OFF WE GO INTO THE WILD BLUE YONDER
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OFF WE GO INTO THE WILD BLUE YONDER
Pretty Ain't she?
F-80C Shooting Star, in the colors of the "MINUTE MEN" Jet Acrobatic Team " of the Colorado 120th Fighter Squadron, 140th Fighter Wing.
Finally, my own jet powered Warbird. Been a military aviation fan for as long as I have been a military vehicle fan. The F-80 is my favorite Jet Fighter. First one I saw in flight was an early gray colored one that circled over our business around 1947. F-80's were an every day and next door sight for 5 years beginning 1948.
The Fox Able mass F-80 flights to Germany led by Colonel David Schilling are still a vivid memory.
F-80C Shooting Star, in the colors of the "MINUTE MEN" Jet Acrobatic Team " of the Colorado 120th Fighter Squadron, 140th Fighter Wing.
Finally, my own jet powered Warbird. Been a military aviation fan for as long as I have been a military vehicle fan. The F-80 is my favorite Jet Fighter. First one I saw in flight was an early gray colored one that circled over our business around 1947. F-80's were an every day and next door sight for 5 years beginning 1948.
The Fox Able mass F-80 flights to Germany led by Colonel David Schilling are still a vivid memory.
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Re: OFF WE GO INTO THE WILD BLUE YONDER
Are there any videos of you flying your plane available Ben?
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None of me flying it. I retired it for display at the ANG base. It's still very airworthy, tho.
I'll contact the former pilot for the video.
I'll contact the former pilot for the video.
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F-80C Shooting Star needs a mate.
Looking for a quality RC Jet Model T-33A to display with this one. The 40's-50's Army and USAF aircraft have been my hobby since that time.
Looking for a quality RC Jet Model T-33A to display with this one. The 40's-50's Army and USAF aircraft have been my hobby since that time.
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Re: OFF WE GO INTO THE WILD BLUE YONDER
Ben
Do you have a copy of the September 2016 issue of "Air classics"? I has a great several page story of the Colorado's ANG Minute men aerobatic team. Lots of colored photos in the article that look just like your jet.
One of the few, Frank USMC RET
Do you have a copy of the September 2016 issue of "Air classics"? I has a great several page story of the Colorado's ANG Minute men aerobatic team. Lots of colored photos in the article that look just like your jet.
One of the few, Frank USMC RET
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Thanks Frank, I do have that issue. I appreciate your taking the effort to remind me. Hopefully will add a pedigree T-33A Trainer to display with the F-80.
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Have KINGTECH K-80 Jet Turbine as installed in the F-80 Model. Will trade for R-Kitty Drone Trainer.
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Still waiting for a video of my Jet. Hope to have a T-33 to ad to the collection It pays to have set aside scarceMV parts to be used for trading.
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No video yet, will get around to it hopefully.
Still looking for the right T-33 model to go with the F-80.
Still looking for the right T-33 model to go with the F-80.
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Re: OFF WE GO INTO THE WILD BLUE YONDER
Wow, great job with the model and the photos!
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MY MV is faster than yours.
Am looking for an R-KITTY Army Drone Trainer. Issued to Army National Guard AAA Units and used as a Drone Trainer. Has Fox 59 Model Air Plane Engine.
Will Post photo later.
Am looking for an R-KITTY Army Drone Trainer. Issued to Army National Guard AAA Units and used as a Drone Trainer. Has Fox 59 Model Air Plane Engine.
Will Post photo later.
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Re: OFF WE GO INTO THE WILD BLUE YONDER
How about an early Sunday AM Jet Ride to get your blood circulating?
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The RAF refers to their aircraft as "Kites". Here's mine.
WWII USAAF Issue.
NOMENCLATURE, M-357A KITE
Sorry 'bout the sideways pics.
WWII USAAF Issue.
NOMENCLATURE, M-357A KITE
Sorry 'bout the sideways pics.
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Just daydreaming and wondering what it would be like to fly in a real F-80. This jet turbine powered model is supposed to be capable of well over 200 Knots.
JEEPs and WWII-50's Warbirds have been my lifelong hobby. This F-80 is retired and although airworthy, it will never take to the skies again. I am still trying to figure out where to display it in my house, it is 7' long with an 8' wingspan.
Am thinking of trading NOS M-37 Sheetmetal towards a T-33 version of my Jet.
JEEPs and WWII-50's Warbirds have been my lifelong hobby. This F-80 is retired and although airworthy, it will never take to the skies again. I am still trying to figure out where to display it in my house, it is 7' long with an 8' wingspan.
Am thinking of trading NOS M-37 Sheetmetal towards a T-33 version of my Jet.
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Still looking.
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