American Airpower Musum- part 3

[beaky]

There are countless items here, and changes are being made often, it seems.
Remember, boys and girls: "Clear prop!" means "Clear prop!"  ;D

     



I seriously covet this Stinson... but I'd settle for the AT-6.






Another look at this creampuff-looking L108 Voyager or "Flying Station Wagon"... I've got to come back here and see if I can bum a ride in this one. Should've done it that weekend...







Leaning over the chain (this is the active hangar/workshop space) I get a better look at that Texan. Very, very highly polished... drool.

     




Another coupla sad ramp queens: A Twin Bonanza that looks like it might someday fly (note the cowl plugs), and a Lockheed that looks like it's not going anywhere.

     



Next: part 4- the C-47

[Jared]

wonderful set of shots

[Hagar]

Nice series. I love your enthusiatic descriptions.

Another look at this creampuff-looking L108 Voyager or "Flying Station Wagon"... I've got to come back here and see if I can bum a ride in this one. Should've done it that weekend...

Don't laugh but for some reason that Stinson reminds me of a cartoon character. It has that eager look about it. Raring to get into the air.

I had the same thought about your earlier shot of the C140. Brilliant photography. http://www.simviation.com/yabbuploads/rotGAAM0204.JPG

[beaky]

Nice series. I love your enthusiatic descriptions.

Don't laugh but for some reason that Stinson reminds me of a cartoon character. It has that eager look about it. Raring to get into the air.

I had the same thought about your earlier shot of the C140. Brilliant photography. http://www.simviation.com/yabbuploads/rotGAAM0204.JPG

It's eerie... that's precisely what I like about them.
And yet from what I hear the Voyager is a grand touring and sport-flying machine... some have wood paneling inside so you can remove the rear seat and toss cargo in there, hence the nickname "Flying Staion Wagon".
And I just love the lines of it: the big curved tail (with very large and useful rudder, making it a pretty docile taildragger); the way the belly curves... and the wing planform is very pleasing.
Here's a nice "Hagar-style" shot of a Voyager:




First one I ever saw was being torn down for a rebuild: the tail was full of bird and bee nests, but the old Franklin engine was serviceable, and she had potential.
That's when I fell in love with the 108...  :-*  man, I would love to own one of those.

[Willit Run]

Great shots!!!

 I love the angles you took them at!!

[beaky]

Great shots!!!

 I love the angles you took them at!!

Yeah, it was all about the light on that metal.
I'd like to shake the hand of whoever keeps those clean... but it might hurt!!