Abstract "The Best of My Aircraft Photos."

"The Best of My Aircraft Photos." · **4 Likes**

These are some photos I've collected over the past years, some going back to the Vietnam War days. Thanks for viewing.

gmans · 07-02-2018, 08:48 AM

Many Photograhs and other well persist to do.

**Sailor** · 07-02-2018, 10:58 AM - **1 Like**

Marvelous collection, Dewey. Every one of these is a dandy!

Jer

Dewman · 07-02-2018, 12:28 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Sailor

Marvelous collection, Dewey. Every one of these is a dandy!

Jer

Thanks, Jer. What did you think of the A-1 "Spad"? IIRC, it was designated an EA1F, and it was a four-seat electronics countermeasures version. I loved the sound of that huge radial engine when they'd wind up for takeoff! Quite an amazing aircraft. It could carry more ordinance than the plane itself weighed.

There is an incredible story of the ability of the old Spad that you might find interesting. Go down to the "Medal of Honor" section. Pretty amazing war story! Bernard F. Fisher - Wikipedia

**Sailor** · 07-02-2018, 01:53 PM

Originally posted by Dewman

Thanks, Jer. What did you think of the A-1 "Spad"? IIRC, it was designated an EA1F, and it was a four-seat electronics countermeasures version. I loved the sound of that huge radial engine when they'd wind up for takeoff! Quite an amazing aircraft. It could carry more ordinance than the plane itself weighed.

There is an incredible story of the ability of the old Spad that you might find interesting. Go down to the "Medal of Honor" section. Pretty amazing war story! Bernard F. Fisher - Wikipedia

Interesting story - I'd forgotten that prop planes were used in Viet Nam. Fisher was one gutsy guy!

Happy 4th of July.

Jer

**pichaser** · 07-02-2018, 04:40 PM

You have sent us another great series but the flight deck photos are history in the making . Thanks for your service .

SSGGeezer · 07-02-2018, 05:24 PM

Great images Dewey! Love the old A-1. I figured that was an Electronic Attack bird from the pod under the wing.! A Spad carried more ordnance than most WWII bombers were capable of. Love old warbirds.

Dewman · 07-02-2018, 05:58 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

Great images Dewey! Love the old A-1. I figured that was an Electronic Attack bird from the pod under the wing.! A Spad carried more ordnance than most WWII bombers were capable of. Love old warbirds.

Yep, Tom.... they were amazing airplanes, for sure. We had the last remaining operational squadron still on active duty.... or so I was told. Many of the pilots were Korean War veterans (Lt. Cmdrs) and as you would imagine, quite salty! Many of them wore scarves around their necks, like Snoopy in his Sopwith Camel! During takeoff, the canopy was left open for safety's sake (no ejection seats!) and they would flip the scarves out into the slip stream in a show of bravado.

What a time, what men, what cajones! Every so often, I still have dreams about the sounds, the smells, the feel of the noise.... and I miss it! What a hell of an adventure for a 21-year-old kid! I think flying loiter duty was my favorite job.

SSGGeezer · 07-02-2018, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by Dewman

Yep, Tom.... they were amazing airplanes, for sure. We had the last remaining operational squadron still on active duty.... or so I was told. Many of the pilots were Korean War veterans (Lt. Cmdrs) and as you would imagine, quite salty! Many of them wore scarves around their necks, like Snoopy in his Sopwith Camel! During takeoff, the canopy was left open for safety's sake (no ejection seats!) and they would flip the scarves out into the slip stream in a show of bravado.

What a time, what men, what cajones! Every so often, I still have dreams about the sounds, the smells, the feel of the noise.... and I miss it! What a hell of an adventure for a 21-year-old kid! I think flying loiter duty was my favorite job.

I don't miss the lines at the mess hall or waxing the Captain's and Admirals Blue tile Areas up on the 03 Deck, but I miss watching traps either from topside or on the Closed circuit TV. And that DFM adds a special spice to the distilled water, and sure kept you regular!

**swip** · 07-12-2018, 07:07 AM

Nice collection.

