Faded Glory - Aircraft of World War II

Geedee · 06-26-2009, 03:16 PM

This is a thread for you to add any pics you may have taken, of non-airworthy A/C or related airfield support vehicles, from Boneyards, repair facilities or any under restoratiion.

My reason behind starting this thread is that I think that some of these A/C, while maybe looking forlorn have a certain aura that just oozes character and just cry's out for a photo.

Crunch · 06-26-2009, 11:34 PM

Great thread idea! (I have nothing though

)

Capt. Vick · 06-27-2009, 08:11 AM

Gary,

Where did you take these wonderful pictures? Shangri-la?

Jim

evangilder · 06-27-2009, 08:57 AM

There are places like this at many airports. Sometimes they are tucked away in a far corner. Neat to see, but kinda sad at the same time. Here is "Miss Universe" as she looks now, and in her former glory.

Gnomey · 06-27-2009, 01:48 PM

Excellent stuff Gary. It is a shame to see them like this but they can make excellent photographs.

Marcel · 06-27-2009, 01:57 PM

How about this one which I saw on the Seppe airshow today:

Geedee · 06-27-2009, 02:38 PM

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Gary, Where did you take these wonderful pictures? Shangri-la?

Hi Jim The first lot down down to the Dak Shots where taken at CAF Airsho, Midland last year, the Dak shots at Basler, Wisconsin in 2004 and the Corsair at Oshkosh in 2005.

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Here is "Miss Universe" as she looks now, and in her former glory

Eric...I so want that bird !. I'm really hoping that she's being prepped for going back upstairs.

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How about this one which I saw on the Seppe airshow today

Now thats not something you see every day Marcel, thats a great addition

ToughOmbre · 06-27-2009, 04:10 PM

Very cool pics, but also very sad to see those warbirds reverting back to nature.

TO

evangilder · 06-27-2009, 11:59 PM

Boy, that 109 is neat, Marcel!

Miss Universe has fallen into disrepair, sadly. I don't know what will become of that once proud bird.

Capt. Vick · 06-28-2009, 12:30 AM

Gary,

Wouldn't it be nice if they got the Mauler and Dragon back in the air, or at least in a museum somewhere?

Keep 'em coming!

Regards, Jim

PS I still say you look like a surfer dude from SoCal.

GrauGeist · 06-28-2009, 12:32 AM

Great idea for a thread and cool photos, Gary!

Hopefully, someone will take pity on Miss Universe and restore her

Marcel, that '109 is cool!

I sure wish I had some photos of the "boneyard" at Chino from when I used to scrounge around there when I was a kid. All the old hulks down on the western end of the property near old quonsett buildings...this is going waaay back to the 70's, but I recall climbing around in old cargo planes and old TBM firefighters among other warbird carcasses including a well picked-over fuselage of a Fw190.

Wonder what ever happened to all that stuff...

vikingBerserker · 06-28-2009, 01:02 AM

It's sad to see once great war birds in a state like that.

wheelsup_cavu · 06-28-2009, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by GrauGeist

Great idea for a thread and cool photos, Gary!

Hopefully, someone will take pity on Miss Universe and restore her

Marcel, that '109 is cool!

I sure wish I had some photos of the "boneyard" at Chino from when I used to scrounge around there when I was a kid. All the old hulks down on the western end of the property near old quonsett buildings...this is going waaay back to the 70's, but I recall climbing around in old cargo planes and old TBM firefighters among other warbird carcasses including a well picked-over fuselage of a Fw190.

Wonder what ever happened to all that stuff...

I think most of it's still there. This is some of the better preserved aircraft.
I am pretty sure there is another area with more cannibalized ones.
IIRC this is there to be restored section ??

Wheelsup

GrauGeist · 06-28-2009, 10:40 AM

Those are some really cool shots, Wheelsup...when did you take them?

wheelsup_cavu · 06-28-2009, 02:28 PM

Thans GrauGeist I took them in December 2008. They were my last hurrah with film.
After spending more on developing the film than what a digital camera cost I bought one.

