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Posted: 4/27/2014 8:04:12 AM EDT
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Thanks for the link.
I think 1930-1945 had to be the Golden Age of aviation. Such gorgeous aircraft of the time. |
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Posted: 4/27/2014 8:06:48 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/27/2014 8:10:35 AM EDT
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Very cool.
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Posted: 4/27/2014 8:11:24 AM EDT
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While I love me some Corsairs and Wildcats, that A-1 Skyraider picture is beautiful.
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Posted: 4/27/2014 8:11:29 AM EDT
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Thanks for the link. Those are some terrific photos!
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Posted: 4/27/2014 8:13:19 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/27/2014 8:24:29 AM EDT
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Most of those planes are based out of Everett. Ive been lucky enough to see a fly by from one of those mustangs.
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Posted: 4/27/2014 8:27:32 AM EDT
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Awesome photos! Very inspirational work for a guy who shoots aviation photos as well! Thanks for the link!
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Posted: 4/27/2014 8:48:22 AM EDT
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Thanks for the link. I think 1930-1945 had to be the Golden Age of aviation. Such gorgeous aircraft of the time. And the interesting part is, for many of the WWII birds, they designed and banged 'em together at an incredible rate. |
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Posted: 4/27/2014 9:24:11 AM EDT
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While I love me some Corsairs and Wildcats, that A-1 Skyraider picture is beautiful. http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/698237882683278511.jpg In before the CAS crowd starts the "rebuild the A1's". 
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Posted: 4/27/2014 9:29:11 AM EDT
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And the interesting part is, for many of the WWII birds, they designed and banged 'em together at an incredible rate. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Thanks for the link. I think 1930-1945 had to be the Golden Age of aviation. Such gorgeous aircraft of the time. And the interesting part is, for many of the WWII birds, they designed and banged 'em together at an incredible rate. I'm really, really hoping - REALLY hoping - that in the next 20-30 years, rapid prototyping and 3D printing technology gets to a point where making new 1:1 replicas of those old airframes becomes feasible. Printed Allison and Merlin and Pratt & Whitney engine blocks, printed spars, laser-sintered propellers, extruded skin panels... The big thing stopping new ones from being built is how hideously expensive they are to build individually versus on a massive assembly line (with an entire country geared up for war production behind that assembly line). If we can print those labor and tooling-intensive parts instead... 
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Posted: 4/27/2014 9:31:27 AM EDT
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That Corsair is one sexy beast.
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Posted: 4/27/2014 9:38:28 AM EDT
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And the interesting part is, for many of the WWII birds, they designed and banged 'em together at an incredible rate. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Thanks for the link. I think 1930-1945 had to be the Golden Age of aviation. Such gorgeous aircraft of the time. And the interesting part is, for many of the WWII birds, they designed and banged 'em together at an incredible rate. A real testament to the engineering and manufacturing might thrown behind them |
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Posted: 4/27/2014 2:02:21 PM EDT
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I'm really, really hoping - REALLY hoping - that in the next 20-30 years, rapid prototyping and 3D printing technology gets to a point where making new 1:1 replicas of those old airframes becomes feasible. Printed Allison and Merlin and Pratt & Whitney engine blocks, printed spars, laser-sintered propellers, extruded skin panels... The big thing stopping new ones from being built is how hideously expensive they are to build individually versus on a massive assembly line (with an entire country geared up for war production behind that assembly line). If we can print those labor and tooling-intensive parts instead... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Thanks for the link. I think 1930-1945 had to be the Golden Age of aviation. Such gorgeous aircraft of the time. And the interesting part is, for many of the WWII birds, they designed and banged 'em together at an incredible rate. I'm really, really hoping - REALLY hoping - that in the next 20-30 years, rapid prototyping and 3D printing technology gets to a point where making new 1:1 replicas of those old airframes becomes feasible. Printed Allison and Merlin and Pratt & Whitney engine blocks, printed spars, laser-sintered propellers, extruded skin panels... The big thing stopping new ones from being built is how hideously expensive they are to build individually versus on a massive assembly line (with an entire country geared up for war production behind that assembly line). If we can print those labor and tooling-intensive parts instead... It doesn't matter how quickly you can actually design and produce something, our current acquisition system has hamstringed our ability to produce weapon systems rapidly and efficiently. |
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Posted: 4/27/2014 2:04:44 PM EDT
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It doesn't matter how quickly you can actually design and produce something, our current acquisition system has hamstringed our ability to produce weapon systems rapidly and efficiently. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Thanks for the link. I think 1930-1945 had to be the Golden Age of aviation. Such gorgeous aircraft of the time. And the interesting part is, for many of the WWII birds, they designed and banged 'em together at an incredible rate. I'm really, really hoping - REALLY hoping - that in the next 20-30 years, rapid prototyping and 3D printing technology gets to a point where making new 1:1 replicas of those old airframes becomes feasible. Printed Allison and Merlin and Pratt & Whitney engine blocks, printed spars, laser-sintered propellers, extruded skin panels... The big thing stopping new ones from being built is how hideously expensive they are to build individually versus on a massive assembly line (with an entire country geared up for war production behind that assembly line). If we can print those labor and tooling-intensive parts instead... It doesn't matter how quickly you can actually design and produce something, our current acquisition system has hamstringed our ability to produce weapon systems rapidly and efficiently. I'm not talking about weapons acquisition, I'm talking about reproduction - actually, new production - vintage warbirds. I want a P-38 for a retirement toy. |
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Posted: 4/27/2014 2:09:12 PM EDT
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While I love me some Corsairs and Wildcats, that A-1 Skyraider picture is beautiful. http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/698237882683278511.jpg For the uninformed, would some one please describe the armament in this picture. Thanks in advance. |
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Posted: 4/27/2014 2:09:15 PM EDT
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That Corsair is one sexy beast. I'm always torn between the Corsair and the Mustang...then there's the Tomahawk, that tub the Thunderbolt, and don't forget the Lightning...oh, they were all cool. |
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Posted: 4/27/2014 2:10:41 PM EDT
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Several of those are not WWII warbirds.
