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I’ve always wanted to get a photo of this weigh station early in the morning, but I wanted clouds in the background and today was the day.
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While walking through a popular tourist area near a temple, I chanced upon a man that obviously wasn't dressed warm enough for the day's weather. I have to admire his ability to tolerate the cold weather and hope he found someplace warm soon.
This P-51 D Mustang, known as Gunfighter, made a landing at the New Century AirCenter in Gardner Kansas for an upcoming weekend air show.
Gunfighter is one of the world’s most famous P-51s, having appeared on the airshow circuit and providing rides for over 35 years. The aircraft is a P-51 "D" model, serial number 44-73264. Of the approximately 15,000 P-51s produced in WWII, over 8,000 were “D” models. Today, only about 150 airworthy examples of Mustangs exist world-wide in museums, flying or under restoration.
Gunfighter was built in the Inglewood, California North American plant and accepted into the USAAF in March, 1945. That month, it was shipped to England, where it was assigned to the famous 'Mighty Eighth' Air Force. In July of 1945, after the War ended in Europe, it was returned to the U.S. and assigned to Olmstead Field in Pennsylvania. In 1947 it was transferred to the Air National Guard and it thereafter served with units in Wyoming, New Mexico, Illinois and Kentucky. In 1956 it was declared surplus and sold on the civilian market.
Today, Gunfighter is operated by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF). The CAF is the largest operator of Historic Aircraft in the world with 160 aircraft and over 9,000 members. Gunfighter is restored in the colors of the 343rd Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group, 8th Air Force, USAAF. The 55th Fighter Group was the first American Air Corp unit to become operational in Europe, first to fly over Berlin and was one of the units that provided top cover over the Invasion Beaches at Normandy on "D-Day", June 6th, 1944.
Gunfighter is powered by a Packard-built Rolls-Royce Merlin engine. It is rated at 1,490 HP and has a displacement of 1650 cubic inches. Top speed is over 400 mph and ceiling is 41,000 feet. Gunfighter has been modified to include a second seat where the original radio gear and fuselage fuel tank were located. This is a perfect vantage point to enjoy the ride of a lifetime in a P-51!.
Had the pleasure of watching "DOC" fly into New Century Air Center yesterday for an airshow. No crowd! Very fortunate.
Doc is a B-29 Superfortress and one of 1,644 manufactured in Wichita during World War II. Since 1987 when Tony Mazzolini found Doc on sitting and rotting away in the Mojave Desert, plans have been in the works to restore the historic warbird to flying status to serve as a flying museum.
Over the past 15+ years, hundreds of volunteers have worked on Doc and the restoration project. Skilled workers and retirees from Wichita’s aviation industry, veterans, active duty military and others wanting to honor those who served, have spent tens of thousands of hours on Doc’s restoration. Countless individuals and organizations also made financial and in-kind contributions to keep the project going. Below is a brief timeline of Doc’s military service, the restoration effort and Doc’s current mission.
In March of 1945, B-29 No. 44-69972 (now known as Doc) was delivered to the U.S. Army. About five months later another B-29 was used to drop two atomic bombs on Japan, eventually leading to Japan’s surrender and the end of World War II.
In July of 1951, Doc was assigned to radar calibration duty, along with a few other B-29s. The squadron was known as the Seven Dwarfs. In May of 1955, Doc was assigned to target-towing duty and in March a year later, Doc and the rest of its squadron became targets for bomb training at China Lake, California.
For 42 years, Doc sat in the Mojave Desert serving as a target for the U.S. Navy. In 1987, Tony Mazzolini found Doc and began plans to remove and eventually restore the B-29 warbird to flying status. It would take another 12 years before Mazzolini and his team would be able to take possession of the airplane from the U.S. government.
After more than a decade of contacting multiple government agencies and working with volunteers in the China Lake area, Tony took possession of the once target practice plane. A few months later in April of 1998, Tony and his team of volunteers towed Doc out of its 42 year resting place on the floor of the Mojave Desert.
After arranging for an inspection by an expert on aging Boeing aircraft, Mazzolini realized it would take extensive resources and specific expertise to return the Doc to flying condition. So the B-29 returned to Wichita in sections on flatbed trailers in May of 2000. Volunteers began the process of reassembling the B-29 and drew up plans to restore the historic warbird which was now sitting a few hundred feet from where it first rolled off the Boeing-Wichita assembly line some 50+ years before. Dedicated volunteers spent countless hours in the early stages of restoring the historic plane.
