Couple of final photos

Andykev · 06-02-2004, 06:19 PM

Here are some more photos of the airshow and the planes. T-6 Texan, and some more views. We also had fly by's of T-28's, Sterman bipanes, and F-16 fighters. WOW.

Weather was great. This airport is situated in the Livermore valley, which is home to Lawrence Livermore Lab (NUKES) and the blossoming wineries in this region.

I love going into this field. Such fun.!

STHill · 06-02-2004, 06:50 PM

Great pics, Andykev. I love that stuff!

Imahomer · 06-02-2004, 08:41 PM

Great photos indeed! I don't know much about that stuff, but I know what I like and those photos look very cool.

Marlowe · 06-03-2004, 04:53 AM

The first two pictures are of T-6 "Texans." They were advanced trainers in WWII. These planes are often painted up to look like Japanese planes in the movies. The plane off in the background in the first picture is a B-24 "Liberator," a heavy bomber like the B-17. The third picture looks like a Beech D-18 to me, although I definitely could be wrong--there were a lot of similar-looking airplanes. It was used as a transport (sort of like a private jet for generals and so on) and maybe also as an advanced trainer for multi-engine pilots. A lot of the D-18s are still flying.

Imahomer · 06-03-2004, 07:22 AM

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Originally posted by Marlowe
The first two pictures are of T-6 "Texans." They were advanced trainers in WWII. These planes are often painted up to look like Japanese planes in the movies. The plane off in the background in the first picture is a B-24 "Liberator," a heavy bomber like the B-17. The third picture looks like a Beech D-18 to me, although I definitely could be wrong--there were a lot of similar-looking airplanes. It was used as a transport (sort of like a private jet for generals and so on) and maybe also as an advanced trainer for multi-engine pilots. A lot of the D-18s are still flying.

Wow Marlowe... You obviously know your stuff.

06-02-2004, 06:19 PM	#1
Andykev Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SF Bay Area - East Bay Posts: 3,268	Couple of final photos Here are some more photos of the airshow and the planes. T-6 Texan, and some more views. We also had fly by's of T-28's, Sterman bipanes, and F-16 fighters. WOW. Weather was great. This airport is situated in the Livermore valley, which is home to Lawrence Livermore Lab (NUKES) and the blossoming wineries in this region. I love going into this field. Such fun.! __________________ "Wadda ya hear, wadda ya say?"

06-02-2004, 08:41 PM	#3
Imahomer Practically Family Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Danville, CA. Posts: 684	Great photos indeed! I don't know much about that stuff, but I know what I like and those photos look very cool. __________________ A man can fall many times in life, but he's never a failure until he refuses to get up.

06-03-2004, 04:53 AM	#4
Marlowe One of the Regulars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Berglund Apartments Posts: 148	The first two pictures are of T-6 "Texans." They were advanced trainers in WWII. These planes are often painted up to look like Japanese planes in the movies. The plane off in the background in the first picture is a B-24 "Liberator," a heavy bomber like the B-17. The third picture looks like a Beech D-18 to me, although I definitely could be wrong--there were a lot of similar-looking airplanes. It was used as a transport (sort of like a private jet for generals and so on) and maybe also as an advanced trainer for multi-engine pilots. A lot of the D-18s are still flying. __________________ I needed a drink, I needed a lot of life insurance, I needed a vacation, I needed a home in the country. What I had was a coat, a hat and a gun.

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06-02-2004, 06:50 PM	#2
STHill One of the Regulars Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 200	Great pics, Andykev. I love that stuff!