Just some cool photos...nothing more, nothing less...

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On a RC forum, somebody posted pics from the ground, and:

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On Friday, September 25, an aerial tribute commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II will take place over the National Mall and Potomac River. Organized by the Arsenal of Democracy Flyover, the aerial tribute will include over 55 WW II era airplanes flying in historical sequence formations representing the significant battles of WW II and ending with the missing man formation.

The live stream will include special programming, including interviews with WW II heroes, starting at 10:00 AM ET. Live coverage of the first formation approaching the National Mall will start at approximately 11:30 AM ET.
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https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=45512527&postcount=79901

Just read that the fly past has been cancelled due to weather. Will try again tomorrow.

From a Confederate Air Force Facebook post.

At 10:00 AM EDT we will present a video tribute including the rarest WWII aircraft and interviews with veterans participating in the Arsenal of Democracy. Unfortunately the weather is not going to safely allow the aircraft to fly today through Washington DC airspace. Since our authorization to fly through that restricted airspace will expire today, we won't be able to reschedule the flying portion of the program.

We're sorry we couldn't put on the flyover we'd planned, however we hope you enjoy the program streaming on our YouTube and Facebook pages which includes footage of the aircraft, crews, and veterans involved in the Arsenal of Democracy event. We thank you all for your support and understanding.

We also would like to thank our presenting sponsors the Bob and Dolores Hope Foundation and Department of Defense.

#WW2Flyover

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Click on image to enlarge.

From left, USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10), USS Comstock (LSD 45), USS Shiloh (CG 67), USS New Orleans (LPD 18), USS Chicago (SSN 721), USS America (LHA 6), USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194), USS Antietam (CG 54), USS Germantown (LSD 42), and USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) steam in formation.

While E/A-18G Growlers and FA-18E Super Hornets from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, a P-8 Poseidon from Commander Task Force 72, and U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors and a B-1B Bomber fly over the formation in support of Valiant Shield 2020.

Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Codie Soul

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HowdiColour Image Recovery & Colour
September 24 ·
 
I have no information about this image other than what was gleamed from NASM website, which was minimal. That being:

"B-24's of the 464th BG climb over mountains in Northern Italy on a mission in 1944."

However, the image was so striking I had to give it a go!

Photo: NASM Archive.
Image Repair & Colourisation - Nathan Howland @HowdiColourWorks.

Click on photo to enlarge.

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Kobaz @Kobaz4
Jul 23, 2019

F-14D-170-GR Super Tomcat BuNo 164604, "Vandy-1" from VX-9 DET Point Mugu with Corvettes parked on the ramp next to Hangar-372.

The Vampires of VX-9 DET Point Mugu hosted the Red Line Corvette Club on Sunday, July 14, 1996, at then-NAWS Point Mugu.

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HowdiColour Image Recovery & Colour
Official caption:

Seen here are all three fighter types used by the U.S. Army 8th Air force are seen in this line-up of Fighter Command aircraft in England. The planes belong to all the fighter group commanders who have flown to an agreed meeting place where they, and where their chief Brig. Gen. Francis H. Griswold, can confer on ways of troubling the tottering German armies and air force. Taken at Bottisham, Camb, UK, July 1944.

Front -Rear: 44-14337 "Gentle Annie" (MC-R, Colonel Rau), 44-14111 "Straw Boss 2" [L] "Little Sandra" [R] (PE-X, Lt Col Mayden, HQ), 42-26641 "Hairless Joe" (56th FG 62nd FS LM-S, Lt Col Schilling), 44-14291 "Da'Quake" (P-51D, CL-P Lt Col "Earthquake" McGinn, 42-26415 "Tukey" (P-47D 356th FG 360th FS, PI-T) Col. Philip E Jr. Judy, P-47D 42-26422 (coded LH-E) flown by Lt. Col. Ben. Rimerman commander of the 353rd FG. To the back right is an F5-E from 7th PRG, and a P-47D from 78th FG.

Photo: NARA Ref: 342-FH-3A06024-53647AC. Via Bottisham 361st Museum.

Image Repair & Colourisation - Nathan Howland @HowdiColourWorks.

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Ian Black @BlickyIan

One of my all time favourite shots for many reasons - we had planned to do a missile shoot but the weather was looking dreek - primary firer - secondary and spare all armed with live red tops - we climbed up above cloud and held waiting for a break but it never happened sadly

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[Old Wombat]

Is that the beastie that was painted up for "The Expendables 3"?

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HowdiColour Image Recovery & Colour
 
B-26B, 42-95934, TQ-P ‘Mrs Ironhead’ of the 387th BG - 559th BS, sitting patiently on the taxi-way at Chipping Ongar. It is waiting for the incoming Stirling MkII of the RAF 1651st OCU to come in to land 1943. The B-26 would be lost in a belly landing on 6th Nov’ 1944.

Photo: Patrick Beazer Family Collection.

Image Repair & Colourisation - Nathan Howland @HowdiColour.

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For Evan!

Click on photo to see the AA/AAA/ADAC/CAA/Michelin/NRMA/NZAA/RAxx etc road maps on the instrument shroud. 

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RAF Photographer @RafPhotog

@RoyalAirForce photog Sgt Oldfield of @RAFConingsby got the unique chance to experience one of the final events of a strange display season as he flew inside @RAFBBMF
 Lancaster PA474.

The bomber re-creates the daring training sorties undertaken in the run-up to Op Chastise...

[Old Wombat]

Click on photo to see the AA/AAA/ADAC/CAA/Michelin/NRMA/NZAA/RAxx etc road maps on the instrument shroud. 

All that hi-tech & they still can't get the navigation system right!

[elmayerle]

Click on photo to see the AA/AAA/ADAC/CAA/Michelin/NRMA/NZAA/RAxx etc road maps on the instrument shroud. 

All that hi-tech & they still can't get the navigation system right!

Nah, they are just flying under IFR (I Follow Roads) procedures.

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Defense News @defense_news
Sep 30
Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion’s technical problems have been solved, maker says https://trib.al/WWalDoC

Here is your standard IFR ride.

Click on photo to King size.

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U.S. Naval Institute@NavalInstitute
Sep 28

Sailors Get Experience with Marine MV-22s Before Operating First Navy Ospreys - USNI News
https://news.usni.org/2020/09/28/sailors-get-experience-with-marine-mv-22s-before-operating-first-navy-ospreys

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U.S. Naval Institute@NavalInstitute
Sep 28

Sailors Get Experience with Marine MV-22s Before Operating First Navy Ospreys - USNI News
https://news.usni.org/2020/09/28/sailors-get-experience-with-marine-mv-22s-before-operating-first-navy-ospreys

The picture, though, is definitely a CMV-22B.  I'm rather looking forward to Hasegawa bringing out a kit of this variant.

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I NEED these!

[Kerick]

We need to talk to car makers about adding the “NO STEP” to remind the kids and the “LIFT HERE” to be able to find the blasted handles that operate the folding or removal of the rear seats! Instead of PILOT and RIO I would put DRIVER and SILENT ONE.

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Instead of PILOT and RIO I would put DRIVER and SILENT ONE.

Deadman walking.