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Green Camo - May 11th, 2024 - State Road A1A - camouflaged
2024 Fort Lauderdale Air Show - Fort Lauderdale, Florida U.S.A.
Spring 2024 - On the Beach - Broward County - South Florida
www.facebook.com/reel/1146015909875834
*[left-click for a closer-look - Ghost Squadron Demo]
www.facebook.com/fortlauderdaleairshow
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Air_Force_Thunderbirds
Watch the Show! - www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkCocHrfPbc
This Mitchell B-25J
is one of the few elite bombers of the Ghost Squadron. This picture was taken at the 2016 "Warbirds of Flight" Air Show held at the New Century Air Center held in Gardner Kansas.
The final version of the Mitchell, the B-25J, looked much like the earlier B, C and D, having reverted to the longer nose. The less-than-successful 75 mm (2.95 in) cannon was deleted on the J model. Instead, 800 of this version were built with a solid nose containing eight .50 in (12.7 mm) machine guns, while other J-models featured the earlier "greenhouse" style nose containing the bombardier's position. Regardless of the nose style used, all J-models also included two .50 in (12.7 mm) guns in a "fuselage package" located directly under the pilot's station, and two more such guns in an identical package just under the co-pilot's compartment. The solid-nose B-25J variant carried an impressive total of 18 .50 in (12.7 mm) guns: eight in the nose, four in under-cockpit packages, two in an upper turret, two in the waist, and a pair in the tail. No other bomber of World War II carried as many guns. However, the first 555 B-25Js (the B-25J-1-NC production block) were delivered without the fuselage package guns, because it was discovered muzzle blast from these guns was causing severe stress in the fuselage ; this was cured with heavier fuselage skin patches. While later production runs returned these guns, they were often removed as a field modification for the same reason. In all, 4,318 B-25Js were built.
The B-25 was a safe and forgiving aircraft to fly. With an engine out, 60° banking turns into the dead engine were possible, and control could be easily maintained down to 145 mph. However, the pilot had to remember to maintain engine-out directional control at low speeds after take off with rudder - if this was attempted with ailerons, the aircraft would snap out of control. The tricycle landing gear made for excellent visibility while taxiing. The only significant complaint about the B-25 was the extremely high noise level produced by its engines; as a result, many pilots eventually suffered from various degrees of hearing loss. The high noise level was due to design and space restrictions in the engine cowlings which resulted in the exhaust "stacks" protruding directly from the cowling ring and partly covered by a small triangular fairing. This directed exhaust and noise directly at the pilot and crew compartments. Crew members and operators on the airshow circuit frequently comment that "the B-25 is the fastest way to turn aviation fuel directly into noise". Many B-25s now in civilian ownership have been modified with exhaust rings that direct the exhaust through the outboard bottom section of the cowling.
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INSTRUCTION DROP ONE:1
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Its finally here, the instructions for the one:1, as many requested! This model contains 1042 LEGO pieces and 4 custom designed 3D-printed rims and 2 custom designed parts.
Purchasing instructions will include: printed parts + partslist
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WARNING: buying instructions will exclude LEGO bricks. The link for these are provided with the purchase.
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The instructions are made in the original One:1 prototype color. Fortunately, this model can be made in more colors than just grey. If you’d like another color, just message me trough instagram or email me before purchase and I’ll get you all set up for the correct parts :)
Enjoy the build. I hope you like it.
Happy building!
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Ghost Squadron - May 11th, 2024 - State Road A1A - camouflage
2024 Fort Lauderdale Air Show - Fort Lauderdale, Florida U.S.A.
Spring 2024 - On the Beach - Broward County - South Florida
www.facebook.com/reel/1146015909875834
*[left-click for a closer-look - Ghost Squadron Demo]
www.facebook.com/fortlauderdaleairshow
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Air_Force_Thunderbirds
Watch the Show! - www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkCocHrfPbc
Koenigsegg FE THOR
A couple weeks ago I’ve posted about making instructions out of the One:1. During the revision of the One:1 I decided to make the Thor for a moc. This is one of my all time favorite cars!
Don’t worry! The One:1 will be made. I actually figured out the printed part for the rear (which you can see in the last picture) that I’m also gonna use for these instructions. Instructions will be dropped at 3dsupercarbricks.com #linkinbio
It’s been a long time since I’ve posted good quality pictures. I have to thank @evaottevanger for these. If you want to see more of her work, please click the link!
I’m really hyped about this moc. I hope you all do! Let me know what you think!
Have a good weekend!
