Oshkosh 2006 - Page 1

July 22, 2006

These RVs were serious about their formation flying, even to the extent of proper military style radio calls. They were obviously on the way to Oshkosh.

Early low fog gave way to waves of clouds between Iowa City and Dayton. This isn't a river, but a very elongated lake.

A "Wright Model B" clone, made of metal and powered by Lycoming, was hopping rides at Dayton Wright Brothers Field.

Eric Whyte gave the briefing the night before the AirVenture Cup Race.

Dinner for AirVenture Cup race participants in the Air Force Museum.

The Air Force Museum is one of the finest air museums in the world. This is an RB-50 ("D" model, I think).

Tactical nuke "shape".

Early military rockets, including Titan I, Titan II, Thor and others.

Apollo 15 command module.

Beside the AC-130 gunship was a "Daisy Cutter" bomb, which the display said was "WWII surplus", but used in Vietnam. I wonder when they used such a thing in WWII?

One of the many examples of "Nose Art" removed from B-52s as they were scrapped in recent years.

B-29 cockpit "Walk-through" exhibit, carefully walled in Plexiglas to prevent damage.

WWI bomber, part of a large collection of WWI aircraft.

One of many WWI era wind tunnels on display

That is a *very* small example of what's on display at the Air Force Museum. Next, on the the races.

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