/Miss Priority"]]>

North American B-25C "Feather Merchant/Irene/Miss Priority"
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-08-18 21:57:06
This bomber was the ninth B-25C produced by North American Aircraft. It was originally intended for the Netherlands East Indies Air Force (NEIAF) but was appropriated by the USAAF and assigned to the 3rd BG, 13th BS in Melbourne in early April, 1942 and nicknamed "Feather Merchant".

This aircraft participated in the Royce Mission to the Philippines in April, 1942 and was also flown by Criswell.

It remained in a American aircraft boneyard at Tadji with only its tail missing. Recovered by Charles Darby from Tadji in 1974, and as part of the Yesterday's Air Force export agreement, it was set up as a memorial at Aitape High School in 1974. Charles Darby moved the aircraft, with assistance from Robert Parer who provided the trailer to move the plane to its new location.

As the tail section was missing from "Feather Merchant", the tail from another aircraft B-25D "Tin Liz" 41-30074, shot down off Dagua, was recovered and attached to the aircraft for display purposes.]]>

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North American TB-25N (Mitchell)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-08-16 18:47:55
Serial No: 44-28875

The North American B-25 Mitchell (NA-62) was an American twin-engined medium bomber manufactured by North American Aviation. It was used by many Allied air forces, in every theater of World War II, as well as many other air forces after the war ended, and saw service across four decades.

The B-25 was named in honor of General Billy Mitchell, a pioneer of U.S. military aviation. The B-25 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.

TB-25N
Hayes pilot-trainer conversion. (Number made: 47.)]]>

BEV

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/b-17g-above-former-bomber-gas-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-17g-above-former-bomber-gas-1/ Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:16:59 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-17g-above-former-bomber-gas-1/ 45.42600100 -122.63376700 <![CDATA["Sweet Eloise" B-29 Superfortress]]>

"Sweet Eloise" 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.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sweet-eloise-b-29-superfortress/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sweet-eloise-b-29-superfortress/ Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:57:03 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sweet-eloise-b-29-superfortress/ 33.92293100 -84.50478700 <![CDATA[P2V-5 Neptune]]>

P2V-5 Neptune
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-06-07 09:16:12]]>

P2V-5 Neptune
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-06-07 09:16:12]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/p2v-5-neptune/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/p2v-5-neptune/ Sat, 07 Jun 2008 09:16:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/p2v-5-neptune/ -12.90417600 -38.32732500 <![CDATA[Dornier Do-24T-3]]>

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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.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dornier-do-24t-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dornier-do-24t-3/ Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:13:53 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dornier-do-24t-3/ 40.36538700 -3.80272800 <![CDATA[Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina]]>

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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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Ilyushin Il-28 "Beagle"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-31 09:22:10]]>

Ilyushin Il-28 "Beagle"
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-31 09:22:10]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-28-beagle-4/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-28-beagle-4/ Sat, 31 May 2008 09:22:10 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-28-beagle-4/ 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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Tupolev Tu-22M "Backfire"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-25 13:38:41]]>

Tupolev Tu-22M "Backfire"
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-25 13:38:41]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-22m-backfire-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-22m-backfire-3/ Sun, 25 May 2008 13:38:41 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-22m-backfire-3/ 54.24040900 34.37774400 <![CDATA[Tupolev Tu-16 "Badger"]]>

Tupolev Tu-16 "Badger"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-25 13:38:36]]>

Tupolev Tu-16 "Badger"
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-25 13:38:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-16-badger-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-16-badger-3/ Sun, 25 May 2008 13:38:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-16-badger-3/ 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

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/xian-h-6-chengdu-j-7s-shenyang-j-5s-but-no-runway/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/xian-h-6-chengdu-j-7s-shenyang-j-5s-but-no-runway/ Tue, 20 May 2008 21:21:38 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/xian-h-6-chengdu-j-7s-shenyang-j-5s-but-no-runway/ 36.57013600 101.85345400 <![CDATA[Boeing B-47E Stratojet]]>

