Warbird Information Exchange

I have flown that N2S many times when it was owned by Jack Parker here in Connecticut. Back in the 1980's it was painted in Blue and Yellow Air Corps markings, but he knew what he had and was at the right place at the right time.
He made the trade for another Stearman and the Navy Museum got Bush's N2S. It was neat because it still had the WWII style Navy Hand mic to talk back and forth.

It's a little weird to thank that one of the aircraft I've flown is now in a museum! (I'm not THAT old!)
Jerry

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"Always remember that, when you enter the ocean or the forest, you are no longer at the top of the food chain."

Seven to Eigth years ago I got to go back into the restoration hanger and onto the outdoor flight-line, some good work related connections, and the Coronado was in the shop then; is it still under restoration?

If I'm not mistaken I think that particular Coronado had soemthing to do with transporting Adm. Nimitz to Tokyo Harbor for Japan's formal surrender. Is this right or have I imagined this?

Great photos!
Looks like ya got every a/c there except for my step-dad's T-28

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Don't touch my junk!!

She is still under restoration. THat thing is a giant! Yeah it is the aircraft used in the historic flight.

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Chris Henry
EAA Aviation Museum Director

I'll get a pic of it up for you, I was checking it out. I didn't realize you had a tie to it.

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Chris Henry
EAA Aviation Museum Director

Mustangdriver, Outstanding photos. I am envious of your trip and photos.

bill word

Thanks, I could actually live in Pensacola. It was a great town, very clean. The people there all seemed very friendly.

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Chris Henry
EAA Aviation Museum Director

Great pics!

I shot over 700 when I was there three years ago. I found it actually better than the NMUSAF in some respects..lighting is better, and there is much better access to the aircraft. The balcony also gives you a much better view of the hanging birds. Good to see the planes damaged by Hurricane Ivan are being repaired..when I was there several were looking pretty beat up.

Getting to see the Blues practice over their home field is awesome as well.

The USS Alabama Museum's aircraft are looking much better. I was there five weeks before Katrina..the Tomcat was outside and looking very tattered. Have they begun repairs on the Kingfisher yet (and did you get any pics?)

SN

It's a great area except for hurricanes and those darn snakes

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Don't touch my junk!!

I was lucky enough not to see any snakes, thank god. I hate snakes, and sticks that look like snakes. I can deal with the hurricanes I think. Then again I say that now.

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Chris Henry
EAA Aviation Museum Director

I have been to this museum many times over the years and it is always is clean, well displayed. I too could live there. Hum I am retired maybe I just might do it

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*When you meet a Veteran shake his or her hand and thank them. They earned your freedom*

I think this makes quote of the year so far... hahaha



Thanks for the laugh. That was funny.

Cheers,

David

Glad I could help you out. I have a bunch more pics if you all would like to see, I will keep posting them.

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Chris Henry
EAA Aviation Museum Director

Post away, Chris. I'd love to see more.

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P-51, The Cadillac of the Sky!

Me too, I would love to see eveything you've got.

-David