Pearl Harbor bash
03-27-2014, 11:39 AM
#79
It is one old "Tiger". This Hind No. 0705 is from 221st Tiger Squadron, but this heli was too old, so now it is on display before main headquarter. We have some other Tigers. These special camouflages are for traditional Tiger meets.
03-27-2014, 11:50 AM
#81
In front is machine gun 12,7 mm (0.5 inch), under the wings it can carry two 23 mm twin cannons or some rockets, I´m think 4x 30 uncontrolled or 4x 20 controlled rockets, but I´m not sure. I´m not an armourer.
03-29-2014, 09:18 PM
#86
Well the show went off great. Even unfinished the zero was a hit! I got to meet this gentleman pictured here in the naval aviator uniform of the Japanese Imperial Navy. The uniform is the same as his grandfathers who flew a Zero during the first attack on Pearl Harbor. We exchanged contact information so I may correspond with his grandfather in Japan! He flew off the Akagi carrier and archived "Ace" status. At the moment I cannot find the piece of paper with his Grandfathers name that he wrote down for me. Otherwise I'd give you the name lol. I will soon enough as it will be the subject matter for my second zero that I have started. It will truly be an honor to do this plane knowing that the Japanese ace that flew it will not only see the completed plane, but also help me with the documentation during the build. I'm giddy as a schoolgirl right now lol
The picture was taken by professional photographer for an aviation magazine and from the position that he took the photo you cannot tell the plane is unfinished. You see the fuselage of the plane in the foreground and the Japanese naval aviator in the background
pretty damn cool
Casey
The picture was taken by professional photographer for an aviation magazine and from the position that he took the photo you cannot tell the plane is unfinished. You see the fuselage of the plane in the foreground and the Japanese naval aviator in the background
pretty damn cool
Casey
Last edited by glazier808; 03-29-2014 at 09:22 PM.
03-30-2014, 09:27 AM
#88
They did for a bit, so the display team took a early lunch break (after quickly moving planes to cover). When we stepped out of the Museum from lunch, the sky's were blue!
afterwords I caressed Swamp Ghost for a bit. I wanted to take pictures but in my moment with Swamp Ghost I forgot...some awesome stories there in that ship. For instance...when Swamp Ghost was hit by AA, the compartment with the life raft was hit and came open. The liferaft inflated, and promptly caught on the left horizontal. The captain ordered the left waist gunner to shoot it off the tail. You can see where the 50 calibers tore into the skin on the left horizontal during the process. Pretty cool...
afterwords I caressed Swamp Ghost for a bit. I wanted to take pictures but in my moment with Swamp Ghost I forgot...some awesome stories there in that ship. For instance...when Swamp Ghost was hit by AA, the compartment with the life raft was hit and came open. The liferaft inflated, and promptly caught on the left horizontal. The captain ordered the left waist gunner to shoot it off the tail. You can see where the 50 calibers tore into the skin on the left horizontal during the process. Pretty cool...
03-30-2014, 11:19 AM
#89
Well the show went off great. Even unfinished the zero was a hit! I got to meet this gentleman pictured here in the naval aviator uniform of the Japanese Imperial Navy. The uniform is the same as his grandfathers who flew a Zero during the first attack on Pearl Harbor. We exchanged contact information so I may correspond with his grandfather in Japan! He flew off the Akagi carrier and archived "Ace" status. At the moment I cannot find the piece of paper with his Grandfathers name that he wrote down for me. Otherwise I'd give you the name lol. I will soon enough as it will be the subject matter for my second zero that I have started. It will truly be an honor to do this plane knowing that the Japanese ace that flew it will not only see the completed plane, but also help me with the documentation during the build. I'm giddy as a schoolgirl right now lol
The picture was taken by professional photographer for an aviation magazine and from the position that he took the photo you cannot tell the plane is unfinished. You see the fuselage of the plane in the foreground and the Japanese naval aviator in the background
pretty damn cool
Casey
The picture was taken by professional photographer for an aviation magazine and from the position that he took the photo you cannot tell the plane is unfinished. You see the fuselage of the plane in the foreground and the Japanese naval aviator in the background
pretty damn cool
Casey
03-30-2014, 12:04 PM
#90
And I agree with you completely and wholeheartedly. And I believe that any person who's ever been to war and survived and left a friend behind would agree with you also. Those men, (on both sides of the fence) have served their country, and given the ultimate sacrifice. They too deserve to be honored.
For me, I've spent my entire lifetime looking up to our war heroes. (The list is too long for me to list here). I've read most of their stories and their exploits. I love history and learning all about it.(but quite particularly World War II aviation). I've just recently started to look into the exploits of our enemies at the time. I find it fascinating to hear stories of the war told from a polar opposite position. Through this, I've found that even though they were the enemy, one can find things to admire.
