tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103443710467974502024-03-18T04:48:22.067-05:00Cold War Air MuseumThe Cold War Air Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration and maintenance of aircraft that were flying during the Cold War. The museum is located at Lancaster Municipal Airport, 20 minutes south of downtown Dallas, Texas.Cold War Air Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05507405003551968521noreply@blogger.comBlogger359125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510344371046797450.post-88922225937589650162015-05-24T17:17:00.002-05:002015-05-25T08:07:50.146-05:00Aviation Photographers are Dedicated PeopleIf there is group even more dedicated to the History of Aviation than the Pilots, Mechanics, Volunteers and Sponsors that keep our Birds flying, it may be the Aviation Photographers. These dedicated people spread the story and keep Aviation History alive through pictures and prose. Our reach to these twenty plus photographers will be multiplied by thousands, or hundreds of thousands by the time their pictures are published, posted or viewed.<br />
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On May 23rd, the Cold War Air Museum (CWAM) had the privilege and pleasure of such a group visiting for a sponsored event and dinner. They will have their own event posted on their web sites (along with much better photographs taken with much more expensive equipment). But it was a pleasure to watch them at work, even in the rain and catch a few quick photos of the photo takers with my trusty smart phone.<br />
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Event planning and co-ordination with Airport management allowed them limited, but close up access for some special picture taking. That is an advantage of an airport and aviation history oriented community such as ours. The only element not fully on board with today’s events was the weather.<br />
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The "Cavanaugh Caribou Came to CWAM" for the Photographer's Pictographic Pleasure. Making the 20 mile trip from the North to the South of the DFW Metroplex seemed as if it might not happen with Torrential rain and Tornadic Winds passing through the area earlier. Our thanks to the Cavanaugh Museum for helping to "make the day" for these Hunters of History.<br />
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Towards the end of the day, the Mi24 returned from the nearby State of Oklahoma. Weather had not been kind to the planned trip or event but the Bird and it's Crew made a safe return with another photo-op for the group.<br />
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With the photographers getting their pics and the crew getting the Bird safely put away before yet another storm passed through, the event ended successfully with a dinner for the group at the museum.BudFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020861559071093668noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510344371046797450.post-18441898065017769622014-10-05T20:25:00.000-05:002014-10-05T20:45:19.359-05:00CWAM visits the CAF WWII Air Expo - Dallas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are lucky to be in an area that keeps so much aviation history alive. This weekend the Dallas area saw one of the biggest gatherings of flying WWII aircraft we have seen in a long, long time.<br />
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Several of the Cold War Area Museum Directors are also Life Members of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) and several of the CJ's from the CWAM group flew to the event. <br />
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In addition to the many aircraft we are used to seeing, others flew in, to help attract attention and support for the creation of a new area aviation museum and headquarters for the CAF.<br />
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These CAF aircraft, based in this, and other areas, have all been beautifully restored and maintained. If the new facility is built, some will base here and others may come for display on a rotating basis.<br />
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Families came and children got to see and touch a part of history that their grandparents (or great-grandparents) may have been part of. Rides were also available in many of the planes. All of the aircraft on display were flown to the event. <br />
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The centerpiece for the event was Fifi, currently the only fully restored and flying B29 in the world.<br />
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Our hat is off as always to Charlie Wood, who has helped co-ordinate so many joint events for the CAF and Cold War Air Museum at Lancaster. Now a National Officer for the Commemorative Air Force, Charlie was, as usual, actively recruiting new members in support of keeping these wonderful machines on display and flying.<br />
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If all that is being discussed comes to pass, Dallas Executive Airport, a few miles from where the CAF/DFW and CWAM museums are currently located may gain a new facility, a home for permanent and rotating display of these fine historic aircraft.<br />
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Director Boede and several volunteers took time out to contemplate the event.<br />