7.62lew · 07-12-2018, 04:40 PM

Nice shots! Thanks for sharing.

What plane is that behind the P-40? The one that is polished with a 3 bladed prop?

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gmans Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hunter Valley,NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,466	Many Photograhs and other well persist to do.

07-02-2018, 10:58 AM - 1 Like	#3
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Marvelous collection, Dewey. Every one of these is a dandy! Jer

07-02-2018, 12:28 PM - 1 Like	#4
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor Marvelous collection, Dewey. Every one of these is a dandy! Jer Thanks, Jer. What did you think of the A-1 "Spad"? IIRC, it was designated an EA1F, and it was a four-seat electronics countermeasures version. I loved the sound of that huge radial engine when they'd wind up for takeoff! Quite an amazing aircraft. It could carry more ordinance than the plane itself weighed. There is an incredible story of the ability of the old Spad that you might find interesting. Go down to the "Medal of Honor" section. Pretty amazing war story! Bernard F. Fisher - Wikipedia

07-02-2018, 01:53 PM	#5
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Originally posted by Dewman Thanks, Jer. What did you think of the A-1 "Spad"? IIRC, it was designated an EA1F, and it was a four-seat electronics countermeasures version. I loved the sound of that huge radial engine when they'd wind up for takeoff! Quite an amazing aircraft. It could carry more ordinance than the plane itself weighed. There is an incredible story of the ability of the old Spad that you might find interesting. Go down to the "Medal of Honor" section. Pretty amazing war story! Bernard F. Fisher - Wikipedia Interesting story - I'd forgotten that prop planes were used in Viet Nam. Fisher was one gutsy guy! Happy 4th of July. Jer

07-02-2018, 04:40 PM	#6
pichaser Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,781	You have sent us another great series but the flight deck photos are history in the making . Thanks for your service .

07-02-2018, 05:24 PM	#7
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Great images Dewey! Love the old A-1. I figured that was an Electronic Attack bird from the pod under the wing.! A Spad carried more ordnance than most WWII bombers were capable of. Love old warbirds.

07-02-2018, 05:58 PM - 1 Like	#8
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492 Original Poster	Originally posted by SSGGeezer Great images Dewey! Love the old A-1. I figured that was an Electronic Attack bird from the pod under the wing.! A Spad carried more ordnance than most WWII bombers were capable of. Love old warbirds. Yep, Tom.... they were amazing airplanes, for sure. We had the last remaining operational squadron still on active duty.... or so I was told. Many of the pilots were Korean War veterans (Lt. Cmdrs) and as you would imagine, quite salty! Many of them wore scarves around their necks, like Snoopy in his Sopwith Camel! During takeoff, the canopy was left open for safety's sake (no ejection seats!) and they would flip the scarves out into the slip stream in a show of bravado. What a time, what men, what cajones! Every so often, I still have dreams about the sounds, the smells, the feel of the noise.... and I miss it! What a hell of an adventure for a 21-year-old kid! I think flying loiter duty was my favorite job.

07-02-2018, 06:03 PM	#9
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by Dewman Yep, Tom.... they were amazing airplanes, for sure. We had the last remaining operational squadron still on active duty.... or so I was told. Many of the pilots were Korean War veterans (Lt. Cmdrs) and as you would imagine, quite salty! Many of them wore scarves around their necks, like Snoopy in his Sopwith Camel! During takeoff, the canopy was left open for safety's sake (no ejection seats!) and they would flip the scarves out into the slip stream in a show of bravado. What a time, what men, what cajones! Every so often, I still have dreams about the sounds, the smells, the feel of the noise.... and I miss it! What a hell of an adventure for a 21-year-old kid! I think flying loiter duty was my favorite job. I don't miss the lines at the mess hall or waxing the Captain's and Admirals Blue tile Areas up on the 03 Deck, but I miss watching traps either from topside or on the Closed circuit TV. And that DFM adds a special spice to the distilled water, and sure kept you regular!

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swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,825	Nice collection.

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7.62lew Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,192	Nice shots! Thanks for sharing. What plane is that behind the P-40? The one that is polished with a 3 bladed prop?