72modeler Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I just stumbled onto this collection of classic 50's era photos of USAF, USN, and USMC aircraft. Some very colorful and unusual schemes as well as aircraft for which there aren't a lot of good color photos, and I wanted to share them with you. Enjoy! Mike https://www.flickr.com/photos/23032926@N05/sets/72157628027548881/page1/ 11 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Thanks for the link Mike - some great stuff there. I was intrigued by the photo of a C-123 with wing mounted floats - never seen that before - so I Googled 'C-123 Pantobase' - fascinating! http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=c-123+pantobase&FORM=HDRSC2 Plus a TF-86 Sabre....and the XF-91 Thunderceptor - behind the YRF-84F FICON prototype. Fantastic images! Ken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Some real gems there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viscount806x Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Pretty unique set of photos there Mike. Thank you so much for sharing them on here. Greatly appreciated. Nige B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 On just opening the page me reaction is wow! Particularly liking the dark blue Stoofs, Savage and early Skyhawk. An amazing collection, thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Wonderful trip down memory lane. Almost makes me want to build 50's USAF / USN / USMC / ARMY types again. I do quite like the Army Otter and Beaver plus the Harpoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew D Jolly Rogers guy Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Those are amazing!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Top link Mike. Thanks! Interested to see the Goblin / B-36 parasite combination on show. I've never seen such a clear colour photo of that before. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 W£hat a fantastic selection of pictures - and top quality as well. Thanks for the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tempestfan Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 What a superb collection - thanks for sharing ! Would've loved to download the NM A4D-1... I'm usually quite good at aircraft identification, but - what's that behind the YRF-84F, with tandem main u/c, and two giant pods just inboard of them ? And the needle nosed thing (of which only the nose can be seen) in the pic of the NF-80 - XF-88 ? Or what thingy had 6 .50s in the extreme nose, and was extant in '57 or 8 (as the NF-80 has a FY 47 serial, and the O prefix) ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I'm usually quite good at aircraft identification, but - what's that behind the YRF-84F, with tandem main u/c, and two giant pods just inboard of them ? See my post #2 ....... It's an XF-91 Thunderceptor :- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_XF-91_Thunderceptor Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tempestfan Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Arghhh - he who is able to read has a distinct advantage ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 very interesting! thanks! also hardly any camuflage... some navy blue and some grey, bu in general natural metal! would hae been definitely an interesting time then! (aviation wise) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptmvarsityfan Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Super selection of photos! Many thanks for posting, these will be a useful reference resource. Cheers, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 What a superb collection - thanks for sharing ! Would've loved to download the NM A4D-1... I'm usually quite good at aircraft identification, but - what's that behind the YRF-84F, with tandem main u/c, and two giant pods just inboard of them ? And the needle nosed thing (of which only the nose can be seen) in the pic of the NF-80 - XF-88 ? Or what thingy had 6 .50s in the extreme nose, and was extant in '57 or 8 (as the NF-80 has a FY 47 serial, and the O prefix) ? IIRC, it's an F-89A. If you do a web search for F-89A, you can find several photos. The A models had six 20mm cannon, as seen- a very rare photo indeed! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Like a time machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Like airshows used to be ! I feel sorry for young enthusiasts as we saw so many more different types in our day. Now its all multi role so fewer different types to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I would give a leg or two (no more.... obviously), to go back to that era with my camera gear. Stunning aircraft, all have character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Definitely concur with that being an F-89A. Some great prototypes there including the first Thunderceptor. One of my favourite shots is the Marines HRS-1 with the tactical looking camouflage scheme extending to the wheels, make a great modelling subject. It's sometimes forgotten that US Navy aircraft were finished in natural metal and silver lacquer for a short period in the early to mid 1950s, this set shows this well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 I've just seen this Mike @72modeler. Some great machines there. Clearly a lot of Wright-Patterson mschines but what unit is the double triangle of red and orange? Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 (edited) Cracking photos there! Good ID skills test too. Does anyone know what the twin-prop Navy bird is in the photo after the EC-121s and before the Globemaster? Edited April 22, 2019 by Lord Riot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 38 minutes ago, Lord Riot said: Cracking photos there! Good ID skills test too. Does anyone know what the twin-prop Navy bird is in the photo after the EC-121s and before the Globemaster? It's the North American AJ Savage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 11 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: I've just seen this Mike @72modeler. Some great machines there. Clearly a lot of Wright-Patterson mschines but what unit is the double triangle of red and orange? Martin Martin, The red & yellow triangle badge is that of Wright-Patt ARDC. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Hello 72 Modeler, You really made my day with your entree. Thank you so much for sharing these pics with us. Regards, Orion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 3 hours ago, Lord Riot said: Does anyone know what the twin-prop Navy bird is in the photo after the EC-121s and before the Globemaster? twin-prop and one jet, the AJ-1 had an Allison J-33 stuffed in its tail end aswel! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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