For Aircraft nuts : Vampire pics added

In summary: Int, old bean, you do certainly know how to get a pilot's attention! I just wish that my monitor was big enough to take it all in at once. And thanks to Janus for the P-38. I love those things.
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I made a trip to McMinnville Or. to the Evergreen Aircraft Museum. Thought I'd share some pics.

Replicas of the Wright Flyer and the first Curtis plane.
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The Spruce Goose. It is simply to big to get into a single image. (I need a wide angle lens!)
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DC3 plus more parked under the wing of the Spruce Goose.
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Spruce Goose
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Inside the Spruce Goose
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Replica Sopwith Camel and a Spruce Goose engine
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More of the Camel
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General Shot Inside the Museum.
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From the Spruce Goose looking toward the front of the museum. Spruce Goose wing overhead DC3 below.
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P38
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WWII era German Me109
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Cool, I've been wanting to get over there. In fact I was thinking that you and I could do that! :grumpy: Its such a fluke that after never going to see it all those years that it was in Long Beach, the Spruce Goose followed me up to Oregon. When they announced that it was leaving LB I thought that I'd never get the chance again to see it.
 
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I am ready for a return trip. Let me know when!

The S.G. Is just way bigger then I imagined, even knowing that it is one of the biggest planes ever built. Lots of other interesting stuff there as well.
 
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Integral said:
I am ready for a return trip. Let me know when!

Okay great! I don't think Tsu really wants to go. And my old aviation buddy has left area. The frustating part is that used to go to Newberg about once a week; right until about the time that the exhibit opened.
 
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Spruce Goose

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Have you been to the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum?
 
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Evo said:
Spruce Goose

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Have you been to the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum?

That is the place. It was a bright day out, so I did not see that view. That is one big plane!


No, I have never been to DC. I would love to have a few weeks to go through the Smithsonian!

That
 
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Integral said:
That is the place. It was a bright day out, so I did not see that view. That is one big plane!
Yes, it's huge!

No, I have never been to DC. I would love to have a few weeks to go through the Smithsonian!

That
Oooh, let's all go! I was just telling the child of Evo we needed to go there. I love the museums. That whole area is so much fun to walk around, and the squirrels are tame. :tongue:

Plus there are some great seafood restaurants on the bay, which for me,living in the midwest, is something I miss so much! :frown:
 
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Those are great pics. I liked seeing the Vampire parked under the Spruce Goose. I saw it when it used to be parked in Long Beach, CA. What an impressive aircraft.
 
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Looks like they've added a few aircraft since I was there last about 4 yrs ago.

some photos from my trip.

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The Goose with an old passenger airliner parked under its wing.


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A Vought Corsair.


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A longer shot of the Lockheed P-38 lightning


When I was there they also had a TBF-1 Avenger (WII torpedo bomber) AKA the "Pregnant Turkey"
 
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Seeing the other planes with the Spruce Goose really makes you aware of the size of that thing. Hard to believe it got off the ground.
 
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Isn't it amazing? I'd enjoy seeing this museum.
My local WW2 airplane museum lost 90% of there collection in a fire{Yankee Air Museum}, but donations are coming in from around the world, hopefully they will get up and running again soon.
 
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Evo said:
Hard to believe it got off the ground.

It didn't.
 
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FredGarvin said:
I liked seeing the Vampire parked under the Spruce Goose.
I was a bit pissed off that somebody beat me to mentioning the wee Vamp, until I saw who it was. Good eye, mate.

Int, old bean, you do certainly know how to get a pilot's attention! I just wish that my monitor was big enough to take it all in at once. And thanks to Janus for the P-38. I love those things.

So how much do they pay those guys to sit there like dummies pretending to fly the old birds and hang-gliders?
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
It didn't.
Yeah, it didn't get off the ground... It got off the water!
 
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Danger said:
I was a bit pissed off that somebody beat me to mentioning the wee Vamp, until I saw who it was. Good eye, mate.

Int, old bean, you do certainly know how to get a pilot's attention! I just wish that my monitor was big enough to take it all in at once. And thanks to Janus for the P-38. I love those things.

So how much do they pay those guys to sit there like dummies pretending to fly the old birds and hang-gliders?

I'll get a better shot of the Vamp when Ivan and I make the trip. I was digitally challenged this time so was pretty limited at what I could shoot.

I was amazed at just how big the Avenger was, Have always understood that they were pretty much a turkey, now I know why.

Janus,
I did not see the Tri motor, it just so happens that a coworker was there the day before I was. He said he saw the Tri motor take off. So it must be out some where.

They also have a SR71 parked under the Goose, I had family in all my shots of it so choose not to post them.
 
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Integral said:
Yeah, it didn't get off the ground... It got off the water!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: And here I was almost ashamed of such a cheap ploy!
 
