Archangel Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Today an Air National Guard C-130 pulled into Epply Airfield in Omaha Nebraska. Markings on the tail stripe said "Mansfield" in black letter on an orange band. Painted in the usual gunship grey otherwise it said ANG above the tail band. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gunfighter Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Yesterday, saw two Apaches doing multiple passes over Heinz Field in downtown Pittsburgh. They must be part of Sunday's pre-game activities. Even, better, they were only slightly higher than our office space. B) - Frank Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Felinoid Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 10 minutes ago I was outside talking to my neighbor, heard engine noise, looked up, and saw a C-47 and a P-38! 7.30 est, heading about sw, over New Britain, CT (central CT, a little south of Hartford), in the general direction of Waterbury, where there is a small airport (there is a small airport only a few miles away in Plainville, but I think it closes just prior to sunset). Most likely coming from the Westover 2008 Airshow. I was there yesterday, there was a C-47 but no P-38, can anyone else confirm this? Felinoid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Brown Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 We were just out walking the dog and saw a four-engine Douglas (DC-4? DC-6?) flying over RDU, headed toward Richmond. It was too high to see what exact type or what markings it had. Got buzzed by a couple of F/A-18s heading into RDU a couple of days ago. Ben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HS-4Grandson Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 This morning as I was pulling into work today I notice a 747-400 or 747-400SP, that was for the United Arab Emrities (UAE) I don't know which on it is but I do know there is two of them, but only one was here today for the Horse sales here in Lexington KY. Well later on in the morning as we were completing our morning push of 7 CRJ-50's and a MD-88 we notice the Shick's plane was getting ready for take off. I had ask one of our fueler's that was fueling the Mad Dog, and he said that he was flying to Cleveland for a doctor's appointment at a pediatrication office. What is funny is that it cost him $20,000 to take off and another $20,000 to land. Here is some pics Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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The_Animal Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Sorry, no pics, but British Airways 747-400 and numerous A319s, a A340 trying to do a combat turn (guy must've been friggin' nuts). All this while walking up King George Hwy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flemister60 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I see these guys every day, we are at the same base after all. I was sitting on a taxiway holding short waiting for my turn for an IFR departure when the shot presented itself. For more, go to "Just Helicopters" down in Research Corner. Steveo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Animal Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I saw a Tomcat. ;) and he's getting into my food. Nothing of the Aviation kind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TomcatFanatic123 Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 (edited) A VERY rare Antonov An-124 into Vandenberg. United Launch Alliance uses those things to cart around Atlas V and Delta IV rocket stages/components, so I'm assuming it was some sort of delivery and/or pick up for them. Edited September 17, 2008 by TomcatFanatic123 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AX 365 Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Will post photos later on. Vintage Wings of Canada had an open house today and a mini airshow. They unveiled their CL-13 Sabre that's going to be flown later on this year to Cold Lake to be painted up as Hawk One, a tribute to the Golden Hawks. Flying today, among others, were the: CWH Lancaster CWH Canso VWoC Spitfire VWoC Hurricane VWoC Mustang VWoC Corsair Russell Group Spitfire Russell Group Hurricane Canadian Harvard Association - 3 of them 2 Stearmans Beech Staggerwing Waco Taperwing I also had the privilege of speaking with former RCAF navigator, Mr. Al Smith. He trained on Ansons and Wellingtons and did 12 operational trips in Halifaxes and Lancasters (415 Sqn, 424 Sqn and 427 Sqn) before the end of the war. He was in flight training when his brother was killed on his 3rd op flying in a Stirling with the RAF. He preferred flying in the Halifax over the Lancaster. In the Halifax, "We had more room and the bonus was the emergency exit was right below me!" Eventually, he asked me what I did for a living and when I told him I was a police officer, I was extremely humbled when he said "I have a lot of respect for you guys. You have such a dangerous job." I thought to myself, but didn't say, "You've got to be kidding me! I have a dangerous job?! What I do doesn't even come close to what you went through!". I replied, "No sir. Certainly nowhere near as dangerous as your experiences. I have to thank you for all you did for us so I could do what I do." His response? A slightly emotional, "Thank you, son." We ended up chatting for about 1/2 an hour before he had to leave. I was just doing some work in one of the spare bedrooms and I just saw (acutally heard before I saw) the Lancaster and the two Spits and the two Hurricanes fly over my house. They're practising for the Battle of Britain Memorial Service tomorrow at the Canada Aviation Museum. I'll be there for that and hopefully able to snap some more photos. Stay tuned. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TomcatFanatic123 Posted September 21, 2008 Author Share Posted September 21, 2008 A C-17 buzzed the house this morning...fairly low. Actually been a while since I've seen one of those things. