05-09-2005, 18:56
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US Army Biplane
My brother was outside taking pictures of the kids yesterday when this flew over his house. Thought some of you might enjoy. I told him to copyright that pic!
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05-09-2005, 19:10
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Bet you'd never guess that that is a Boeing Aircraft !!! Commonly referred to as a Stearman.
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05-09-2005, 19:15
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You're right AM I didn't! I figured someone here would know what it is. Thank you!
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05-09-2005, 19:40
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Stearman N2S, IIRC.
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05-09-2005, 20:34
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That airplane was the primary pilot trainer for the United States military prior to World War Two.
We have a couple of those in good condition and still flying around here.
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05-09-2005, 20:40
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Originally Posted by Bill Harsey
That airplane was the primary pilot trainer for the United States military prior to World War Two.
We have a couple of those in good condition and still flying around here.
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They are EVERYWHERE !!!!! There are many that have even been "fitted" with radial engines that came out of TANKS !!!!!
That's a very long story.
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05-09-2005, 21:48
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05-09-2005, 21:51
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My uncle used to be part owner of one that looked a lot like that. I got to fly in the front cockpit a couple of times, that was an awesome ride. Great pic
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05-09-2005, 21:54
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Air I was just imagining what it would be like to fly in one of those. Maybe some day, seems like it would be pretty awesome.
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05-09-2005, 22:21
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AM sure knows a lot about it, I wonder...Jump School....Fort Benning...Fryar 
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05-09-2005, 23:10
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We have one down here. It's owned by a midget broadcaster, who has no idea how to fly it. He's crashed her twice and made one E landing because he didn't check the weather forcast. You think you'd notice a giant cloud bank on the sat!
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