Just a smattering of the aircraft I get to work on on a daily basis. New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks, Connecticut3yr ⋅ James_TF2 ⋅ r/aviation
North American P-51XR “Miss Ashley II” One of three Griffon engined Mustangs. Had wings from a Learjet and horizontal stabilizers from an F-86 Sabre. It crashed at the 1999 Reno Air Races after the empennage separated from the aircraft. The ensuing crash killed owner/builder/pilot Gary Levitz.5yr ⋅ James_TF2 ⋅ r/WeirdWings
The A-10 before the A-10. A big ass gun, two noisy engines and twin tails. WWII Warthog.4yr ⋅ James_TF2 ⋅ r/aviation
Bleriot 125. A 12 passenger twin boom transport from 1930 powered by two Hispano-Suiza 12Hbr inlines producing 550hp each. First flown in ‘31, scrapped in ‘34.5yr ⋅ James_TF2 ⋅ r/WeirdWings
We moved our Cobra out of storage and back onto the floor. I’m happy it’s out of the dust. New England Air Museum.5yr ⋅ James_TF2 ⋅ r/Helicopters
Just found this worn Barber Quarter in a DQ parking lot. My day has rapidly improved.5yr ⋅ James_TF2 ⋅ r/coins
I found a neat nickel while searching for old bottles near the Connecticut River.5yr ⋅ James_TF2 ⋅ r/coins
NASA/Boeing QSRA (Quiet Short-haul Research Aircraft) Modified DHC C-8A with new wing featuring upper-surface blowing and boundary layer control. Equipped with four Avco Lycoming F102 turbofans.5yr ⋅ James_TF2 ⋅ r/WeirdWings
Lockheed R7V-2/YC-121F Constellation. Turboprop powered version using P&W YT-34’s. Two R7V-2’s and Two YC-121F’s were built and used by the Navy and air force respectively.5yr ⋅ James_TF2 ⋅ r/WeirdWings
Our (New England Air Museum) DC-3’s new floor went in on Tuesday. Slowly but surely she’s coming along.4yr ⋅ James_TF2 ⋅ r/aviation
Morane-Saulnier M.S.1500 Epervier. Two seat tactical reconnaissance and counter insurgency aircraft for service in Algeria. Max speed: 196. Armament was either six 50-kg anti-personnel bombs or six 68-mm rocket pods.5yr ⋅ James_TF2 ⋅ r/WeirdWings
Kaman K-225, developmental helicopter first flown in 1948. Featured intermeshing rotors and servo-flap pitch control systems. Currently the oldest surviving Kaman aircraft. New England Air Museum5yr ⋅ James_TF2 ⋅ r/WeirdWings
Moved our XF4U-4 back into storage to make space in preparation for hangar floor reorganization.5yr ⋅ James_TF2 ⋅ r/aviation
Military Aircraft HM-1. Prototype fast two-seat attack/observation aircraft. Derived from the earlier Hawks Miller HM-1 racing plane “Time Flies”.5yr ⋅ James_TF2 ⋅ r/WeirdWings
My boss found this old picture of a ceremony outside of the Spokane Air Service Headquarters in 42-43. Does anyone know what fly that is?3yr ⋅ James_TF2 ⋅ r/vexillology
I love me some Huskies! At the UCONN vs Lafayette game. Currently 90-605yr ⋅ James_TF2 ⋅ r/Connecticut
Quite possibly my all time favorite root beer. Hints of licorice, ginger and vanilla throughout. Absolutely delicious.5yr ⋅ James_TF2 ⋅ r/Soda
It seems that in Google Earth, the F-16XL #2 is still sitting on the north side of the complex among other aircraft.4yr ⋅ James_TF2 ⋅ r/aviation
My East German loadout. (Stand-in primary while awaiting my new Mosin to be shipped)6yr ⋅ James_TF2 ⋅ r/airsoft
My newest acquisition. Shoots like a dream with no problems. Can’t wait to use it come summer.5yr ⋅ James_TF2 ⋅ r/airsoft
Found this at KBDL up here in Connecticut. Saw it fly in just an hour before. It was the first time I’ve ever seen a 727 in person.6yr ⋅ James_TF2 ⋅ r/aviation
A rare colorized photograph taken ten miles north of Manila in the Philippines on December 8, 19416yr ⋅ James_TF2 ⋅ r/HistoryMemes
Found this little guy while I was digging a hole for a new fence post. What is it? (Penny for scale)5yr ⋅ James_TF2 ⋅ r/coins
Can I just briefly touch on how absurd yet ridiculously hilarious this scope is?5yr ⋅ James_TF2 ⋅ r/dayz
I am aware that this is a padlock but does this type have a specific name?6yr ⋅ James_TF2 ⋅ r/whatisthisthing