Simviation Forum - Planes of Fame-part 6

Oct 7^th, 2007 at 12:40am

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These hangars are just busting with wonderful stuff. It would take a lifetime to get to the bottom of it all.

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Very straightforward placarding on this old Jeep...

A bad picture of a splendid Culver.

A replica of Japan's replica of the Komet- the Mitsubishi Sutsui.

A very original and very flyable Kaydet...

And- holy cow!! Shocked

I'd forgotten this was here... this is the earliest American predecessor to the B-2: the Northrop N9MB "Flying Wing" prototype. A larger jet version was developed, but this was the proof-of-concept vehicle.
This was the only one of the four prototypes built that has the 300-hp Franklins... and it flies.
Looks like it's undergoing an overhaul right now...

Another precious gem: A YP-59, America's first (and not very well-received) jet fighter. It's being restored to flying condition...!!!

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Reply #1 - Oct 7^th, 2007 at 1:59am

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Some little gems there. Shocked

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Reply #2 - Oct 7^th, 2007 at 2:10am

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beaky wrote on Oct 7^th, 2007 at 12:40am:

And- holy cow!! Shocked

I'd forgotten this was here... this is the earliest American predecessor to the B-2: the Northrop N9MB "Flying Wing" prototype. A larger jet version was developed, but this was the proof-of-concept vehicle.
This was the only one of the four prototypes built that has the 300-hp Franklins... and it flies.
Looks like it's undergoing an overhaul right now...

IIRC I think it may have suffered an inflight problem - a fire perhaps. It's early in the morning though so I may be wrong...

Here we are:

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In April 2006 the N-9M-B suffered an in-flight engine fire. The aircraft was landed safely with limited damage but as of June 2007 there is no estimate as to when the wing will fly again.

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Reply #3 - Oct 7^th, 2007 at 2:31am

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Never expected to see that N9M or the Airacomet....... Shocked

BTW.......with all these pics you're posting......are you really out on the west coast working or is this one fine holiday it seems to us at the "V"........not complaining, but a very appreciated observation of all your images which we are sharing .....many thanks to you Grin

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Reply #4 - Oct 7^th, 2007 at 8:04am

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Rifleman wrote on Oct 7^th, 2007 at 2:31am:

Never expected to see that N9M or the Airacomet....... Shocked

BTW.......with all these pics you're posting......are you really out on the west coast working or is this one fine holiday it seems to us at the "V"........not complaining, but a very appreciated observation of all your images which we are sharing .....many thanks to you Grin

I agree, In July, he was hanging around in Wisconsin, since then he has been in Southern California, flying planes, speeding around in a Ford Mustang, on aircraft carriers, in museums, and at the beach (btw,not enough beach pictures). Where do I get the applications for a job like that????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Grin

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Reply #5 - Oct 7^th, 2007 at 11:01am

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LOL- I'm working; Monday-Friday. Got one more week, and maybe another weekend...?

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Reply #6 - Oct 10^th, 2007 at 4:04pm

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Roughrider wrote on Oct 7^th, 2007 at 8:04am:

Rifleman wrote on Oct 7^th, 2007 at 2:31am:

Never expected to see that N9M or the Airacomet....... Shocked

BTW.......with all these pics you're posting......are you really out on the west coast working or is this one fine holiday it seems to us at the "V"........not complaining, but a very appreciated observation of all your images which we are sharing .....many thanks to you Grin

I agree, In July, he was hanging around in Wisconsin, since then he has been in Southern California, flying planes, speeding around in a Ford Mustang, on aircraft carriers, in museums, and at the beach (btw,not enough beach pictures). Where do I get the applications for a job like that????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Grin

I forgot, Vintage car races, submarine tours, old sailing ships, and observatories. Sean, I am extremely jealous!!!!!!!!!!

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Reply #7 - Oct 11^th, 2007 at 5:58am

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Yea, but the whole downside to Sean's job is he has to be away from Peg and I'm betting he misses her bigtime!!!!!

Great shots, Sean!!!!

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