These wars were fought long-ago, by men of a caliber that just don't exist today. Those that do still exist are fading fast. I for one will continue to look up to these men who fought these wars. The reasons for these wars are long past. Most of the generation that drove us to these wars, have already died. I personally do not see any reason to continue to hold animosity towards anyone of Japanese or German descent ,as none of those living today were responsible for those past crimes, and most living today do not hold the same values. Some perhaps, but they are a minority. Most of the men from these wars that are still living, were just average people, doing what they patriotically thought they should for their country at the time. I for one, find that admirable.
I think some people still hang on to the animosities of this war, for them that's personal choice and I except that. It may be based on some personal experience which validates it.
I personally won't hold this against them either.
Casey
BTW, I have a very personal perspective with war and it's consequences...so I'm not just a learned bystander
For me, I've spent my entire lifetime looking up to our war heroes. (The list is too long for me to list here). I've read most of their stories and their exploits. I love history and learning all about it.(but quite particularly World War II aviation). I've just recently started to look into the exploits of our enemies at the time. I find it fascinating to hear stories of the war told from a polar opposite position. Through this, I've found that even though they were the enemy, one can find things to admire.
These wars were fought long-ago, by men of a caliber that just don't exist today. Those that do still exist are fading fast. I for one will continue to look up to these men who fought these wars. The reasons for these wars are long past. Most of the generation that drove us to these wars, have already died. I personally do not see any reason to continue to hold animosity towards anyone of Japanese or German descent ,as none of those living today were responsible for those past crimes, and most living today do not hold the same values. Some perhaps, but they are a minority. Most of the men from these wars that are still living, were just average people, doing what they patriotically thought they should for their country at the time. I for one, find that admirable.
I think some people still hang on to the animosities of this war, for them that's personal choice and I except that. It may be based on some personal experience which validates it.
I personally won't hold this against them either.
Casey
BTW, I have a very personal perspective with war and it's consequences...so I'm not just a learned bystander
Last edited by glazier808; 03-30-2014 at 12:44 PM.
03-30-2014, 01:10 PM
#91
There are plenty of men and women of a superior caliber in the military now, during "Nam, and I suspect those types will rise in future conflicts. They are not limited to any one generation. When I was discharged we were advised to change out of uniform at the airport. Seems that civilians were spitting on soldiers after Vietnam. I am glad that the American public has changed in that respect.
03-30-2014, 02:02 PM
#92
Lifer don't get me wrong, but I do believe they were called the greatest generation for a reason. My father gave his life in Battle of Dak To
I have the greatest of respect for the men of your generation as well.
Edit. I should add that I have the greatest respect for the men and women of our military now
Casey
I have the greatest of respect for the men of your generation as well.
Edit. I should add that I have the greatest respect for the men and women of our military now
Casey
Last edited by glazier808; 03-30-2014 at 02:10 PM.
03-30-2014, 05:45 PM
#94
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheeler_Army_Airfield
04-04-2014, 02:05 AM
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Hi Tailskid
FYI, the P-40 is a replica from the movie Tora Tora Tora, and was restored in 2008.
http://www.army.mil/article/9898/His...Kawamura_Gate/
FYI, the P-40 is a replica from the movie Tora Tora Tora, and was restored in 2008.
http://www.army.mil/article/9898/His...Kawamura_Gate/
04-04-2014, 02:07 AM
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Hi Casey
Nice job on the Zero!
Sorry I could not be there I was in Vegas sick as a dog. Looks like you and Manny did a great job, kudos to all the others that participated.
Nice job on the Zero!
Sorry I could not be there I was in Vegas sick as a dog. Looks like you and Manny did a great job, kudos to all the others that participated.
04-04-2014, 09:25 AM
#98
Aloha Duke! Thanks, I was humbled that so many people liked the Zero...unfinished as it was. I'm working on finishing the wing as we speak...
I love doing the panel lines as it brings it to life and gives it some character. Without them, this wing is just a big surfboard! LOL
I have to say, it's such a great group of guys that you all have gathered here! I look forward to meeting you at the Biggest Little Airshow out at Ford Island later this month.
BTW, I'll email that application for the Birds of Paradice out today
thanks again!
Casey
I love doing the panel lines as it brings it to life and gives it some character. Without them, this wing is just a big surfboard! LOL
I have to say, it's such a great group of guys that you all have gathered here! I look forward to meeting you at the Biggest Little Airshow out at Ford Island later this month.
BTW, I'll email that application for the Birds of Paradice out today
thanks again!
Casey
04-08-2014, 03:32 PM
#100
Laid out all the panel lines on the top and bottom of the wing. The weather has not been cooperating here much this week, and as I paint outside, I'm at its mercy. Hopefully the winds and rains will die down here sometime in the next couple of days and I can get it sprayed.
Casey
Casey