#commemorativeairforce

[raven0276]

‘Turn to the IP’ CAF B-29 Superfortress ‘FiFi’ at altitude. #b29superfortress #superfortress #b29 #commemorativeairforce #tiredironmotorsports #airplane #aeroplane #airshow #history #classicairplanes #aviation #avgeek #instagramaviation #vintage #classic #museum #worldwar2 #warbird #warbirds #wwII #iamnikon #nikon #nikonphotography #nikonnofilter #mynikonlife #a2a #airtoair #airtoairphotography

[sentinelchicken]

The Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress “Texas Raiders” of the Commemorative Air Force starts its engines at Warbirds Over Dallas this past October. Note the ground crew ready with the fire extinguishers.⁣ ⁣ Note the slots on the wing just behind the engine nacelles- they’re the exhaust slots from the intercooler of the Flying Fortress’s turbosupercharger. ⁣ ⁣ The turbosupercharger is driven by exhaust gases from the radial engines- the turbine of the turbosupercharger compresses incoming air and delivers it to the engine, improving the engine’s power output at high altitude as it’s being fed compressed air as if it were operating at a lower altitude. ⁣ ⁣ However, one of the thermodynamic consequences of compressing the air is that it heats up and this can decrease the air density, offsetting the very compression you’re trying to accomplish. Intercoolers are used in turbosuperchargers reduce the air temperature and can also increase the pressure of compression by virtue of the flow restriction by the internal fins in the intercooler. ⁣ ⁣ If you look at the leading edges of the B-17’s wing, there are rectangular openings which are the intakes for incoming air that’s compressed by the turbosuperchargers and another intake that’s for the cooling air that flows through the intercooler. The exhaust air from the intercoolers is vented out through those slots on the top of the B-17’s wing.⁣ ⁣ #Avgeek #aviation #aircraft #planeporn #KRBD #RBD #airport #planespotting #WingsOverDallas2021⁣ ⁣ #Boeing #B17 #FlyingFortress #instagramaviation #igaviationcontest #mil_aviation_originals #USAAF #instaaviation ⁣#TexasRaiders #CommemorativeAirForce⁣ ⁣ #AvGeeksAero #AvGeekNation #AvgeekSchoolofKnowledge #TeamAvGeek (at Dallas Executive Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/CW94SSbsVkf/?utm_medium=tumblr

[stagsa]

“Yellow Rose” #b25 #b25mitchell #wwii @noseart #yellowrose #commemorativeairforce #commemorativeairforcesanmarcoswing #museum #iphone7plus #hefe #lategram (at Commemorative Air Force Central Texas Wing) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt_5Vn-lQr9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=j1wau54odjre

[dprowe87]

Big Tailed Beast makes a flyby at the 2023 Good Neighbor Day Air Show at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK). The Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver is a part of the Commemorative Air Force’s West Texas Wing. 14May22 #dekalbpeachtreeairport #dekalbpeachtreeairshow #goodneighbordayairshow #curtiss #sb2chelldiver #caf #commemorativeairforce #cafwesttexaswing wwiiaircraft #warbirds #warbirdphotography #aviation #airshow #aviationgeek #airshowphotography #aviationlover #aviationlovers #avgeek #avgeeks #avgeekphoto #aviationdaily #aviationworld #instagramaviation #instaaviation #aviation_lovers #aviationphoto #aviationphotography #aviationspotters #planepics #planespotting (at PDK - Dekalb Peachtree Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeXdtGxMdh3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jakearthurdesign]

What's your favourite medium? #customart #customartwork #customartist #customartandframe #CustomArtDesign #customartforsale #customartprints #customarts #petart #petartist #petartrbovic #petarte #petartravel #petarthritis #petartperth #commemorative #commemorativeairforce #commemorativeedition #commemorativeplaque #commemorativering #Commemoratives (at Ipswich, Queensland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWKLkOQvSfu/?utm_medium=tumblr

[jwhat-photo]

An old relic with a historic past… Definitely one of my favorite things I’ve seen from the patio of @gate12_barandgrill Camera: Nikon D3500 Lense: 18-55mm Settings: ISO 100, 55mm, f/9.0, 1/3200sec #generalaviation #caf #cafairpowertour #commemorativeairforce #pt13 #pt13stearman #stearman #stearmanbiplane #aviation #photography #planespotters #planepics #planelovers #aviationphotography #aviationgeek #aviationphoto #tamu #easterwood #airplane #nikon #nikonusa #planesofinstagram #instagramaviation #astinaviation #faa #eaa #texas #texasphotography (at Gate 12 Bar & Grill) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWYt41bPXZX/?utm_medium=tumblr

