canberraman Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 (edited) Located less than a mile from the Davis Monthan AFB Az. 'Desert Boneyard' is the almost equally impressive Pima museum. Pima Air & Space Museum, 'where history takes flight', is one of the largest air and space museums in the world, and the largest non-government funded aviation museum. You'll see more than 300 aircraft and spacecraft including many of the most historically significant and technically advanced craft ever produced, both from the United States and throughout the world. For the purpose of this photo report I've concentrated on some of the 'heavies' once assigned to Strategic Air Command (SAC)- the USAF's airborne nuclear arsenal that existed from 1947 until the end of the Cold War in 1991. Guarding the entrance to Pima are the mighty Arizonan native saguaros. The shield of SAC whose motto was 'Peace Is Our Profession adorns the nose of this B-36 The Convair B-36J is the largest Pima exhibit. This superbly recently renovated example wears the markings of the 95th BW from Biggs AFB Tx. No less than 3 B-52s reside in the Pima collection. The oldest is this NB-52A latterly assigned to the Edwards AFB Test Center B-52D 55-0067 carries the markings of the 7th BW from Carswell AFB Tx. Gulf War veteran, B-52G 58-0183 of the 2nd BW Barksdale AFB La. A pair of C/KC-97Gs KC-97G 53-0151 in the markings of the 9th SAW from Mountain Home AFB Id. A couple of views of EB-47E Stratojet representing an aircraft from the 376th BW Lockbourne Oh. Airborne Command Post EC-135J 63-8057 of the 9th ACCS Hicham AFB hawaii World's first supersonic bomber, Convair B-58A Huster in the markings of the 305th BW Grissom AFB In. And still the world's fastest aircraft, the astonishing SR-71A that takes pride of place inside Hangar 1 at Pima To finish, here's a couiple of aerial views of the Pima complex that give an idea of the scale and splendour of this fantastic collection. Thanks for looking. C&C always welcome. Mark Edited December 7, 2012 by canberraman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkkeeper Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 what a great place, lots to view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie C Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Exquisite shots Mark, it's almost like going back in time! Those aerial photo are great too, who did you fly with? Are you going to feature the boneyard at some stage? Best wishes AC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Tremendous shots, I'd love to go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzn20 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Brilliant,thanks for those pics.One hell of a stash! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 Gents Thanks very much for the comments. Archie, in answer to your questions I flew on a Cessna 172 from Double Eagle Aviation at Tucson (we know the owner) and yes there's plenty more air to airs over AMARG if anyone's interested. Regards Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Hi Mark, I flew with Double Eagle in Sept, great bunch of guys! I'd love to see your AMARG shots, mine were taken fairly early (7.00am take off on a Saturday) would love to see the results you got. Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 Hi Tony Couldn't agree more about Double Eagle - very friendly and accommodating buch of guys. I'm almost tempted to go back and do my PPL with them! My AMARG and Pima shots were taken at about 9am on Oct 23rd so the sun was higher and the light was OK. Must've taken about 1000 shots from the air so I'm gradually working through to pick out some decent ones and without too much shake! I will get round to posting them on here soon - honest! Thanks all Mark Hi Mark, I flew with Double Eagle in Sept, great bunch of guys! I'd love to see your AMARG shots, mine were taken fairly early (7.00am take off on a Saturday) would love to see the results you got. Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Great stuff, I look forward to seeing them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie C Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Hello Mark Cheers for that. Look forward to seeing some more of the Boneyard. Would also like some more pictures from Pima especially the Guppy and Globemaster if you got any. All the best AC Gents Thanks very much for the comments. Archie, in answer to your questions I flew on a Cessna 172 from Double Eagle Aviation at Tucson (we know the owner) and yes there's plenty more air to airs over AMARG if anyone's interested. Regards Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerX Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Archie, which Globemaster, the c-74 or the C-124? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie C Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Hello Racer I particularly like the C-124 but I'm quite a fan of all the big US stuff. Best wishes AC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerX Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 We also have the Globemaster II here at Robins. If there are any photos in particular you want, I think I can help. Also, I am a Boeing employee (Working on the C-17 Globemaster III) and can get additional photos from the library. Shout out if you would like some. Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted December 2, 2012 Author Share Posted December 2, 2012 At Archie's request here's a couple of shots of the C-124 as well as some other larger US mil exhibits. Cheers all Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie C Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Nice one Mark thanks for showing us some pictures of Ole Shaky as we used to call the C-124. The others are very nice too BTW. Best wishes AC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 Glad to be of service Archie! Thanks for the feedback chaps. Mark Nice one Mark thanks for showing us some pictures of Ole Shaky as we used to call the C-124. The others are very nice too BTW. Best wishes AC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirfixAndy Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 An amazing place to visit ! Would love to see Skyrays and Vigilantes close up. Very surprised to see a MFG Tornado there.......do you have any close ups please Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted December 6, 2012 Author Share Posted December 6, 2012 Hi Andy Just for you a shot of the MFG1 Tonka and the Vigilante. Sadly in all the excitement it seems I forgot to shoot the Skyrays! Cheers Mark An amazing place to visit ! Would love to see Skyrays and Vigilantes close up. Very surprised to see a MFG Tornado there.......do you have any close ups please Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancient mariner Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 (edited) Hi Andy Just for you a shot of the MFG1 Tonka and the Vigilante. Sadly in all the excitement it seems I forgot to shoot the Skyrays! Cheers Mark Dont mean to but in on your post.but heres the Skyray for Mark, you missed Edited December 6, 2012 by ancient mariner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 Thanks AM! Wish I'd been more alert to what was there. Mark Dont mean to but in on your post.but heres the Skyray for Mark, you missed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mekon Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Really nice set, always love to see 'Balls 3' . See they've moved the SR-71 indoors now, that was outdoors under a shelter when I was there. The B-36 is also particularly awesome, must get back there again soon. Thank you for posting these excellent images. Cheers, Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Hi Mark, did you, by any chance, take more pictures of Balls-3 (NB-52A)? I'd be interested in anything you've got... Cheers Jeffrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mekon Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Hi Jeffrey, I have some from a few years back, I can send them over if you want them? cheers, Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Hi Ken, of course, please PM me for details and email address. Thanks a lot! Jeffrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted December 11, 2012 Author Share Posted December 11, 2012 Jeffrey I only have two more shots of Balls 3 from my Pima trip and both are copied beneath. Cheers Mark Hi Mark, did you, by any chance, take more pictures of Balls-3 (NB-52A)? I'd be interested in anything you've got... Cheers Jeffrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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