Yes. I’m not sure about the B-52’s and how it worked. I think I recall seeing something about it.

Chris

It is a 140 the strut arrangement is for a 140. The only 170 that had that arrangement was the 170 proto. As a pilot that has not flown the “Tip of the Spear” but the “Butt of the spear” I learned to fly in 150, taught flying in a 150 have flown a 150/150 tailwheel. I used to fly all the odd ball aircraft that the “swiss watch pilots” wouldn’t fly.
Also High-Wing Prop Type Cessnas flying with the military.
CW-6, C-34,37 Airmaster, C-106, 170, 175, 177 Cardinal, 190, 195, 210.
The only one I’ve had a hard time finding pix’s of in military service is the 195 which is one of the few “Man’s” plane I haven’t gotten to fly but wanted to. It had a castoring main gear for cross wind landing. Interesting to see it taxing with the wheels castored.

Chris

Bristol Badger I

While turning this on in would like to ask all you obscure aircraft experts a question? In talking to a Chinese friend of mine about Chinese AF aircraft. A question about a glider came up. He claims the pix I’ve attached is a “German” glider. Donated by Da Gong Bao(a newspaper), It’s an imported German advanced glider. one bought. Closest “German” glider I could find was in “Sailplanes 1920-45” by Martin Simons page 100 is Minimoa. But I claim it looks like a Czech Tulak page 184 same book. What do you guys think?

Sincerely

Chris

worldairforces site

Dear Flyer

I’m the owner of worldairforces site. You didn’t read the explanation “RTIF” Just because it’s in Black & White doesn’t mean it true. These lists as I explained are a reflection of what I’ve found from different sources. Also the last column is a proof column if nothing there probably false. In one case a friend said that one of the aircraft I listed wasn’t used. He checked with his source in country and in fact they did use it. Also after many years still finding aircraft used by Air Forces that hasn’t been listed before.

Sincerely

Chris Thornburg

The Canadian Army had 10 182’s and the rest later versions with Omni Vision

Chris

http://www.worldairforces.com

There’s a picture in US Army Aircraft Since 1947 by Stephen Harding 1997 edition page 185 in two tone blue color scheme.

Chris

RIP Bill

I was just looking through some of my old magazines and if I remember right one of his first works was for the “Air Resrve Gazette” I have a few copies and found an article of his from the Jan. 1950 issue “In Peursuit of Perfection”. All I can say is his work still holds up after all these years. My favorite book is still his “Air Forces of the World”. Probably my first aviation book was his “Famous Bombers of WWII” In this day an age how many enjoy picking up a website too look at. Found a place on the internet stating over 200+ books in his career, including the magazines. Haven’t found currently an author who I would buy the book just because of his name like I would his books.
Which brings up the point in sharing info with entusiasts. With the death of Pete Bowers and Peter Grosz. I hear their libraries are not accesible any more. In my will my collected works will go to a library.
Mr. Green’s works will always have a place in my library.

Sincerely

Chris Thornburg

RIP