[skiesnbeyond]

“Throwback Thursday” - Had the chance yesterday to head out for the Air Power History Tour put on by the Commemorative Air Force. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ➡️ Airline: Commemorative Air Force ➡️ Aircraft: Boeing E75 Stearman ➡️ Reg: N4813V photos ➡️ Serial #: 75-5326 ➡️ Location: KASH ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 📸 Camera: Nikon D7500 📸 Lens: Tamron 150-600 mm G2 📸 Settings: 1/2500 of a sec at f/7.1 ISO 200 . . ❗️❗️❗️ Head to my page 👉 @skiesnbeyond 👈 and follow for daily content❗️❗️❗️ . . #️⃣ #planespotting #planespottinghd #planespotterpro #avgeekphoto #avgeekspotting #avgeekspotter #avgeekery #aviationphotography #aviation4you #aviation4life #dailyaviation #instagramaviation #instagramaviationphotography #planesofinstagram #planephotography #planepics #ig_aviation #airpowerhistorytour #commemorativeairforce #boeinge75stearman #vintageaircraft #vintageaviation #ww2aviation #aviationhistory #boirefield #aviationlovers #globalaviation #historicalaircraft (at Nashua Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQgSWjbBLV3/?utm_medium=tumblr

[subsonicphoto]

There are just some things that you can't help but put the lens down and take in first-hand. After snapping a photo first, of course! #b29 #superfortress #fifi #doc #eaa #airventure #osh17 #oshkosh #historycomesalive #yesterdaytoday #livinghistory #bomber #wwii #worldwar2 #warbird #avgeek #aviationphotography #aircraft #usaaf #caf #commemorativeairforce (at EAA - The Spirit of Aviation)

[iloveahangar]

For our first B-29 design we had a few big names to choose from like Enola Gay, Bockscar, Waddy’s Wagon, FiFi and Doc. But we decided that “Fu-kemal” (😳) would give something a bit more unexpected. 🤔😂 . “Fu-Kemal” was part of 58th Bombardment Wing, 444th Bombardment Group, 679th Bombardment Squadron flying out of the China, Burma, India theatre where it flew 9 bombing missions, 30 “hump” missions and sunk 6 Japanese boats.🤙😎. . . Unique aviation apparel and gifts for the aviation enthusiast. 🎁 . . www.iloveahangar.com 🤙😎 . 🛫FREE SHIPPING! 📦 🌎 . 🛩CUSTOM REQUESTS AVAILABLE ⚒ (For custom request please complete the Custom Design Request form at www.iloveahangar.com) . www.iloveahangar.com 👍 #aviationlovers #warbirds #warbirdphotography #b29superfortress #b29 #superfortress #ww2aviation #usaaf #hightops #fifi #b29doc #b29fifi #coolkicks #airshowphotography #aviationmuseum #commemorativeairforce #b17flyingfortress #c47skytrain #ww2bomber #streetshoes https://www.instagram.com/p/B-zaTtNB9uN/?igshid=nq6vdb3a4ldw

[nickynostalgia]

Revisiting the Sentimental Journey 26 years later. #b17 #b17g #b17flyingfortress b17gflyingfortress #sentimentaljoirney #boeing #worldwar2 #commemorativeairforce #nickynostalgia #bomber https://www.instagram.com/p/B2-ec7qgq5G/?igshid=13me46c3y059v

[raven0276]

Our hearts are breaking for the families of both aircraft tonight. This was the last of our planned airshows to attend this year. This is the first crash we have seen and just extremely heartbroken for all involved. #b17flyingfortress #b17texasraiders #caf #commemorativeairforce #cafgulfcoastwing

[sentinelchicken]

