On The Deck

Capt. Vick · Jun 12, 2013

Great reply!

Matt308 · Jun 12, 2013

Aaron Brooks Wolters · Jun 12, 2013

evangilder · Jun 13, 2013

I have to agree. When you put up the money to buy and maintain one of these historic aircraft, you can paint it any color you like. There are a few around that I don't particularly care for the paint schemes on, but say nothing as at least I am able to see them flying. I did make the mistake one time of stating that one scheme was "hideous". I got chided that if it doesn't belong to you, it's not your business. Fair point, and now I just bite my lip.

Gnomey · Jun 14, 2013

Great clip Matt!

Shame he passed away though, the story behind the flight is just as good as the video itself.

Njaco · Aug 20, 2013

Douglas XB-42A Mixmaster, 060912-F-1234S-006.jpg

Matt308 · Aug 20, 2013

Damn that Halifax is low!!!

Gnomey · Aug 21, 2013

Cool shots!

stug3 · Aug 29, 2013

One of the biggest problems during the Kokoda campaign was supply. Douglas DC-3 transport aircraft became known as 'biscuit bombers' as they dropped supplies along the Kokoda Track. These supplies were then collected and carried to the forward lines by Papuan carriers. Supplies were dropped into clearings, although many supplies missed their target and fell into the surrounding jungle or were dropped from too high an altitude and were smashed when they hit the ground. Supply dropping improved as the battle along the Kokoda Track developed. Pilots and crews became better able to pinpoint the drop areas and fly at the optimum height for the dropping of packages, however the supplies then still had to be hauled for up to three days to the front line.

swampyankee · Aug 29, 2013

Alas, I've no pictures, but one of my uncles flew B-24s with the Carpetbaggers. He told stories about pulling up to go over church steeples. At night.