11bee Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Not sure if this topic will be of interest but I took these shots at Bangor (ME) International Airport. At a remote side of the airport, they are scrapping a bunch of commuter aircraft. Sorry for the crappy pictures, it was a pretty gloomy day, which kind of suites the scene of all these aircraft waiting patiently to be broken up. ATR-42, no idea what airline Cocooned Canadair RJ? A couple of SAABs Not related at all but while I was there, this DC-10 was bringing a bunch of Marines back from the Mid-East. Back in the Vietnam days, this would have been called the "Freedom Bird". Bangor is a major refueling point for these flights. Any time of the day or night that a charter comes in with troops, a bunch of locals makes a point of turning out and wishing them good luck or welcome home. They haven't missed a flight yet. Bangor gets some pretty interesting traffic, being the closest major US airport to Europe. Last time I was there, John Travolta's 707 was parked on the ramp. Regards, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Looks like someone had a direct hit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Oh this is sad...its like waiting to be told you are no longer required and are surplus to requirements and wait for the executioner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Sad pictures ... I do enjoy seeing the World DC-10 then ... Love those MD/DC Tri Jets ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevan Vogler Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 (edited) -Deleted- Edited January 13, 2015 by Kevan Vogler Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevan Vogler Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Until earlier this year, this trio of MiG-21s sat on a section of tarmac on what remains of Brno's old airport. I don't know who they belonged to, but they looked like someone was minding them to some degree. However, earlier this year all three disappeared. I have no idea where they went, but I do hope they went to good hands and not to a scrapper somewhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raymond Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 bagram: shindand: asmara: russia: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
C-130CrewChief Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Here are a few from when I was at AMARG last year. Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 (edited) asmara: I don't know where Asmara is, but....in this one I think I'm looking at the remains of an F-5 and a C-119 "Boxcar", A Fishbed, Hind, some Sukhoi's, and possibly some T-33's among other stuff. Edited September 26, 2010 by Angels49 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevan Vogler Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 I don't know where Asmara is, but....in this one I think I'm looking at the remains of an F-5 and a C-119 "Boxcar", A Fishbed, Hind, some Sukhoi's, and possibly some T-33's among other stuff. I see the T-33s, the F-5, a pair of MiG-21s, a Hind, a pair of MiG-23s and what could be either a C-119 or a Noratlas in amongst that assortment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boman Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Asmara is in Turkey, isn't it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dragan_mig31 Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Asmara is in Turkey, isn't it? No,It is in Erithrea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boman Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Ah, Eritrea - that explains the mix of F-5's and MiG-21's Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 (edited) Back of CFB Trenton....... Edited September 26, 2010 by phantom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Viper Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 During ocean Tiger 2008, some derelict planes could be seen behind some shelters. 1 2 Also an Crusader, but couldn't get a good photo of that. Some other derelict planes, but still restorable, could be photographed at the depot of the RNLAF Museum 3 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JB2013 Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Thank God some Tomcats are still around. Seems premature to retire these birds. When I think of the Navy I recall F-14s because even if F-18s were the latest nothing beats the 'classic' and I'm already missing it. I wish someone from Collings Foundation save this bird next. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 Thank God some Tomcats are still around. I wish someone from Collings Foundation save this bird next. I don't think they can afford it, even if the Navy would part with one. From what I remember reading, the Tom had one of highest cost per flight hour ratios of any modern jet. I'd rather see them sink the $ into a flyable F-106 if that is even possible at this point, given that most Darts are rusting at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico. As a consolation prize, I'd settle for a flyable F-105. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 a pair of MiG-23s Ahhh.......yes the tail and nose are definitely not!!....Sukhoi's (danged glasses need cleaning), them Vargeo wings fooled me at first then the true beastie was made known... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raymond Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 theres also some sabres in there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IrishGreek Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 (edited) Thank God some Tomcats are still around. Seems premature to retire these birds. When I think of the Navy I recall F-14s because even if F-18s were the latest nothing beats the 'classic' and I'm already missing it. I wish someone from Collings Foundation save this bird next. Well, the Toms are going fast. I was at AMARG this July and less than half of these were still there. I think there were 9 total. (edit: Actually 8) Toms as of July 2010 Here are some F-18s from AMARG - July 2010 Edited September 27, 2010 by IrishGreek Quote Link to post Share on other sites
g0_command0 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Toms as of July 2010 are those F-5F's or T-38's on the right side....plus whos jet are they. I dont recall the U.s ever operating any in those schemes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IrishGreek Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 are those F-5F's or T-38's on the right side....plus whos jet are they. I dont recall the U.s ever operating any in those schemes Not sure I think T-38s, but I'm no expert on those. So here is a closeup and hopefully someone else can nail that down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevan Vogler Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 (edited) T-38s for sure. They look quite similar to this South Korean example http://gall.dcinside.com/list.php?id=aviat...mp;keyword=t-38 Edited September 27, 2010 by Kevan Vogler Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 Don't recall USAF T-38's ever having that scheme except way back when they were first introduced. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boman Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 They are the returned ROKAF T-38's - returned by South Korea last year if I'm not mistaken. The helicopter on the right bottom corner - is this a HH-60 or the nose of a V-22 Osprey?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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