San Diego Air&Space Museum- part 2

[beaky]

This museum is a bit overstuffed and not lit very well, but I did what I could. Some randoms of interest:

Jenny displayed in an ambitious "flying daredevil" diorama; not seen is the guy trying to climb up the ladder.

     


A very nice Aeronca C-3.

     



This original Nieuport was resurrected and flown by the late great Paul Mantz.


     




Sorry, Supermarine fans: this was all I could get. But she is gorgeous.
As a consolation prize, let's have a "write your own caption" contest for this one... ?

     


Typically well-done display area; there's a lot of stuff here.

     

Gasp! The infamous "Wee Bee"... proof that just because you can do something, that doesn't mean you should...  (a replica, but it gives the gist of it)

     


I'd rather fly this lovely old Ryan...





Next: part 3

[Hagar]

[quote]Gasp! The infamous "Wee Bee"... proof that just because you can do something, that doesn't mean you should...

[beaky]

Gasp! The infamous "Wee Bee"... proof that just because you can do something, that doesn't mean you should...  (a replica, but it gives the gist of it)

That's it! The funny little aeroplane I saw fly at Gatwick in 1949 when I was 6 years old. 8-)

I kept telling them I wasn't completely mad, well not quite. ;D

That's horrible... little children should not be allowed to see one of those things fly...  >:(

That obviously left a mark- er, impression on young Hagar... lucky you.

I'd rather fly a Hummel Bird... but my hat's off to any Wee Bee pilot.

[Willit Run]

That WeeBee just does not look right!!  Looks like you should be on the ground with a remote and not in it!!

More great shots, Sean!!