JensenPark Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Hey all... Grumpy just landed in Edmonton...home of me, Rattler and Magpie. (My hotel is graciously sponsoring the stop here on its way to Everett, Wa). Magpie and I were there to watch the landing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer57 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I love the ultra rare old C/d models, so few of them. Is that an F-101B behind you toward the end? I took a few shots of one of those back in the early 80s at an airshow at Dobbins AFB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattler Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Very cool, Kelly! Thanks for the pics. Now, just get them to park it over in the aviation museum, and break something so that it can't move.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattler Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Is that an F-101B behind you toward the end? I took a few shots of one of those back in the early 80s at an airshow at Dobbins AFB. Yep, that's an old CF-101B Voodoo on display at the museum in Edmonton, Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2. Administrators Jabo Posted September 1, 2009 2. Administrators Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Nice to see she's there safely. Good shots JP. Jabo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyKnight Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Nice pics JP. Anyone know why that bomb-bay door, or pilot access hatch, has EXPERIMENTAL written on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2. Administrators Jabo Posted September 1, 2009 2. Administrators Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I think it's to do with the restoration work carried out on the aircraft to return her to 'original' spec vis the top turret which was removed while she was a 'camera ship' doing film work. In addition, she had different nose glazing, and a redesigned tail section. Jabo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensenPark Posted September 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I'm off shortly for an inside tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2. Administrators Jabo Posted September 1, 2009 2. Administrators Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I'm off shortly for an inside tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensenPark Posted September 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 of course we'll get in to ARC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2. Administrators Jabo Posted September 1, 2009 2. Administrators Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 of course we'll get in to ARC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensenPark Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Yup...John Romain. Just had dinner and beers with him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadly_magpie Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 But wait! There's MORE!!! Here's my pics; Good gravy I look utterly insane in that picture. INSAAAANNE!! Probably my best shot, shoulda taken more of that angle. Landing just as the sun was slipping below the horizon at the end of a VERY long flight, the crew looked really tired. A wider view. It taxied in slowly, guided by museum personnel. Thanks JP for the great tip!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadAim Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 That is beautiful, just freaking beautiful. I have a much higher opinion of you because of this JP, I rate you as nearly human now. (Love of sheep aside) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattler Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 So, Kelly send sme an email about this plane coming into the city, and invites me up to dinner with the crew, the local aviation museum, and the local RCAF squadron association. Of course I can come! Fantastic evening, Kelly! Thanks alot! I'm not sure how much you guys know just how much of a supporter Kelly is of Canadian aviation, but damn I'm impressed with his efforts! Kudos, mate! You do our vets proud! Oh, but the way - did I mention that I got to sit next to this guy during the whole dinner and talk shop with him? Click me... (the top guy on the list, Lee. Wow! Fantastic bloke to meet! Working right now on a beautiful restoration of a Mk IX Spit at Duxford. Thanks again, Kelly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_O_A_D Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Lucky Dogs!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensenPark Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Was lots of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattler Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Check out the website for the trip here; lots of pictures! Click me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2. Administrators Jabo Posted September 2, 2009 2. Administrators Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Interesting but tragic point...It was Lee Proudfoot's father 'Hoof' who was killed in the crash of ARCo's P-38 at Legends several years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum Painless Posted September 2, 2009 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 ~S~ JP M8, Fantastic pics, (you to Magpie sir ) Kelly you really are a smooth operator aren't you !! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blairgowrie Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 I would like to echo some of the comments about JP's support of the vets. Really quite outstanding and so generous with his company's money. I remember well the day we went to see the Halifax restoration and he sprung for a great breakfast. The team working on the restoration treated us like kings although Kelly was obviously a Queen! Well done m8. You are a credit to the the Squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snacko Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Great Pics guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensenPark Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Thanks guys...it's all for the cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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