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CURTISS Commando (N1837M)
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departure september 12, 2018 from Kenai Alaska,
enjoy also the sound of the engines during warming up.. the engine run https://youtu.be/K628DJiML4E
enjoy also the sound of the engines during warming up.. the engine run https://youtu.be/K628DJiML4E
These engines are music!!! 5*
Sweet.
My father was a Hump pilot, 3rd Combat Cargo Group flying out of Impal and Ledo, India, and eventually Myitkyina, Burma, after it was recaptured. He flew C-47s for drop supply missions supporting the British 36th Division in the jungle, and when his unit started flying the Hump, they switched out to 46s. He spoke highly of the plane, which he flew 60 round trips to China. If I'm not mistaken, it has hydraulic assisted controls which required a lot less effort than the 47. Here's a good book on the mission: Hump: America's Strategy for Keeping China in World War II (Williams-Ford Texas A&M University Military History Series) Plating, John D.
Fun fact: the path from India to China over the Hump was known as "The Aluminum Trail".
Fun fact: the path from India to China over the Hump was known as "The Aluminum Trail".
Thanks for the sound effects does sound great.
Hey my dad would have been a passenger going over the Hump--he talks about it sometimes..Assigned to the India/Burma/China group 1943-1945
He was with Gen Joe (Vinegar Joe) Stillwell.
He was with Gen Joe (Vinegar Joe) Stillwell.
Jeff Ethell put together a great book on flying the Hump. Look it up. Jeff died in a P-38 in 1999. Ironically it was painted like his father's P-38, who achieved ace status while flying in N. Africa.
The C-46 had 2800's and could carry a great load.
The C-46 had 2800's and could carry a great load.
My flying instructor, the late Dick Cooke, flew this type of bird in North Africa. He gave me his 60 years of aviation memorabilia, including old instruments, manuals for several military planes including the Curtiss Commando. I donated about 90% of what he gave to me, (12 packing boxes worth) to the Commemorative Air Force in Midland, TX. I still have some material I am using to include in his book. His book is in the final stages of editing. Potential title is "From Barnstorming to Bombers. It is actually his life history in aviation from the 1930's into the 1990's and up to his passing just a few years ago I believe I still have his approach plates to Berlin. My current dilemma is e-book or paper? I am leaning towards an e-book even though the old vets who would appreciate his story are probably not computer literate enough to obtain a copy. But, I think the younger generation of pilots would be thrilled to read about his adventures and misadventures. The CAF has ALL of his log books from beginning to end. The book is very close to being finished. I just need some photo permissions from various sources.
A very nice shot of a rare aircraft. all aircraft have a different sound, and this one is no exception.
Love It!
Great shot of a great aircraft Jeroen. Thanks for sharing this!
Hacia mucho tiempo que no veía una foto de este aparato. Recuerdos del pasado
Spectacular Capture Jeroen............
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Fecha | Aeronave | Origen | Destino | Salida | Llegada | Duración |
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03-05-2024 | Unknown | Kenai Muni (ENA / PAEN) | Kenai Muni (ENA / PAEN) | 09:53AM AKDT | 10:16AM AKDT | 0:23 |
03-05-2024 | Unknown | Kenai Muni (ENA / PAEN) | Kenai Muni (ENA / PAEN) | 09:04AM AKDT | 09:46AM AKDT | 0:42 |
26-04-2024 | Unknown | Iliamna (ILI / PAIL) | Kenai Muni (ENA / PAEN) | 04:48PM AKDT | 05:35PM AKDT | 0:46 |
26-04-2024 | Unknown | Kenai Muni (ENA / PAEN) | Iliamna (ILI / PAIL) | 03:24PM AKDT | 04:14PM AKDT | 0:50 |
26-04-2024 | Unknown | Dillingham (DLG / PADL) | Kenai Muni (ENA / PAEN) | 11:46AM AKDT | 01:33PM AKDT | 1:47 |
26-04-2024 | Unknown | Kenai Muni (ENA / PAEN) | Dillingham (DLG / PADL) | 09:28AM AKDT | 11:10AM AKDT | 1:42 |
25-04-2024 | Unknown | Iliamna (ILI / PAIL) | Kenai Muni (ENA / PAEN) | 04:50PM AKDT | 05:49PM AKDT | 0:59 |
25-04-2024 | Unknown | Kenai Muni (ENA / PAEN) | Iliamna (ILI / PAIL) | 02:25PM AKDT | 03:26PM AKDT | 1:01 |
25-04-2024 | Unknown | Wilder Runway LLC (05K / PAKX) | Kenai Muni (ENA / PAEN) | 11:56AM AKDT | 12:43PM AKDT | 0:46 |
25-04-2024 | Unknown | Kenai Muni (ENA / PAEN) | Wilder Runway LLC (05K / PAKX) | 10:05AM AKDT | 10:54AM AKDT | 0:48 |
24-04-2024 | Unknown | Iliamna (ILI / PAIL) | Kenai Muni (ENA / PAEN) | 04:48PM AKDT | 05:43PM AKDT | 0:54 |
24-04-2024 | Unknown | Kenai Muni (ENA / PAEN) | Iliamna (ILI / PAIL) | 03:32PM AKDT | 04:26PM AKDT | 0:53 |
24-04-2024 | Unknown | Wilder Runway LLC (05K / PAKX) | Kenai Muni (ENA / PAEN) | 01:58PM AKDT | 02:44PM AKDT | 0:46 |
24-04-2024 | Unknown | Kenai Muni (ENA / PAEN) | Wilder Runway LLC (05K / PAKX) | 12:35PM AKDT | 01:22PM AKDT | 0:46 |
24-04-2024 | Unknown | Iliamna (ILI / PAIL) | Kenai Muni (ENA / PAEN) | 10:05AM AKDT | 11:00AM AKDT | 0:55 |
24-04-2024 | Unknown | Kenai Muni (ENA / PAEN) | Iliamna (ILI / PAIL) | 08:16AM AKDT | 09:34AM AKDT | 1:18 |
23-04-2024 | Unknown | Wilder Runway LLC (05K / PAKX) | Kenai Muni (ENA / PAEN) | 04:19PM AKDT | 05:04PM AKDT | 0:45 |
23-04-2024 | Unknown | Kenai Muni (ENA / PAEN) | Wilder Runway LLC (05K / PAKX) | 02:53PM AKDT | 03:42PM AKDT | 0:48 |
23-04-2024 | Unknown | Wilder Runway LLC (05K / PAKX) | Kenai Muni (ENA / PAEN) | 01:32PM AKDT | 02:08PM AKDT | 0:36 |
23-04-2024 | Unknown | Kenai Muni (ENA / PAEN) | Wilder Runway LLC (05K / PAKX) | 12:09PM AKDT | 12:57PM AKDT | 0:47 |
23-04-2024 | Unknown | Iliamna (ILI / PAIL) | Kenai Muni (ENA / PAEN) | 10:24AM AKDT | 11:11AM AKDT | 0:46 |
23-04-2024 | Unknown | Kenai Muni (ENA / PAEN) | Iliamna (ILI / PAIL) | 09:07AM AKDT | 10:03AM AKDT | 0:55 |
22-04-2024 | Unknown | Int'l de Fairbanks (FAI / PAFA) | Kenai Muni (ENA / PAEN) | 06:45PM AKDT | 08:33PM AKDT | 1:47 |
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