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USAF Veteran hanging out on a remote Texas rooftop photographing F-35's. Aviation code slinger, frequent visitor to Lockheed, and pusher of aviation videos. 🫡

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Oct 1,1956 at Heathrow Airport an Avro Vulcan B.1 XA897 crashed while attempting to land in poor weather. The captain and co-pilot ejected safely-the crew went down with the plane and all 4 died. They were too low to egress. This footage shows testing of the crew escape hatch. 🫡

Oct 1,1956 at Heathrow Airport an Avro Vulcan B.1 XA897 crashed while attempting to land in poor weather. The captain and co-pilot ejected safely-the crew went down with the plane and all 4 died. They were too low to egress. This footage shows testing of the crew escape hatch. 🫡

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During the Korean War in 1950 on the USS Valley Forge a missile slides off of an F4U and crew get rid of the evidence. I will say that I have seen way more missiles slide down carrier decks than I expected in the National Archives. 👀

During the Korean War in 1950 on the USS Valley Forge a missile slides off of an F4U and crew get rid of the evidence. I will say that I have seen way more missiles slide down carrier decks than I expected in the National Archives. 👀

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Interesting closeup footage from April 1, 1945 during the Battle of Okinawa of an LSM(R)'s rocket barrage. This looks like one of the four ships configured to use 85 Mk51 launchers with the capability to fire over 1,000 per minute. I believe the NARA mis-labeled this as LCI-535.🫡

Interesting closeup footage from April 1, 1945 during the Battle of Okinawa of an LSM(R)'s rocket barrage. This looks like one of the four ships configured to use 85 Mk51 launchers with the capability to fire over 1,000 per minute. I believe the NARA mis-labeled this as LCI-535.🫡

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Seems like I've seen this one before but no details in the archives other than it looks like a B-29 ditching on the coastline, guessing pacific. Previous shot showed some parachutes in the sky so some of the crew may have said aw hell no. So many hero's.🫡

Seems like I've seen this one before but no details in the archives other than it looks like a B-29 ditching on the coastline, guessing pacific. Previous shot showed some parachutes in the sky so some of the crew may have said aw hell no. So many hero's.🫡

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I didn't know that the Brits were close to having a jet fighter during World War II. The first prototype of the Gloster E.28/39 flew on May 15, 1941, although it wasn't ready for production before the war's end. Here is test flight footage of W4041 from 1943.🫡

I didn't know that the Brits were close to having a jet fighter during World War II. The first prototype of the Gloster E.28/39 flew on May 15, 1941, although it wasn't ready for production before the war's end. Here is test flight footage of W4041 from 1943.🫡

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Tragically on May 4, 1945, a 7th AAF B-24, nicknamed "Brief", on a bombing mission against anti-aircraft installations on Koror Island (Oreor), was shot down by AA Fire. Only navigator Lt. Wallace Kaufman survived the crash, however, he was captured and beheaded by Japanese. The executioner and two others were sentenced to 25 years in prison after the war. Debris still remains in a mangrove swamp near the present day Nikko Hotel on Koror Island.🫡

Tragically on May 4, 1945, a 7th AAF B-24, nicknamed "Brief", on a bombing mission against anti-aircraft installations on Koror Island (Oreor), was shot down by AA Fire. Only navigator Lt. Wallace Kaufman survived the crash, however, he was captured and beheaded by Japanese. The executioner and two others were sentenced to 25 years in prison after the war. Debris still remains in a mangrove swamp near the present day Nikko Hotel on Koror Island.🫡

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What's a little creepy and cool at the same time? The tail gun on a B-58 Hustler which is a 6-barrel 20-mm rotary cannon with a max rate of 4k rounds/min mounted on an articulating cone consisting of spring loaded tapered aluminum rings...all of that to say, weird looking. 👀😎

What's a little creepy and cool at the same time? The tail gun on a B-58 Hustler which is a 6-barrel 20-mm rotary cannon with a max rate of 4k rounds/min mounted on an articulating cone consisting of spring loaded tapered aluminum rings...all of that to say, weird looking. 👀😎

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Footage of the Germans testing out their version of the British bouncing bomb - yes, they added rockets. The "Kurt" SB 800 RS, seen here, was a spherical, rocket-propelled bomb designed to bounce over the surface of the water. Despite building 560 it never saw combat.👀

Footage of the Germans testing out their version of the British bouncing bomb - yes, they added rockets. The "Kurt" SB 800 RS, seen here, was a spherical, rocket-propelled bomb designed to bounce over the surface of the water. Despite building 560 it never saw combat.👀

