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T-6G Texan
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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
The North American T-6G 'Texan' began service as an advanced trainer, and served with the USAAF, USN, and Royal Canadian Air Forces where it was known as the 'Harvard'. It was introduced in 1938, replacing the North American BC-1 (Basic Combat) trainer. Over 10,000 aircraft of various designations would be produced for the Air Force. At the end of World War II, the T-6 became the primary trainer for aviation students. During the Korean War, the aircraft saw service as a Forward Air Controller (FAC) craft, carrying smoke-rockets under the wing for marking targets for fighter-bombers. After the war, many of the aircraft were overhauled and modified to the T-6G configuration, which included updated avionics, and a new canopy which provided clearer visibility. The T-6 was finally phased out of USAF service in 1955.
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Allen Hughes |
Cool shot. I had the opportunity to fly one myself a few years ago. I couldn't believe how easy it was. We flew over the Santa Cruz Mountains and down over Carmel and Big Sur. It was awesome.
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countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson Contact Tammy M. Anderson Tammy M. Anderson's Gallery |
I would like to be the passenger. LOL. Fabulous info and capture, Denny. Excellent details, colors and sky. Sounded like great fun.
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Michelle Alton |
You were the pilot? I am duly impressed! Wonderful shot and experience. Thanks for sharing.
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Robert R. Goodman |
Hi Denny,Beautiful capture my friend.Got to love those old Texans.We have big fly ins in our winter months with a lot of old warbirds.Looks like you have a winner!!!!
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Ray Thoms |
Great capture Denny...just thinking about what you did make me queasy....
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Stan Kwasniowski |
Denny, great shot, I can still hear that engine during the war flying over our home
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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
Thank you very much Allen, Tammy, Michelle, Bobby and Ray! It was a fun day.
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Monnie Ryan |
I might -- emphasize might -- go up in one like this, Denny, but only on the promise that you wouldn't try any of that funny stuff! I've got a cast iron stomach too (I'll take on anybody when it comes to hot peppers), but I'm terrified of flying! Wonderful capture, and I'll bet you had a fantastic time up there!
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John Connolly |
Two wonderful images and thanks for all info and story, Denny! It really looks like a fun aircraft to fly in!
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Mike Clime |
Great old plane and I know you had lots of fun, Denny! I went up in a Pitts Special a couple of years ago and we put it through its paces.
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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
Thank you very much Monnie, John and Mike!
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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
I slipped up there, Stan. Thank you!
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Amy M. Wilson |
Such fun... and a great capture too, well done, Denny!!!
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Ellen Hodges |
Wow capture and stupendous story, Denny! A big WOW on both!!
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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
Thank you very much Amy and Ellen!
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- Robert K. Bemus Contact Robert K. Bemus Robert K. Bemus's Gallery |
Looks like a blast, Denny!! Gorgeous color, sky and tones in the shot...
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