Pilot map details
hey guys this photo always fascinated me due to the detail captured and not sure why you don't see more of this detail on other photos of the time as I always thought it was common practice this Photo is available to view at American air museum online this one is from the archives.
The detail i'm pointing out is the MAP reference numbers on Capt Vern Richards 361st FG hand not to mention the grime and dirt on his face and hands look like he opened up canopy for a f*g on way home too
some will know far more than me about goggles RAF TYPE but I thought it be nice Photo to share for those working in scale that allows this detail to be used
Good looking enuf to be in the movies.
Funny you should say that, Bob, as he's always reminded me of the actor Michael Rennie of The Day the Earth Stood Still fame.
Still one of my favorite sci-fi movies - possibly the best ever made, IMO.
Best,
Mike
I think, repeat think, that SE0611 is start engines at 0611, TO0621 is take off at 0621, SC0631 is ‘something’ at 0631, R?1000 is return at 1000 (?), HOME 330, is the return course home.
The look on his face says it all.
@bballew that's great feet dry feet wet I remember an old guy telling me that when they lost compass this could just be folk law some pilots would line up the sun with one of the holes in canopy P51 Mustang and that would get them home how true that is or if it even stands up to science I don't know but if it got them home all good
This picture says a lot, Martin @iwantedwings
Great picture, martin (@iwantedwings). I suspect that Brian (@bballew) has the key to this picture. Basically, it looks like all of the mission times are on the back of his hand. When I was flying T-37s, we had a "knee-board" that would strap to your leg. It was about 6x9, had a clip to hold your flight plan, and served as a small desk for the flight. You could write down your assigned radio frequencies, assigned altitudes, etc on the flight plan. In C-141s, we had computerized flight plans with all of the times, headings, altitudes, fuel consumption, etc already computed. Times change, I guess.
Great observations all around, everyone. This would make a great bust.
The "grime" seems to be the flush skin/imprint you get from wearing a mask tight on your face for hours (I know, I work with dry chemicals and get a similar imprint on my face after wearing a mask for several hours on shift.
Also, the lighter skin around his eyes from wearing polarized lenses.
Finally, the thousand mile stare of seeing too many things happen over a short period of time.
that's great I wouldn't have thought that I do agree @dbdlee
Awesome picture, Martin!
thanks guys great comments
reminds me of the term feet wet for leaving coast UK and feet dry when returning if that's the right way around
Thanks for sharing this interesting image.
Great photo Brian!
Great pic. Makes me think of the famous one of Brian Lane. Utter exhaustion and wishing the camera would bu***r off!