While 1941 was a dark year for the Allies especially in the Pacific, the exploits of the Flying Tigers against a numerically superior Japanese force boosted American morale early in the war.⁣ ⁣ The leader of the Flying Tigers, General Claire Chennault, rigorously trained his men to capitalize on the strengths of the P-40 Warhawk against the more maneuverable Japanese fighters. They avoided a turning fight and used the Warhawk’s speed and sturdiness in slashing attacks at high speed. Contrary to popular belief, the Flying Tigers never battled against the legendary Mitsubishi A6M Zero- it was likely a case of mistaken identity as the Zero was a naval fighter and the Imperial Japanese Navy had withdrawn its Zero units from China before the Flying Tigers went into action. ⁣ ⁣ Their main opposition would have been the Nakajima Ki-43 Oscar and the elderly Ki-27 Kate fighters of the Imperial Japanese Army. In those days, just about any Japanese fighter was referred to as a "Zero". Though not as a capable as the Zero, the Oscar was a more nimble and maneuverable fighter than the P-40 Warhawk. ⁣ ⁣ Flown in the right way, the Warhawk could effectively battle the Japanese. The Flying Tigers astutely realized the P-40 had a climb and speed advantage and used their P-40s in slashing attacks, avoiding the turning fight with the more nimble Japanese fighters. ⁣ ⁣ The bigger ailerons of the Oscar that gave it outstanding roll maneuverability were also a liability as Warhawk pilots would keep their speed up during dogfights- the higher speeds put higher dynamic loads on the Oscar’s ailerons, making the aircraft sluggish and less maneuverable.⁣ ⁣ #avgeek #aviation #aircraft #planeporn #KRBD #RBD #Dallas  #airport #texas #igtexas #WingsOverDallas2021 #CommemorativeAirForce⁣ ⁣ #Curtiss #P40 #Warhawk #FlyingTigers #USAAF #WW2 #mil_aviation_originals #instaaviation #aviationlovers #aviationphotography #flight  ⁣ ⁣ #AvGeekNation #AvgeekSchoolofKnowledge (at Dallas Executive Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVwSKSSslnc/?utm_medium=tumblr

[jonjp806]

The High Sky Wing of the Commemorative Air Force out of Midland stopping in Lubbock for fuel. They brought in a Twin Beech (Beech Model 18), a couple of North American T-6 Texans and a Avion. I admire these guys for keeping these beautiful warbirds flying. #highskywing #commemorativeairforce #aviation #aviationphotography #vintageaviation #northamerican #beechcraft #canonphotography #teamcanon #lightroom (at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport - LBB) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz6weQkgolvZ-3GDpC9HHc8jXg4kduPjGMHq-c0/?igshid=12848v7q8yy8i

[hernandoalba-world-pics]

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#Repost @factorydirectmodels • • • • • The B-17, Sentimental Journey (44-83514) is based at the Commemorative Air Force Museum in Mesa, Arizona. The aircraft is regularly flown to airshows throughout North America. Thanks for all their hard work to keep this baby flying🇺🇸 - - - Shot by Jon Welsh / Pilot/Reporter for Oklahoma News Channel 4. Via @bunker27apparel - - Have any warbird recreated into a timeless model. Contact us for more information. View more models at www.factorydirectmodels.com - - - #with_my_wings⠀ #SentimentalJourney #B17Bomber #B17 #B17FlyingFortress #USAirForce #AirForce #USAF #Military #MilitaryAviation #MilitaryHistory #KeepEmFlying #AimHigh #flyfightwin #wwII #avgeek #AviationGeek #MilitaryAviation #CommemorativeAirForce https://www.instagram.com/p/BtPARDwjI1X/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2pfb6ou9nxn

[dprowe87]

Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless dive bomber from the CAF Airbase Georgia performing a flyby at the 2022 DeKalb-Peachtree (PDK) Good Neighbor Day Air Show in Atlanta, GA. 14May22 More photos from this event available at www.Aerowephile.com #dekalbpeachtreeairport #dekalbpeachtreeairshow #goodneighbordayairshow #douglassbddauntless #caf #commemorativeairforce #wwiiaircraft #warbirds #warbirdphotography #aviation #airshow #aviationgeek #airshowphotography #aviationlover #aviationlovers #avgeek #avgeeks #avgeekphoto #aviationdaily #aviationworld #instagramaviation #instaaviation #aviation_lovers #aviationphoto #aviationphotography #aviationspotters #planepics #planespotting #weloveairshows (at PDK - Dekalb Peachtree Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeMMuceOj8-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[bobbydstl]

Me beside the Commemorative Air Force P-51 Mustang on a fuel stop here, on the way to the EAA Fly-In at Oshkosh. #p51 #mustang #commemorativeairforce (at Creve Coeur Airport)