Presidential Aircraft of the NMUSAF ( A photo diary)

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Saturday February 03, 2018 · 7:17 AM PST

2018/02/03 · 07:17

All these aircraft can be seen at the National Museum of the United States Air Force at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio. Four of the aircraft, Sacred Cow, The Independence, Columbine III, and SAM 26000 are open to the public to walk though.

President Eisenhower’s Aero Commander U-4B that he personally flew.

Lockheed JetStar VC-140B used by president’s and government officials from 1961-1987.

SAM 26000, the Boeing VC-137 Air Force One that returned President Kenney’s body to DC.

20160520_141708_%281%29.jpg — President Eisenhower’s Lockheed VC-121E Super Connie “Columbine III “

20160520_142021_%281%29.jpg — President Truman’s Douglas VC-118 “The Independence”

Pen used by President Truman to sign the act establishing an independent United States Air Force.

Douglas VC-54 “Sacred Cow” carried FDR to the Yalta Conference in 1945.

Elevator installation that allowed FDR wheelchair access.

20160520_135209_%281%29.jpg — Titan IV “One-Way “ for the popular vote loser.

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Saturday February 28, 2015 · 9:11 AM PST

2015/02/28 · 09:11

I use Internet Explorer. 5 Days ago I woke up and a Goggle Chrome window was open on my computer. I don't use Goggle Chrome, so I closed the window. When I went to access my Facebook account, at first I couldn't log in until I changed my password. Once I accomplished that, when I logged in I was told that "Sorry, this feature isn't available right now. An error occurred while processing this request. Please try again later." For 5 days I have tried to get Facebook's attention, to no avail. I suspect a virus. Has anyone else had this problem or could help me with Facebook?

Thunderjet!

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Sunday February 15, 2015 · 6:16 AM PST

2015/02/15 · 06:16

The F-84 series aircraft was one of the more versatile designs used in the 1950's. It first flew in 1946 and was the second jet fighter to enter mass production for the USAF. Built by Republic Aircraft as a fighter, it was unable to compete with the swept-wing MiG 15. Later versions served as day fighters, long-range escort fighter, fighter-bomber, and tactical nuclear bomber. It was powered by an Allison J-35 capable of 4900 lbs. of thrust and giving the F-84E a top speed of 620mph. Six .50cals, eight underwing rockets and a bomb load of 2,000lbs gave the Thunderjet its punch. I will look at the swept wing variants in a later diary.

The F-84E Thunderjet in the Korean War gallery in the markings of the 58th Fighter Bomber Wing commander circa 1953.

The business end of the F-84 with 4 .50 cal. machine guns in the nose and one each in the lt. and rt. wing roots.

"bombed up" with a 500Lb. general purpose. Notice the .50 cal in the wingroot.

F-84 cockpit.

F-84's being delivered to the Far East.

Engine change.

Pumping gas.

Mission complete.

Peashooter

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Thursday February 05, 2015 · 1:36 PM PST

2015/02/05 · 13:36

The Boeing P-26 Peashooter painted in the colors of the 19th Pursuit Squadron of the 18th Pursuit Group Wheeler Field, Hawaii 1938.

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It was powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-1340 "Wasp" radial of 500 hp. which drove it to a max speed of 234 mph. The machine gun tubes can be seen below the propeller blades at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions of the center engine fairing. It was armed with either two .30 cal. or 1 .50 cal. and 1 .30 cal. machine guns

The P-26 was the first all-metal monoplane fighter accepted for service with the Army Air Corps, and also the last to have an open cockpit, fixed landing gear, and wire bracing.

The P-26 was the Air Corps frontline fighter from 1932 till 1938 when it was replaced by the Seversky P-35 and Curtiss P-36.

Philippine Air Force P-26 at the start of WWII. Read More

Is our military "Going Rogue"?

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Saturday August 25, 2012 · 2:28 PM PDT

2012/08/25 · 14:28

While returning from an appointment with my socialized medical care provider at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, I was driving through the on-base brick officers quarters when I was stunned to see this Tea Bagger flag flying from the government quarters of a colonel (I know the pic is blurry, but I drove by again just to be sure it was the Gadsen flag). I immediatley went to base headquarters and registered a complaint with the Inspector General. After 3 weeks this was the response I recieved from the Staff Judge Advocate's office, "For the reasons explained below, the member will continue to be allowed to fly the flag in front of her governement quarters. . .

DoDD1344.10 para 4.1.2.2 states: 'a member of the Armed Forces on active duty shall not display a partisan political sign, poster, banner or similar device visible to the public at one's residence on a military installation, . . .' The Gadsen flag is not an official political flag; rather it has historical significance with years of documented display by diverse groups over time-to include DoD service units. Therefore, command action to direct the resident to remove the Gadsen flag would not be appropriate or just in this case."

Go to teaparty.org and they use this flag to encourage people to "join the Party". Go to any bagger rally and you will see tea party members proudly rallying around "their" flag. How many cars do you see on the road with this flag bumper sticker "Don't Tread on Me" as if they are someone special will driving on my taxpayer funded road? How many houses do you pass flying the bagger flag with a "Josh Mandel for Senator" yardsign? IMO the judge advocate is wrong to let this member fly this flag in our hyper charged political atmosphere and is letting the military member hide behind "history". To think that a high ranking military member would be allowed to fly the flag of an organization that has threatened our Commander-in-Chief, our Government, and our economy; an organization whose members do not want to pay taxes, all the while living in government housing, receiving a government check and "entitlements", is disgraceful. If you feel the same as I do, please contact Sen. Carl Levin of the Armed Service Committee and voice your opinion http://www.levin.senate.gov/...
269 Russell Office Building
U.S. Senate
Washington, DC 20510-2202
Phone (202) 224-6221
Fax (202) 224-1388

This partisan political display should not be allowed in our military.

Stephanie Studebaker Campaign hummin' along

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Friday June 09, 2006 · 5:03 AM PDT

2006/06/09 · 05:03

I meant to post this earlier, but have been having too good a time with Stephanie Studebaker's campaign!
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Studebaker's "Watchdog Team" energizes for combat!

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Sunday May 21, 2006 · 6:04 AM PDT

2006/05/21 · 06:04

They kept arriving Thurs. night, in groups of 2's and 3's, until the crowd reached 40+. You could feel the energy in the hall and see the electricity flow between individual groups as they discussed the upcoming battle for the OH-3 Congressional District. Read More

My dinner with Paul Hackett

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Sunday January 22, 2006 · 8:58 AM PST

2006/01/22 · 08:58

Had dinner with Hackett last night and was extremely impressed with his character and demeanor. He was plain spoken, frank, and to the point...more below Read More

With editors like this and a 350 word limit...

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Thursday June 02, 2005 · 1:22 PM PDT

2005/06/02 · 13:22

We appreciate that you have strong feelings about the war, the economy and about the military. In your letter, you come across as espousing insults such as "radical Republicans," "cry-baby conservatives," and "religious radicals."
Since we are a "community newspaper", we focus more on local issues than national issues. When writing your opinion about national issues, we will consider publishing a well-thought out explanation with actual proof to support your opinion. Please substantiate your claims.
For example, when you talk about an "illegal war", what makes it an illegal war? When you say the government refuses to tighten fuel-efficiency standards for automakers" or "to die in a foreign land so oil campanies can make record profits"
provide the proof.
Thanks,
Greg, Courier editor
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Help me out!

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Tuesday May 24, 2005 · 5:59 PM PDT

2005/05/24 · 17:59

Hey kossacks, help me out here. Yahoo news AP top stories is only getting a star and a half for the story on "14 U. S. Soldiers killed in the last 3 days". Think we can pump it up? I have a tote board hanging on my wishing well in my flower garden as a memorial and to remind people of the cost of this stupid war. Don't let these sacrificed warriors go by quietly and unnoticed!!! PLEASE!!

Of Outrage, Sacrifice, and Shame

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Thursday May 05, 2005 · 4:53 AM PDT

2005/05/05 · 04:53

Where is the outrage? While cry-baby conservative right-wing theocrats wring their hands over the removal of a feeding tube from one individual, our young men and women are dying every day in an unnecessary war. Read More

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