Lime Kiln Lighthouse

Lime Kiln Lighthouse on the west side of San Juan Island, Washington

Lime Kiln Lighthouse on the west side of San Juan Island, Washington

Lime Kiln Lighthouse on the west side of San Juan Island, Washington

Lime Kiln Lighthouse on the west side of San Juan Island, Washington

Lime Kiln Lighthouse on the west side of San Juan Island, Washington

Showing posts with label WWII. Show all posts
Showing posts with label WWII. Show all posts

Sunday, September 22, 2013

No. 222 Russian and German WWII dog fight after nearly grounded for 75 years

Flying Heritage Collection
Paine Field
3407 109th Street SW
Everett, WA 98204 
Website: www.flyingheritagecollection.com

Learn all about the developments and improvements to the IL-2 Shturmovik
Learn all about the development and improvements to the Focke-Wulf FW 190

The 2013 Free Fly Days offered by Paul Allen Flying Heritage Collection in Everett, WA came to a close on Saturday September 21st, 2013. The final flight featured WWII aircraft that have not shared the skies in nearly 70 years.
Flying Heritage Collections Focke-Wulf 190A-5 and IL-2 Shturmovik took part in Saturday's 
"Air War over Russia" in Everett, Washington. During the 1940s both of these aircraft fought for air to air and air to ground dominance on the Eastern Front. The heavily armored Tank Buster IL-2 Shturmovik was Russia's Air to Ground platform to take on ground to air cannons, trains, supply routes and bridges. Flying low over the terrain and its ability to absorb numerous hits while sending rockets and shells down range made it a very successful aircraft.
IL-2 Shturmovik
Pilot Ross Granley throttles up the IL-2 Shturmovik
Flying Heritage Collection's Focke-Wulf 190A-5
Steve Hinton flying the Fw-190A-5



IL-2 Shturmovik being chased  by
Formation Pass
IL-2 Shturmovik
IL-2 High Speed Pass
Flying Heritage Collection's Focke-Wulf 190A-5!
In hot pursuit of the IL-2 
IL-2 Shturmovik high speed pass
IL-2 outfitted with a rear gunner to challenge faster and more maneuverable German Fighter planes
Steep Dive by IL-2 Shturmovik
Strafing Run Attitude
Attack run IL-2 Shturmovik
IL-2 Shturmovik being chased  by
Check Your Six...FW-190 hunts down the IL-2
IL-2 Shturmovik being chased  by
IL-2 tries to shake off the bogy 
IL-2 Shturmovik being chased  by
After 70 years two WWII veterans share the same skies over Everett, WA
IL-2 Shturmovik landing
Over the Numbers on RWY 34
Flying Heritage Collection's Focke-Wulf 190A-5!
FW 190 touches down perfectly to end the 2013 air show series 



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Monday, March 18, 2013

No. 171 Museum of Flight

Museum of Flight
9404 East Marginal Way S
 Seattle, WA 98108
 http://www.museumofflight.org/

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Museum Hours
Daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
First Thursday of each month:
10 a.m. - 9 p.m. (free after 5 p.m.)
Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

Free First Thursday Evenings

Thanks to sponsor Wells Fargo Bank, Museum admission is free of charge on the first Thursday evening of every month from 5-9 p.m.

The Museum of Flight is located at the south west corner of Runway 13R/31L at Boeing Field-King County International Airport and is open daily and stays open late on First Thursday evenings, free of charge. The museum collection boasts over 85 different aircraft displayed in 9 different galleries  starting with the early manned flying machines to more modern jet aircraft. There are museum complex features nine indoor and outdoor galleries and air park and in 2012 The Museum of Flight was awarded NASA's retired Space Shuttle Crew Trainer. Admission to the Museum of Flight is included when you purchase a Seattle CityPASS. For more information, check out the Museum of Flight website.




\ Goodyear F2G-1 Super Corsair Museum of Flight Seattle
Goodyear F2G-1 Super Corsair Museum of Flight Seattle
Lockheed M-21 Blackbird Museum of Flight Seattle
Lockheed M-21 Blackbird Museum of Flight Seattle
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Sunday, September 30, 2012

No. 121 Historic Flight Foundation

Historic Flight Foundation
10719 Bernie Webber Drive
Mukilteo, WA 98275
website: www.historicflight.org

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Historic Flight Foundation was established in 2003 as “John T. Sessions Historic Aircraft Foundation” with the intention to collect, restore, and share significant aircraft from the period between the solo Atlantic crossing of Charles Lindbergh and the first test flight of the Boeing 707. Throughout the intervening years, Historic Flight has acquired at least two aircraft annually and engaged the best restoration resources available to return the collection to original splendor.
Beginning in 2006, the primary focus became planning for a permanent facility to share the collection, maintain the aircraft for flight, and restore aircraft that might either be added to the collection or exchanged for aircraft better aligned with the mission and message. While a significant airport since 1942, Paine Field had not seen serious activity on its west side since WWII. The Kilo-7 site has particular appeal; its proximity to the main runway and elevation above the Mukilteo Speedway means that architectural features can be enjoyed from a distance. Snohomish County allowed a long-term land lease, and design began, both of the Restoration Center and the Education Center. The Restoration Center opened on March 5, 2010.

