The photo of a Japanese looking out the waist window with the microphone is a POW who volunteered to show the Marine bombing outfit(PBJs) where his former associates are, in the Phillipines. I always wondered how come, probably got a bad evaluation from his supervisor.
Luv these photos. Great view of prop wear patterns on the 214 F4U Corsair. No big chucks missing. The aft side will have even more paint sand blasted off near the tips.
Would love to see the bomb photo #30 finished by including the Tall Boy, Grand Slam and the 43,000 pounder the USAF used to carry in the B-36 (even though they didn’t exist at the time the photo was taken.) Quite an array of sizes! I like the Ukranian soldiers with the yellow and blue band in their hair matching their flag. I wonder in the colors are regulation or if they just do it?
Chuck A. Villanueva said on April 21, 2017
Always look forward to these. Thanks for posting these.
Jeff Bailey said on April 21, 2017
This is another awesome group of photos. Thanks!
Morne Meyer said on April 21, 2017
A great selection as usual!! Thanks.
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on April 21, 2017
The photo of a Japanese looking out the waist window with the microphone is a POW who volunteered to show the Marine bombing outfit(PBJs) where his former associates are, in the Phillipines. I always wondered how come, probably got a bad evaluation from his supervisor.
Craig Abrahamson said on April 21, 2017
Great stuff as usual, Rob (never seen an A-10 in that camo before – interesting)….and is that a Vigilante they were trying to put up on a pole?
Craig Abrahamson said on April 22, 2017
….or could it be an F-111…? I can’t tell. Anyone know for sure..? (I’m curious now).
Rob Pollock said on April 23, 2017
Definitely a Warthog in an aggressor scheme.
Allan J Withers said on April 25, 2017
I am thinking Tornado !
Bowman Roberts said on April 21, 2017
Luv these photos. Great view of prop wear patterns on the 214 F4U Corsair. No big chucks missing. The aft side will have even more paint sand blasted off near the tips.
Robert Royes said on April 21, 2017
Great as usual, the last photo…What the heck is that?
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Rob Pollock said on April 22, 2017
Caproni (Italy).
Josh Patterson said on April 21, 2017
Would love to see the bomb photo #30 finished by including the Tall Boy, Grand Slam and the 43,000 pounder the USAF used to carry in the B-36 (even though they didn’t exist at the time the photo was taken.) Quite an array of sizes! I like the Ukranian soldiers with the yellow and blue band in their hair matching their flag. I wonder in the colors are regulation or if they just do it?
Rob Pollock said on April 22, 2017
The women soldiers wear the bands.
Dirk Derks said on April 22, 2017
Hi Rob,
This was again a great selection of pics. Keep them coming Rob!
Regards, Dirk / The Netherlands.
Christian Ristits said on April 23, 2017
Some really nice pictures, always enjoy that!
Allan J Withers said on April 25, 2017
Another great selection Rob.
George Henderson said on April 28, 2017
Great set again. The opening photo is probably truer now than ever with so few left