Catch's Warbird Vacation Photos - Aircraft of World War II

Catch22 · 09-03-2009, 11:10 AM

Hello everyone! I just got back from a warbird vacation, so I thought I'd post the photos!

Saturday: Canadian Air Force Museum, CFB Trenton.
Notable Planes: Halifax, Hunter, MiG-21

Sunday: Canadian Aviation Museum, Ottawa, plus the air show that was at the museum.
Notable Planes: B-24, PBY, He 162, Beaufighter, Bolingbrooke
Airshow: Spitfire XVI, P-40
Canadian War Museum, Ottawa
Notable Exhibits: Panther

Monday: Vintage Wings of Canada, Gatineau
Notable Planes: FG-1D, P-51D, P-40, Spitfire XVI, Hurricane, Swordfish, Lysander

Tuesday: Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, Hamilton
Notable Planes: Lancaster, DC-3, Firefly, Sea Fury
Russell Aviation Group, Niagra Falls
Notable Planes: Bf-109E-4, Spitfire (IX?), Hurricane

I took almost 1000 pictures, which will be uploaded over time. I can't post any pictures I took at Russell until I get their permission, as they once had a volunteer who took pictures without their knowledge (which in itself isn't a big deal), but they then sold them in a book at 45 pounds a pop, and sold a few hundred, and gave RAG no credit or recognition at all, so he kind of ruined it for everyone. In fact, they weren't letting any pictures be taken for a while. So I don't know when I'll be allowed to post them, but when I am I will, as I got some really cool shots that you don't normally see.

I was going to do the Corsair first, but with the order they're uploading in, I'll do the Spitfire XVI.

I was only able to get cockpit shots of the Spitfire and Corsair at Vintage Wings, the Spit because of the door that opens on the side, and the Corsair because they brought out a ladder for me so I could see inside.

Catch22 · 09-03-2009, 11:28 AM

The great thing about Vintage Wings is they had two rules: don't climb in and don't touch anything you're not supposed to. We were also the only ones getting a tour that day, and they just let us roam around and take all the pictures we wanted and just admire the planes. It really is a fantastic place, and should be the number 1 destination of anyone going to the Ottawa/Gatineau area!

Vintage Wings of Canada Spitfire XVI

Catch22 · 09-03-2009, 11:52 AM

Vintage Wings of Canada FG-1D

It's HUGE! My Dad and I were discussing it when we were looking at the Bf 109. The bottom of the canopy of the Corsair is in line with the top of the canopy of the 109. I'm 5'8" to give you perspective, if you've never seen one in person before.

Left to right: Gavin (Guide), Me, Derek (Restorer, Lysander. He did most of the work on the CWH Lysander as well.)

DBII · 09-03-2009, 12:55 PM

cool trip.

DBII

lesofprimus · 09-03-2009, 01:27 PM

Cory, u've outdone urself with this round of pics man, truly outstanding work... Defiantly gonna come in handy as far as reference material goes for many guys...

Catch22 · 09-03-2009, 01:49 PM

Thanks guys!

I tried to grab a lot of detail shots for us modelling guys, so I hope it comes in useful for somebody along the line. There's plenty more, which I'll continue to post as time goes on, they take a while to upload to photobucket.

I just noticed some of the Corsair photos are at odd angles, I edited them in PB, so they must not have saved.

comiso90 · 09-03-2009, 02:19 PM

Wow.. very nice

Catch22 · 09-03-2009, 02:58 PM

Thank you sir!

I'll throw some more up once I get home from my appointment if nothing comes up.

Coors9 · 09-03-2009, 04:23 PM

Holy Crap!!! Wow these pic's are awesome. Thankyou so much for posting them.

diddyriddick · 09-03-2009, 05:15 PM

Very nice indeed! Thanks for posting them!

wheelsup_cavu · 09-03-2009, 07:57 PM

Great pictures.

I like all the closeups.

Wheels

B-17engineer · 09-03-2009, 08:37 PM

Awesome

Aaron Brooks Wolters · 09-03-2009, 09:21 PM

WOW!!!!!!!!

OUTSTANDING SHOT Catch!!

Catch22 · 09-03-2009, 09:39 PM

Thanks guys, glad you like them! I'll post more this evening!

vikingBerserker · 09-03-2009, 11:56 PM

Wow, the Corsair is fricken huge! I had no idea.

