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Racer X 69 · 07-09-2018, 06:29 PM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

Back then the airlines could choose to have the main cabin door on the right or left side. With jetways it seems that everyone exits left.

But jet airliners have doors on both sides . . . . . .

**wtlwdwgn** · 07-09-2018, 07:13 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

But jet airliners have doors on both sides . . . . . .

True, but isn't the galley opposite the main entry door? Don't the delivery trucks drive up to the right side door?

dbs · 07-09-2018, 08:06 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

The venerable P3 Orion. These airplanes have been serving the missions of navies worldwide nearly as long as I have been alive. The first flight was in 1959, 3 years after I was born.

And they still are in service today, although the P8 is gradually replacing them.

No ingestion hazard here, they simply chop you up.

But no, it won't sting you. That thing sticking out the back is for magnetic detection of submarines.

And they are painted with special paint, in Jacksonville, Florida.

Hi Racer
The P3 orions are being de-commisioned this year in Aus.
A well used and utilised aircraft

Dave

timb64 · 07-10-2018, 09:50 AM

Part of the RAF 100 celebration flyby forming up close to my home earlier today.Unfortunately a bit too far away to get any decent shots.

Kennygee · 07-10-2018, 10:31 AM

These were taken in 1978 or 1979 can't remember - The Miss Budweiser driven by Dean Chenoweth Powered by Rolls Royce
These were scanned from old prints taken with ME Super?
The Atlas Van Lines By Bill Muncey Powered by Rolls Royce
I can not make out # on the Red boat "Red Man Tobaco?"

edom31 · 07-10-2018, 11:18 AM - **1 Like**

Shot of an NYC Ferry in action.

SMC Tak 35/3.5

Kennygee · 07-10-2018, 12:47 PM - **1 Like**

OK so maybe the first set of Pictures were from earlier than I thought After doing more research i think maybe 1974 or 1975? That was a long time ago for me! Any way these were in an album and a lot clearer images. I could not get them out with out tearing them. I also do not believe it was a ME- Super that I had at the time ,but was a Pentax.

Attached Images

Kennygee · 07-10-2018, 12:54 PM

OK just a couple of more, Does anybody recognize the Miami skyline and know a time line. It has to be mid to late 70's Thanks Kenny

Racer X 69 · 07-10-2018, 04:11 PM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

True, but isn't the galley opposite the main entry door? Don't the delivery trucks drive up to the right side door?

Yes, and yes.

Racer X 69 · 07-10-2018, 04:12 PM

Originally posted by dbs

Hi Racer
The P3 orions are being de-commisioned this year in Aus.
A well used and utilised aircraft

Dave

They are gradually being phased out here too.

Replaced by the P8 Poseidon (Boeing 737).

dbs · 07-10-2018, 05:32 PM

Hi Racer
I don't know whats replacing them but the Orions are sure easy to spot with the rear appendage. I'll miss seeing them flying around.

Dave

dbs · 07-10-2018, 05:35 PM

Hi Kennygee
Nice old speedboats.
The photo album is the same as mine many years later,photos stuck to the paper

Dave

kkoether · 07-11-2018, 07:54 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kennygee

OK just a couple of more, Does anybody recognize the Miami skyline and know a time line. It has to be mid to late 70's Thanks Kenny

It's either 73, 74 or 75. The white and orange boat in the lower RH picture only ran as the Pride of Pay & Pak in 73 through 75. The Miss Bud and the Pay & Pak were big rivals back then.

Kennygee · 07-11-2018, 10:20 AM

kkoether Wasn't U-95 The Pay and Pak boat as I think it was first to run the turbine engines?

kkoether · 07-11-2018, 10:33 AM

Originally posted by Kennygee

OK so maybe the first set of Pictures were from earlier than I thought After doing more research i think maybe 1974 or 1975? That was a long time ago for me! Any way these were in an album and a lot clearer images. I could not get them out with out tearing them. I also do not believe it was a ME- Super that I had at the time ,but was a Pentax.

The upper 2 RH pictures here have to be 77 or later as 77 was the first season for Bill Muncey's Blue Blaster pictured in both shots. These all look like they spanned several years in the 70's. Nice shots. They show some hydroplane history.

I'm a big fan myself!!!

---------- Post added 07-11-18 at 01:43 PM ----------

Originally posted by Kennygee

kkoether Wasn't U-95 The Pay and Pak boat as I think it was first to run the turbine engines?

The U-95 was the first turbine powered boat. The Pay & Pak was Rolls Royce Merlin powered. It was the first honeycomb aluminum constructed hull. It was a very revolutionary hull. Both it and Bill Muncey's Blue Blaster have both been restored to running condition by the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum in Kent, WA. I was out there in 2010 when they started to restoration on the Blue Blaster. There are bits and pieces of the U-95 around but not enough running gear to restore it. The hull was eventually changed to piston power and is in a warehouse in Detroit if I'm not mistaken.

