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Post by Dan on Sept 21, 2005 5:17:11 GMT -5
. . . not to beat this topic to death, but I was just reading some more about the early airmail pilots and their planes and came across this beautifully restored de Havilland DH-4 "Old 249" - located in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum in DC. www.airmailpioneers.org/old249.htmTried to find a DH-4 for FS9 - nowhere to be found - sad really - for such an historically great plane! Dan Is that a Stinson Reliant in the background - something about those wing lines. I've got to get up there and see this place and the new Udvar-Hazy Center museum. …it’s great being a kid again – without the glue! ;D
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Post by vortex on Sept 21, 2005 13:46:11 GMT -5
Bill, can I suggest one of the Short's Empire flying boats. Great aircraft and if you go to www.users.waitrose.com/~mbcass/ you can download an out-of-print book called "Flying Empires" (written & published by Brian Cassidy) and now released as a PDF document. It's full of photographs, data and original drawings - most of the research would already be done for you! About half way down the web page you can download two detailed drawings of the aircraft to wet your appetite. The Empire flying boats flew many of the great routes during the 30s and 40s - perfect Golden Age examples.
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Post by biplaneflyer on Sept 21, 2005 13:49:57 GMT -5
Vortex have you seen Jens B. Kristensen models -check them out an Imperial Airways V.A. imperialairwaysva.100webcustomers.com/THATS A GREAT LINK!! ;D Will help in the research we are doing over an Imperial V.A. Youve made my day - cheers!! ;D this is a superb resource!
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Post by vortex on Sept 21, 2005 14:05:18 GMT -5
Hi biplaneflyer. An Imperial Airways VA sounds like a great idea. I'll be watching it closely. Keep up the good work.
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Post by dalecaruso on Sept 21, 2005 14:11:41 GMT -5
In connection with Dan's post... found a great photo of a DH04 with Bellanca Struts .. but haven't a clue as to how to post photos.... Also found information about Checkerboard Air Field ... a mail route stop located in Maywood, Il
Dale
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Post by Admin on Sept 21, 2005 14:14:09 GMT -5
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Post by dalecaruso on Sept 22, 2005 8:27:42 GMT -5
Tom, Funny you should mention that ... found it (the post you are refering to, this morning ... Thanks a million
Dale
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Post by dalecaruso on Sept 22, 2005 8:29:34 GMT -5
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Post by dalecaruso on Sept 22, 2005 8:30:38 GMT -5
For some reason the link doesn't work... let me get a shorter version
Dale
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Post by dalecaruso on Sept 22, 2005 8:33:17 GMT -5
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Post by dalecaruso on Sept 22, 2005 8:35:34 GMT -5
Problem is that the entir URL doesn't fit ... cop and paste --- but be sure to scroll over to the end and close the space between the "o" and "n" in "version" that will do it
Dale
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Post by lholmes on Sept 22, 2005 20:43:34 GMT -5
How about doing the WEDELL-WILLIAMS AIR SERVICE. They produced the most consistently successful air racers of the 1930's. Winning and placing in both Bendix and Thompson races, several years in a row. Some of the top male and female racers used their planes: Roscoe Turner, Jim and Mary Haizlip, Jimmy Wedell, Doug Davis, etc.. They also had an airline and charter service, using several fields in Louisiana and adjoining states. There's even a book about it.... WEDELL-WILLIAMS AIR SERVICE by Barbara Schultz and Robert Hirsch. The Wedell-Williams Air Service documents an important and exciting part of aviation history. Harry P. Williams and James R. Wedell formed one of the most productive alliances in aviation during the 1930s. Their company, the Wedell-Williams Air Service Corporation. left a remarkable legacy to the world of air racing and the state of Louisiana. Jimmie Wedell possessed a keen sense of aerodynamics. His aircraft designs set a precedent by demonstrating that bigger engines, with more power, were not always the right combination to place first. The Wedell-Williams story is about individual genius, business savvy, and dedicated teamwork. It is a history of air racing at its best! Published: Little Buttes Publishing Company - 2001 Price: $19.95 plus $2.00 shipping. California residents add 7.5% sales tax ISBN: 096521812 124 pages, soft-cover 170 photos, 19 detailed drawings 8.5" X 11" This book can be purchased from: www.planemercantile.com OR Little Buttes Publishing Company PO Box 2043 Lancaster, CA 93539 Tel. (661) 948-0577 E-mail: panchobook@msn.com
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Post by Dan on Sept 23, 2005 4:41:11 GMT -5
In connection with Dan's post... found a great photo of a DH04 with Bellanca Struts .. but haven't a clue as to how to post photos.... Also found information about Checkerboard Air Field ... a mail route stop located in Maywood, Il Dale Dale, thanks for the information regarding the Checkerboard Air Field - that is a great story, as well as being very informative. The next time I get to Chicago, I may just try and find the field - a lot of history there. Interesting about Charles Lindbergh - bailed out 4 times - incredible!! Do you have the website address for the DH-4 you spoke about - if you do - I don't mind seeing the photo that way. Dan …it’s great being a kid again – without the glue! ;D
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Post by robcap on Sept 23, 2005 10:10:54 GMT -5
However... A Douglas DC-2 or perhaps some old airmail route scenery (light beacons, airfields, etc) would be nice, as I don't think they've been done yet. I'm sure anything with the "Lyons touch" will exceed expectations! Wayne Well Guys & Galls, I hope you're aware of the fact that a DC2 is under construction have a look at www.avsim.com/hangar/flight/dc2uiver/for way more info and screenshots. It still needs some work. I hope you like our touch too Best, Rob, and remember, no DC3 without the DC2
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Post by Roger on Sept 23, 2005 12:07:40 GMT -5
I'm looking forward to the Dc2 robcap...thanks for the update.
Roger
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