Old Airplanes, flyover Northern VA and DC specific

[riptides]

If you love old airplanes like you love old tractors, this could be of interest to you!

This is shaping up to be a big deal. I was hearing the distinctive rumble of the radials this weekend.

If you are in the DC area proper, including Culpeper and Manassas, and of course the mall in DC on May 8th, check this out:

About the Flyover | Arsenal of Democracy Flyover

 

[mjarrels]

When I was aboard the USS Carl Vinson, we went to Hawaii for the 50 year VJ event and took about 12 old WW2 aircraft which we deck launched for the event. No catapults. Like slow motion, launch a F8, a F4U, then fire off a F18. Amazing event. We usually have old bomber event at the local airport, you can hear then from miles away. Love the sound of radial engines.

mark

 

[The Suburban Farmer]

Thanks for the heads-up! This sounds like something my boys would LOVE to see!

 

[Walkin Horse]

We saw two flying over yesterday headed north. They sounded very rough compared to a newer plane.

 

[gsganzer]

I've had some of the old bombers fly over my house when there's an air show at Alliance Airport in Ft. Worth. The engine sound is unmistakable. When I hear one, I'm like a little kid running out the door looking skyward to see what it is. My wife and kids think I'm nuts.

 

[Looking4new]

There is no sweeter sound than that of a radial engine.

 

[2LaneCruzer]

True; but the sound of a Merlin in a P-51 is equally as sweet and as distinctive as a Packard Grill.

 

[Looking4new]

True; but the sound of a Merlin in a P-51 is equally as sweet and as distinctive as a Packard Grill.

Packard built the V1650 RR Merlin for the P 51's.

 

[PILOON]

I have an aviation background and simply love old birds.
From time to time I had occasion to do service on some from PBY's to Musketo's including L4's AT6', Dehavland Beaver, Otter Chipmunk etc.
Then I also worked on just about every small civilian 'oldie' as well, from Piper J3, Stinsons, Taylorcraft,Cessnas, etc etc.
LOL, now I'm into tractors!

 

[riptides]

Bump.

Friday's weather looks to be perfect!