Not what I would call apretty aircraft but super pics!
Hamilton Airshow June 18 and 19 2011
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Thanks guys. I agree Wayne but from certain angles it looks pretty sharp to me.
Nice shots!
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Nicely presented Firefly, and great pics Andy.
nice ones Andy, always liked the Firefly for some reason
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Thanks again everyone. Next we have the Commemorative Air Force's SB2C Helldiver. From the CAF website:
The CAF Helldiver is the only SB2C still flying. She is a SB2C-5, the last production variant of this aircraft. She was utilized by the Navy from 5 July 1945 through 31 August 1948. She was assigned as a pool aircraft to various locations, primarily in California. Her final assignment was with the pool at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas in April 1948. She was removed from active service on 31 August 1948 and declared surplus on 14 October 1948. This SB2C was used by an aeronautical school for several years and was procured by a California museum in May 1963. A CAF member purchased the aircraft from the museum and donated her to the CAF on 20 December 1971. The original colors and markings on the aircraft were probably VA-1B NAS Alameda, California from February through September 1947.
She experienced engine failure in 1982 and suffered extensive damage while making an emergency landing. Many said "The Beast would never fly again". However, the members of the West Texas Wing did not accept this proposition. After thousands of volunteer man hours and a project cost in excess of $200,000, "The Beast" did fly again in September 1988. The current colors and markings are those of the carrier U.S.S. Franklin CV-13. "The Beast" is Currently based at the West Houston Squadron in Houston, Texas.
The CAF Helldiver is the only SB2C still flying. She is a SB2C-5, the last production variant of this aircraft. She was utilized by the Navy from 5 July 1945 through 31 August 1948. She was assigned as a pool aircraft to various locations, primarily in California. Her final assignment was with the pool at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas in April 1948. She was removed from active service on 31 August 1948 and declared surplus on 14 October 1948. This SB2C was used by an aeronautical school for several years and was procured by a California museum in May 1963. A CAF member purchased the aircraft from the museum and donated her to the CAF on 20 December 1971. The original colors and markings on the aircraft were probably VA-1B NAS Alameda, California from February through September 1947.
She experienced engine failure in 1982 and suffered extensive damage while making an emergency landing. Many said "The Beast would never fly again". However, the members of the West Texas Wing did not accept this proposition. After thousands of volunteer man hours and a project cost in excess of $200,000, "The Beast" did fly again in September 1988. The current colors and markings are those of the carrier U.S.S. Franklin CV-13. "The Beast" is Currently based at the West Houston Squadron in Houston, Texas.
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Man I love that Helldiver, must be awesome it see it in the air. Great photos mate! 
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Thanks Andy. Unfortunately I didn't get many air shots of this one that turned out crisp.
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Bl**dy good pics Andy !
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Nice shots, I also like that plane quite a bit.
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Next we have probably the most distinguished aircraft of the show, the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum's Mynarsky Lancaster. From the CWH website:
The most ambitious restoration undertaking to date has been the Avro Lancaster. This aircraft stood guard over the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 109 in Goderich, Ontario. With the support of the Sulley Foundation, the Lancaster was acquired by Canadian Warplane Heritage in 1977. There was a tremendous amount of work required to remove the "Lanc" from its concrete pedestal and prepare it for transport to Hamilton. The Canadian Forces accepted the transportation challenge, as a training mission to be performed by 450 Squadron. By moving the Lancaster to Hamilton via a Chinook helicopter airlift, valuable information was obtained by the military on the logistics of transporting large aircraft by helicopter. The aircraft arrived at the museum in 1979 and restoration began. It was not until 1988, that the CWH Lancaster Bomber flew before 25,000 visitors.
The CWH Museum has dedicated its Mynarski Memorial Lancaster to the memory of Pilot Officer Andrew Charles Mynarski, VC, of 419 (Moose) Squadron, 6 (RCAF) Group. Mynarski won 6 Group's only Victoria Cross, the Commonwealth's highest award for gallantry in battle. On the night of 12/13 June 1944, his Lancaster X was shot down by a Luftwafffe night fighter. As the bomber plunged earthwards, Mynarski, his flying clothing afire, tried in vain to free his trapped rear gunner from the jammed rear turret. Miraculously, the gunner lived to relate the story of Mynarski's bravery. Unfortunately, Mynarski died from his severe burns.
The most ambitious restoration undertaking to date has been the Avro Lancaster. This aircraft stood guard over the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 109 in Goderich, Ontario. With the support of the Sulley Foundation, the Lancaster was acquired by Canadian Warplane Heritage in 1977. There was a tremendous amount of work required to remove the "Lanc" from its concrete pedestal and prepare it for transport to Hamilton. The Canadian Forces accepted the transportation challenge, as a training mission to be performed by 450 Squadron. By moving the Lancaster to Hamilton via a Chinook helicopter airlift, valuable information was obtained by the military on the logistics of transporting large aircraft by helicopter. The aircraft arrived at the museum in 1979 and restoration began. It was not until 1988, that the CWH Lancaster Bomber flew before 25,000 visitors.
The CWH Museum has dedicated its Mynarski Memorial Lancaster to the memory of Pilot Officer Andrew Charles Mynarski, VC, of 419 (Moose) Squadron, 6 (RCAF) Group. Mynarski won 6 Group's only Victoria Cross, the Commonwealth's highest award for gallantry in battle. On the night of 12/13 June 1944, his Lancaster X was shot down by a Luftwafffe night fighter. As the bomber plunged earthwards, Mynarski, his flying clothing afire, tried in vain to free his trapped rear gunner from the jammed rear turret. Miraculously, the gunner lived to relate the story of Mynarski's bravery. Unfortunately, Mynarski died from his severe burns.
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Benevolens Magister
Beauty !
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Nice!
Aaron Brooks Wolters
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Stupendous shots of a gorgeous craft!
Excellent shots!
vikingBerserker
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God, I'd die a very happy man if I ever got to ride in one!
Great pics!
Great pics!
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I think the going rate is about $2500 for a ride as a member sponsor. When it was in Calgary, rides were 4 grand and they sold out. Lots of oil money here.
Thanks for the comments guys. Glad you're enjoying the thread.
Thanks for the comments guys. Glad you're enjoying the thread.
Fantastic...great pics man!
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Appreciate it Wayne
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I let this thread laps a bit. Sorry 'bout that! Onward:
Here's the Vintage Wings of Canada P40N-1 done up in the colours of Eddie Edwards, the subject of my Aces GB. A bit erroneous in that HS-B was a Kittyhawk III with the P40K airframe. However, they took pains to make the paint scheme very authentic. The story of this particular restoration can be found here: Kiwis, canucks and Our Kittyhawk > Vintage Wings of Canada
Hope you enjoy the pics:
Here's the Vintage Wings of Canada P40N-1 done up in the colours of Eddie Edwards, the subject of my Aces GB. A bit erroneous in that HS-B was a Kittyhawk III with the P40K airframe. However, they took pains to make the paint scheme very authentic. The story of this particular restoration can be found here: Kiwis, canucks and Our Kittyhawk > Vintage Wings of Canada
Hope you enjoy the pics:
