In the back of the Caribou

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by motto

Because of the leading edge position I assume the nose up attitude of the Hornet was due to the low speed required to maintain formation and that he was not just passing through.
If so it sure highlights the difference in performance between the aircraft.

David

Yes, the two Hornets were burning a LOT of fuel doing this.

Here's one of Gavin Conroy's shots of the Hornet from the 'Bou:

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Why do you keep telling us about all those boring days in your office?!?!

H.

[Mike Cecil]

Hey Keefie, what's on the back of your helmet: is it 'Maverick' or is it 'Goose' ... yea, 'Goose', I suppose: he always rode in the back, too....

Nice shots, very nice: and another type chalked up on your extensive and diverse list of 'I've flown in....'s.

We are all, of course, insanely envious of your exploits: but good luck to you, I say: you've done the hard yards and earned it!


Best

Mike C

[Keith Webb]

Hi Mike

That's Gavin Conroy, the Kiwi air to air specialist in the helmet. I'm in the first shot on the far left, at least the camera, Tyler mount and part of my hand is.
I was shooting video not stills.

Gavin is famous for his stunning shots of the Mosquito and Anson in NZ.

I would have preferred to have been sitting; would have made my job 20 times easier.

As for being jealous, I still haven't been in a C46!

Originally Posted by Mike Cecil

Hey Keefie, what's on the back of your helmet: is it 'Maverick' or is it 'Goose' ... yea, 'Goose', I suppose: he always rode in the back, too....

Nice shots, very nice: and another type chalked up on your extensive and diverse list of 'I've flown in....'s.

We are all, of course, insanely envious of your exploits: but good luck to you, I say: you've done the hard yards and earned it!


Best

Mike C

[Keith Webb]

Here's one with the Hudson.

[Marc Montgomery]

oh my...oh my..oh my....wow..what beauties..magnificent photos

By the way theres a C46 still regularly flying cargo etc out of Yellowknife...part of Buffalo Air who has a yard full of vintage craft still used ...Canso C47, Dc4 and some CL215...or probably the newer versions

[motto]

Was on Vancouver Island a few years ago and chanced upon Sproat Lake where two Martin Mars flying boats used as water bombers were based.
The maintenance guys were quite amiable and took us aboard one whilst the other one moored alongside was started up and taken for a high speed taxi around the lake to make sure it was ready if called upon. It disappeared around a point and when it reappeared it was airborne. The fellow we were with explained that they always taxied fast enough to haul off the water if anything got in their way.
I will always regret not trying to talk my way onto that one. What a magnificent aircraft, two hundred foot wingspan, four Wright 3350s with Curtis Electric polished steel 4 bladed props and capable of carrying 30 tons of water.
It was a bright sunny morning and it was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen when they put it back down on the lake and turned towards us with all four ticking over.
The aircraft were retired last year I believe and I don't know what is to become of them.

David