FighterControl

This week it is 50 years ago that I went for the first time to the USA on a delayed honeymoon. Of course it wasn't a hobby trip but I managed to squeeze a few visits to airfields into our travel schedule focussed on National Parks and visiting friends in St.Louis and Denver. I have posted on this forum pictures of the stored aircraft at Davis-Monthan AFB before so I leave them out now.

St. Louis Mo. 2 May 1975. F-100D 55-2794 and 56-3219 Mo.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

St. Louis Mo. 2 May 1975. F-100D 55-3667 Mo.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

St. Louis Mo. 2 May 1975. F-100D 55-3811 and 56-3288 Mo.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

St. Louis Mo. 2 May 1975. F-100D 55-3811 Mo.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

St. Louis Mo. 2 May 1975. T-33A 57-0707 Mo.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

St. Louis Mo. 5 May 1975. CT-39D 158844 VR-1 fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

St. Louis Mo. 5 May 1975. CT-39E 158382 VR-1 fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

St. Louis Transport Museum Mo. 3 May 1975. C-47 0-15635 Mo.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Springfield il. 4 May 1975. F-4C 64-0825 il.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Springfield il. 4 May 1975. RF-4C 65-0881 il.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Springfield il. 4 May 1975. RF-4C 65-0897 il.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Springfield il. 4 May 1975. VT-29A 49-1910 il.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 6 May 1975. C-131B 53-7788 Co.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 6 May 1975. E-2A 150534 VAW-116 fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 6 May 1975. F-100F 56-3739 Mo.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 6 May 1975. F-105B 57-803 HI AFRES 466TFS fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 6 May 1975. F-105B 57-835 HI AFRes 466TFS fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 6 May 1975. F-105F 62-414 Vi.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 6 May 1975. F-105F 63-261 TH AFRes 457TFS fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 6 May 1975. F-111D 68-127 CC 27TFW fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 18 May 1975. A-7D 71-324 N.M.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 18 May 1975. C-54 0-49042 fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 18 May 1975. F-101B 57-0297 N.D.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 18 May 1975. F-105D 62-360 SH AFRes 465TFS fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 21 May 1975. A-7D 73-992 Co.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 21 May 1975. F-101 N8234 Univ. of Col. fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 21 May 1975. OH-58A 20452 Co.NG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 21 May 1975. T-39A 62-4481 SAC fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Buckley 21 May 1975. UH-1D 65-9886 Co.NG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Tucson 8 May 1975. F-100D 56-227 Az.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Tucson 8 May 1975. F-100F 56-912 Az.AG fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

Tucson 8 May 1975. F-100F 63944 fc by arnold booy, on Flickr

I hope you found these pictures of interest.

Kind regards,
Arnold

Most definitely of interest, Arnold. Gee, what a selection of types. Some real gems there, but the camo T-29 is quite a novelty. Thanks for posting.

Regards, Terry.

Another fantastic selection, Arnold. They are most definitely interesting, especially the wonderful F-100s, Convairs, Thuds and the C-54!

Martin

Did your wife see you at all??
You managed a few base visits to get this collection
Changed days now, unfortunately.

Thanks Arnold, another amazing collection of shots, very nostalgic to view these, great variety especially the century fighters. How you managed this on a honeymoon too, on mine even the brief mention of maybe a visit somewhere resulted in a stern look. Luckily she's mellowed a bit now.

On my honeymoon, in 1987, we started at Leningrad and went south to 'The Stans'
In Tashkent, from our hotel room, I saw an AWACS-style IL-76 taking off.
No way would she let me even look at it through the longer lens! (She knew my finger might slip)
On about the 4th circuit, I did manage, but it was just a variation on a dot.
On checking, much later, there was more than one flying by then, unfortunately.

Hi Arnold



No words needed

SLUFFs, Voodoos, Super Sabres, and even a Swinger thrown in

Thanks so much for posting

Paddyboy

Fantastic Arnold! During my honeymoon in1989 these were all gone (except the A7). Centuryfighters with white codes were the best imo.

Arnold your post brought tears to this old mans eyes. So many memories of so many trips to the US, I had a great tour of Buckley when I was in Colerado on business, so many years ago! I know from PHANCON that your wife was not totally anti-aircraft!
All the very best old mate, regards, Gordon

Great stuff again Arnold ! Small correction, those HI F-105's are not F-105D's, but F-105B's (small black radome).

Arnold

Great set once again!
Century fighters!
Much to like.
Love the civil Voodoo.

Blimey Arnold, WHAT a post!!! The quality of images, the content, and all taken with the consent of the recent Mrs Arnold, no doubt....I'm not sure I could have managed that .
Many thanks for sharing, and as always....more please!

Right on the money and you've spoilt us as usual with another truly excellent post.
My first love are pistons and I was elated to firstly see the Dak then extatic when I reached the Sky master
Once again, many thanks for sharing your superb captures and taking me back to a great time

Guys, thank you all for your nice comments.
eLaReF, regarding your comment and also Petepilot on previous comments I can only say "nothing beats British humour".
Retro, thank you very much for indicating the wrong type on the Hill F-105's. I learned something today.
Best regards,
Arnold

Another brilliant set! Thanks Arnold

Great photos! I didn’t know the 170th TFS had RF-4Cs.

I also just noticed 62-4414 shown above, Arnold. She was “Ridge Runner” . She ended up on the gate at R.E. Byrd airport.
Martin

Arnold, you lucky chap. What a magic time for you to have been over there. Very jealous.

Quite a collection, great catch on the Colorado Uni Voodoo. And I can never recall seeing a camo Convair before. Brilliant post.

Again a wonderfull selection Arnold. Always a joy to watch. Thanks. Bart