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In reply to the discussion: More photos from the Pacific Air Show. [View all]AndyS
(14,559 posts)8. Well, I see you came back after takin' names!
I liked the f-84. Last of the straight winged jets. Back when form and function came together to make elegant shapes and sensuous lines.
Oh, and your photography is up to the task of presenting it in all it's glory. Thanks!
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I bet it was an awesome plane to fly. Lots of HP from the 2 engines, yet short take-off
OAITW r.2.0
Oct 2021
#5
Yes it was....that sucker had to get off the flight deck loaded with bombs and extra fuel.
OAITW r.2.0
Oct 2021
#13
75 mph across the deck? Doubtful. a 75 mph headwind would probably have scrubbed
OAITW r.2.0
Oct 2021
#24
My dad was in the engine room of a pocket carrier patrolling the western coast of So. America.
OAITW r.2.0
Oct 2021
#18
Nice. I got to climb inside of one in Salem Oregon (two years ago, i think)
CentralMass
Oct 2021
#42