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The FICON (Fighter Conveyor) was a USAF program conducted in the 1950s to test the feasibility of a B-36 bomber carrying an F-84 parasite jet in its bomb bay. The plan was for the fighter to be released near target to deliver a tactical nuclear bomb and return to mothership.👀

The FICON (Fighter Conveyor) was a USAF program conducted in the 1950s to test the feasibility of a B-36 bomber carrying an F-84 parasite jet in its bomb bay. The plan was for the fighter to be released near target to deliver a tactical nuclear bomb and return to mothership.👀

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An interesting look at U.S. soldiers setting up smoke screens with oil fog generators to allow them to push troops and supplies across the Rhine river on a makeshift pontoon bridge during Operation Plunder in March of 1945 - smoke covered 66 miles of the river front.🫡

An interesting look at U.S. soldiers setting up smoke screens with oil fog generators to allow them to push troops and supplies across the Rhine river on a makeshift pontoon bridge during Operation Plunder in March of 1945 - smoke covered 66 miles of the river front.🫡

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Horrific footage of an Avro Vulcan Prototype crashing as it's wing disintegrates during air show at RAF Syerston on Sept. 20, '58. Primary cause was structural failure but it was determined the pilots maneuvers exceeded prototype limits. 4 crew and 3 on the ground were killed.👀

Horrific footage of an Avro Vulcan Prototype crashing as it's wing disintegrates during air show at RAF Syerston on Sept. 20, '58. Primary cause was structural failure but it was determined the pilots maneuvers exceeded prototype limits. 4 crew and 3 on the ground were killed.👀

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Mother f'er 👀

Mother f'er 👀

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The US Navy ASM-N-2 "Bat" was a radar-guided glide bomb with a 1,000-lb warhead. Development began in 1941 and it saw combat in Apr 1945. It sank or damaged several Japanese ships, though land targets were limited by radar clutter. It was primarily carried by PB4Y-2's but other aircraft including the F4U Corsair's(seen in this '46 footage) were configured to use it.🫡

The US Navy ASM-N-2 "Bat" was a radar-guided glide bomb with a 1,000-lb warhead. Development began in 1941 and it saw combat in Apr 1945. It sank or damaged several Japanese ships, though land targets were limited by radar clutter. It was primarily carried by PB4Y-2's but other aircraft including the F4U Corsair's(seen in this '46 footage) were configured to use it.🫡

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A demo of a Waco Glider landing and after unloading being pulled back into the air by a C-47 still in flight using a Glider Snatch pick-up (GSPU) in March 1945. Came in handy for evac of wounded during Normandy. The logistical tech that WWII helped discover is really amazing.🫡

A demo of a Waco Glider landing and after unloading being pulled back into the air by a C-47 still in flight using a Glider Snatch pick-up (GSPU) in March 1945. Came in handy for evac of wounded during Normandy. The logistical tech that WWII helped discover is really amazing.🫡

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So many interesting designs out there. Born from a 1928 fatal airliner crash, the Blériot 125 (1931 prototype) aimed for safety with twin passenger fuselages and push-pull engines. Radical design drew buzz but poor stability led to scrapping in 1934; just one built.👀

So many interesting designs out there. Born from a 1928 fatal airliner crash, the Blériot 125 (1931 prototype) aimed for safety with twin passenger fuselages and push-pull engines. Radical design drew buzz but poor stability led to scrapping in 1934; just one built.👀

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Man, so many cool WW II vehicles that I really need. This is a German Sd.Kfz. 2 half-track motorcycle that was quickly looted by these smart soldiers in France. Sonderkraftfahrzeug's were initially designed to be used by German airborne troops and carried by Ju 52's.🫡

Man, so many cool WW II vehicles that I really need. This is a German Sd.Kfz. 2 half-track motorcycle that was quickly looted by these smart soldiers in France. Sonderkraftfahrzeug's were initially designed to be used by German airborne troops and carried by Ju 52's.🫡

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SP-5B Marlin: "Hey, they are filming us. Light 'em up boys!"🤘😎

SP-5B Marlin: "Hey, they are filming us. Light 'em up boys!"🤘😎

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Some cool shots of B-24 Liberators taking low flying to the next level. No description or title in archives so I'm not sure what event this was. Hopefully, one of ya'll will use your avgeek skills to identify the bush type or something and help provide context.🫡

Some cool shots of B-24 Liberators taking low flying to the next level. No description or title in archives so I'm not sure what event this was. Hopefully, one of ya'll will use your avgeek skills to identify the bush type or something and help provide context.🫡

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Not today Satan, not today. Found in random archives footage of (rare in-color) Korean war supplement. Skyraider's homeboys know the drill; no evidence, no crime.👀