#3dprinting #design #afol #afols #creations #supercar #hypercar #create #moc #bricks #koenigsegg #thor #koenigseggagera #race #bricklink #hypercar #car #koenigseggthor #koenigseggfe #legomoc #agera #lego #rs #regera #gemera #ghost #ghostsquadron
Koenigsegg FE THOR
A couple weeks ago I’ve posted about making instructions out of the One:1. During the revision of the One:1 I decided to make the Thor for a moc. This is one of my all time favorite cars!
Don’t worry! The One:1 will be made. I actually figured out the printed part for the rear (which you can see in the last picture) that I’m also gonna use for these instructions. Instructions will be dropped at 3dsupercarbricks.com #linkinbio
It’s been a long time since I’ve posted good quality pictures. I have to thank @evaottevanger for these. If you want to see more of her work, please click the link!
I’m really hyped about this moc. I hope you all do! Let me know what you think!
Have a good weekend!
#3dprinting #design #afol #afols #creations #supercar #hypercar #create #moc #bricks #koenigsegg #thor #koenigseggagera #race #bricklink #hypercar #car #koenigseggthor #koenigseggfe #legomoc #agera #lego #rs #regera #gemera #ghost #ghostsquadron
"D-Day Doll" at Daks over Duxford.
Ghost Squadron Commemorative Air Force
Owned by American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum
05/06/2019
The CAF T-6 aircraft pictured here was part of the "Warbirds of Flight" 2016 Air Show held at the New Century Air Center in Gardner Kansas.
CAF T-6 painted in a typical WASP paint scheme
The T-6 Texan was and is a world famous single-engine aircraft primarily known for its use as a trainer. A product of the North American Aviation Company, the T-6 Texan appeared during the years spanning World War 2, survived the Korean conflict, served for a time during the Vietnam War and is still in some operational service to this day. The sheer longevity of the system have made her a popular aircraft at air displays and with airplane aficionados the world over. First flight was attained on April 1st, 1935.
During World War 2, the AT-6 was used extensively by military branches around the world as a primary fighter trainer training thousands of pilots in the nuances of fighter tactics and general flight. Armament was optional, as flight training was the primary focus, but could consist of two forward-fixed 7.62mm machine guns. The Texan survived to take part in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts - revised and in specialized forms - serving as Forward Air Control (FAC) systems supporting land forces in action.
Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP)
The Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASP, were the first female pilots to fly American military aircraft. Because society held the view that women did not belong in a cockpit, these women had to overcome many challenges before ultimately proving themselves as more than equal to the task of flying complex, modern, aircraft.
Even though they faced a military unwilling to include them, the perseverance and dedication the WASP possessed allowed them to serve their country in a time of great need, blazing a path for generations of women who would follow them into aircraft cockpits and male-dominated careers everywhere.
The Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), (or the Women's Army Service Pilots) was a civilian women pilots' organization, whose members were United States federal civil service employees. Members of WASP became trained pilots who tested aircraft, ferried aircraft and trained other pilots. Their purpose was to free male pilots for combat roles during World War II.
Despite various members of the armed forces being involved in the creation of the program, the WASP and its members had no military standing.
WASP was preceded by the Women's Flying Training Detachment (WFTD) and the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS). Both were organized separately in September 1942. They were the pioneering organizations of civilian women pilots, who were attached to the United States Army Air Forces to fly military aircraft during World War II. On August 5, 1943, the WFTD and WAFS merged to create the WASP organization. There were 1,830 women accepted for WASP training and of those accepted 1,074 completed training.
The WASP arrangement with the US Army Air Forces ended on December 20, 1944. During its period of operation, each member's service had freed a male pilot for military combat or other duties. They flew over 60 million miles; transported every type of military aircraft; towed targets for live anti-aircraft gun practice; simulated strafing missions and transported cargo. Thirty-eight WASP members lost their lives and one disappeared while on a ferry mission, her fate still (2018) unknown. In 1977, for their World War II service, the members were granted veteran status, and in 2009 awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.
Commemorative Air Force (CAF)
Collecting aircraft for nearly a half a century, the CAF now ranks as one of the largest air forces in the world. Today the CAF has approximately 13,000 members and a fleet of more than 175 aircraft representing more than 60 different types—including planes from several foreign countries and other military conflicts since World War II.
The Headquarters of the CAF is located in Dallas. CAF members live in every state and 28 foreign countries. In 26 states and four foreign countries, our members have joined together and formed units to foster camaraderie and, in many cases, actively support one or more of the classic military aircraft operated by the CAF.