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Integral said:
I'll get a better shot of the Vamp when Ivan and I make the trip.
They also have a SR71 parked under the Goose, I had family in all my shots of it so choose not to post them.
I'm not fanatical about Vamps; I just rather expected that I'd be the only one to recognize it. Figures that the only Yank who ever heard of the Arrow beat me to it. (Although I consider him Canuk by virtue of lineage.)
As for the Blackbird... I don't suppose that they had the decency to provide the one with the linear aerospike test platform?
 
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Evo said:
Have you been to the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum?
I went to the new annex last year. I have some pics on my desktop that I'll post when I get home...

They have an SR-71, the starship -er shuttle Enterprise, a Concorde, etc.
 
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Evo said:
Seeing the other planes with the Spruce Goose really makes you aware of the size of that thing. Hard to believe it got off the ground.
Evo: if you like sci-fi, you might want to read Larry Niven's and Steven Barnes' Dream Park. It has the Spruce Goose in it.
 
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http://www.ctie.monash.edu.au/hargrave/images/spruce_goose_flight_750.jpg Howard Hughes at the controls.

http://www.straightdope.com/columns/020726.html

For those on the other side of the Atlantic, I recommend Duxford In the UK and Sinsheim in Germany with both the Concorde and the Concordski (Tu 144)!
 
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Danger said:
I'm not fanatical about Vamps; I just rather expected that I'd be the only one to recognize it. Figures that the only Yank who ever heard of the Arrow beat me to it. (Although I consider him Canuk by virtue of lineage.)
I take that as high praise indeed. I could have had dual citizenship but I didn't take it. A moment of weakness on my part I guess.

I like the Vamps except for the fact that they were so friggin' tiny. I've TRIED to sit in one, but I'd have to have a few ribs removed to really fit in. Definitely a plane for wee people.

I haven't seen the small spike platform for the SR-71 in person. I have only seen pictures of it. That would be a neat piece of history to see.

As a rotorary wing nut, I was a bit dismayed at the sparseness of the helicopter contingent...boo-hoo. I know.
 
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Incidently, my dad saw the SG fly. He just happened to be fishing off the Long Beach pier when the test flight took place nearly right in front of him. At the time he had no idea what he was seeing.

Tsu and I spent three days at the Smithsonian; and most of that at the Air and Space museum. I think we saw every IMAX movie showing at the time.
 
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Been to the A&S Museum in DC but not the new annex by IAD. I had a blast there.

My favorite AF Museum however, is the Wright Patterson AFB Museum in Dayton. They've got everything from Sopwith Camels to the the X-35. Their Modern Flight hangar is the best of the lot : with the F-117A, the B1-B, the B2 and the F22, (in addition to others I can't recall) all under one roof.
 
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Evo said:
Yes, it's huge!

Oooh, let's all go! I was just telling the child of Evo we needed to go there. I love the museums. That whole area is so much fun to walk around, and the squirrels are tame. :tongue:

Plus there are some great seafood restaurants on the bay, which for me,living in the midwest, is something I miss so much! :frown:

I always include either the Air & Space Museum or the Natural History museum in my visits to D.C. (or both if I'm there long enough). I've been trying to expand my horizons and add a few of the art museums, but just one museum can take me all day, so there's only so much I can squeeze into one visit. I'll be in D.C. in November for a conference if anyone in that area wants to take a trip to the Smithsonian with me. :biggrin:
 
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Gokul43201 said:
Been to the A&S Museum in DC but not the new annex by IAD. I had a blast there.

My favorite AF Museum however, is the Wright Patterson AFB Museum in Dayton. They've got everything from Sopwith Camels to the the X-35. Their Modern Flight hangar is the best of the lot : with the F-117A, the B1-B, the B2 and the F22, (in addition to others I can't recall) all under one roof.
I haven't made it up there yet. Maybe we should meet up for a day trip there!
 
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Moonbear said:
I always include either the Air & Space Museum or the Natural History museum in my visits to D.C. (or both if I'm there long enough). I've been trying to expand my horizons and add a few of the art museums, but just one museum can take me all day, so there's only so much I can squeeze into one visit. I'll be in D.C. in November for a conference if anyone in that area wants to take a trip to the Smithsonian with me. :biggrin:
Oh, I might be able to do November! I want the Evo Child to go, but if she can't, oh well. I love the Natural History Museum. :approve:
 
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FredGarvin said:
I like the Vamps except for the fact that they were so friggin' tiny. I've TRIED to sit in one, but I'd have to have a few ribs removed to really fit in.
I've never seen one close-up, so wasn't aware of that. I wonder if that's where the Marvel folks got the idea for the Goblin glider in Spider-man. (And I wonder if anyone else will get that one. :wink: )
 
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Evo said:
Oh, I might be able to do November! I want the Evo Child to go, but if she can't, oh well. I love the Natural History Museum. :approve:
That would be really cool! I'll keep you posted when it's closer to the conference and I know what my schedule will be. I'm planning to take a few extra days after the conference to visit friends and family too, which means I'll have more flexibility to stay an extra day at the end if the conference schedule itself is too packed full of stuff to escape from.
 
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I have some pics of a Swiss Vamp being restored. The guy who owns it keeps it on the airfield where our company has our production facility. I don't know how to insert a pic in a post like Integral has done though.

