Messing around at the museum

Wed Jan 28, 2009 5:01 pm

That just sounds like the start to a bad limerick

There once was a turret from Dover....

Got some nice shots in there, you have a good eye developing! Keep up the good work

Wed Jan 28, 2009 5:12 pm

Those are really nice photos, a refreshing new look at some "old friends".

Whenever I see that B-24 I'm reminded of the day in 1969 when I asked my auburn-haired wife to pose by the name Strawberry Bitch. She still doesn't think it was funny.

Wed Jan 28, 2009 5:51 pm

Chris, what would you think would be the NMUSAF's "mona lisa"? What airplane stands out as the most popular attraction for visitors. And what airplne do you think will eventually become the most popular? Is there one? ... And great photos. I wish you would post more. I have yet to visit the place.

Glad to hear you are doing well ....

Mark

Wed Jan 28, 2009 5:55 pm

Hi Steve, speaking of planes at the NMUSAF, can you relate the story to us how you discovered the B-17 ShooShooBaby looking very much worse for the wear in France. There are probably more than a few of us here who are not familiar with your discovery of this significant WW2 veteran.

Wed Jan 28, 2009 6:05 pm

Pat Carry wrote:Hi Steve, speaking of planes at the NMUSAF, can you relate the story to us how you discovered the B-17 ShooShooBaby looking very much worse for the wear in France. There are probably more than a few of us here who are not familiar with your discovery of this significant WW2 veteran.

Great question!! Can this be a new thread? I'll bet this will interest a lot of WIXers...

Wed Jan 28, 2009 6:06 pm

APG85 wrote:
Pat Carry wrote:Hi Steve, speaking of planes at the NMUSAF, can you relate the story to us how you discovered the B-17 ShooShooBaby looking very much worse for the wear in France. There are probably more than a few of us here who are not familiar with your discovery of this significant WW2 veteran.

Great question!! Can this be a new thread? I'll bet this will interest a lot of WIXers...

Absolutely agree .... :wink:

Wed Jan 28, 2009 6:07 pm

Great pics, Chris..looks like my "overhead" technique is catching on! Just wish I had a camera as nice as yours.

Mr. Birdsall, the SB is actually one of my wife's favorite aircraft..she's occaisionally a strawberry blonde herself, and considers the plane her namesake!

Might I say it's quite an honor having you on the forum? I literally wore out copies of your "Aero Series" books on the B-17 and -24 when I was a kid back in the '70s!

SN

Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:32 pm

Mod Ed: I've just split this topic so the Shoo shoo shoo baby discussions in a new thread with that title.

Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:39 pm

A few more at the museum

Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:50 pm

Hey Man,

Nice photos! Good to see that big 'ole grin!

Zack

Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:18 pm

APG85 wrote:Any word on getting the ball turret back into the B-24 (the one from Dover)?

Yes, there are plans to go and do this. I think that it is going to take place in the spring.

Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:18 pm

Zachary wrote:Hey Man,

Nice photos! Good to see that big 'ole grin!

Zack

Thanks pal, Hey did Bary get a hold of you?

Thu Jan 29, 2009 6:02 am

Wonderful photos, Chris - the Museum is still number one on my bucket list. Is there any chance you could get cockpit shots of the B-10 and B-18? I know the B-10 was a basket case when they got it - is it internally complete now?

Thu Jan 29, 2009 6:22 am

They are always adding equipment to the aircraft as stuff becomes available. The B-10 is complete, for the most part. I have never been in it, but I will see what I can do.

Thu Jan 29, 2009 6:56 am

Chris,
Fantastic pictures! You should have your own permanent thread with pictures to add as you have time...awesome job! Thanks.

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