Most definitely agree with your comments too, Mark

Cheers

I didn’t realise the Connie was amphibious….:D

What a great story.

Thanks for sharing, Observer.

It almosts sounds like they’re belittling Sgt Jackson’s VC medal being earnt because he didn’t save the Bomber !!

He’s definitely a hero in my eyes !!

Cheers
Chris

Originally posted by Eric Mc

Beautiful means looks only. With that in mind, impressive aircraft like the B-36, extreme aircraft like the Extra and successful aircraft like the Neptune should really fall out of the equation.

On the other hand, beauty is in the eye of the beholder so what looks good to you may look hideous to me. The important thing is that it is looks that count for the pupose of determining “beauty”..

Well, in my opinion…paragraph one, …nope….

paragraph two…yup !!:)

I think the B-36 is an aesthetically BEAUTIFUL AIRCRAFT !!!
Has a majesty and gracefulness only matched by the Saro Princess.
🙂 🙂 🙂

I’m going to be bagged and told “what the…?” but I think this aircraft has a majestic beauty all of it’s own.

They don’t make aircraft like this anymore…:(

Nice pics…!!!!:)

yes I remember the dust, dust, dust, dust…my poor camera:(

The DC-3 Nose section was from an ex-topdresser (not kidding !!)

Cheers
Chris

Wow, Dave…after seeing these pictures…it left me speechless.

The thought that there were real people about to die makes me respect the people that gave their lives to ensure our ongoing freedom just all that much more.

As said before,we see a lot of the “glamorous” side of warbirds and too often this side is overlooked and ignored but a very real part of the whole equation that was day to day for these brave souls.

As Dave said, I also will be going to the dawn ANZAC parade to remember those gallant soldiers who allowed to live our comfortable lives that we often take for granted.

We will not forget.

Chris