The Spider Man reference was a bit rough...
 
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FredGarvin said:
I have some pics of a Swiss Vamp being restored. The guy who owns it keeps it on the airfield where our company has our production facility. I don't know how to insert a pic in a post like Integral has done though.

The Spider Man reference was a bit rough...
1. Upload it as an attachment, if it's on your computer, OR
2. Upload it to an image hosting site (if it's not online already) and type the url between [ img] and [/PLAIN] tags.

Hit the "quote" button on Integral's post to see what he's done.
 
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Integral said:
Janus,
I did not see the Tri motor, it just so happens that a coworker was there the day before I was. He said he saw the Tri motor take off. So it must be out some where.

They also have a SR71 parked under the Goose, I had family in all my shots of it so choose not to post them.

Considering the number of exhibits they've added, I'm going to have to get myself back out there one of these days.
 
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FredGarvin said:
The Spider Man reference was a bit rough...
The Vamp is the only machine that I'm aware of, off the top of my head, that uses the 'D.H. Goblin' engine. :redface:
 
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Janus said:
Considering the number of exhibits they've added, I'm going to have to get myself back out there one of these days.
Humm... Ivan and I have tentively planned a trip in about 2 weeks, maybe we could meet there?
 
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After having seen The Aviator I wondered just how big the Goose was comparatively, so I whipped this up.

That green outline is the the new A380 Airbus, launched with great fanfare only a few months ago as the largest commercial airliner ever to go into production. The Spruce Goose dwarfs it with a wingspan 120 feet wider.


sprucegoose.jpg
 
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DaveC426913 said:
After having seen The Aviator I wondered just how big the Goose was comparatively, so I whipped this up.

That green outline is the the new A380 Airbus, launched with great fanfare only a few months ago as the largest commercial airliner ever to go into production. The Spruce Goose dwarfs it with a wingspan 120 feet wider.


sprucegoose.jpg

They have a diagram similar to this one posted by the SG.
 
<h2>1. What is the significance of the title "For Aircraft nuts : Vampire pics added"?</h2><p>The title is a play on words, combining the term "aircraft nuts" which is a slang term for aviation enthusiasts, and "vampire pics" which refers to pictures of a specific type of aircraft known as the Vampire. The title is meant to attract the attention of aviation enthusiasts who are interested in seeing pictures of the Vampire aircraft.</p><h2>2. What is the Vampire aircraft and why is it important to aircraft enthusiasts?</h2><p>The Vampire is a British jet fighter aircraft that was in service during the 1950s and 1960s. It was the first jet fighter to be operated by the Royal Air Force and is significant in aviation history as it helped pave the way for modern jet aircraft. Aircraft enthusiasts are interested in the Vampire because of its unique design and historical importance.</p><h2>3. What type of pictures can be found in this post?</h2><p>The post contains pictures of the Vampire aircraft, including both historical photos and modern day images. These pictures showcase the aircraft from different angles and in various settings, providing a comprehensive view of the aircraft for aviation enthusiasts.</p><h2>4. Are there any additional details or information provided along with the pictures?</h2><p>Yes, the post includes a brief description of the Vampire aircraft and its history, as well as any interesting facts or trivia about the aircraft. The post may also include links to further resources for those who want to learn more about the Vampire.</p><h2>5. Can I use the pictures in this post for my own purposes?</h2><p>The pictures in this post are for personal viewing only and should not be used for any other purposes without proper permission or attribution. If you wish to use the pictures for any other purpose, please contact the owner of the pictures for permission.</p>

1. What is the significance of the title "For Aircraft nuts : Vampire pics added"?

The title is a play on words, combining the term "aircraft nuts" which is a slang term for aviation enthusiasts, and "vampire pics" which refers to pictures of a specific type of aircraft known as the Vampire. The title is meant to attract the attention of aviation enthusiasts who are interested in seeing pictures of the Vampire aircraft.

2. What is the Vampire aircraft and why is it important to aircraft enthusiasts?

The Vampire is a British jet fighter aircraft that was in service during the 1950s and 1960s. It was the first jet fighter to be operated by the Royal Air Force and is significant in aviation history as it helped pave the way for modern jet aircraft. Aircraft enthusiasts are interested in the Vampire because of its unique design and historical importance.

3. What type of pictures can be found in this post?

The post contains pictures of the Vampire aircraft, including both historical photos and modern day images. These pictures showcase the aircraft from different angles and in various settings, providing a comprehensive view of the aircraft for aviation enthusiasts.

4. Are there any additional details or information provided along with the pictures?

Yes, the post includes a brief description of the Vampire aircraft and its history, as well as any interesting facts or trivia about the aircraft. The post may also include links to further resources for those who want to learn more about the Vampire.

5. Can I use the pictures in this post for my own purposes?

The pictures in this post are for personal viewing only and should not be used for any other purposes without proper permission or attribution. If you wish to use the pictures for any other purpose, please contact the owner of the pictures for permission.

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