Mission Goals
"A generation which ignores history has no past and no future" – Robert Heinlein
The CAF was founded to acquire, restore and preserve in flying condition a complete collection of combat aircraft which were flown by all military services of the United States, and selected aircraft of other nations, for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations of Americans.
More than just a collection of airworthy warplanes from the past, the CAF's fleet of historic aircraft, known as the CAF Ghost Squadron, recreate, remind and reinforce the lessons learned from the defining moments in American military aviation history.
Koenigsegg FE THOR
A couple weeks ago I’ve posted about making instructions out of the One:1. During the revision of the One:1 I decided to make the Thor for a moc. This is one of my all time favorite cars!
Don’t worry! The One:1 will be made. I actually figured out the printed part for the rear (which you can see in the last picture) that I’m also gonna use for these instructions. Instructions will be dropped at 3dsupercarbricks.com #linkinbio
It’s been a long time since I’ve posted good quality pictures. I have to thank @evaottevanger for these. If you want to see more of her work, please click the link!
I’m really hyped about this moc. I hope you all do! Let me know what you think!
Have a good weekend!
#3dprinting #design #afol #afols #creations #supercar #hypercar #create #moc #bricks #koenigsegg #thor #koenigseggagera #race #bricklink #hypercar #car #koenigseggthor #koenigseggfe #legomoc #agera #lego #rs #regera #gemera #ghost #ghostsquadron
Rear facing .50 BMG heavy machine gun on a WWII Grumman TBF Avenger torpedo bomber, seen at the Sept 2016 AOPA fly in, Prescott Az. This one is from the Commemorative Air Force Ghost Squadron.
WWII Grumman TBF Avenger torpedo bomber, seen at the Sept 2016 AOPA fly in, Prescott Az. It has 1 rear facing and 2 forward facing wing mounted .50 BMG "ma deuce" heavy machine guns. This one is from the Commemorative Air Force Ghost Squadron.
One nickname for a Corsair is “hose nose”, chosen because of its long nose. This photo illustrates how long the nose is—the pilot’s seat is aft of the wing. On many other fighters of the same era the pilot’s seat is in line with the wings.
The long nose made it difficult for pilots to see an aircraft carrier’s deck while landing on the carrier. That issue contributed to a slow deployment of the Corsair to U.S. Navy carriers. Fortunately, the Royal Navy adopted changes in the aircraft and operating procedures that made it much easier for Corsair pilots to make a carrier landing, and the U.S. Navy adopted those changes. Since the U.S. Marines flew from fixed landing strips, they were able to adopt the Corsair more quickly than the U.S. Navy.
The cockpit in the prototype of the Corsair was further forward. However, the production Corsair incorporated more guns in the wings, which did not leave room for wing fuel tanks. To compensate, an additional fuel tank was placed in the fuselage. To maintain an appropriate center of gravity, that fuel tank was placed in front of the pilot, shifting the cockpit aft 32 inches (0.8 m).
This Goodyear FG-1D Corsair was built in July, 1945 and left military service in 1956. It joined the Confederate Air Force (forerunner to the Commemorative Air Force) in 1960. Its paint scheme depicts a plane with Marine Fighter Squadron 312 (VMF-312), the “Checkerboards”.
Seen at the 2024 Thunder Over Michigan airshow. #ThunderOverMI
Seen at the 2025 Thunder Over Michigan Airshow, where they were celebrating Avenger Awesomeness.
This Avenger is operated by the Commemorative Air Force's Rocky Mountain Wing. From the Wing's web page:
Our TBM Bu No 53503, was delivered to the US Navy in 1945, transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy in 1950 for anti-submarine duty in the Atlantic on the Aircraft Carrier HMCS Magnificent, led a formation flyover at Queen Elizabeth's Coronation Review of the Fleet in 1953, and retired from Military Service in 1958.
It had a civilian career as an aerial applicator from 1963 to 1970.
It appeared in Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind [in the scene with Flight 19, the Avengers that disappeared over the Bermuda Triangle in 1945].
Painted in VT-84 Wolf Gang livery to honor those who served on the USS Bunker Hill during the Battle of the Japan Sea in 1945
It has been maintained and flown by the Commemorative Air Force Rocky Mountain Wing in Grand Junction CO since 1984. It is listed on the Colorado Register of Historic Properties and the National Register of Historic Places.
"D-Day Doll" at Daks over Duxford.
Ghost Squadron Commemorative Air Force
Owned by American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum
05/06/2019