Hours of Operation

10am to 5pm Thursday through Sunday

ADMISSION INFORMATION

$12 Adult Admission
$10 Senior/Military (65+)
$8 Youth (6-15 years old)
5 and Under Free
$6 per person Group Tour Rate


Historic Flight Foundation Hanger
Historic Flight Foundation stacked Hangar
Historic Flight Foundation F8F Bearcat
Grumman F8F Bearcat
Historic Flight Foundation Grumman F7F Tigercat
Grumman F7F Tigercat
Historic Flight Foundation P-51 Mustang
P-51 Mustabg
Historic Flight Foundation Grumman F7F Tigercat
Grumman F7F Bearcat "Bad Kitty"



war bird art air force photos The quaint sea side city of Mukilteo is the gateway to southern tip of Whidbey Island via the Clinton Mukilteo Ferry run. To check fares and ferry schedules visit Washington State Ferry Rates. The Puget Sound is a tidal waterway that influences the width of the public beach. Both during high and low tide Mukilteo Beach makes for great landscape and seascape photography. The Mukilteo Lighthouse Park is a popular senior, engagement and wedding photography backdrop for newly weds and families as well.
The sun sets behind the Olympic Mountain range and Whidbey Island. So if you are planning to take a beach stroll prior to sunset for some photography shots keep in mind that the sun will set sooner because of the geography of the mountains to the west.
For more interesting places around Mukilteo see all articles in and around Mukilteo
More shots of Mukilteo Lighthouse
Mukileto Lighthouse Park and Playground
Pioneer Cemetery along the Bluff in Mukilteo
Mukilteo Classic Car Show
A walk up Mukilteo Japanese Gulch 
Plane Spotting at Paine Field Snohomish County Airport
Paine Field KPAE Snohomish County Airport Attractions for everyone
Tails and Trails Mukilteo Off Leash Dog Park 


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Friday, August 31, 2012

No. 101 Vintage Aircraft Weekend

Where: Historic Flight Foundation Restoration Center
Located on the southwest corner of Paine Field
10719 Bernie Webber Drive
Mukilteo, Washington 98275
http://vintageaircraftweekend.org/

 When: The fifth annual Vintage Aircraft Weekend will begin on Friday, August 31st with aircraft arrivals throughout the day at Historic Flight Foundation's Restoration Hangar, Kilo 7, Paine Field
The main event begins Saturday morning, the first of September, at 9 a.m. VAW features a first-class Speakers Bureau, live music, two flying sessions of vintage aircraft, vintage automobiles and military vehicles, fine food, vintage bicycles, vintage clothing and uniforms, and a host of opportunities for kids and parents to interact with displays and vendors. The final flight will conclude at 5 p.m.


Tickets: Tickets for the Big Band Dinner Dance on the 31st are $50 per person and include admission to the festival on the 1st. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids (up to a maximum of $25 for a family) on Saturday
Who: Hosted by Historic Flight Foundation along with many supporters including Cascade Warbirds, Castle & Cooke Aviation, Flying Heritage Collection, Future of Flight, Heritage Flight Museum, Museum of Flight, Paine Field, Port Townsend Aero Museum

Images From Past Vintage Weekends


North American P-51D Mustang  Flying Heritage Collection - Paine Field, WA

P-51 Mustang Fighter Day


P-51 Impatient Virgin

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Supermarine Spitfire WWII Cockpit




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Saturday, June 23, 2012

No. 56 CAF "Sentimental Journey visits FHC


Flying Heritage Collection
Paine Field
3407 109th Street SW
Everett, WA 98204
website: http://www.flyingheritage.com/TemplateHome.aspx?contentId=1

Commemorative Air Force based out of Mesa, Arizona will be at FHC this weekend through Monday June 25th, 2012 this year with their 1944 B-17G "Sentimental Journey." You can find more Information on the B17 and History on "Sentimental Journey" from the CAF website.


B-17 Sentimental Journey front gunner
Front Nose section showing The bombadier and navigator positions
B-17 "Sentimental Journey" Cockpit controls
B-17G Flight Deck
B-17 Bomber N-9323Z returning to KPAE
"Gear Down for landing"
More Images after the Break

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

No. 35 2012 Paine Field Airport Day May 19th, 2012

Paine Field Aviation Day 2012
http://www.painefield.com/

May 19th, 2012
This past Saturday as the clouds burned off and the sun came out there was considerable amount of thunder to be heard. Not a stormy thunder but more like 1000's of radial engine horsepower coming from a large number of flying vintage radial engine powered aircraft based in the northwest and some transient visitors.

Here is a look back at Paine Aviation Day 2012 in images


Down the Centerline Series: Clowning Around "Can I get Your Number?" North American B-25J Mitchell "In The Mood" Rosewood Pinup Dames Rolling Thunder Series: North American T-28 Trojan

Slideshow and more photos after the break