Polish Air Force. SU 22, MIG 29 and an F 16.

Damn!! I didn't notice that -- I think you're right ...

The photo showing casualty evacuation pods attached to an F-5, the reconnaissance variant of the P-38 Lightining. The concept dates back to World War 2 when “body-bags” or wing-mounted enclosures were tested on British Spitfires as well as Stuka dive bombers and ME 109 fighters. Tests were conducted even in the U.S.

Wooden wheels were attached to a P-51A Mustang so that it could be moved around the ramp at the Inglewood, California plant of North American Aviation. When it is ready for flight tests, regular landing wheels with rubber tires will be substituted. This is believed due to the shortage of rubber at the time and the need to prolong the life of the tires once mounted.

Note the "DO NOT INFLATE" on the inside of the wheel.

The article lists this as the P51A but I am thinking this is the earlier A36 Apache. Anyone else know for sure?

Kinda surprised to see "do not inflate" on a wooden wheel back in those days. Sounds very much like a sticker you might see on a piece of wood in todays world!

I'm betting there were a few "pranksters" back then too...:wink:

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1969 Mustang GT Convertible: R code 428 Cobra Jet, 1 of 58 Produced

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What could be one of the best meteor showers of 2020 is happening this weekend. NASA reports the Geminid meteor shower occurs between Dec. 4 to Dec. 17 every year, with the best nights for viewing on Dec. 13 and Dec. 14.

NASA reports that the peak will happen the night of Dec. 13 into the morning of Dec. 14. Those in the Northern Hemisphere should have a good view all night, with the peak around 2 a.m. Sunday. Observers can expect to see close to 60 meteors per hour, according to NASA.

Rick - I'm thinking this may have been a Mustang I or Mustang II based on the British Roundels. From what I've read, there was only one A-36 built for the British and I do not see provisions for the dive brakes on the aircraft in the photo to indicate this was "the one". Would like to learn more about these photos.

____I would love to know who did this build,,,So cool!!!!......Bill S

Looks like you are right. According to this link they are possibly the P51 Mk 1A based on the 4 wing mounted cannons and no provisions for armament or drop tanks which the Mustang II had. I had forgotten that the A36 had air brakes which these clearly do not in the previous photos.

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----In 1971 I went to work for Donzi. I was supposed to be in sales but ended up doing all kinds of stuff. I worked the New York boat show that year and helped sell Soupy Sales a Donzi. I left for Cape Cod for the summer and ended up buying a Donzi dealership. It was mainly so I could get my own at cost, but I ended up selling my allotment of 6 pretty quickly and then selling another 6 or 7 more. Really fun times!....Bill S

DM tail code F-4C/D/E, A-7D, A/OA-10A, EC-130E/H…355 Wing, Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ, ACC

Bee Line - raced a little bit there back in the mid 60s while stationed at Williams AFB with the F-5s ...

Bill:

Hire a Ghost Writer and write a book about all of your experiences in life. Guaranteed to be a big seller for anyone who owns a classic/muscle car.

You've seen it all, you've done it all.

Great shot of Bridenthal, never saw that one, how did you find it ?

Thanks Mike

This brings back memories...I used to work for Abu Dhabi Aviation and who were contracted to provide a rescue helicopter for the Victory Team when they raced in Abu Dhabi. I flew the rescue missions on many occasions with a Bell Jetranger which was speed restricted with the doors removed.

In the back seat was the rescue diver and in the front with me, a doctor. During the pre-race briefings, the course layout was explained and marker buoys were in place at the turns. Due to my speed restrictions I didn't have a hope to keep up with the boats which sped by like I was backing up...

Over the years I got to know the Victory Team quite well and they were a great group of talented individuals. Good memories, thanks...

Cheers
cal

Went to Bing. Typed in: 1963 Super Stock Racing and it popped up with the rest of the photos I posted. Glad you liked it.

I use Bing because it tells me how big the photos are and has a feature that allows me to look at the different sizes (if they exist) for the photo I am looking at.

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New York’s 21 Club Closing, Ending Historic Run That Began During Prohibition Era

That's a shame. A true New York City institution. I have eaten many a lunch and dinner there with clients to celebrate deals done while I was working in NYC from 1983 to 1990. It was the 21 Club, Tavern On The Green, The Palm and Smith and Wollenskys for celebrations. Oh . . . and Sushi Zen for those clients that wanted sushi.