Warbird Information Exchange

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on this site are the responsibility of the poster and do not reflect the views of the management.
It is currently Wed May 13, 2026 11:13 pm

View unanswered posts | View active topics


Board index » General Discussion » The WIX Hangar

All times are UTC - 5 hours


Classic Wings Magazine WWII Naval Aviation Research Pacific Luftwaffe Resource Center
When Hollywood Ruled The Skies - Volumes 1 through 4 by Bruce Oriss


Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 1 of 1
  [ 13 posts ] 
  Previous topic | Next topic 
Author Message
Jack Cook
PostPosted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 10:25 pm 
Offline
Co-MVP - 2006
User avatar

Joined: Sat May 01, 2004 11:21 pm
Posts: 11475
Location: Salem, Oregon
Image
Lt Bob McHale 49th FG
Image
Lt Clyde Kinzey 7th FS 49th FG
Image
Capt Bill Runey 8th FS 49th FG
Image
Capt Nink Nichols 49th FG landing his P-40K
Image
Lt Don Lee 49th FG and his P-40E 1942
Image
Nick Nichols P-40K being refueled
Image
Capt Willie Drier 8th FS
Image
Lt Dave Allen 7th FS
Image
:shock: 8)
Image
Lt Fennimore's ship 7th FS

_________________
Don't touch my junk!!
Top
 Profile  
 
Larry Kraus
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 10:52 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:59 pm
Posts: 849
Location: Redmond,Oregon
Jack,

That's an interesting drop tank hanging from Bob McHale's P-40 in the first picture.I don't recall ever seeing one quite like it.Also,do you have any idea what the object is just above the head rest?It looks a bit like a VHF antenna,but it appears to be inside the canopy.
Top
 Profile  
 
ktst97
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 10:55 pm 
Offline

Joined: Sat Sep 06, 2008 8:41 pm
Posts: 259
Location: Central Illinois
I particularly liked the one titled "Nick Nichols P-40K being refueled", said the old used-to-be-a-POL guy. :)

_________________
Steve Turner, USAF aircraft refueler 54+ years ago.
Top
 Profile  
 
hang the expense
 Post subject: P-40K
PostPosted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 11:58 pm 
Offline
1000+ Posts!
1000+ Posts!
User avatar

Joined: Sat Oct 07, 2006 9:24 pm
Posts: 1748
Location: atlanta,georgia
Jack,first thanks a bunch.That is so kind of you.Where did you find the picture if Nichols K model about to flair?Fantastic!I noticed a smiley face on the front of the drop tank as well.Thats the first I have seen that another aircraft had Nick Nichols Nip Nippers on the side cowl.Great 49th pics.Thank you again Jack.Hope all enjoyed them as much as I did.

_________________
Hang The Expense
Top
 Profile  
 
hang the expense
 Post subject: Drop tank
PostPosted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 12:06 am 
Offline
1000+ Posts!
1000+ Posts!
User avatar

Joined: Sat Oct 07, 2006 9:24 pm
Posts: 1748
Location: atlanta,georgia
Larry Kraus wrote:
Jack,

That's an interesting drop tank hanging from Bob McHale's P-40 in the first picture.I don't recall ever seeing one quite like it.Also,do you have any idea what the object is just above the head rest?It looks a bit like a VHF antenna,but it appears to be inside the canopy.
The drop tank is the type carried on P-40 Cs with rivets all over it.The aerial stumps me.I wonder if its not part of the control column lock which is similar to bungy cords or straps.Could be all wet.

_________________
Hang The Expense
Top
 Profile  
 
the330thbg
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 2:41 pm 
Offline
Account Suspended
User avatar

Joined: Wed Nov 14, 2007 3:06 pm
Posts: 2713
so Jack.., what did you used to do with your time before you found a scanner left on your doorstep?

_________________
S.
Top
 Profile  
 
Jack Cook
 Post subject: ???
PostPosted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:21 pm 
Offline
Co-MVP - 2006
User avatar

Joined: Sat May 01, 2004 11:21 pm
Posts: 11475
Location: Salem, Oregon
Quote:
so Jack.., what did you used to do with your time before you found a scanner left on your doorstep?

Work on and flew in a B-25 and a few AT-6s...all gone now :(
photoshop out the bomber and add a computer :?
Image

_________________
Don't touch my junk!!
Top
 Profile  
 
mustangdriver
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:39 pm 
Offline
Long Time Member
Long Time Member
User avatar

Joined: Sat Dec 02, 2006 9:10 am
Posts: 9721
Location: Pittsburgher misplaced in Oshkosh
Cool shot man 8)

_________________
Chris Henry
EAA Aviation Museum Director
Top
 Profile  
 
Jack Cook
 Post subject: ???
PostPosted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:43 pm 
Offline
Co-MVP - 2006
User avatar

Joined: Sat May 01, 2004 11:21 pm
Posts: 11475
Location: Salem, Oregon
The editor of AOPA magazine came out and flew with us a few years back and did a story called Barnstorming With A Bomber.
I begged him not to publish a photo of me snoozing in his rag. Their photog Mike Fizer got some really awesome photos that weekend!

_________________
Don't touch my junk!!
Top
 Profile  
 
mustangdriver
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:48 pm 
Offline
Long Time Member
Long Time Member
User avatar

Joined: Sat Dec 02, 2006 9:10 am
Posts: 9721
Location: Pittsburgher misplaced in Oshkosh
I got to fly in the CF B-25 when it was Hoosier Honey, and it was a thrill. Had to be cool to get to tour with one.

_________________
Chris Henry
EAA Aviation Museum Director
Top
 Profile  
 
Jack Cook
 Post subject: ???
PostPosted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:50 pm 
Offline
Co-MVP - 2006
User avatar

Joined: Sat May 01, 2004 11:21 pm
Posts: 11475
Location: Salem, Oregon
I've got about 300-350 hours in the Rabbit.

_________________
Don't touch my junk!!
Top
 Profile  
 
the330thbg
 Post subject: Re: ???
PostPosted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 2:22 pm 
Offline
Account Suspended
User avatar

Joined: Wed Nov 14, 2007 3:06 pm
Posts: 2713
Jack Cook wrote:
Quote:
so Jack.., what did you used to do with your time before you found a scanner left on your doorstep?

Work on and flew in a B-25 and a few AT-6s...all gone now :(
photoshop out the bomber and add a computer :?



L M A O

Are your hands in your pocket again in that photo? HAH!!! :shock:

_________________
S.
Top
 Profile  
 
Jack Cook
 Post subject: ???
PostPosted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:10 pm 
Offline
Co-MVP - 2006
User avatar

Joined: Sat May 01, 2004 11:21 pm
Posts: 11475
Location: Salem, Oregon
Their in my lap has I peacfully slumber to the rhapsody of the R-2600 crescendo .

_________________
Don't touch my junk!!
Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 1 of 1
  [ 13 posts ] 

Board index » General Discussion » The WIX Hangar

All times are UTC - 5 hours


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot] and 166 guests

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
Switch to mobile style
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group