Interesting fact about the Hispano Aviación shown at 22:55 It esentially was a BF-109 yes, but the engine used was the Rolls-Royce Merlin. That's why the engine cover looks like that on the lower side. This is why in Spanish it's called "Buchón". It was also used in many movies as a fake BF-109.
impressive Museum with two planes listed that I relate to with great reverence. #1 is the Learjet 23. That particular plane I'm not familiar with however one that I am familiar with is N175FS. It was sold by Clay Lacy (Van Nuys, CA) to one of the worlds great entertainers and the plane is solely responsible for two amazing songs entrenched in a great love affair between two entertainers. I'm leaving you to figure it out. #2 is the "attack" model of the B25 which was very successful in the European and Pacific WAR theaters. You obviously noted the 8 Browning's in the nose, but in addition there were two mounted on each side of the nose and facing forward. That firepower was capable of sinking small to medium ships. As impressive as it was, there is one more impressive along the same lines. It is the Douglas A20 Havoc. I had the pleasure to work on what I understand to be the only flying example while living in El Paso in 1973. It was purchased by Willy Farah from Howard Hughes (you can hear other accounts, but that's the real story). Willy was completely enamored by the plane since he flew one during the Korean War. Willy's team took the plane down to the wheels and restored her to better than new condition. My only contribution was that Hughes had converted the bomb bay to a 4 seat lounge/bar, replete with picture windows (like a turbo commander 690A) on each side and used the plane as his personal high speed transport. Hughes had used a new product (spray-on foam) to insulate the compartment. Several attempts were made to remove the foam without success. On a whim, I used a pneumatic die-grinder with a 2" adhesive pad which removed the foam but didn't etch the aluminum. Willy painted the plane with IMRON, which I had never seen before. That plane still flies today from its base in Texas (Dallas/Ft. Worth I think). It's still configured like Willy flew it, with the multi-Browning's facing forward and a functional Bomb Bay. Kenny Farah and I chased the A20 on the deck one day but couldn't keep up with it in the 690A. Willy could really make it talk. A difference between the A20 and the B25 is that the A20 had "one seat" and no crew (some had a gunner on top). Willy's plane had a single seat which violated the Corporation's charter for air travel. Willy's response ... he fired the Chairman of the Board and amended the charter. They don't make-em like that any more.
Amazing
Thankyou so much for sharing awesome glimpse
Impressive n fantastic I learn many things
Morgan Freeman as your announcer all mines Eric you just blew your budget for the year! Top shelf video.
Beautiful Museum
It really is!
I live not far from here. Think I will check it out!
Thank You for this video
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Interesting fact about the Hispano Aviación shown at 22:55
It esentially was a BF-109 yes, but the engine used was the Rolls-Royce Merlin. That's why the engine cover looks like that on the lower side. This is why in Spanish it's called "Buchón". It was also used in many movies as a fake BF-109.
impressive Museum with two planes listed that I relate to with great reverence. #1 is the Learjet 23. That particular plane I'm not familiar with however one that I am familiar with is N175FS. It was sold by Clay Lacy (Van Nuys, CA) to one of the worlds great entertainers and the plane is solely responsible for two amazing songs entrenched in a great love affair between two entertainers. I'm leaving you to figure it out. #2 is the "attack" model of the B25 which was very successful in the European and Pacific WAR theaters. You obviously noted the 8 Browning's in the nose, but in addition there were two mounted on each side of the nose and facing forward. That firepower was capable of sinking small to medium ships. As impressive as it was, there is one more impressive along the same lines. It is the Douglas A20 Havoc. I had the pleasure to work on what I understand to be the only flying example while living in El Paso in 1973. It was purchased by Willy Farah from Howard Hughes (you can hear other accounts, but that's the real story). Willy was completely enamored by the plane since he flew one during the Korean War. Willy's team took the plane down to the wheels and restored her to better than new condition. My only contribution was that Hughes had converted the bomb bay to a 4 seat lounge/bar, replete with picture windows (like a turbo commander 690A) on each side and used the plane as his personal high speed transport. Hughes had used a new product (spray-on foam) to insulate the compartment. Several attempts were made to remove the foam without success. On a whim, I used a pneumatic die-grinder with a 2" adhesive pad which removed the foam but didn't etch the aluminum. Willy painted the plane with IMRON, which I had never seen before. That plane still flies today from its base in Texas (Dallas/Ft. Worth I think). It's still configured like Willy flew it, with the multi-Browning's facing forward and a functional Bomb Bay. Kenny Farah and I chased the A20 on the deck one day but couldn't keep up with it in the 690A. Willy could really make it talk. A difference between the A20 and the B25 is that the A20 had "one seat" and no crew (some had a gunner on top). Willy's plane had a single seat which violated the Corporation's charter for air travel. Willy's response ... he fired the Chairman of the Board and amended the charter. They don't make-em like that any more.
Amazing. Some notable absences however. No Spitfire, B.17, Catalina or Zero.
"Hey guys, its Euan with the Air zoo..."
You beat me to it
Nice music ❤
Small White lettering is hard to read
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