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And to contemplate as well, the changing times and changing trends in acceptable nose art. BudFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020861559071093668noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510344371046797450.post-63140316921789106192014-09-07T21:57:00.004-05:002014-09-08T18:02:59.540-05:00Red Bull Air RacesA couple of <a href="http://coldwarairmuseum.com/" target="_blank">CWAM</a> associates had the pleasure of attending and reporting back on the <a href="http://www.redbullairrace.com/en_US" target="_blank">Red Bull Air Race</a> event held in our area this weekend. Pictures are from Saturday, when training and Challanger class events were held. Between the Challanger and Master Class events, it appeared teams were competing from about 17 different countries from around the world.<br />
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During the Cold War, air shows and "civilian" air race competitions were an opportunity for national interests to be displayed in a highly competitive atmosphere, sans weapons. In contrast to that era, all of these teams appear supported by commercial, not national, interests. But it is still fun for the spectators to root for their home teams.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.texasmotorspeedway.com/" target="_blank">Texas Motor Speedway</a> is a unique venue for this event. The Speedway normally hosts NASCAR automotive races and was built "Texas sized" to reflect the public interest and following of those events. The speedway is capable of seating and supporting more than 128,000 visitors. And a hotel provides spectacular views of race events. The extensive parking area is filled with buses, motor homes and campers on multi-day events.<br />
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The entire course is visible from the speedway stands. Take offs and landings were also from within the stadium, puting all of the action in direct view of the spectators.<br />
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Smoke on! Flying directly towards the main viewing area,entry is made between the checkered pylons. The "pits" directly in front of the spectators, where race cars are normally housed serve as open hangers for the event.</div>
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Prior to competition, viewers got a good look at each plane, as it was pushed by hand across the front of the stands to a marshaling area.<br />
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Between heats, returning aircraft land in front of the spectators.</div>
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After parking their aircraft, pilots exhausted by the Texas heat and G forces may go to press or conference rooms for interviews, or back to the pits for debriefing.<br />
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During the event, spectators could watch the planes flying in front of them or watch the action on a giant screen across the field. The screen switched between cameras inside the aircraft, views from cameras mounted on the aircraft and views from cameras in the stadium and a helicopter above. The display also showed times, speeds and rankings of the aircraft/pilots. The bright flash of Texas sun shown on the big screen behind the pilots head is a reminder of another obstacle the pilots faced during the race.<br />
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Entry through the checkered pylon gates was followed by an immediate turn to the left towards the first red pylon. Aircraft had to make entry under 200 knots, most entered on a slight decent to add speed after entry.<br />
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Clipping a pylon adds a time penalty. The top of the checkered entry pylon can just be seen behind this aircraft's tail as the pylon begins to collapse. Crews on the ground could repair and re-inflate a pylon in a matter of minutes. <br />
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Part of the purpose of the training rounds was for pilots to learn the course, many flew the course faster or with smoother manuevering on their second pass.</div>
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The course is short and fast. After passing the first red pylon the aircraft passes in front of the stands. The jumbo display in this shot is showing a slightly out of sync view from a camera mounted on the aircraft's tail. The speed of action is intense and you can watch the moving plane or the stationary screen, but not both at the same time. The slight lag in attitude shown on screen, compared to the aircraft in flight, was only noticeable looking at this shot after the fact.<br />
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Continuing down course, the aircraft goes vertical to reverse direction. In this shot, the right pylon of this pair was hit on the first Lap and is laying on the ground. Between heats, a crew repaired and re-inflated it in about two minutes. The spectators lining the hotel top floor balcony must have a great view.<br />
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BudFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020861559071093668noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510344371046797450.post-71040555398611212482014-08-31T20:00:00.000-05:002014-09-02T20:00:25.311-05:00Cockpit-Fest USA, 2014Every Year around Labor Day, Lancaster Airport, the <a href="http://www.contrails.us/caf_dfw_wing/" target="_blank">Commemorative Air Force</a> and the <a href="http://www.cwam.org/" target="_blank">Cold War Air Museum</a> open house for the public to come and see rare and unusual aircraft and learn about aviation history. In addition to featured exhibits, static displays and flights of historic aircraft, a new event this year was <a href="http://cockpitfestusa.org/" target="_blank">Cockpit-Fest, USA</a>.<br />
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Cockpit and Simulator enthusiasts came from as far as California. The Cockpit-Fest group enjoyed seeing the aircraft flying and on display, and the public enjoyed seeing the cockpits and trying the sims. <br />
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Museum President Phil Davis is pictured below after having made several landings in this B52 cockpit and simulator. Like many of the other cockpits and simulators, it had outstanding graphics with full computer tie-in to the original flight controls. Phil couldn't resist the comment that "it flies like a big Ercoupe". Make that a really, really, big Ercoupe.<br />
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All set for a Nellis 21-Left departure.</div>
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While some of the displays focused on the accuracy and detail of actual cockpits, others focused on development of the supporting electronics. The reader is left to guess which ones had the most comfortable "pilot" seating.<br />
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The Cockpit-Fest group gave out awards in various categories. The group seems to be very dynamic and supportive of its members.<br />
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Trailering and transport of these valuable exhibits is no easy task. At the beginning and end of the event many hours were spent setting up and removing the displays and sims. And of course CWAM volunteers had to come early and stay late to move aircraft in and out of Hanger One both for Cockpit-Fest and Warbirds on Parade. With arrangements waiting for the F-15 to be picked up, it seemed only fitting for it to face off with the Mig-21 while spending the night.<br />
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A successful event for all and hopefully a bigger event for next year.</div>
BudFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020861559071093668noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510344371046797450.post-61356508096365493292014-08-30T20:00:00.000-05:002014-09-02T19:59:23.295-05:00Warbirds on Parade, 2014Every Year around Labor Day, Lancaster Airport, the <a href="http://www.contrails.us/caf_dfw_wing/" target="_blank">Commemorative Air Force</a> and the <a href="http://www.cwam.org/" target="_blank">Cold War Air Museum</a> open house for the public to learn about aviation history and see historic aircraft both on display and flying.
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At the North end of the field, the Commemorative Air Force, long established in Texas, brings in many of the finest examples of WWII aircraft remaining in flying condition.<br />
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Like other historic organizations, the CAF and CWAM now constantly compete with the internet for the hearts and minds of the public. But smart phones and flat screens simply don't compare with the reality of touching and seeing these aircraft in person and talking to the veterans and volunteers that flew them and keep them flying today. <br />
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The event started early with aircraft flying in from around the state and volunteers arriving to help, and soon the public began arriving in hopes of beating the heat of the late afternoon Texas sun. <br />
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The B-24 Liberator was a mainstay in the European Theater.</div>
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The B-25 saw service in both theaters and achieved fame early in WWII when General Doolittle flew a daring raid with them from an aircraft carrier.<br />
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The Douglas A-26 Invader also saw war over the Pacific and in the Cold War following. It has also served extensively in the Forestry service as a fire-bomber.<br />
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The Cold War Air Museum is also located on the airport at Lancaster. CWAM has many flying and static aircraft from the post-WWII era. The two Museums compliment and coordinate with each other in support of this annual event.<br />
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The Mig-21, a Russian developed fighter, was extensively deployed during the Cold War era by many countries around the world and is still in use by some today.</div>
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The museum is thankful to have many fine volunteers working and supporting our events. Many thanks to Tommy and Debbie for their fantastic support!<br />
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The Mi-24 Hind, another Cold War aircraft, was also extensively deployed by many countries around the world and is still in use today. Preparation and relocation of aircraft began well before the event and took until well after the posted hours and we thank the many volunteers and supporters for their efforts and old fashioned dedication.<br />