In February of 2013, a group of Wichita aviation enthusiasts & business leaders led by retired Spirit AeroSystems CEO Jeff Turner formed Doc’s Friends, a 501c3 non-profit board to manage the restoration project and help see it through to completion.
Doc's first flight after the restoration process was 2016.
Source: www.b29doc.com/docs-story/
Maine's oldest lighthouse, The Portland Head Light. Situated on the spectacular shores of Fort Williams Park, Cape Elizabeth, Maine.
The immensity of this "Big Bird" can only be appreciated by seeing it up close and personal. I had the pleasure of watching "DOC" fly into New Century Air Center yesterday for an airshow. No crowd! Very fortunate.
Doc is a B-29 Superfortress and one of 1,644 manufactured in Wichita during World War II. Since 1987 when Tony Mazzolini found Doc on sitting and rotting away in the Mojave Desert, plans have been in the works to restore the historic warbird to flying status to serve as a flying museum.
Over the past 15+ years, hundreds of volunteers have worked on Doc and the restoration project. Skilled workers and retirees from Wichita’s aviation industry, veterans, active duty military and others wanting to honor those who served, have spent tens of thousands of hours on Doc’s restoration. Countless individuals and organizations also made financial and in-kind contributions to keep the project going. Below is a brief timeline of Doc’s military service, the restoration effort and Doc’s current mission.
In March of 1945, B-29 No. 44-69972 (now known as Doc) was delivered to the U.S. Army. About five months later another B-29 was used to drop two atomic bombs on Japan, eventually leading to Japan’s surrender and the end of World War II.
In July of 1951, Doc was assigned to radar calibration duty, along with a few other B-29s. The squadron was known as the Seven Dwarfs. In May of 1955, Doc was assigned to target-towing duty and in March a year later, Doc and the rest of its squadron became targets for bomb training at China Lake, California.
For 42 years, Doc sat in the Mojave Desert serving as a target for the U.S. Navy. In 1987, Tony Mazzolini found Doc and began plans to remove and eventually restore the B-29 warbird to flying status. It would take another 12 years before Mazzolini and his team would be able to take possession of the airplane from the U.S. government.
After more than a decade of contacting multiple government agencies and working with volunteers in the China Lake area, Tony took possession of the once target practice plane. A few months later in April of 1998, Tony and his team of volunteers towed Doc out of its 42 year resting place on the floor of the Mojave Desert.
After arranging for an inspection by an expert on aging Boeing aircraft, Mazzolini realized it would take extensive resources and specific expertise to return the Doc to flying condition. So the B-29 returned to Wichita in sections on flatbed trailers in May of 2000. Volunteers began the process of reassembling the B-29 and drew up plans to restore the historic warbird which was now sitting a few hundred feet from where it first rolled off the Boeing-Wichita assembly line some 50+ years before. Dedicated volunteers spent countless hours in the early stages of restoring the historic plane.
In February of 2013, a group of Wichita aviation enthusiasts & business leaders led by retired Spirit AeroSystems CEO Jeff Turner formed Doc’s Friends, a 501c3 non-profit board to manage the restoration project and help see it through to completion.
Doc's first flight after the restoration process was 2016.
Source: www.b29doc.com/docs-story/
Was really difficult to get this in black and white because the mulch the leaves and the rose all looked similar to me in iPhone. Hope you can “see” it! HMT!
“Steamed Taiwanese Buns”
I’ve walked by this shop so many times but never bought any of these traditional Taiwanese treats. The employees always are friendly when I ask for permission to take a photo but today, today we bought some steamed buns and they are delicious! Here is a long version of what they are:
“Description: These are soft, white, bread-like buns made from wheat flour, water, and leavening agents. The key to their signature soft and fluffy texture is the steaming process, which keeps the dough pliable and prevents a crust from forming.
Serving Suggestions: Steamed bread or “mantou” can be eaten by themselves as a staple side dish with meals, similar to how rice is consumed in the south. They are also enjoyed as breakfast items, dipped in condensed milk as a sweet snack, or cut open and filled like a sandwich with ingredients like a fried egg.
Steamed bread/mantou are renowned for their pillowy, soft, and airy texture, achieved through a specific kneading and steaming process that includes a crucial resting period after cooking to prevent the buns from collapsing.”