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Boeing B-47E Stratojet
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-03 07:15:04]]>

BEV

Boeing B-47E Stratojet
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-03 07:15:04]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-47e-stratojet-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-47e-stratojet-1/ Sat, 03 May 2008 07:15:04 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-47e-stratojet-1/ 38.28213800 -104.49706400 <![CDATA[English Electric Canberra B2]]>

English Electric Canberra B2
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-01 19:15:14]]>

English Electric Canberra B2
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-01 19:15:14]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/english-electric-canberra-b2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/english-electric-canberra-b2/ Thu, 01 May 2008 19:15:14 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/english-electric-canberra-b2/ 52.47479300 13.14260400 <![CDATA[Rockwell B-1B Lancer]]>

BEV

Rockwell B-1B Lancer
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-01 05:55:48]]>

BEV

Rockwell B-1B Lancer
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-01 05:55:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer-4/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer-4/ Thu, 01 May 2008 05:55:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer-4/ 44.13306685 -103.07269866 <![CDATA[Boeing B-52 Stratofortress]]>

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Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-01 05:55:42]]>

BEV

Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-01 05:55:42]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52-stratofortress-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52-stratofortress-3/ Thu, 01 May 2008 05:55:42 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52-stratofortress-3/ 44.13314512 -103.07381224 <![CDATA[Douglas B-26K Invader]]>

BEV

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.]]>

BEV

Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-26 08:55:40]]>

BEV

Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-26 08:55:40]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer-3/ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:55:40 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer-3/ 32.43369424 -99.81308433 <![CDATA[Boeing B-47 "Stratojet"]]>

BEV

Boeing B-47 "Stratojet"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-26 08:55:00]]>

BEV

Boeing B-47 "Stratojet"
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-26 08:55:00]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-47-stratojet/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-47-stratojet/ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:55:00 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-47-stratojet/ 32.43245498 -99.81558112 <![CDATA[General Dynamics F-111 "Aardvark"]]>

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General Dynamics F-111 "Aardvark"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-26 08:54:14]]>

BEV

General Dynamics F-111 "Aardvark"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-26 08:54:14]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/general-dynamics-f-111-aardvark/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/general-dynamics-f-111-aardvark/ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:54:14 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/general-dynamics-f-111-aardvark/ 32.43489079 -99.81113717 <![CDATA[Boeing B-52 "Stratofortress"]]>

BEV

Boeing B-52 "Stratofortress"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-26 08:53:45]]>

BEV

Boeing B-52 "Stratofortress"
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-26 08:53:45]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52-stratofortress-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52-stratofortress-2/ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:53:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52-stratofortress-2/ 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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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.]]>

BEV

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.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b1-b-lancer-at-reflections-of-freedom-historical-air-park/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b1-b-lancer-at-reflections-of-freedom-historical-air-park/ Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:09:04 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b1-b-lancer-at-reflections-of-freedom-historical-air-park/ 37.64074700 -97.27134500 <![CDATA[Ilyushin IL-28 "Beagle"]]>

Ilyushin IL-28 "Beagle"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-12 14:03:25]]>

Ilyushin IL-28 "Beagle"
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-12 14:03:25]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-28-beagle-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-28-beagle-3/ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:03:25 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-28-beagle-3/ 51.62377700 39.14272500 <![CDATA[Ilyushin IL-28 "Beagle"]]>

Ilyushin IL-28 "Beagle"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-12 14:03:18]]>

Ilyushin IL-28 "Beagle"
[Info] [GM] [BM] [YM]
By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-12 14:03:18]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-28-beagle-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-28-beagle-2/ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:03:18 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-28-beagle-2/ 52.42036100 16.93212300 <![CDATA[Ilyushin IL-28 "Beagle"]]>

Ilyushin IL-28 "Beagle"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-12 14:03:02]]>

