These are from a few weeks ago at an airshow at the Akron Fulton Airport in Akron Ohio. I’m sure that doesn’t sound familiar to those across the pond but this airport is the home of the FG-1 Corsair during WWII. The factory is still there as is a large blimp hangar used by Goodyear during the war as well.
Ok, enough of that here are the pictures. I’m sure you know more about these aircraft than I so I’ll keep the narration to a minimum.
This year they didn’t have a Goodyear Corsair but they at least at one Vought version.
By: Whiskey Delta - 10th July 2003 at 23:43
Originally posted by Ant Harrington
PS Can anyone identify what that aircraft is taking off in the background in the first P40 shot?
Wow, good eye seeing it in the picture Ant Harrington. I was looking at that when I got the pictures developed and I think it’s a Navion. I don’t even remember it flying around that day but I’m pretty sure that’s the right shape.
Warhawk, I personally think I have a better smile but more people were taking pictures of the plane none the less. 🙂
By: Seafuryfan - 10th July 2003 at 22:45
Really enjoyed those pics WD – always good to have contributions from our American friends 🙂
By: A330Crazy - 10th July 2003 at 22:07
Great Pics WD. cheers for sharing. 🙂
By: Ant.H - 10th July 2003 at 21:50
Nice pics Whiskey,thanks for those 🙂 Interesting shot of the P38, that tail-down attitude means they must have the belly tanks full of fuel.Could be interesting if she developed some sort of engine or landing gear problem,my understanding of FAA regulations is that you’re not allowed to jettison any external stores,even in a an emergency.
The Corsair is an F4U1 and was originally built with a birdcage canopy.I’ve read that they intend to re-fit the birdcage canopy in the near future.
Nice pics,thanks again Whiskey!
PS Can anyone identify what that aircraft is taking off in the background in the first P40 shot?
By: Ashley - 10th July 2003 at 11:11
Thanks for sharing these Whiskey Delta 🙂
By: Steve Bond - 10th July 2003 at 08:05
Very nice shots, thanks for sharing them.
By: Whiskey Delta - 10th July 2003 at 06:43
Is that a FG-1? I didn’t think it was.
By: Arabella-Cox - 10th July 2003 at 06:22
Nice FG-1 Corsair…………I just saw it a few days ago. (Great Paint)
By: Whiskey Delta - 10th July 2003 at 02:40
Finally a picture of me. That’s it, what did you think?
By: Whiskey Delta - 10th July 2003 at 02:39
close up
By: Whiskey Delta - 10th July 2003 at 02:38
P-40 pix
By: Whiskey Delta - 10th July 2003 at 02:37
Free and clear of traffic made for a good picture.
By: Whiskey Delta - 10th July 2003 at 02:36
They attempted to pull this F/A-18 out of the crowded static display area by pulling it by a tether attached to the tail hook. They exceeded the side limit on the hook breaking it. A bunch of Navy guys then pushed it out. I don’t think it left that night as planned. Oops.:rolleyes:
By: Whiskey Delta - 10th July 2003 at 02:34
The girlfriend even enjoyed herself. 🙂
By: Whiskey Delta - 10th July 2003 at 02:33
These 2 flew together. Pretty good show.
By: Whiskey Delta - 10th July 2003 at 02:32
P-38 picture 2. This was the first time I ever saw a P-38 fly! Very cool.
By: Whiskey Delta - 10th July 2003 at 02:31
P-38 picture 1
By: Whiskey Delta - 10th July 2003 at 02:30
They gave rides all day. Looked like fun.
By: Whiskey Delta - 10th July 2003 at 02:29
B-17
By: Whiskey Delta - 10th July 2003 at 02:25
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