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Although fewer people seem to come in person since the advent of the internet, the sights, sounds and smells of in-person reality continue to thrill and excite both young and old. Hopefully this young man is dreaming of a future flying or designing the generations of aircraft to come.<br />
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For those who couldn't make it this year, we're glad you could join the thousands that share with us by internet, we hope you can visit us in person next year, and please support your local museums!</div>
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The <a href="http://tocclairshow.com/" target="_blank">Thunder Over Cedar Creek Airshow</a> benefits the <a href="http://ccveteransfoundation.org/" target="_blank">Cedar Creek Veterans Foundation</a>, a 501(c)(3) group founded to provide support for the physical and emotional recovery and rehabilitation of
wounded, injured and disabled military personnel and veterans with a
focus on those individuals residing in and organizations serving the
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CWAM associates have contributed their time and support to this event for a number of years and look forward to this event annually. <br />
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As with every event, a lot of Planning, Preparation and Plain old hard work goes into getting there.<br />
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The size of the MI-24 requires attention to clearance. The full pivoting nose wheel allows the tail to be swung clear of (or into) nearby structures, vehicles and equipment. Plane guards help keep the tug driver aware of obstacles he can't see.<br />
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Additional ramp space under construction can be seen at the left. Projected to be ready by the upcoming August 30th <a href="http://www.warbirdsonparade.com/" target="_blank">Warbirds on Parade</a> event, the new space allows the MI-24 to go directly to a nearby staging area.<br />
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After towing the MI-24 to an area clear of the small planes that frequent this growing DFW regional airport (<a href="http://www.airnav.com/airport/KLNC" target="_blank">KLNC</a>), the bird can be fueled for the short flight to Cedar Creek.<br />
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As with every July 4th, the Commemorative Air Force <a href="http://www.contrails.us/caf_dfw_wing/index.htm" target="_blank">DFW Wing</a>, also located at Lancaster was also evolving aircraft in support of North Texas events. <br />
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After a final walk around, this year's flight crew, Rene, Pete, Susan and Stan are ready to go. Other CWAM volunteers are driving to the event.<br />
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Susan and Pete are among the many volunteers from CWAM and other fine organizations looking forward to seeing you at this worthwhile and fun event supporting our veterans and the North Texas community.<br />
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<br />BudFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020861559071093668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510344371046797450.post-60053675503889184252014-07-04T00:47:00.000-05:002014-07-05T09:16:37.065-05:00July 4th - Independence DayIt is a tradition in the United States to celebrate the anniversary of American Independence every July 4th. It is a Federal, State and Local Holiday and many families attend parades, picnics, fireworks shows and patriotic events.<br />
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Although the resolution of independence was effectively adopted by the
Second Continental Congress on July 2nd, 1776, our founding fathers felt
that it was important to draft a document that more fully explained the basis and reasoning for their action.<br />
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After debate and revision, the
resulting <b>Declaration of Independence</b> was adopted on July 4, 1776, the day we now celebrate every year. Drafted over two hundred years ago, it is a reminder today of the reasons, rights, wrongs and lofty goals for which our country was founded. A reading of this famous document can be played below.<br />
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Throughout the Cold War and even today, conflict continues to remain throughout the world. Some might say it is part of human nature. At the Cold War Air Museum, we cannot solve the world's problems or change the nature of man. But as a museum, we can help preserve and present the lessons of history that might help some future student or leader better understand the world in which we live.<br />
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Have a safe and happy 4th! Tomorrow the MI-24 will be attending the <a href="http://tocclairshow.com/" target="_blank">Thunder Over Cedar Creek</a><br />
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With the transmission back in place, the turbine engines have been reinstalled. As with the transmission, the bright colors on the engine components help give the bird a "like new" appearance as it goes back together. But the colors are only a small expression of the work and attention to detail given to the process.<br />
