Day Trip - Off to the National Air Force Museum Tomorrow

bweaver · 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.

battlestu · 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

sihinch · 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.....

octagon · 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!

battlestu · 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...

bweaver · 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...

bweaver · 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.

Michael · December 12, 2018, 07:10:00 PM

Great photos, and it looks like you guys had a great time!

bweaver · December 13, 2018, 10:15:01 AM

A few more pics.

Do you see the difference?

Andy Hoffer · 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.

Andy

Andy Hoffer · December 13, 2018, 03:46:10 PM

Dr. John expertly practices ground manoeuvring a Harvard with a tug!

Andy Hoffer · December 13, 2018, 03:51:20 PM

A few low-pass reconnaissance photos!

Andy Hoffer · 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!

bweaver · December 20, 2018, 10:25:40 PM

A few more aircraft photos...

Frank v B · 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.

Frank