NON Corvette, we're bringing the A-26 to the airshow in Natchitoches, LA this weekend

[Tom P.]

I fully realize this is NON Corvette related, but if all goes well, we'll be bringing the A-26 to the airshow this weekend in Natchitoches, LA (South of Shreveport). So, if any of you are in the Louisiana area, come on out.

http://www.christmasfestival.com/2009/11/06/vintage-aircraft-show-dance-in-natchitoches-november-13-15/

(If inappropriate, I'll be happy to delete this)

[Joe T.]

Re: NON Corvette, we're bringing the A-26 to the airshow in Natchitoches, LA this wee

Tom: The car is a beauty and so is the A-26! That is one of my favorite planes from WWII. They were impressive then and are impressive now. One of the "Great Planes" as evidenced by the fact they served up through Vietnam! (and beyond as "firefighters" even today as I understand)...Two beauties! regards...joe

[Mike G.]

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nice pic with the car and the plane. i have a friend here in the atlanta area that restores vintage airplanes, mostly wwII planes. he has a b25 he is working on now. i like to go there just to look at stuff.

[Pat M.]

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I wish I could, I love WWII warbirds. But I'll be in the southern part of the State chasing different birds - ducks!

[Steven B.]

Re: NON Corvette, we're bringing the A-26 to the airshow in Natchitoches, LA this wee

A-26 and A '56 ---

[M W.]

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Hey Tom, tell Dave hello for me. Beautiful car as well.

Cheers,
Craig Willetts

[John H.]

Re: NON Corvette, we're bringing the A-26 to the airshow in Natchitoches, LA this wee

Just to make it more Corvette-relevant, Tonawanda built P&W R-2800's.

[Dave B.]

Re: NON Corvette, we're bringing the A-26 to the airshow in Natchitoches, LA this wee

Great Shot!!
I have photos of a 1990 in front of a T- 38 Talon, a 1980 in front of an F-15 and a friend of mine has a 1965 in front of an F-117. Also have a shot of several Corvettes including 1953 #003 in formation in front of two T-38's at Vance AFB, OK.
The two precision machines compliment each other. Maybe that's why the astronauts liked them so much!!

[Jean C.]

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John,
In what museum was the photo taken? Thanks.
Best regards,

[John H.]

Re: NON Corvette, we're bringing the A-26 to the airshow in Natchitoches, LA this wee

John,
In what museum was the photo taken? Thanks.
Best regards,

Charlie -

That was taken in the Powertrain display area at the GM Heritage Center in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Lots of neat stuff there - here's the rear (supercharger and accessory case) of the R-2800, a 1938 Cadillac flathead V-16, and the 1963 "Mystery Engine".

[Jean C.]

Re: NON Corvette, we're bringing the A-26 to the airshow in Natchitoches, LA this wee

Thanks John.
Best regards,

[Bruce C.]

Re: NON Corvette, we're bringing the A-26 to the airshow in Natchitoches, LA this wee

Just to make it more Corvette-relevant, Tonawanda built P&W R-2800's.

(Chuckle) Well, since we're WAY off topic, I flew behind (actually, out in front of...) four R-2800s from 73-77 in VR-54 out of NAS NOLA and VR-53 out of Navy Memphis. Neat old engines - lots of GREAT memories. (Navy C-118Bs)