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It seems like all aircraft (especially helicopters) are required to have one or more tight spaces where something has to be checked or connected. Even with access panels removed long and skinny arms and fingers are often desirable and sometimes required. With the intake preheat not yet installed on the right engine, a moment of such "tight squeeze concentration" was captured above.<br />
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This front view shows one of the specialized pieces of standard field equipment, a ladder-bridge, used to access the front of the engine compartment over the nose of the aircraft.<br />
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The four forward facing air intakes are prominent in this view. The center square opening (where a head is inserted above) is covered by a grilled panel after work is completed. Left and right of the square opening are the turbine intakes and the large round opening on top feeds the radiator assemblies in the transmission compartment.<br />
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As the exterior was restored, so were the markings and insignia. The red alignment indicators for the dzus fasteners allow visual confirmation during preflight that the compartments are closed and locked.<br />
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This Red Star-Roundel combination (appropriate for the period prior the breakup), was run through a computer program in order to match it to the curved surfaces underneath.BudFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020861559071093668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510344371046797450.post-53268617378722297342014-06-23T21:41:00.001-05:002014-06-23T22:07:36.213-05:00MI-2, #214 Status Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After the start of a dark and dreary rainy day (somewhat of a rarity here in sunny Texas), the rain stopped and the sun came out so we were able to open the hanger doors and remount the transmission on #214 (shown here with #213 in the background).</div>
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The fuselage of 214 has been completely stripped and repainted. After years and years of service this transmission compartment has not been this clean and shiny since it was at the factory (and maybe not even then).<br />
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After an emergency call to get the venerable forklift into operation (a vertical lift beast of its own kind), the transmission was rigged for placement under the watchful eye of museum directors and volunteers.<br />
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Of course like all good things helicopter, the transmission could not simply be "dropped" into place. After achieving near perfect vertical and angular alignment, the twin turbine drive shafts must be guided through tight bulkheads into the turbine compartments while at the same time the control rods, cables and connections are guarded or guided into position. With a generous application of attention and a few words of persuasion, the transmission was soon in place.</div>
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As the sun sets over the Texas prairie a transmission once again sits atop #214. The persnickety drive shaft for the left turbine is visible through the bulkhead in this photo illustrating the place, mate and "slide" 3D puzzle referenced in the photos above.<br />
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As #214 progresses back into service, we hope to provide a new series of restoration posts as before.<br />
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<br />BudFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020861559071093668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510344371046797450.post-22572726693090354842012-06-22T09:14:00.002-05:002012-06-22T09:14:29.661-05:00Corsicana AirshowAirshow number four for us was just a short trip down Interstate 45 to Corsicana, Texas. This is a small but growing show put on by the CAF's Coyote Squadron. We performed our 2 ship Cold War Attack demo with the MI-24 and L-39. The CAF Blastards were there to provide us with awesome pyrotechnics that really help bring our show together. We hope to bring more multi-aircraft routines to the airshow circuit in the future. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14012780197072335424noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510344371046797450.post-7007736135116047042012-06-19T07:14:00.000-05:002012-06-19T07:14:00.108-05:00Central Texas AirshowWe kicked May off right with a trip to the Central Texas Airshow in Temple, Texas. On Saturday we flew a two-ship Russian attack demo with Mi-24 Bord 118 and L-39 Bord 107, and on Sunday a single Hind demo. Both included a full compliment of pryo courtesy of the CAF Blastards. After we arrived in Temple on Friday the Colling's foundation flew their Huey creating some very interesting pictures. Special thanks to Beth Jenkins for inviting us, along with Kevin Hong and Timothy Pruitt for the photos.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14012780197072335424noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510344371046797450.post-29743821357552997222012-06-12T09:07:00.000-05:002012-06-12T09:07:05.676-05:00Dyess AFB AirshowOn April 28th the Mi-24 traveled out to Abilene, Texas and Dyess AFB for the Big Country AirFest 2012. The Hind was on static display for the day while the sky was filled with the likes of the US Army Golden Knights and the US Air Force B-1 Lancer bomber. We would like to thank the men and women serving our nation at Dyess Air Force Base and Dave Stubbington for the photos.<br />