Not today Satan, not today. Found in random archives footage of (rare in-color) Korean war supplement. Skyraider's homeboys know the drill; no evidence, no crime.👀

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Footage from 1944 of a Japanese L2D Tabby transport aircraft in flames after being shot down by a Navy PB4Y, B-24 variant. First time running across a non-fighter Gun Cam kill in the archives (and in color).👀

Footage from 1944 of a Japanese L2D Tabby transport aircraft in flames after being shot down by a Navy PB4Y, B-24 variant. First time running across a non-fighter Gun Cam kill in the archives (and in color).👀

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on April 30, 1966, XB-70 (AV-2) Valkyrie pilots Al White and Joe Cotton faced disaster when the nose gear jammed after takeoff due to a short-circuit. After failed touch-and-gos to jar it loose, ground engineers diagnosed a faulty circuit breaker. With no tools aboard, Cotton grabbed a binder paperclip from his briefcase, shorted the breaker mid-flight-extending the gear. The malfunction caused hydraulic pressure to remain on 3 of the 4 main wheel brakes which led to the burn up of the Valkyrie main landing gear tires. Serious damage was avoided and the aircraft was able to fly again two weeks later. Tragically, AV-2 would be lost just weeks later in a midair collision with an F-104 chase plane.🫡

on April 30, 1966, XB-70 (AV-2) Valkyrie pilots Al White and Joe Cotton faced disaster when the nose gear jammed after takeoff due to a short-circuit. After failed touch-and-gos to jar it loose, ground engineers diagnosed a faulty circuit breaker. With no tools aboard, Cotton grabbed a binder paperclip from his briefcase, shorted the breaker mid-flight-extending the gear. The malfunction caused hydraulic pressure to remain on 3 of the 4 main wheel brakes which led to the burn up of the Valkyrie main landing gear tires. Serious damage was avoided and the aircraft was able to fly again two weeks later. Tragically, AV-2 would be lost just weeks later in a midair collision with an F-104 chase plane.🫡

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On Nov 27th, 1951 Ft. Worth held its breath while this B-36 circled the city's murky skies for some six hours with a defective landing gear. The pilot ordered 16 crew members to parachute to safety and then he and two others prepared for the job of landing the crippled giant.

On Nov 27th, 1951 Ft. Worth held its breath while this B-36 circled the city's murky skies for some six hours with a defective landing gear. The pilot ordered 16 crew members to parachute to safety and then he and two others prepared for the job of landing the crippled giant.

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Footage from 1950 of the controversial dropping of 850 tons of bombs on North Korean front lines. The last shot of the crew member loading a pearl handled .45 is ominous. I'm not sure if it's for the enemy, himself, or both should they crash. more details 👇

Footage from 1950 of the controversial dropping of 850 tons of bombs on North Korean front lines. The last shot of the crew member loading a pearl handled .45 is ominous. I'm not sure if it's for the enemy, himself, or both should they crash. more details 👇

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Footage from June 26th, 1951 during Korean war aboard the USS Boxer of a Corsair leaving a napalm bomb behind as it's catapulted off the ship. And by now you should know how the Navy gets rid of evidence.👀

Footage from June 26th, 1951 during Korean war aboard the USS Boxer of a Corsair leaving a napalm bomb behind as it's catapulted off the ship. And by now you should know how the Navy gets rid of evidence.👀

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The Russian Tupolev Tu-144, the world's 1st supersonic transport (SST), made its maiden flight on Dec 31, 1968, beating its rival, the Concorde, by 2 months. It would later break the sound barrier in Jun 69 but face significant technical issues and limited passenger service.😎

The Russian Tupolev Tu-144, the world's 1st supersonic transport (SST), made its maiden flight on Dec 31, 1968, beating its rival, the Concorde, by 2 months. It would later break the sound barrier in Jun 69 but face significant technical issues and limited passenger service.😎

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In 1964, a B-52H hit an 81mph gust of turbulence ripping off most of its vertical tail while over NM's Sangre de Cristo Mtns during a test flight - testing effects of turbulence. Crew used diff thrust, airbrakes & fuel shifts to fly 6hrs & land safely at Blytheville AFB, AR.🫡

In 1964, a B-52H hit an 81mph gust of turbulence ripping off most of its vertical tail while over NM's Sangre de Cristo Mtns during a test flight - testing effects of turbulence. Crew used diff thrust, airbrakes & fuel shifts to fly 6hrs & land safely at Blytheville AFB, AR.🫡

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In 1929 Detroit Aircraft built the first and only metal-skinned airship with the help of the Hill automatic riveting machine - "sewing" 3.5mil rivets into the hull. Made of thin sheets of Alclad, it completed 752 flights before being scrapped in 1941 due to cost concerns.👀

