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Title: Day Trip - Off to the National Air Force Museum Tomorrow
Post by: bweaver on December 11, 2018, 10:54:22 AM
A number of adventuresome Morning Crew members are taking to the road tomorrow to experience the sights and history offered at National Air Force Museum in Trenton.

Many in the crew have been planning this trip for some time now.  The logistics of the organization were something to comprehend. Everything thing from determining a suitable date, transportation and arranging for a meeting place for lunch were some of the considerations.  Ensuring great weather for the road trip was paramount.

Follow this post for future pictures.  They will be likely added to the post starting tomorrow and more added in the following days.   Does anyone have have special requests?

I am looking forward to it. :D



Title: Re: Day Trip - Off to the National Air Force Museum Tomorrow
Post by: battlestu on December 11, 2018, 12:45:45 PM
have a great time... we always stop in when we pick up a kid from cadet camp... here is a picture of all my favorite girls together :)

Greg
Title: Re: Day Trip - Off to the National Air Force Museum Tomorrow
Post by: sihinch on December 11, 2018, 01:13:06 PM
It's a great museum.  They actually have the Tutor that I flew when I was with the Snowbirds.....
Title: Re: Day Trip - Off to the National Air Force Museum Tomorrow
Post by: octagon on December 11, 2018, 03:07:44 PM
Quote from: sihinch on December 11, 2018, 01:13:06 PM
It's a great museum.  They actually have the Tutor that I flew when I was with the Snowbirds.....

A picture of our fearless leader climbing vertically with no seat belts and the cockpit thrown open in the most cavalier of ways! Even his hair is almost perfect!
Title: Re: Day Trip - Off to the National Air Force Museum Tomorrow
Post by: battlestu on December 11, 2018, 03:51:11 PM
Quote from: octagon on December 11, 2018, 03:07:44 PM
Quote from: sihinch on December 11, 2018, 01:13:06 PM
It's a great museum.  They actually have the Tutor that I flew when I was with the Snowbirds.....

A picture of our fearless leader climbing vertically with no seat belts and the cockpit thrown open in the most cavalier of ways! Even his hair is almost perfect!

does anyone else have highway to the danger zone playing in the back of the head when they see this photo:
https://youtu.be/siwpn14IE7E

go get em Mav...
Title: Re: Day Trip - Off to the National Air Force Museum Tomorrow
Post by: bweaver on December 11, 2018, 04:20:29 PM
Quote from: battlestu on December 11, 2018, 03:51:11 PM
Quote from: octagon on December 11, 2018, 03:07:44 PM
Quote from: sihinch on December 11, 2018, 01:13:06 PM
It's a great museum.  They actually have the Tutor that I flew when I was with the Snowbirds.....

A picture of our fearless leader climbing vertically with no seat belts and the cockpit thrown open in the most cavalier of ways! Even his hair is almost perfect!

does anyone else have highway to the danger zone playing in the back of the head when they see this photo:
https://youtu.be/siwpn14IE7E

go get em Mav...

Not even close...  ;D
Title: Re: Day Trip - Off to the National Air Force Museum Tomorrow
Post by: bweaver on December 12, 2018, 06:25:14 PM
We made it there and back...  Excellent driving conditions.  (Andy H decided to take his own car and hold Lawrence hostage for the trip to and from.)

Our trip started out from various locations because of car pooling.  A total of fourteen of us made it to the Museum.  It started with lunch at noon at Harveys and Swiss Chalet in Trenton.   

Then we were off to the Museum. 

Here's a few pictures just to get some things started.
Title: Re: Day Trip - Off to the National Air Force Museum Tomorrow
Post by: Michael on December 12, 2018, 07:10:00 PM
Great photos, and it looks like you guys had a great time!

Title: Re: Day Trip - Off to the National Air Force Museum Tomorrow
Post by: bweaver on December 13, 2018, 10:15:01 AM
A few more pics. 

Do you see the difference?
Title: Re: Day Trip - Off to the National Air Force Museum Tomorrow
Post by: Andy Hoffer on December 13, 2018, 02:27:30 PM
Quote from: bweaver on December 13, 2018, 10:15:01 AM
A few more pics. 

Do you see the difference?

Of course @bweaver !

The canopy is open and the prop is vertical in photos 62 and 66; canopy is closed and the prop is almost horizontal in photos 67, 68, and 71!!!   Also, the plane in photos 67 and 68 has two truck horns on the starboard side to warn other pilots to get out of the way.  8)

Andy
Title: Re: Day Trip - Off to the National Air Force Museum Tomorrow
Post by: Andy Hoffer on December 13, 2018, 03:46:10 PM
Dr. John expertly practices ground manoeuvring a Harvard with a tug!

