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06-13-2009, 11:16 PM
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| Fantasy of Flight Museum I've been to tons of museums in several countries but this weekend was special. I went to the "Fantasy of Flight" between Tampa and Orlando, Florida. Honestly, I expected no more than an opportunity to put a few more notches in my list of tangible close encounters. My primary goal was to see a B26 (only one in flying condition) and their Sunderland (even though it's a civilian version). Ha! It's not often that I have an experience that not just exceeds my expectations but rips them to shreds and leaves me with goose bumps and a honest grin on my mug. Meet your new best friend, Kermit Weeks. He's a champion aerobatic pilot, aeronautical engineer, imagineer, businessman, and all around great guy with the enthusiasm of a 10 year old with the aviation bug. Fantasy of Flight, World's Greatest Aircraft Collection Kermit's Blog . Last edited by comiso90; 06-17-2009 at 12:31 AM. |
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06-13-2009, 11:30 PM
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| Some of the nuggets: There is a complete Lancaster in a series of crates waiting to be assembled. There is a B-24 in flying condition The sweetest P-51 I've seen... razorback -- rare! Two seat P-40 Only B26 ready to fly JU-52 waiting to be assembled Gloster Meteor Waiting to be assembled Over 2 dozen Pratt and Whitney 2800 engines - NEW Dozens of Allison engines Lots of new vintage props in crates... for P-38, etc Last edited by comiso90; 06-14-2009 at 11:38 AM. |
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06-13-2009, 11:33 PM
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| Cool beyond words... why did the rockets cantilever inward? seems like they should be fixed for a straight back blast? Last edited by comiso90; 06-14-2009 at 12:09 AM. |
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06-13-2009, 11:38 PM
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| Is this what James Garner "stole" in the Great Escape? |
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06-13-2009, 11:39 PM
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06-13-2009, 11:44 PM
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06-13-2009, 11:45 PM
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06-13-2009, 11:56 PM
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| One of the coolest parts about the day is that Kermit flew a Strorch! He gave an explanation of the aircraft before he jumped in to fly.. I didnt realize that the Storch a movable leading edge on the wing that focused and accelerated the airflow to achieve astoundingly low flight speeds. Massively cool! . |
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06-13-2009, 11:58 PM
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| Ramjet helicopter! sounded good on paper! Last edited by comiso90; 06-14-2009 at 12:01 AM. |
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06-14-2009, 12:53 AM
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| Holy sh!t, man! You hit the mother-lode of coolness! I can't beleive the diversity of machines (and parts) there...that's gonna have to go on the list of "places I must see"! Thanks for posting the photos!
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06-14-2009, 12:58 AM
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| The truly astounding thing is the Sea-Land containers with warbirds waiting to be built in the back lot! We all need to be thankful for the dude in charge... I know if I had the resources... i'd do the same! It's 1.5 hours from my home... come visit bro. Museums, fishing...  . |
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06-14-2009, 01:09 AM
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  | God I would have died and gone to heaven! They really have a Lancaster awaiting assembly???
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06-14-2009, 01:19 AM
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When I get a chance to get out to Florida, I'll definately hit ya' up on the offer! 
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06-14-2009, 11:04 AM
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| Awsome shots there many thanks!!!!
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