Airsho pics

[MX304]

Here are a few from this morning. Sorry for the crappy quality, I am not used to shooting in the crap lighting condition we had before the crowd go to the point it was usless to try any more static shots.

[Steve Nelson]

Nice pics!

But what's with the color on that FM-2..yikes!

SN

[Taylor Stevenson]

It was donated to the CAF that color.... when something is donated we dont argue about the color...

[Taylor Stevenson]

Great Airsho though, minus the sunburn... Several wixers (Alan Brooks, Eric Downing, Bill Greenwood etc.)

[Punisher05]

Shots look good to me!

[Robbie Stuart]

Looks good from this end too! Thanks for posting.
Robbie

[Chad Veich]

It was donated to the CAF that color.... when something is donated we dont argue about the color...

The paint job was donated or the Wildcat?

[b17engineer]

The paint job is that of a British Commenwealth (I believe New Zealand) Martlet. It is authentic for the type. Originally, it had a U.S. paint job, but was in need of freshening. The man, Bob Reese, had also donated the airplane. Along with that, he donated the I-16, I think the AN-2and the Stringbag before his untimely passing. This year a chapel in the Memorial Garden will be dedicated in his memory.

RICK

[b17engineer]

Taylor,

Where are you hanging out? I am all over the ramp from one end to the other all day.

RICK

[MX304]

Thanks for the compliments guys. I'll post some more later.

[Alan Brooks]

Great pics... I will post some pics when I get back home, as I am having issues with the internet hookup at my hotel.... But just a quick update...
2 TBM,
SBD
SB2C
FM-2
FG-1D
F6F
3 Skyraiders!
Bearcat, Sea Fury, P-39, all having maintenance issues... P-63 still out of service in Oklahoma.
P-51 Rednose
P-47
Tr Mk IX Spitfire
B-17G
B-24A
2 B-25
2 A-26
5 C-47/53D/DC-3/R4D (including Spooky)
1 C-46
C-131
5 C-45
7 T-28
18 or so T-6/SNJ
lots of PT's, BT's, and L-birds.....
Yellow Rose is in the middle of an engine change and the "Dog" has a bad engine as well...... Don't know about "Show Me". I will also post some pictures of the Dixie Wing's LT-6 Mosquito........ its pretty darn cool! I will be over at the Fighter Chalet on Sunday! Best seat in the house....... Alan

[Alan Brooks]

In the Mustang pic, that's pilot Dr Stan Musick (blue flight suit) and Phillip Beagle leaning over the canopy. The Dixie Wing had non-stop action on selling P-51 rides all weekend......... In fact, you had a choice of aircraft from a PT-22 (absolutely gorgeous!) up to the B-17 and B-24....... everyone stayed busy........
For the Vietnam segment of the show we had 2 O-2's (including Lady O-2 pilot herself Ms Brinkley), TWO Huey's, AND a Cobra! Plus overhead support by Spooky and the spads.... pretty cool.....
Alan

[vg-photo]

Good to see AirSho is getting some coverage with the Gathering at the same time.

[MX304]

Alan, quick question for you. Is the Polikarpov relegated to static display permanently, or will it fly again in the future?

[Pat]

Another question...what's the story behind the partially assembled Fairey Swordfish in the CAF hangar? Will it remain static, or be a flier?

-Pat