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We would like to send a special thanks to The CAF Highland Lakes Squadron for hosting us, The Blastards for providing us with awesome pyro, and Ronnie Sethman for showing us some true Hill Country Hospitality.<br />
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For some video of the airshow and the Mi-24 please see the link below.<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25DQOvihwP0&feature=player_detailpage#t=97s">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25DQOvihwP0&feature=player_detailpage#t=97s</a><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14012780197072335424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510344371046797450.post-90517340668647283572012-06-04T11:05:00.001-05:002012-06-04T11:05:22.710-05:00New Blogs Coming Soon..Be sure to watch the blog over the next couple days for new posts about the current happenings and completed airshows over the last couple months. We plan on reviving our blog and updating our event calendar so stay tuned!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14012780197072335424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510344371046797450.post-29332630151127882122011-08-11T20:03:00.000-05:002011-08-11T20:03:16.194-05:00MiG-23 Twilight Afterburner RunOn Saturday the <a href="http://www.cwam.org/">Cold War Air Museum</a> performed a twilight taxi test of its <a href="http://www.cwam.org/wiki/index.php/MiG-23">MiG-23UB</a> "Flogger" aircraft.<br />
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The following photographs are provided courtesy of Ivan Voukadinov, who made the trip from Chicago for the event. Ivan is from Bulgaria, where his uncle was a Bulgarian Air Force pilot who flew our Bord 022 during its military career.<br />
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Photographers and movie makers refer to the time that straddles sunrise and sunset as <a href="http://www.golden-hour.com/">"Golden Hour"</a> because the natural lighting has a certain glow to it.<br />
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15 minutes after sunset, the MiG-23 was taxied into position on the runway and the afterburner was lit for approximately 3.5 seconds. The initial afterburner ignition is the most impressive because of the sheer volume of raw fuel that is sprayed into the tail pipe. The MiG-23 consumes approximately 2 gallons of Jet-A per second at max afterburner.<br />
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After slowing down and leaving the runway, the wings were swept to the 72° position, giving the Flogger its signature "go fast" look.<br />
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The MiG-23's appearance is even more menacing after dark. Taxi lighting consists of illumination on both sides of the aircraft. The landing configuration consists of illuminating only the larger light on the port side of the aircraft as Soviet pilots were taught to "look left" during landing.<br />
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The MiG-23 was the first Soviet design that took cockpit ergonomics into strong consideration and the internal lighting is particularly well thought out.<br />
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Even sitting still the MiG-23 looks like it's going Mach 2.35.<br />
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Many thanks to Ivan and all the other photographers who made it out to the museum!<br />
Cold War Air Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05507405003551968521noreply@blogger.com4Lancaster Airport (LNC), 850 Ferris Rd, Lancaster, TX 75146-5576, USA32.583405521286437 -96.72323740209958532.57689202128644 -96.730603902099588 32.589919021286434 -96.715870902099581tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510344371046797450.post-19080490517798661812011-07-17T22:00:00.002-05:002011-07-18T06:15:22.308-05:00Cold War Air Museum L-29 Delfin ProjectsThe <a href="http://www.coldwarairmuseum.com/">Cold War Air Museum</a> is fortunate to have a number of friends and associates that help support the museum. Part of this growing network includes a number of L-29 pilots and aircraft owners.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUB18R3Iah-lxgRTOhHjHKYPCKbhqwVQm4V0UQkYY5PdiZ6pCE8CxDaQxjuIo9IVs2Q45KPX4IWS_y5q79phoyK6mjbVIsM6yEx3zlCHAM5ZqCpbqV2w5Zpc4gL3q-56pDl-3OtLNp8Cc/s1600/Ed+and+Larry+Bell+47.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUB18R3Iah-lxgRTOhHjHKYPCKbhqwVQm4V0UQkYY5PdiZ6pCE8CxDaQxjuIo9IVs2Q45KPX4IWS_y5q79phoyK6mjbVIsM6yEx3zlCHAM5ZqCpbqV2w5Zpc4gL3q-56pDl-3OtLNp8Cc/s320/Ed+and+Larry+Bell+47.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Ed and Larry, pictured here, took Larry's beautiful Bell 47 out for some proficiency work last weekend. We look forward to seeing more of Ed in the near future.BudFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020861559071093668noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510344371046797450.post-23172510907617747792011-06-27T22:00:00.016-05:002011-06-27T22:00:02.247-05:00June 25th, Airport DayThe <a href="http://blog.cwam.org/2009/06/lancaster-airport-story.html">Airport</a> where the <a href="http://www.coldwarairmuseum.com/">Cold War Air Museum</a> is located hosted another community event last Saturday. More activities and events attract more visitors and we are happy to see them.<br />