07-10-2018, 10:31 AM	#1970
Kennygee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: . Posts: 228	Miami Marine Stadium These were taken in 1978 or 1979 can't remember - The Miss Budweiser driven by Dean Chenoweth Powered by Rolls Royce These were scanned from old prints taken with ME Super? The Atlas Van Lines By Bill Muncey Powered by Rolls Royce I can not make out # on the Red boat "Red Man Tobaco?" Attached Images

07-10-2018, 12:47 PM - 1 Like	#1972
Kennygee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: . Posts: 228	Miami Marine Stadium OK so maybe the first set of Pictures were from earlier than I thought After doing more research i think maybe 1974 or 1975? That was a long time ago for me! Any way these were in an album and a lot clearer images. I could not get them out with out tearing them. I also do not believe it was a ME- Super that I had at the time ,but was a Pentax. Attached Images

07-10-2018, 12:54 PM	#1973
Kennygee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: . Posts: 228	More Miami Marine Stadium OK just a couple of more, Does anybody recognize the Miami skyline and know a time line. It has to be mid to late 70's Thanks Kenny Attached Images

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07-09-2018, 06:29 PM	#1966
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn Back then the airlines could choose to have the main cabin door on the right or left side. With jetways it seems that everyone exits left. But jet airliners have doors on both sides . . . . . .

07-09-2018, 07:13 PM	#1967
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,845	Originally posted by Racer X 69 But jet airliners have doors on both sides . . . . . . True, but isn't the galley opposite the main entry door? Don't the delivery trucks drive up to the right side door?

07-09-2018, 08:06 PM - 1 Like	#1968
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,563	Originally posted by Racer X 69 The venerable P3 Orion. These airplanes have been serving the missions of navies worldwide nearly as long as I have been alive. The first flight was in 1959, 3 years after I was born. And they still are in service today, although the P8 is gradually replacing them. No ingestion hazard here, they simply chop you up. But no, it won't sting you. That thing sticking out the back is for magnetic detection of submarines. And they are painted with special paint, in Jacksonville, Florida. Hi Racer The P3 orions are being de-commisioned this year in Aus. A well used and utilised aircraft Dave

07-10-2018, 09:50 AM	#1969
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,510	Part of the RAF 100 celebration flyby forming up close to my home earlier today.Unfortunately a bit too far away to get any decent shots.

07-10-2018, 04:11 PM	#1974
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn True, but isn't the galley opposite the main entry door? Don't the delivery trucks drive up to the right side door? Yes, and yes.

07-10-2018, 04:12 PM	#1975
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by dbs Hi Racer The P3 orions are being de-commisioned this year in Aus. A well used and utilised aircraft Dave They are gradually being phased out here too. Replaced by the P8 Poseidon (Boeing 737).

07-10-2018, 05:32 PM	#1976
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,563	Hi Racer I don't know whats replacing them but the Orions are sure easy to spot with the rear appendage. I'll miss seeing them flying around. Dave

07-10-2018, 05:35 PM	#1977
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,563	Hi Kennygee Nice old speedboats. The photo album is the same as mine many years later,photos stuck to the paper Dave

07-11-2018, 07:54 AM - 1 Like	#1978
kkoether Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huber Heights, OH, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 731	Originally posted by Kennygee OK just a couple of more, Does anybody recognize the Miami skyline and know a time line. It has to be mid to late 70's Thanks Kenny It's either 73, 74 or 75. The white and orange boat in the lower RH picture only ran as the Pride of Pay & Pak in 73 through 75. The Miss Bud and the Pay & Pak were big rivals back then.

07-11-2018, 10:20 AM	#1979
Kennygee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: . Posts: 228	kkoether Wasn't U-95 The Pay and Pak boat as I think it was first to run the turbine engines?

07-11-2018, 10:33 AM	#1980
kkoether Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huber Heights, OH, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 731	Originally posted by Kennygee OK so maybe the first set of Pictures were from earlier than I thought After doing more research i think maybe 1974 or 1975? That was a long time ago for me! Any way these were in an album and a lot clearer images. I could not get them out with out tearing them. I also do not believe it was a ME- Super that I had at the time ,but was a Pentax. The upper 2 RH pictures here have to be 77 or later as 77 was the first season for Bill Muncey's Blue Blaster pictured in both shots. These all look like they spanned several years in the 70's. Nice shots. They show some hydroplane history. I'm a big fan myself!!! ---------- Post added 07-11-18 at 01:43 PM ---------- Originally posted by Kennygee kkoether Wasn't U-95 The Pay and Pak boat as I think it was first to run the turbine engines? The U-95 was the first turbine powered boat. The Pay & Pak was Rolls Royce Merlin powered. It was the first honeycomb aluminum constructed hull. It was a very revolutionary hull. Both it and Bill Muncey's Blue Blaster have both been restored to running condition by the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum in Kent, WA. I was out there in 2010 when they started to restoration on the Blue Blaster. There are bits and pieces of the U-95 around but not enough running gear to restore it. The hull was eventually changed to piston power and is in a warehouse in Detroit if I'm not mistaken.