Oshkosh 2014 Highlights - Travel Air Sky Siren

Another highlight from Oshkosh this past summer was this custom Travel Air named Sky Siren.  I had watched the web site for the shop (Aerocraftsman) that restored it and was a fan of what I saw coming together.  Walking around it in person at Oshkosh had me captivated! Check out the cool art deco paint scheme on this 1929 Travel Air D4D!

Oshkosh 2014 Highlights - Monocoupe

One of the many highlights of Oshkosh... this Monocoupe is a stand out!  A 90A with a 145hp Warner.  I walked around it a couple of times admiring it and noticing the fine restoration. Just awesome...

Lockheed 12s at Oshkosh 2014

 Truly one of the highlights for many at Oshkosh 2014 was the gathering of Lockheed 12 Electra Juniors!  That was my main draw to have the opportunity to see seven of these vintage beauties in one place!  It was a whirlwind trip for me at just two and a half days on the grounds but worth every moment!

Below are some of my photos of the Lockheeds in attendance.

Serial number 1208, NC2072 owned by Joe Shepherd and based in Georgia. Joe restored this beauty over the years and has flown it all over the United States.  Most recently it saw a few moments of fame as it flew in the recent movie "Amelia" on Amelia Earhart. It was fun to catch up with Joe under the Lockheed during one of the afternoon airshows.  His excitement for the Lockheed 12 shows as he recounts it's history to those stopping to admire it.

Serial number 1222, CF-LKD is owned by the fine Canadian gentleman, Peter Ramm. Peter and his crew restored this former airline and oil company transport to Grand Champion quality. It is flown regularly and displayed at shows near its base in Canada.

Serial number 1250, NC18097 is owned by Dave Marco and is base in Florida.

Serial number 1252, NC14999 is owned by Patrick Donovan and is based in Washington state. Pat had the Lockheed owners and enthusiast captivated by his story of flying this 12 to the United States all the way across the Pacific from New Zealand where he lived for a few years!

Serial number 1277, NC18906 is owned by Les Whittlesey and is base in California. Hats off to Les for his efforts to organize this Lockheed 12 gathering this year! His Grand Champion 12 attracted a lot of attention on the Oshkosh line.

Serial number 1281, NC2633 is owned by the Perras brothers and is based in Vermont.

Serial number 1286, NC25628 is owned by John O'Keefe and is base in Washington state.

Check back in the coming weeks as I hope to post additional photos from Oshkosh and it will most surly include some more Lockheed 12 photos!

Breckenridge Texas Warbird Airshow Book

We are excited to announce the release of the new book Breckenridge Warbirds!

"Typically when someone refers to West Texas, people imagine cowboys with giant ten-gallon hats and belt buckles the size of dinner plates riding horseback on cattle-filled ranchland. When someone refers to a West Texas airport some may imagine a sleepy, quite ramp with more rolling sagebrush than one filled with vintage airplanes. For two young boys, however, West Texas was where they would encounter World War Two aircraft and dreams of flying would be born."

Come along on a photographic journey to the Wabird Airshow in Breckenridge, Texas.

Breckenridge Warbirds features the stories, memories and over 170 photographs of this unique show.

Breckenridge Warbirds by Dan Linn and Brad Pilgrim | Make Your Own Book

Be sure to check back here for discount codes to use when ordering.

http://blur.by/1uj48Je

Rare Aircraft - Behind the Scenes at the Restoration Shop

Go behind the scenes with the Redman family and see the craftsmanship and detail they put into restoring rare aircraft. The black V-77 turned out incredible! Thank you Redman family for preserving history and returning it to the skies!  Hats off to Mike Fizer for the fine production.

http://vimeo.com/90342242

Flying Legends 2014 - Airshow Report

Plenty of photos and great details are over at Warbirds News covering the Flying Legends Airshow 2014.  Check out the P-26 Peashooter that came from Planes of Fame and the gorgeous polished P-40!

http://www.warbirdsnews.com/airshow-news/2014-flying-legends-airshow-report.html

Warbirds Over Addison 2014

P-38 Glacier Girl

The warm up in Texas had begun but Warbird enthusiasts still turned out in good numbers to experience the sights and sounds of Wabirds Over Addison last May. The Cavanaugh Flight Museum gives everyone the opportunity to get up close to the aircraft and the pilots for their events. Throughout the day various aircraft were flown and even rides could be purchased in the Warbirds. Here are some photos highlighting the event along with Scott Slocum's video.

T-6 Ride with Taylor

Spirit of Texas - Sea Fury

FM-2 Wildcat

Skyraider

P-40

P-40

FM-2 Wildcat

Propwash Party

PT-26, PT-19, Harvard

One weekend this last May the skies over the little town of Justin, Texas were treated to the sights and sounds of vintage airplanes. The numbers in attendance were not staggering but the uniqueness of the types is what made the day. Fairchild trainers, liaison Stinsons, North American trainers and the Boeing B-29 made appearances. One shiny beauty stopped people in their tracks... the Ryan STA. Which one had people asking "what is it?" most often?  That would be the Travel Air 5000. One of two know to exist! Enjoy the photos below from the small airfield of Propwash in the hangar that houses Cowtown Aerocrafters.

Travel Air 5000

B-29 Fly over

L-5

L-5

T-6

PT-19

T-6

Ryan STA

Warbirds Over the Beach 2014 Airshow Report

Plenty of photos and great coverage of the Warbirds Over the Beach 2014 can be found over on Warbirds News.  Hats off to Richard Mallory Allnutt for the fantastic photography!

Follow this link.... http://www.warbirdsnews.com/airshow-news/warbirds-beach.html

Links - Military Aviation Museum

Planes of Fame - Chino Airshow 2014 Photos

The Planes of Fame - Chino Airshow 2014 was couple weeks ago and I have been anxiously awaiting Britt Dietz Warbird-Photos.com web site to post his amazing photography from the show.  The wait is over!  This is a MUST SEE for any Warbird enthusiast!

Follow this link and enjoy... http://warbird-photos.com/gallery.php?Airshow=2014-POFAirshow-1

Hats off to Britt Dietz for all the photos!  Thanks!

Link - Britt Dietz Warbird Photos - Planes of Fame

Flying Legends - Video Trailer for 2014

The Planes of Fame - Chino Airshow is this weekend and as soon as I find a link to photos I will post one.  Across the pond the Flying Legends airshow in Duxford has excitement building.  Check out this newly released trailer for that show!