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Having multiple Mi-2s and pilots to fly them, allows the museum to respond to more requests for aircraft at airshows and events throughout the year.<br />
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Congratulations to all our volunteers and associates for their efforts in making this project another success at the Cold War Air Museum.Cold War Air Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05507405003551968521noreply@blogger.com2Lancaster Airport (LNC), 730 Ferris Rd # 102, Lancaster, TX 75146-5576, USA32.579451386656928 -96.723882632938432.572937886656931 -96.7312491329384 32.585964886656924 -96.7165161329384tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510344371046797450.post-8560249848472092732011-06-12T20:09:00.001-05:002011-06-12T22:39:31.256-05:00Follow us on FacebookThe <a href="http://www.cwam.org">Cold War Air Museum</a> has created a Facebook page for those people using the popular social media site who would like to be Friends with the museum.<br />
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One of them was adding dataplates (labels) to the panel and matching everything together in the new Pilot Operating Handbook (POH).<br />
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Jon, the detail oriented member of the group, studied the panels and requirements to send the necessary dimensions and details to the engraver. <br />
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The report for this week is; the POH update is nearly complete and the dataplates are on their way back from the engravers. <br />
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We're almost there!BudFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020861559071093668noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510344371046797450.post-32357632382506670512011-06-06T07:22:00.000-05:002011-06-06T07:22:19.184-05:00Mi-24 visits Bryan, TexasA call to the <a href="http://www.cwam.org/">Cold War Air Museum</a> recently led to a quick trip to Bryan Texas. When the R4D from the sister museum on the field developed maintenance issues, the Mi-24 gallantly filled the vacant spot at the Coulter field airshow. <br />
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A prior <a href="http://blog.cwam.org/2009/11/fair-play.html">post</a> featured a story about one of the Faculty Members of the <a href="http://bush.tamu.edu/">Bush School</a> of Government and Public Service. The Bush Library and Bush School at Texas A&M house unique lessons and programs from the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_war">cold war</a> era.BudFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020861559071093668noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510344371046797450.post-71830113748163533912011-06-01T17:00:00.011-05:002011-06-01T17:11:30.319-05:00Cold War Air Museum Mi-24D "Hind" gets U.S. Airworthiness CertificateThe second <a href="http://www.cwam.org/wiki/index.php/MI-24">Mi-24D</a> associated with the <a href="http://www.cwam.org/">Cold War Air Museum</a> received its U.S. Airworthiness Certificate today! <br />
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Licensed in the Experimental Exhibition category, bord 120, will soon join her sister ship, bord 118, <b>flying</b> to airshows and events.<br />
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This project truly was a team effort and we want to thank everyone who contributed their time, talent and labor. We also want to thank the F.A.A. for their help and guidance with the project. Look for more blog posts about the story of bord 120 soon.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations All!</div>Cold War Air Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05507405003551968521noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510344371046797450.post-76061387572273327012011-05-29T18:00:00.002-05:002011-05-29T18:58:51.418-05:00Memorial Day - 30 May, 2011On this Memorial Day, the <a href="http://www.coldwarairmuseum.com/">Cold War Air Museum</a> joins with families and communities all over America in recognizing and honoring those men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in our military service .<br />
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Begun as a celebration of rememberance and reconcilliation shortly after the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Civil_War%0A">American Civil War</a>, Memorial day is celebrated as a National Holiday each year on the last Monday in May.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">To all who have served and are presently serving, Thank You.</div>BudFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020861559071093668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510344371046797450.post-85532483022517323212011-05-26T22:00:00.002-05:002011-05-26T22:16:55.674-05:00Cold War Air Museum at the Corsicana Air Show - Part 2We've got a few more pics to share from the <a href="http://www.coldwarairmuseum.com/">Cold War Air Museum</a> visit to the Corsicana Airshow this year.<br />
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Thanks to <a href="http://www.airshowbuzz.com/andynixon/go/gallery/item/130321619/">Andy Nixon</a> for sharing these additional photos with us.BudFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020861559071093668noreply@blogger.com0