09-03-2009, 11:10 AM	#1
Catch22 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,293	Catch's Warbird Vacation Photos Hello everyone! I just got back from a warbird vacation, so I thought I'd post the photos! Saturday: Canadian Air Force Museum, CFB Trenton. Notable Planes: Halifax, Hunter, MiG-21 Sunday: Canadian Aviation Museum, Ottawa, plus the air show that was at the museum. Notable Planes: B-24, PBY, He 162, Beaufighter, Bolingbrooke Airshow: Spitfire XVI, P-40 Canadian War Museum, Ottawa Notable Exhibits: Panther Monday: Vintage Wings of Canada, Gatineau Notable Planes: FG-1D, P-51D, P-40, Spitfire XVI, Hurricane, Swordfish, Lysander Tuesday: Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, Hamilton Notable Planes: Lancaster, DC-3, Firefly, Sea Fury Russell Aviation Group, Niagra Falls Notable Planes: Bf-109E-4, Spitfire (IX?), Hurricane I took almost 1000 pictures, which will be uploaded over time. I can't post any pictures I took at Russell until I get their permission, as they once had a volunteer who took pictures without their knowledge (which in itself isn't a big deal), but they then sold them in a book at 45 pounds a pop, and sold a few hundred, and gave RAG no credit or recognition at all, so he kind of ruined it for everyone. In fact, they weren't letting any pictures be taken for a while. So I don't know when I'll be allowed to post them, but when I am I will, as I got some really cool shots that you don't normally see. I was going to do the Corsair first, but with the order they're uploading in, I'll do the Spitfire XVI. I was only able to get cockpit shots of the Spitfire and Corsair at Vintage Wings, the Spit because of the door that opens on the side, and the Corsair because they brought out a ladder for me so I could see inside. __________________ Last edited by Catch22; 09-03-2009 at 11:19 AM.

09-03-2009, 11:28 AM	#2
Catch22 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,293	The great thing about Vintage Wings is they had two rules: don't climb in and don't touch anything you're not supposed to. We were also the only ones getting a tour that day, and they just let us roam around and take all the pictures we wanted and just admire the planes. It really is a fantastic place, and should be the number 1 destination of anyone going to the Ottawa/Gatineau area! Vintage Wings of Canada Spitfire XVI __________________

09-03-2009, 11:52 AM	#3
Catch22 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,293	Vintage Wings of Canada FG-1D It's HUGE! My Dad and I were discussing it when we were looking at the Bf 109. The bottom of the canopy of the Corsair is in line with the top of the canopy of the 109. I'm 5'8" to give you perspective, if you've never seen one in person before. Left to right: Gavin (Guide), Me, Derek (Restorer, Lysander. He did most of the work on the CWH Lysander as well.) __________________

09-03-2009, 12:55 PM	#4
DBII Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,429	cool trip. DBII __________________ ~ Ladies and gentleman, this is your stewardess speaking. We regret any inconvenience the sudden cabin movement might have caused. This is due to periodic air pockets we encountered. There's no reason to be alarmed and we hope you enjoy the rest of your flight. By the way, is there anyone on board who knows how to fly a plane?~

09-03-2009, 01:27 PM	#5
lesofprimus Minister of Whoopass Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Long Island Native in Mississippi Posts: 17,497	Cory, u've outdone urself with this round of pics man, truly outstanding work... Defiantly gonna come in handy as far as reference material goes for many guys... __________________ My IL2 Video Tribute to My Grandfather: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtzN5RuNNJk

09-03-2009, 01:49 PM	#6
Catch22 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,293	Thanks guys! I tried to grab a lot of detail shots for us modelling guys, so I hope it comes in useful for somebody along the line. There's plenty more, which I'll continue to post as time goes on, they take a while to upload to photobucket. I just noticed some of the Corsair photos are at odd angles, I edited them in PB, so they must not have saved. __________________

09-03-2009, 02:19 PM	#7
comiso90 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FL Posts: 3,294	Wow.. very nice __________________ http://www.BOOKSonWAR.com/ .

09-03-2009, 02:58 PM	#8
Catch22 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,293	Thank you sir! I'll throw some more up once I get home from my appointment if nothing comes up. __________________

09-03-2009, 04:23 PM	#9
Coors9 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.john's Newfoundland Posts: 160	Holy Crap!!! Wow these pic's are awesome. Thankyou so much for posting them. __________________

09-03-2009, 05:15 PM	#10
diddyriddick Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hamlet, NC, US Posts: 723	Very nice indeed! Thanks for posting them!

09-03-2009, 07:57 PM	#11
wheelsup_cavu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Corona, California Posts: 1,534	Great pictures. I like all the closeups. Wheels __________________ Cheers Wheelsup_cavu Wheels's Photos - Time lapse build of an F/A-18 Super Hornet - Lock N' Load

09-03-2009, 08:37 PM	#12
B-17engineer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,675	Awesome __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe36UMRkRbk

09-03-2009, 09:21 PM	#13
Aaron Brooks Wolters Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Abingdon, VA. Posts: 2,283	WOW!!!!!!!! OUTSTANDING SHOT Catch!!

09-03-2009, 09:39 PM	#14
Catch22 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,293	Thanks guys, glad you like them! I'll post more this evening! __________________

09-03-2009, 11:56 PM	#15
vikingBerserker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,722	Wow, the Corsair is fricken huge! I had no idea. __________________ "Those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it" "Those who dwell in the past, condemn the future"

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