Title: Re: Day Trip - Off to the National Air Force Museum Tomorrow
Post by: Andy Hoffer on December 13, 2018, 03:51:20 PM
A few low-pass reconnaissance photos!

Title: Re: Day Trip - Off to the National Air Force Museum Tomorrow
Post by: Andy Hoffer on December 13, 2018, 03:56:43 PM
The friendly and enthusiatic Lancaster restoration crew were a wealth of information and insights.  They wisely kept us from poking around in their shop, despite our best salivation efforts!  :D

Title: Re: Day Trip - Off to the National Air Force Museum Tomorrow
Post by: bweaver on December 20, 2018, 10:25:40 PM
A few more aircraft photos...
Title: Re: Day Trip - Off to the National Air Force Museum Tomorrow
Post by: Frank v B on December 21, 2018, 02:12:00 PM
Good news:  My wife and I have to be in Trenton on Thursday, Jan 3.  We will see if the museum is open. 
Our youngest son (28) is with the Canadian Airforce and is returning to his base in Winnipeg.  This time he is flying back on the Air Force Airbus.  Last year he came home on a C130 and spent the entire flight hoping the control cables would not break  They were all visible and all were moving all the time.  ;D

Frank
Title: Re: Day Trip - Off to the National Air Force Museum Tomorrow
Post by: Andy Hoffer on December 22, 2018, 02:05:44 PM
Quote from: Frank v B on December 21, 2018, 02:12:00 PM
Good news:  My wife and I have to be in Trenton on Thursday, Jan 3.  We will see if the museum is open. 
Our youngest son (28) is with the Canadian Airforce and is returning to his base in Winnipeg.  This time he is flying back on the Air Force Airbus.  Last year he came home on a C130 and spent the entire flight hoping the control cables would not break  They were all visible and all were moving all the time.  ;D

Frank

hey @Frank v B

Be sure to visit the C130 simulator and re-enact @bweaver 's iconic tableau as captured for posterity by Karl Mandjik.  Pay close attention to the use of the appropriate finger! 8)

Andy
Title: Re: Day Trip - Off to the National Air Force Museum Tomorrow
Post by: bweaver on December 22, 2018, 08:39:03 PM
Then you should have seen what happened after I pressed the button...  ::)

Too bad you weren't there. 

Then Karl was afraid to press it again.  :-\
Title: Re: Day Trip - Off to the National Air Force Museum Tomorrow
Post by: sihinch on December 22, 2018, 09:52:16 PM
Quote from: Frank v B on December 21, 2018, 02:12:00 PM
Last year he came home on a C130 and spent the entire flight hoping the control cables would not break  They were all visible and all were moving all the time.  ;D

Frank

I think I was flying the C130 back to Trenton, that day, Frank!
Title: Re: Day Trip - Off to the National Air Force Museum Tomorrow
Post by: Frank v B on January 04, 2019, 12:03:10 PM
Went to the Trenton museum yesterday with my wife to deliver our son Tom back to the Air Force at the Trenton airfield.  He was flying back to Winnipeg.  He is now a captain and handles logistics.  He flies a desk, not a plane.  For those of you who years ago attended the Bramal-E-Fly, Tom was the kid who always sold the drinks and handled the transmitter impound.

The outside display was closed because of ice/snow.

There was lots of evidence the TEMAC people had been there:
photo 56- Bruce's playpen.  He enforces the safety rules with authority. :) or was it that he is taking this Warwing combat waaaayyyy too seriously?
photo 57- Gotta watch my airplanes from now on just in case Andy gets any bright ideas from this photo. ;D  Note: the Navy obviously got involved in this display.  That is a proper eye splice and with one extra weave (normal            is 3) and a proper whipped end with waxed whipping thread and properly coiled for inspection.  The bitter end is whipped as well.  That detail is cool if you have spent any time on a boat.
photo 59- Bruce and Andy on one of Andy's weekend flying excursions.  There is a reason Andy does not throw away old bikes.  Spare parts for his plane. ;)
photo 60- Andy is a general aviation buff.  I found his airplane. ;D  He has to put a loonie in the coin slot every time he wants to go flying. 8)

A neat place.  Watched the entire movie on the Halifax restoration project.  It is neat to see the flight crews' personal appreciation and admiration for the plane that got them home safely after each mission.

Frank