Location of this shop: maps.app.goo.gl/sxKWuef2RQ2D6Qyy9?g_st=ipc
I recently acquired a “new to me” Canon AE-1P camera, with Canon NFD 50mm f1.4, action grip, original case and strap. Lens is minty too. Sweeeeet. This photo is moments after I bought it…proud owner taking a photo of his prized new camera. 😆
It seemed to work, after I closely inspected it, so I used a roll of Ilford XP2 400 and shot a roll immediately.
I got lucky…worked perfectly…has the classic AE-1 squeak but I might get a CLA to take care of that.
I did add the hood (Nikon) but replaced it. I believe I’m now the second person to own this…the seller said it belonged to his mother. She obviously took great care of it
Canon AE-1 P
NFD Canon 50mm f1.4
Ilford XP2 400
I decided to shoot some of the much anticipated Kodacolor 100 with my Nikon FE and Nikkor 50mm f1.4 ai-s.
Not too bad...
I posted one photo from that roll yesterday, the bird, and I will post more soon.
I was told by my film tech' that it is Kodak ProImage 100. There are rumours abound about what this film stock is and please feel free to comment.
On Bus 300 returning to my university....not too crowded today.
I taught a class on Monday to a wonderful group of English majors. I'm enjoying my "teach and dash" classes recently. The students WANT to practice English and seem to enjoy my interactive classes… what more can you ask for??
One more class in December and that's it until next semester…ENJOY ~~~~~
“Steamed Taiwanese Buns”
I’ve walked by this shop so many times but never bought any of these traditional Taiwanese treats. The employees always are friendly when I ask for permission to take a photo but today, today we bought some steamed buns and they are delicious! Here is a long version of what they are:
“Description: These are soft, white, bread-like buns made from wheat flour, water, and leavening agents. The key to their signature soft and fluffy texture is the steaming process, which keeps the dough pliable and prevents a crust from forming.
Serving Suggestions: Steamed bread or “mantou” can be eaten by themselves as a staple side dish with meals, similar to how rice is consumed in the south. They are also enjoyed as breakfast items, dipped in condensed milk as a sweet snack, or cut open and filled like a sandwich with ingredients like a fried egg.
Steamed bread/mantou are renowned for their pillowy, soft, and airy texture, achieved through a specific kneading and steaming process that includes a crucial resting period after cooking to prevent the buns from collapsing.”
Location of this shop: maps.app.goo.gl/sxKWuef2RQ2D6Qyy9?g_st=ipc
I went to this wonderful corner cafe for brunch, a second time, but never used their bathroom facilities before. Upon walking into the tiny bathroom room I was startled to see this hand sink. The rest of the bathroom was normal and clean, both this tiny hand sink was crafted tightly into the corner…I had to take a photo.
Enjoy or not.
I wasn’t planning on taking photos on this specific afternoon so I didn’t bring my cameras. I then remembered why I bought my iPhone 14 Plus…video & still photo capabilities on demand. This area is a popular place for small dining spots and being it was a Saturday the shops were swamped with customers.
Beautiful, yet decaying curved ceiling in the entrance of an old clothing store. Circa 1920. NO processing, just natural beauty. Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
One of our stops during our PEI excursion.
Everyone says the same thing about this picturesque place, that when you wander down the streets lined with grand trees, brightly coloured heritage homes and you smell the salt sea on the breeze you feel transported back to a simpler time.
In Victoria-by-the-Sea, you may find yourself walking a tad slower and breathing a little deeper, this is the place to slow down and experience the relaxed pace of life in our quaint seaside village. The locals might wave to you and say hello as you stroll by – you needn’t be here long to feel right at home.
This one is new. Hopefully she’ll bloom again next year. We recently moved from sunny and mostly dry FL where they thrived outside, to humid and damp chilly winters in GA where only 1/3 have bloomed this year. Maybe if I buy the plants that were grown locally I’ll have better luck than I’ve had with my FL hothouse orchids.
December 28, 2024
I quit smoking back in 1993, but I still love that fragrance when a cigarette is first lit: after that, I can’t stand the smell. Strange, right…or do other non-smokers feel the same way?
Still, I enjoy capturing other people smoke and I miss the camaraderie that smokers can have when taking a smoke break. Not enough to start smoking again though!
Enjoy