In 1929 Detroit Aircraft built the first and only metal-skinned airship with the help of the Hill automatic riveting machine - "sewing" 3.5mil rivets into the hull. Made of thin sheets of Alclad, it completed 752 flights before being scrapped in 1941 due to cost concerns.👀

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Did not know until today that battle sleds existed. These half torpedo shells were invented by Gen. O'Daniel (observing) and used in the battle of Anzio - 360 built. Half of the sleds were salvaged and used in the invasion of S. France. Infantrymen didn't like them - surprise.👀

Did not know until today that battle sleds existed. These half torpedo shells were invented by Gen. O'Daniel (observing) and used in the battle of Anzio - 360 built. Half of the sleds were salvaged and used in the invasion of S. France. Infantrymen didn't like them - surprise.👀

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Concorde 002 icing trials. In the 1970s, engineers used a modified Canberra bomber from Boscombe Down as an airborne "icing tanker" to test Concorde prototype 002's deicing systems-spraying water ahead to artificially create ice clouds. One trial also hit a lightning strike.👀

Concorde 002 icing trials. In the 1970s, engineers used a modified Canberra bomber from Boscombe Down as an airborne "icing tanker" to test Concorde prototype 002's deicing systems-spraying water ahead to artificially create ice clouds. One trial also hit a lightning strike.👀

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Holy cow, contrails are real! A beautiful shot of a 747 over east Russian plowing through the atmosphere with a 1,000 feet of separation between the aircraft filming.😎 credit:yt@loub747

Holy cow, contrails are real! A beautiful shot of a 747 over east Russian plowing through the atmosphere with a 1,000 feet of separation between the aircraft filming.😎 credit:yt@loub747

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Hidden deep in the bowels of the National Archives, crash footage of the 2nd F-14A prototype flight that occurred during approach into Calverton due to hydraulic failure (hydraulic tube rupture). Oh, with inflight audio. The pilot almost said "Hold my beer".👀

Hidden deep in the bowels of the National Archives, crash footage of the 2nd F-14A prototype flight that occurred during approach into Calverton due to hydraulic failure (hydraulic tube rupture). Oh, with inflight audio. The pilot almost said "Hold my beer".👀

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WWII footage restorations off the USS Yorktown with a Hellcat coming in crippled, footage of deck action, and Gun camera strafing shots. I'm surprised at how well the strafing shots upscaled. Oh, if you know what aircraft is being started, let me know (helldiver/avenger?). 🫡

WWII footage restorations off the USS Yorktown with a Hellcat coming in crippled, footage of deck action, and Gun camera strafing shots. I'm surprised at how well the strafing shots upscaled. Oh, if you know what aircraft is being started, let me know (helldiver/avenger?). 🫡

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Footage from a German propaganda film showing off their "robot tanks" followed by two more clips, one from Army and another from the Navy, of their first reactions after discovering them. These were mainly used for remote explosions and demolition. I want one.👀

Footage from a German propaganda film showing off their "robot tanks" followed by two more clips, one from Army and another from the Navy, of their first reactions after discovering them. These were mainly used for remote explosions and demolition. I want one.👀

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In 1950, the USAF tested a wingtip coupling system allowing a B-29 bomber to tow two F-84 fighters with minimal range loss, enabling long-range escort over targets. Over 15 flights and 90 couplings proved feasibility, however the program ended after a fatal crash in 1953.🫡

In 1950, the USAF tested a wingtip coupling system allowing a B-29 bomber to tow two F-84 fighters with minimal range loss, enabling long-range escort over targets. Over 15 flights and 90 couplings proved feasibility, however the program ended after a fatal crash in 1953.🫡

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From the Jetsons period: The Horton V-16 Wingless Aircraft from the early 50's was actually a lifting-body design that achieved flight to 1,000 feet- thanks to ground effect. Despite early flight success, the program halted due to legal disputes with partner Howard Hughes.👀

From the Jetsons period: The Horton V-16 Wingless Aircraft from the early 50's was actually a lifting-body design that achieved flight to 1,000 feet- thanks to ground effect. Despite early flight success, the program halted due to legal disputes with partner Howard Hughes.👀

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Inviting friends over to look at your fancy new car but all they are interested in is your neighbors old hot rod.😎

Inviting friends over to look at your fancy new car but all they are interested in is your neighbors old hot rod.😎

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Had no idea that a Bone bath was a real thing. Probably washing the filth of the unworthy non-bone aircraft flying around him. 😎

Had no idea that a Bone bath was a real thing. Probably washing the filth of the unworthy non-bone aircraft flying around him. 😎

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