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Posted: 4/27/2014 2:13:58 PM EDT
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I'm not talking about weapons acquisition, I'm talking about reproduction - actually, new production - vintage warbirds. I want a P-38 for a retirement toy. I happen to know where there is a P-38 for sale 
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Posted: 4/27/2014 2:16:00 PM EDT
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For the uninformed, would some one please describe the armament in this picture. Thanks in advance. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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While I love me some Corsairs and Wildcats, that A-1 Skyraider picture is beautiful. http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/698237882683278511.jpg For the uninformed, would some one please describe the armament in this picture. Thanks in advance. From inboard (I believe) Napalm, 250 lb low drag, 2.75" rockets, blue practice bomb, more 2.75's, and I'm not certain what is on the outboard 2 hardpoints on either wing Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 4/27/2014 2:16:32 PM EDT
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I'm not talking about weapons acquisition, I'm talking about reproduction - actually, new production - vintage warbirds. I want a P-38 for a retirement toy. I happen to know where there is a P-38 for sale 3 million? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 4/27/2014 2:17:33 PM EDT
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While I love me some Corsairs and Wildcats, that A-1 Skyraider picture is beautiful. http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/698237882683278511.jpg In before the CAS crowd starts the "rebuild the A1's". Well, there are times when... |
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Posted: 4/27/2014 2:18:20 PM EDT
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I'm always torn between the Corsair and the Mustang...then there's the Tomahawk, that tub the Thunderbolt, and don't forget the Lightning...oh, they were all cool. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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That Corsair is one sexy beast. I'm always torn between the Corsair and the Mustang...then there's the Tomahawk, that tub the Thunderbolt, and don't forget the Lightning...oh, they were all cool. I was a big Corsair/Mustang fan, until I learned about the Skyraider. .... If I hit the powerball, I will have one Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 4/27/2014 2:18:57 PM EDT
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I'm not talking about weapons acquisition, I'm talking about reproduction - actually, new production - vintage warbirds. I want a P-38 for a retirement toy. I happen to know where there is a P-38 for sale 3 million? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile 6.7 million http://www.trade-a-plane.com/detail/aircraft/Multi+Engine+Piston/1945/Lockheed/P38/1740958.html |
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Posted: 4/27/2014 2:37:42 PM EDT
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From inboard (I believe) Napalm, 250 lb low drag, 2.75" rockets, blue practice bomb, more 2.75's, and I'm not certain what is on the outboard 2 hardpoints on either wing Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Quote HistoryQuoted:
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While I love me some Corsairs and Wildcats, that A-1 Skyraider picture is beautiful. http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/698237882683278511.jpg For the uninformed, would some one please describe the armament in this picture. Thanks in advance. From inboard (I believe) Napalm, 250 lb low drag, 2.75" rockets, blue practice bomb, more 2.75's, and I'm not certain what is on the outboard 2 hardpoints on either wing Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Thank you. |
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Posted: 4/27/2014 2:40:50 PM EDT
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For the uninformed, would some one please describe the armament in this picture. Thanks in advance. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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While I love me some Corsairs and Wildcats, that A-1 Skyraider picture is beautiful. http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/698237882683278511.jpg For the uninformed, would some one please describe the armament in this picture. Thanks in advance. Various forms of a 'world of hurt'. A-1 was a serious workhorse. |
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Posted: 4/27/2014 2:40:59 PM EDT
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Five of those types were overhead when I was a kid. Brings back memories.
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Posted: 4/27/2014 2:45:28 PM EDT
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Didn't make it to my bunk, sorry
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Posted: 4/27/2014 4:43:10 PM EDT
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While I love me some Corsairs and Wildcats, that A-1 Skyraider picture is beautiful. http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/698237882683278511.jpg For the uninformed, would some one please describe the armament in this picture. Thanks in advance. From inboard (I believe) Napalm, 250 lb low drag, 2.75" rockets, blue practice bomb, more 2.75's, and I'm not certain what is on the outboard 2 hardpoints on either wing Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Thank you. The inboard weapon looks like a cannon pod, and I'd love to know what the ones furthest out on the wings are. Chaff dispensers, maybe? |
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