Ilyushin IL-28 "Beagle"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-12 14:03:02]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-28-beagle/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-28-beagle/ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:03:02 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ilyushin-il-28-beagle/ 55.24075000 61.31713100 <![CDATA[Tupolev Tu-16 "Badger"]]>

Tupolev Tu-16 "Badger"
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@ 2008-03-12 13:44:04]]>

Tupolev Tu-16 "Badger"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-12 13:44:04]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-16-badger-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-16-badger-2/ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:44:04 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-16-badger-2/ 46.91445500 32.08128500 <![CDATA[Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"]]>

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Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"
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@ 2008-03-01 14:58:28]]>

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Rockwell B-1B "Lancer"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-01 14:58:28]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer/ Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:58:28 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rockwell-b-1b-lancer/ 41.16152808 -112.01919645 <![CDATA[Boeing B-52D Stratofortress]]>

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/boeing-b-52d-stratofortress-5/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52d-stratofortress-5/ Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:36:30 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52d-stratofortress-5/ 34.91284800 -117.92138800 <![CDATA[General Dynamics F-111A Aardvark]]>

General Dynamics F-111A Aardvark
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@ 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/general-dynamics-f-111a-aardvark-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/general-dynamics-f-111a-aardvark-1/ Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:11:35 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/general-dynamics-f-111a-aardvark-1/ 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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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. "]]>

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Douglas RB-26C Invader
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By: kjfitz
@ 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.]]>

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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." ]]>

Iljuschin Il-4 "Bob"
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@ 2008-01-13 12:19:41]]>

Iljuschin Il-4 "Bob"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-01-13 12:19:41]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/iljuschin-il-4-bob/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/iljuschin-il-4-bob/ Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:19:41 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/iljuschin-il-4-bob/ 69.07791300 33.44129900 <![CDATA[Boeing B-52D Stratofortress]]>

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Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
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By: kjfitz
@ 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/boeing-b-52d-stratofortress-4/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52d-stratofortress-4/ Sat, 05 Jan 2008 16:50:36 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52d-stratofortress-4/ 32.38212200 -86.34630100 <![CDATA[B-1 Lancer at Robins AFB]]>

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B-1 Lancer at Robins AFB
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@ 2008-01-03 13:26:28]]>

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B-1 Lancer at Robins AFB
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2008-01-03 13:26:28]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-1-lancer-at-robins-afb/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-1-lancer-at-robins-afb/ Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:26:28 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-1-lancer-at-robins-afb/ 32.59196200 -83.58824000 <![CDATA[Boeing B-52D 'Stratofortress']]>

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Boeing B-52D 'Stratofortress'
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2008-01-03 13:16:29]]>

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Boeing B-52D 'Stratofortress'
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2008-01-03 13:16:29]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52d-stratofortress-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52d-stratofortress-3/ Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:16:29 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52d-stratofortress-3/ 32.59294200 -83.58766800 <![CDATA[Martin RB-57A Canberra]]>

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Martin RB-57A Canberra
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2007-12-27 13:48:04
New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks Connecticut]]>

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Martin RB-57A Canberra
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2007-12-27 13:48:04
New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks Connecticut]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/martin-rb-57a-canberra/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/martin-rb-57a-canberra/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:48:04 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/martin-rb-57a-canberra/ 41.94761400 -72.69270200 <![CDATA[North American TB-25N Mitchell]]>

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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.]]>

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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.]]>

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Martin B-57B Night Intruder
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By: Pdunn
@ 2007-12-22 23:09:11]]>

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Martin B-57B Night Intruder
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By: Pdunn
@ 2007-12-22 23:09:11]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/martin-b-57b-night-intruder/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/martin-b-57b-night-intruder/ Sat, 22 Dec 2007 23:09:11 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/martin-b-57b-night-intruder/ 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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By: Rene73
@ 2007-12-07 09:05:09]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-22rdm-blinder/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-22rdm-blinder/ Fri, 07 Dec 2007 09:05:09 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-22rdm-blinder/ 51.47427300 46.16233500 <![CDATA[Tupolev Tu-16 "Badger"]]>

