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    This made me recall a conversation that I had with somebody several
    years ago regarding an Air Museum around Tucson, Arizona.  Assuming it
    does exist, has anybody been there?
    
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    There is a flying Lanc' in Canada. My wifes father flew in Lancs during
    WW2, radio and radar operator, and did a full tour of 30 missions. He 
    received the DFC from King George VI for manually releasing a live bomb 
    that was jammed in the bomb bay. Easy duty right?.
    
    ITV did a one hour documentary on the crew back in the late 60's called
    "If I don't come back, have one on me!". I have it on B&W video that was 
    converted to NTSC. A Gem to say the least. It shows the crew in civi's
    and recalls their war time life. 
    
    They even entered them in the News of the world air race but had to
    withdraw because of the insurance cost of these old guys flying a
    Lanc. The crew were up for it though. They went up a few times in the
    lanc and were hard to get out of it! :-) :-) 
    
    Unfortunately not all of the members are alive today. Every time one
    dies my father-in-law ages 5 years. They were something special in many
    ways, not least of which was making it through and then staying together 
    after the war. 
    
    My father-in-law's twin brother went through the whole war in DC3's,
    was never shot at once, and did the milk runs in the middle east.
    
    The fortunes of war, Eh!?.
    
    My father-in-law visited the Canadian Lanc. They treated him with
    respect and reverance, boy! did it make his day...
    
    Sorry about the ramble...
    
    E.
                               

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                After many  business  trips  to  Tucson that didn't leave
        enough time to  visit the museum, I finally had a couple of hours
        available.  The museum  is  right  next to the bone yards, a huge
        area of mothballed airplanes and  also  some scap companies.  The
        museum mas a lot of planes,  in  various  stages  of repair.  For
        example, they have 4 or 5 B52s  alone!    As  far as I can gather
        they simply pick planes worth displaying off the boneyards.  Most
        of the planes are post WW2.  Lots of  strange jets from the early
        years.  I really enjoyed the visit and will go  there  again if I
        find time.
        
        Anker

>      <<< Note 1521.2 by CSC32::HAGERTY "Veni, Vedi, $Cmkrnli, Rebooti" >>>
>                             -< Museum in Tucson? >-
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>    This made me recall a conversation that I had with somebody several
>    years ago regarding an Air Museum around Tucson, Arizona.  Assuming it
>    does exist, has anybody been there?

Sure have - see notes 1001.* for museum details - including Tucson.

Moderator - please move these notes as appropriate.

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    U.S. Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio
    
    It's been a number of year since I been there but it was impressive
    then and I've heard it's even better now. They had many one of a kind
    aircraft including the surviving North American B-70 Valkrie. At the
    time she was stored outside and suffering from the weather but I
    understand she is now inside. If you have ever seen pictures of the
    B-70 you'll be impressed, seeing it first hand is awesome....Mach 3+ in
    it's day given it's size is mind boggling. 
    
    They also have a B-36, a B-52 and a number of experimental birds. There 
    were a number of WWII German and Japanese aircraft on display. Would love 
    to get back there again and see what they have added.
     
    JB
                                

    Re the Canadian Lancaster... West of Toronto is another major city
    Hamilton. The Hamilton airport hosts an organization called the
    Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum. CWH restored the Lanc. They also
    have some other WW II aircraft including a gorgeous F4U Corsair.
    
    Regrettably they had a fire there a short while back and lost a 
    Spitfire in the damage. Worth the visit to CWH. They host a WW II
    airshow in June. A couple of years ago I think they gathered the
    largest collection of flying P51s in recent times.
    
    And if you go to Kanata there is the Canadian National Air Museum
    on the east side of Ottawa. Commercial and military equipment there.
    
    Chuck

>Sure have - see notes 1001.* for museum details - including Tucson.
> 
>Moderator - please move these notes as appropriate.
> 
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>Kay R. Fisher  |
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Oops! Sorry folks, when I scanned through for listings of museums I somehow 
missed 1001. My only excuse is that I have to access Notes through All-in-1 
which doesn't make some actions too easy!

Anyway, with my tail between my legs, I'll now slink off to 1001.....

Mr Moderator, please accept my apologies for the goof.

Cheers

Nigel.

    I had the opportunity to visit the air museum in Seattle last week.
    
    It was a great way to spend a couple hours.  Admission is $5.  The
    "heavy metal" was as follows:
    
    SR71- Blackbird
    Corsair
    F18 Hornet
    F86
    F104
    F4
    Curtiss Jenny
    
    There, of course, were many more planes.  These were the ones that
    stick in my mind, however.
    
    The SR71 was the highlight.  With a service ceiling of 85,000 ft
    and a top speed of over mach 3, it is hard to believe this thing
    is 30 years old.  It really was sinister looking!  Ironically
    I saw a mid 60's Ford Falcon in the parking lot on my way out -
    it is hard to believe these two machines are of the same vintage!
    
    In summary, this is a must if you like airplanes and find yourself
    in Seattle.
    
                                                            Regards,
    
                                                            Jim