Planes of Fame Air Museum Hours and Directions
On this site map all of them are located in the "Jet Aircraft, Tank, & Vehicle Displays" section.
I had to duck under some of the wings to get the shots from behind because thay have them parked so close.

If this satellite link works when you zoom in completely you will see a mass of aircraft just up and to the left of the tag. That is where I took the shots I posted.
ACME Mapper 2.0 Planes of Fame
The marker tag is located on the Gift shop.

Wheels

06-26-2009, 11:34 PM	#2
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06-27-2009, 08:11 AM	#3
Capt. Vick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 288	???????????????? Gary, Where did you take these wonderful pictures? Shangri-la? Jim __________________ The world is your oyster! (I hope you’re not allergic to shellfish)

06-27-2009, 01:48 PM	#5
Gnomey "World Traveller" Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Royal Deeside/St Andrews, Scotland, UK Posts: 16,520	Excellent stuff Gary. It is a shame to see them like this but they can make excellent photographs. __________________ "Success is not Final, Failure is not Fatal, it is the Courage to Continue that Counts" Sir Winston Churchill "To him the People of the World Largely owe the Freedom and Liberties they Enjoy Today" Enscription on Hugh Dowding's (AOC Fighter Command 1936-40) statue in London WW2 Talk: A WW2 Discussion Forum My Photo Collections on Flickr

06-27-2009, 04:10 PM	#8
ToughOmbre Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 3,533	Very cool pics, but also very sad to see those warbirds reverting back to nature. TO __________________ *“Let's get Enterprise* and Hornet turned into the wind."**

06-27-2009, 11:59 PM	#9
evangilder "Shooter" Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 15,420	Boy, that 109 is neat, Marcel! Miss Universe has fallen into disrepair, sadly. I don't know what will become of that once proud bird. __________________ For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. Leonardo Da Vinci

06-28-2009, 12:30 AM	#10
Capt. Vick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 288	Wouldn't it be nice... Gary, Wouldn't it be nice if they got the Mauler and Dragon back in the air, or at least in a museum somewhere? Keep 'em coming! Regards, Jim PS I still say you look like a surfer dude from SoCal. __________________ The world is your oyster! (I hope you’re not allergic to shellfish)

06-28-2009, 12:32 AM	#11
GrauGeist Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Redding, California Posts: 3,985	Great idea for a thread and cool photos, Gary! Hopefully, someone will take pity on Miss Universe and restore her Marcel, that '109 is cool! I sure wish I had some photos of the "boneyard" at Chino from when I used to scrounge around there when I was a kid. All the old hulks down on the western end of the property near old quonsett buildings...this is going waaay back to the 70's, but I recall climbing around in old cargo planes and old TBM firefighters among other warbird carcasses including a well picked-over fuselage of a Fw190. Wonder what ever happened to all that stuff... __________________ "Look back over the past, with its changing empires that rose and fell, and you can foresee the future." - Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome > I Support Doug Gillis <

06-28-2009, 01:02 AM	#12
vikingBerserker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 6,208	It's sad to see once great war birds in a state like that. __________________ Take arrows in your forehead, but never in your back. - Samurai maxim

06-28-2009, 10:40 AM	#14
GrauGeist Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Redding, California Posts: 3,985	Those are some really cool shots, Wheelsup...when did you take them? __________________ "Look back over the past, with its changing empires that rose and fell, and you can foresee the future." - Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome > I Support Doug Gillis <

06-28-2009, 02:28 PM	#15
wheelsup_cavu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Corona, California Posts: 2,506	Thans GrauGeist I took them in December 2008. They were my last hurrah with film. After spending more on developing the film than what a digital camera cost I bought one. Planes of Fame Air Museum Hours and Directions On this site map all of them are located in the "Jet Aircraft, Tank, & Vehicle Displays" section. I had to duck under some of the wings to get the shots from behind because thay have them parked so close. If this satellite link works when you zoom in completely you will see a mass of aircraft just up and to the left of the tag. That is where I took the shots I posted. ACME Mapper 2.0 Planes of Fame The marker tag is located on the Gift shop. Wheels __________________ Cheers Wheelsup_cavu Wheels's Photos - Time lapse build of an F/A-18 Super Hornet - Lock N' Load

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