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 (edited) I missed you there today AX. I was trying to keep an eye out for a bunch of the people I knew. I have a KILLER photo of the Lanc that I will post a little later when I get it off of the camera. I jsut happened to be in the right spot and i blind shot nad got what is most likely my best photo to date!! Ill try to keep an eye out for you tomorrow..well I guess today...jsut look for the bunch of people in orange shirts!! Sean Will post photos later on. Vintage Wings of Canada had an open house today and a mini airshow. They unveiled their CL-13 Sabre that's going to be flown later on this year to Cold Lake to be painted up as Hawk One, a tribute to the Golden Hawks. Flying today, among others, were the:CWH Lancaster CWH Canso VWoC Spitfire VWoC Hurricane VWoC Mustang VWoC Corsair Russell Group Spitfire Russell Group Hurricane Canadian Harvard Association - 3 of them 2 Stearmans Beech Staggerwing Waco Taperwing I also had the privilege of speaking with former RCAF navigator, Mr. Al Smith. He trained on Ansons and Wellingtons and did 12 operational trips in Halifaxes and Lancasters (415 Sqn, 424 Sqn and 427 Sqn) before the end of the war. He was in flight training when his brother was killed on his 3rd op flying in a Stirling with the RAF. He preferred flying in the Halifax over the Lancaster. In the Halifax, "We had more room and the bonus was the emergency exit was right below me!" Eventually, he asked me what I did for a living and when I told him I was a police officer, I was extremely humbled when he said "I have a lot of respect for you guys. You have such a dangerous job." I thought to myself, but didn't say, "You've got to be kidding me! I have a dangerous job?! What I do doesn't even come close to what you went through!". I replied, "No sir. Certainly nowhere near as dangerous as your experiences. I have to thank you for all you did for us so I could do what I do." His response? A slightly emotional, "Thank you, son." We ended up chatting for about 1/2 an hour before he had to leave. I was just doing some work in one of the spare bedrooms and I just saw (acutally heard before I saw) the Lancaster and the two Spits and the two Hurricanes fly over my house. They're practising for the Battle of Britain Memorial Service tomorrow at the Canada Aviation Museum. I'll be there for that and hopefully able to snap some more photos. Stay tuned. Edited September 21, 2008 by martin_sam_2000 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kellyF15 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 just the usual Eielson junk alot of Lawn darts and alot ofo 135's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Par429 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Hey- I went to the Navy-Rutgers football game in Annapolis yesterday (Navy 23, Rutgers 21, Go Navy!) The did a flyover of 2 MV-22's from VMM-263 "Thunder Chickens". Very cool, one zipped by in airplane mode, the other put on the brakes and pulled up into a hover above the stadium for a minute before converting back to airplane mode and flying off. Very neat! Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AX 365 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 I was a bad boy last night and I've discovered that I can't keep up like I used to so I missed the Battle of Britain Memorial Ceremony at the Canada Aviation Museum this morning. However, as I was commiserating with a cup of joe, I heard the unmistakable sound of this flying over my house... As promised, here are a few shots from the Vintage Wings of Canada Open House testerday at the Gatineau Airport. Russell Aviation Group Spitfire Russell Aviation Group Hurricane VWoC Spitfire VWoC Hurricane VWoC Corsair VWoC Mustang Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AX 365 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 CWH Canso CWH Lancaster VWoC Spitfire again CWH Canso Arriving Two shots of the CWH Lancaster Arriving Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AX 365 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 The exhaust cloud formed when starting the Corsair VWoCMustang Take Off VWoC Corsair Take Off Russell Aviation Group Spitfire Take Off Three shots of the VWoC Warbirds VWoC and Russell Aviation Group together Canadian Harvard Association Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Wow AX!!! thanks for those! These stopped by for gas today, more pics in the props forum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I FINALLY got to see a CH-149 Comorant today!!!! came in for gas then left...also saw a CC-130 and a beautiful Primarus 757 taking the Ottawa Senators to Sweden for their season opener with pittsburgh pictures hopefully tomorrow. Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GoBlue96 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 (edited) We had a couple of guests here today, not one but two S-3Bs on the ramp. One of them was the NASA Glenn Research Center bird, which looks mighty fine in its gloss paint job. The other was a VS-22 aircraft in what I'd say is pretty typical condition for a Viking of its vintage. Cool thing was it was carrying a fuel pod on the left hand side pylon and a SNIPER pod on the right (!!). I didn't expect it to be carrying anything, much less a SNIPER pod. Anyway, it was neat to see them up close. Unfortunately, cameras are strictly forbidden here so no pictures. The aircrew for both were around and talking people/answering questions. They were friendly and happy to chat. Edited October 6, 2008 by GoBlue96 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 No pics unfortunately but while our crew bus was heading into Kampala from Entebbe Airport on Monday we saw an Mi-24 Hind take off.Ther were also an number of IL-76's,C-130's and an Mi-8/17 all in white livery some with UN markings. Stephen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TomcatFanatic123 Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 Before I left for Miramar (which is where I'm at now ), I got buzzed by a C-130. Our most common visitors into Vandenberg, but I actually haven't seen one in a while... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 An An-124 at Denver International Airport this afternoon. We seem to have one there every month or so. While it might not be this specific one, it was in these markings: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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