Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series, HA4404, F-35A Lightning II AF 41 11-5030/LF, 56th FW, Luke AFB, March 2014.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Final product photos, HA2117, F-100D Super Sabre 120th TFS.
Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series, HA2117, F-100D Super Sabre 0-52816, 120th TFS, Colorado ANG.
On June 21, 1945 the 120th TRS was reconstituted and 11
months later re-designated 120th
FS and assigned to the Colorado ANG. The 120th FS “Colorado Cougars” was stationed at Buckley Field, a
section of Lowry AFB, Colorado and was awarded the history and honours as well as
the Guidon (colours) of the former 120th TRS.
In January 1961 the unit was once again
re-designated, this time 120th TFS and in May 1968 went to
Phan Rang AB, South Vietnam with their F-100Cs. When the 120th returned from Vietnam in April 1969 they
re-equipped with the F-100D variant which they flew until April 1974 when the converted
to the LTV A-7D.
Pre-production photos, HA1990, RF-4C Phantom II 14th TRS.
Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series, HA1990, RF-4C Phantom II AF 80-573, 14th TRS, Udorn, January 1972. There are A/B derivatives, one autographed on the name plate by WSO John Stiles, the other not.
Final product photos, HA0303, F6F-3 Hellcat White 17, VF-27.
Hobby Master 1/32 Premium Collection Air Power Series, HA0303, F6F-3 Hellcat "White 17" of VF-27, Lt. Richard E. Stambook USS Princeton, October 1944.
In 1944 Grumman Hellcat F6F-3 “White 17” belonged to
VF-27’s Lt. Richard “Dick” Stambook on board
the USS Princeton. Before VF-27, Stambook served with VS-3 flying a Dauntless,
VF-3 and VF-6 piloting
Wildcats.
His best day was June 19, 1944, while flying “White 17” Dick brought down 3 Japanese aircraft. On
October 18, 1944 Stambook scored his tenth and final victory, a Kawasaki Ki-45 Nick.
Six days
later Stambook was lucky to be alive when the USS Princeton was destroyed and he had to swim to
safety.
A visit to the Canadian Museum of Flight and the only Hampden in the world.
My friend Jack in Canada went on a bit of a road trip a couple of days ago and shared these insights into a visit to a local museum.
Finally checked out the "Canadian Museum of Flight" at the Langley regional airport. Kind of ambitious calling it that, as it is fairly small, and has the feel of a small, but good collection.
At the same time, really has the atmosphere of a dedicated, but small community, that loves their aircraft, and what they do, but at the same time, barely hanging on. I went there in the peak summertime hours, and only had one other family there, when I was there. Admission was all of $10, and makes you wonder how they survive. Obviously they love what they do, and great to see that enthusiasm and dedication, but somewhat depressing to see that this doesn't get them more traffic and revenue.
They have the only Hampden on display in the world, so that was the main drawing point, but never seen some of the other aircraft that they have including the ugly CF-100 Canuck, and a Lysander.
All in all, a good day out, and saw some pretty special aircraft. Really pretty small area, and the aircraft were pretty crammed in the outdoor display are. They have a hangar that houses biplanes, and other "perishable" display exhibits.
A great little museum, with some great aircraft, but a little depressing that it is obvious that they need more funding, from wherever that comes from. But they are doing what they can with what they have, and obviously a labour of love.
And pretty special to see the only Hampden in the world. :)
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