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In reply to the discussion: More photos from the Pacific Air Show. [View all]FuzzyRabbit
(1,967 posts)26. Yes, amazingly good photos.
I worked in a photo lab for 8 or 9 years, back in the olden days when we used something called "film". I printed thousands of photos of air shows, but I can't remember any that were this good.
Also, the straight wing jet is a T-33, the trainer version of the F-80, the first American jet fighter. I got to ride in a T-33 one time and it was a blast. The pilot was a very quiet air force colonel who became a wild man after we got in the air. He gave me the most fun plane ride of my life. This was in 1965, and I can remember it like it was yesterday.
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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