Tupolev Tu-16 "Badger"
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@ 2007-12-07 08:19:22]]>

Tupolev Tu-16 "Badger"
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By: Rene73
@ 2007-12-07 08:19:22]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-16-badger-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-16-badger-1/ Fri, 07 Dec 2007 08:19:22 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-16-badger-1/ 54.65968400 39.59393800 <![CDATA[Tupolev Tu-22M "Backfire"]]>

Tupolev Tu-22M "Backfire"
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@ 2007-12-07 08:19:19]]>

Tupolev Tu-22M "Backfire"
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By: Rene73
@ 2007-12-07 08:19:19]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-22m-backfire/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-22m-backfire/ Fri, 07 Dec 2007 08:19:19 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-22m-backfire/ 54.65728200 39.57248000 <![CDATA[Tupolev Tu-22 "Blinder"]]>

Tupolev Tu-22 "Blinder"
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@ 2007-12-07 08:13:14]]>

Tupolev Tu-22 "Blinder"
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By: Rene73
@ 2007-12-07 08:13:14]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-22-blinder/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-22-blinder/ Fri, 07 Dec 2007 08:13:14 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tupolev-tu-22-blinder/ 51.54224500 46.05716000 <![CDATA[Douglas B-18B Bolo]]>

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Douglas B-18B Bolo
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-22 12:27:32
Designed in response to a 1934 U.S. Army Air Corps requirement for a replacement for the B-10, the B-18 was based on the Douglas DC-2 airliner using similar wings, tail and engines. The Bolo entered production in 1936 and by 1940 most of the bomber squadrons in the Air Corps were equipped with B-18s. When the United States entered World War II the B-18 was obsolete as a bomber and was in the process of being replaced by the B-17, however 122 were modified with a nose mounted radar replacing the bombardier and magnetic anomaly detectors for locating submarines installed in the tail and called B-18B. These aircraft served in the Caribbean and Atlantic hunting for German submarines through 1943. Most B-18s were retired to transport duties for the remainder of the war and were then sold as surplus in 1945 and 1946.]]>

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Boeing KC-97G Stratofreighter
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-18 20:28:24
The Boeing C-97 was developed after a request by the U.S. Army Air Forces for a transport aircraft based on the B-29. The landing gear wings and tail from the B-29 were adapted for use with a distinctive “double bubble” pressurized fuselage to create the C-97. First flown in 1945 the C-97 proved to be a very successful and versatile aircraft. Boeing modified the design slightly to create their first post-war airliner, the Boeing 377. The KC-97G is the second and most numerous factory-built tanker version of the Stratofreighter. The main distinguishing feature of the KC-97G was the addition of 700-gallon external fuel tanks under each wing]]>

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Boeing EB-47E Stratojet
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-18 20:19:26
The U.S. Army Air Forces issued its first requirement for a jet bomber in 1943. However, it was not until after the war, when German research on high-speed aircraft became available that the design of the B-47 was finalized. The B-47 became the first all jet bomber produced anywhere in the world. Over two thousand Stratojets were built between 1947 and 1957. During the early 1960s a number of B-47E models were converted for use as electronic intelligence gathering aircraft. Additional antennas were mounted on the aircraft and a "capsule" was installed in the aircraft's bomb bay that carried additional equipment to monitor radar and radio signals as well as two additional crew members.]]>

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Boeing NB-52A Stratofortress (oldest B-52 existing)

