The distinct growl of a big, radial engine grew into a deafening roar as this AT-6, a WW-II advanced trainer airplane, departed a local airstrip recently. Leaving a trail of white smoke from its airshow smoker, it left more than just a passing impression. Decades ago, planes like this prepared young pilots for war inContinue reading “Advanced Training”
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Round Engine Rumble of Times Past
I was zeroing in on the sun for my daily observations when I heard the unmistakable rumble of a big, round, radial engine headed my way. Though trees obscured the view at first, I guessed that it might pass overhead. I got the camera ready and managed to get this photo during the one andContinue reading “Round Engine Rumble of Times Past”
Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings 