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Feb. 2008 Issue
Printed Version
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Feb. 2008 Issue
Electronic Version
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The US Army’s CH-47 Chinook was developed from the US Navy’s CH-46 Sea Knight. We
in PA are proud that this helicopter is produced in nearby Ridley Township at the Boeing-Vertol
plant. This particular Blackhawk has been recycled. It was originally a CH-47C (76-22676)
but was remanufactured as a CH-47D (90-0199). With its triple-hook cargo system, the CH-
47D can carry heavy payloads internally and up to 26,000 pounds externally, for example,
bulldozers and 40-foot containers, at speeds over 155 mph.
In air assault operations, it often serves as the principal mover of the 155 mm M198 howitzer,
30 rounds of ammunition, and an 11-man crew. The CH-47D saw wide use in Operation
Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq. Typically escorted by
attack helicopters such as the Apache for protection, the Chinook was used in air assault
missions, inserting troops into fire bases and later bringing food, water, and ammunition. It was
particularly useful in the mountainous terrain of Afghanistan where high altitudes and
temperatures limited the use of the Black Hawk.
in PA are proud that this helicopter is produced in nearby Ridley Township at the Boeing-Vertol
plant. This particular Blackhawk has been recycled. It was originally a CH-47C (76-22676)
but was remanufactured as a CH-47D (90-0199). With its triple-hook cargo system, the CH-
47D can carry heavy payloads internally and up to 26,000 pounds externally, for example,
bulldozers and 40-foot containers, at speeds over 155 mph.
In air assault operations, it often serves as the principal mover of the 155 mm M198 howitzer,
30 rounds of ammunition, and an 11-man crew. The CH-47D saw wide use in Operation
Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq. Typically escorted by
attack helicopters such as the Apache for protection, the Chinook was used in air assault
missions, inserting troops into fire bases and later bringing food, water, and ammunition. It was
particularly useful in the mountainous terrain of Afghanistan where high altitudes and
temperatures limited the use of the Black Hawk.
Our February, 2008 Issue Featuring Photo
Spreads and Reviews of:
Spreads and Reviews of:
- Rotorfest 2007
- San Diego Air & Space Museum
- Aircraft Spotlights on the Vertijet and
Sea Dart - Golden Age Air Museum
- Airshow Archives:
- F-14A Tomcat (162611)
- F-14A Tomcat (159015)
- KA-3B Skywarrior (147655)
- F-4C Phantom II (63-7618)
- TF-104G Starfighter (61-3078)
- C-121A Constellation (48-609,
N494TW)
Consolidated Aircraft wanted to enter the civilian market and designed an airplane known as the
Model 14, dubbed the Husky Junior. Before completion of the prototype, Consolidated
abandoned the idea, but Consolidated’s president, Reuben Fleet, saw potential in the design
and purchased the rights to produce it himself. He started the Fleet Aircraft company. His
vision of the Husky Junior was correct as the new company received orders for 300 in the first
year. Consolidated quickly bought Fleet Aircraft, made it a subsidiary, and opened a second
plant in Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada. US manufacturing rights were eventually sold to Brewster
Aeronautical which brings us to the aircraft we have here, a Brewster Fleet 7 (337, NC756V).
Photo by Horace Sagnor.
Model 14, dubbed the Husky Junior. Before completion of the prototype, Consolidated
abandoned the idea, but Consolidated’s president, Reuben Fleet, saw potential in the design
and purchased the rights to produce it himself. He started the Fleet Aircraft company. His
vision of the Husky Junior was correct as the new company received orders for 300 in the first
year. Consolidated quickly bought Fleet Aircraft, made it a subsidiary, and opened a second
plant in Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada. US manufacturing rights were eventually sold to Brewster
Aeronautical which brings us to the aircraft we have here, a Brewster Fleet 7 (337, NC756V).
Photo by Horace Sagnor.
Nicknamed the ‘flying bathtub’ this 1936 Aeronca C3 (A-717, NC17404) was once owned by
the Hughes Flying Service (no connection to Howard Hughes). Mr. Hughes would land his C3 on
a specially configured Oldsmobile, hence the Oldsmobile sponsorship. Photo by Horace Sagnor.
the Hughes Flying Service (no connection to Howard Hughes). Mr. Hughes would land his C3 on
a specially configured Oldsmobile, hence the Oldsmobile sponsorship. Photo by Horace Sagnor.
Back issues of Airshow Traveler are available in both printed and
electronic versions. We deliver the printed magazine in sealed
plastic so it does not get wet in route to your mailbox. Please allow
4-8 days for delivery. Prices shown below do not include shipping.
The electronic version is emailed as a pdf file in four parts to your
inbox within 24 hours.
electronic versions. We deliver the printed magazine in sealed
plastic so it does not get wet in route to your mailbox. Please allow
4-8 days for delivery. Prices shown below do not include shipping.
The electronic version is emailed as a pdf file in four parts to your
inbox within 24 hours.
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