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Boeing NB-52A Stratofortress (oldest B-52 existing)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-18 13:11:27
Designed as a long-range heavy bomber to carry nuclear weapons deep into Soviet territory has proven to be a highly adaptable and versatile aircraft. Serving as a strategic nuclear bomber, conventional heavy bomber and as a test aircraft the B-52 has flown in the U.S. Air Force for fifty years and late models of the Stratofortress are expected to serve well into the Twenty-First Century. Only three of the "A" model Stratofrtresses were built and all served solely as test aircraft for both Boeing and the Air Force. The oldest B-52 in existence this is the third "A" model built.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-nb-52a-stratofortress-oldest-b-52-existing/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-nb-52a-stratofortress-oldest-b-52-existing/ Sun, 18 Nov 2007 13:11:27 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-nb-52a-stratofortress-oldest-b-52-existing/ 32.14111000 -110.86975900 <![CDATA[Boeing B-52D Stratofortress]]>

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Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-18 13:07:45
As the fourth model of the B-52 built the B-52D was the second most produced version of the Stratofortress. As they were first built the "D" model was virtually identical to earlier models of the aircraft except that it lacked the reconnaissance ability of earlier B-52s and was intended purely as a bomber. In 1965, modification of B-52D aircraft began to increase their conventional bomb load. The "Big Belly" modifications resulted in the ability to carry 108 conventional bombs both internally and externally. This means that one aircraft could carry 54,000 pounds of bombs, roughly the equivalent of three World War Two B-17s. B-52s dropped thousands of tons of bombs on targets in Vietnam becoming the symbol of American air power during that war.]]>

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Boeing B-52G Stratofortress
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-18 13:06:00
The B-52G variant of the Stratofortress was introduced in 1958. It was the first of the "short tail" versions of the aircraft with the tail a total of 8 feet shorter than the earlier versions. Other modifications significantly reduced the weight of the aircraft and moved the rear gunner from the tail of the plane to the main crew compartment where he operated his guns by remote control. The "G" model participated in the B-52s second war in 1991 with 74 aircraft dropping a total of 36,590 bombs with a total weight of 11,742,000 pounds or 5,781 tons and participating in what were then the longest combat missions ever.
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Martin B-57E Canberra
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-18 13:03:39
The B-57 is one of only two major combat aircraft of foreign design adopted for use by the United States military since the end of World War II. The first British built Canberra arrived in the United States in 1951 and U.S. built aircraft began flying two years later. The B-57E version of the plane was the first aircraft in the U.S. inventory specifically built for towing aerial targets. All combat equipment was replaced with the cables and reels needed to tow the large targets used in aerial gunnery practice. The B-57E could be converted to a bomber and a number of them were converted to replace combat loses in Vietnam. Two aircraft were also converted to act as airborne relays for real-time video reconnaissance over Vietnam. While the system, code named, "Compass Site" was successful it was never deployed to Vietnam.]]>

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Convair B-58A Hustler
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-18 13:01:49
The B-58 is the world's first supersonic bomber and the first to reach Mach 2 as well. During its career the B-58 set 19 different speed, altitude, and payload world records, some of which still stand. The Hustler was very technologically advanced for its time and was the first to be built with a stellar inertial navigation system, the first to use stainless steel honeycomb construction, and the first to use encapsulated ejection seats. The B-58 suffered from an unfortunately high accident rate during the first years of its service and this combined with very high operating costs caused only 116 to be built and they were removed from service in 1970, after less than 10 years of operational service]]>

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General Dynamics F-111E Aardvark
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-18 12:57:28
Design of the F-111 began in the late 1950s in answer to an Air Force requirement for a supersonic low-level tactical bomber. The F-111 is the first swing-wing aircraft to enter production for the U.S. Air Force. The moveable wings allow the aircraft to perform well at both slow and high speeds making it safer and more efficient. A controversial attempt by the Department of Defense to require the design to also serve as an interceptor for the Navy failed when the aircraft proved to be unsuitable for carrier operations, but led to the development of the F-14 Tomcat. The first F-111A flew in December 1964 with the first production aircraft reaching service in 1967. The F-111E is a slightly modified and upgraded version of the original A model and was intended as an interim design while the substantially upgraded F-111D was developed. The Aardvark served in the U.S. Air Force until the mid-1990s when the last of them were retired. The aircraft remains in service with the Australian Air Force as of 2005.]]>

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