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Vermont ANG Burlington VT June 1982

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Vermont ANG Burlington VT June 1982

Post by xkekeith » Tue Jul 27, 2021 8:41 pm

From the days when a British accent would get you a ramp visit, I wanted to catch the transition from the EB-57E to the F-4.

There was one EB-57E left on the ramp, soon to be gate guard:

Image0-21500 EB-57E 157 DSEG USAF by Keith Heywood, on Flickr

The F-4's had received their Vermont markings:

Image65774 'VT' F-4D 134 DSES Vermont ANG USAF by Keith Heywood, on Flickr

Image66470 VT F-4D Vermont ANG USAF by Keith Heywood, on Flickr

Image65730 F-4D Vermont ANG USAF by Keith Heywood, on Flickr

The low viz version:

Image66457 VT F-4D Vermont ANG USAF by Keith Heywood, on Flickr

Newly delivered ex 31st TFW / 307th TFS 'ZF' coded F-4D:

Image66228 ZF F-4D ex 31 TFW USAF by Keith Heywood, on Flickr

The obligatory T-33 hack:

Image35944 T-33A Vermont ANG USAF by Keith Heywood, on Flickr

Couple of interesting visitors FAA Jet Commander and a coal powered KC-135:

ImageN84 Jet Commander FAA & 71450 KC-135A Maine ANG by Keith Heywood, on Flickr

Image71450 KC-135A Maine ANG USAF by Keith Heywood, on Flickr

The Vermont branch of the Civil Air Patrol had a couple of re-purposed military aircraft, one Bird Dog and the standard ex USAF T-41A. I've been unable to identify the previous identity of the Bird Dog which although it sits in a well known Bird Dog FAA serial block it does not feature in any records I've found.... The Bird Dog's did not serve with the CAP for very long and were quickly withdrawn.

ImageN5267G O-1 Bird Dog Vermont Civil Air Patrol by Keith Heywood, on Flickr

ImageN5121F T-41A Vermont Civil Air Patrol by Keith Heywood, on Flickr

Well worth the drive from Montreal.
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Re: Vermont ANG Burlington VT June 1982

Post by Mustang531 » Tue Jul 27, 2021 10:14 pm

Another really interesting selection of shots, thank you for sharing these and nearly forty years ago!

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Re: Vermont ANG Burlington VT June 1982

Post by f106dart » Wed Jul 28, 2021 12:18 am

Love the EB57 they came to Cannon one time when I was there. If you look at the 0s there are made out to be eyes. Can't remember the toy but it was a laughing joke box the guy had in the cockpit, they would play while messing with the other aircrews

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Re: Vermont ANG Burlington VT June 1982

Post by paddyboy » Wed Jul 28, 2021 3:50 am

Hi Keith :P

Great set there :thumbs:

The T33 looks very smart :)

Thanks for posting :thumb:

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Re: Vermont ANG Burlington VT June 1982

Post by POL » Wed Jul 28, 2021 4:38 am

My database says N5267G is ex 51-16897, to which Baugher agrees. That Commander looks lovely!

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Post by xkekeith » Wed Jul 28, 2021 7:30 am

EGVP wrote:
Wed Jul 28, 2021 4:38 am
My database says N5267G is ex 51-16897, to which Baugher agrees. That Commander looks lovely!
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Re: Vermont ANG Burlington VT June 1982

Post by tim_3216 » Wed Jul 28, 2021 7:37 am

Interesting shots. Love the EB-57E. Thanks for posting. :thumb:
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Re: Vermont ANG Burlington VT June 1982

Post by DanBeeden » Wed Jul 28, 2021 1:28 pm

Great shots - the T-33 looks very smart in these markings.

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Re: Vermont ANG Burlington VT June 1982

Post by fisherman » Wed Jul 28, 2021 2:30 pm

What an interesting post and great scans, nothing like a great trip down memory lane. Well done, Keith :thumbs:

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Re: Vermont ANG Burlington VT June 1982

Post by Punkrunner62 » Wed Jul 28, 2021 4:02 pm

Absolutely brilliant post, pure nostalgia, thanks so much for taking the time to post.
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Re: Vermont ANG Burlington VT June 1982

Post by Mike » Wed Jul 28, 2021 4:39 pm

Great stuff Keith, I've always loved looking at your nostalgic photo threads. :)

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Re: Vermont ANG Burlington VT June 1982

Post by dragonchaser » Wed Jul 28, 2021 7:50 pm

Oh yes! What a great post, EB57 and F4’s take some beating, please keep these really interesting posts coming.

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Re: Vermont ANG Burlington VT June 1982

Post by SW Sky Blue » Wed Sep 01, 2021 1:11 am

Excellent Keith :thumbs:

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