2014 Foto Fest

[Wurger]

 

[Airframes]

Great shot of the 'Dak' Jeff. A slightly lower angle, to get light under the starboard wing, and it would be a real stunner.

 

[Wayne Little]

still a good angle just the same!

 

[Airframes]

It certainly is, and nicely lit.

 

[Jeff Hunt]

Thanks fellas, early morning an Geneseo New York when the weather co-operates is one of the finest photographic experiences a warbird fan can have.

Cheers,

Jeff

 

[Airframes]

Another nice shot there Jeff.
Is that 'Dak' the one based at Geneseo? If so, it's coming to the D-Day Anniversary air show at Duxford, UK, at the end of May, so I should see it, along with another three, plus the BBMF's Dak dropping the Red Devils.
Heaven - five airborne 'Daks' !!

 

[Wurger]

 

[Jeff Hunt]

Another nice shot there Jeff.
Is that 'Dak' the one based at Geneseo? If so, it's coming to the D-Day Anniversary air show at Duxford, UK, at the end of May, so I should see it, along with another three, plus the BBMF's Dak dropping the Red Devils.
Heaven - five airborne 'Daks' !!

Yes it is and they have done a ton of work on her over the past few years and she is a fine example. I hope to see some pics of her in England as I am a member of the museum that owns her, all be it a distant member but one none the less.

Cheers,

Jeff

 

[Airframes]

I'll be sure to get plenty of pics Jeff. And if you can 'drop a hint' to the museum / owners, maybe I can get some interior shots .. cough, cough, ahem !
And if I was still fit enough, I'd love to jump from it - but age and Rheumatoid arthritis have knackered that dream !

 

[Jeff Hunt]

I'll be sure to get plenty of pics Jeff. And if you can 'drop a hint' to the museum / owners, maybe I can get some interior shots .. cough, cough, ahem !
And if I was still fit enough, I'd love to jump from it - but age and Rheumatoid arthritis have knackered that dream !

I know at shows here she is usually open for folks to get inside her.


Here is today's pic.

A wannabe P-47 jockey perhaps?


Cheers,

Jeff

 

[Wurger]

 

[Airframes]

Nice sort of 56 FG Harvard/Texan.

Things are bit more strict at Duxford Jeff. A 'Flight Line Walk' is available, for a small fee, but it's confined to the taxi-way, with aircraft behind a taped barrier or, if on the grass on the south side of the taxi track, that's a 'No Go' area, unless invited.
But I'll be sure to get whatever pics I can, and I'll send you some at full size. If the museum would like some too, let me know.

 

[Gnomey]

Good shots Jeff!

 

[Jeff Hunt]

Sadly, she is no longer with us.

Cheers,

Jeff

 

[Wurger]

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[Wayne Little]

Excellent pic, what happened Jeff, even though i could take a wild guess...

 

[Airframes]

I was about to ask the same question.

 

[Jeff Hunt]

Crashed into the Atlantic Ocean a few years back (2009) killing the pilot/owner, Bob Baranaskas. He was practicing for upcoming air show when he may have stalled the aircraft without sufficient height to recover. His son Chris, who flew their P-51 Glamorous Gal, witnessed the crash.

Jeff

 

[Airframes]

Ah, yes. I remember that now. hadn't realised it was that aircraft.

 

[Jeff Hunt]

Cheers,

Jeff