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Bell TH-13 ‘Sioux’ Helicopter

Posted by Mike Hanson on Nov 8, 2013 | Comments Off on Bell TH-13 ‘Sioux’ Helicopter

A later version of the H-13 Sioux, this particular aircraft was used by Astronaut Jim Lovell for Lunar Module training in the Apollo space program. Images copyright © Mike Hanson, all rights reserved, used with permission.

Bell TH-13M ‘Sioux’

Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat

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Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat

FJ-4 Fury

Posted by Mike Hanson on Nov 8, 2013 | Comments Off on FJ-4 Fury

Always one of my favorite jets, here’s a good set of walk-around photos of the FJ-4 Fury on display at the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola, Florida. Images are copyright © Mike Hanson & Earl Petrikin, all rights reserved, used with permission.

FJ-4 Fury

Guns of the Castillo

Posted by Mike Hanson on Nov 5, 2013 | Comments Off on Guns of the Castillo

A large assortment, including some very detailed photos, of the various guns found in the Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, Florida. Mostly 17th-century artillery, with some 18th and 19th century guns in the mix.

Models – Nat’l Museum of Naval Aviation

Posted by Mike Hanson on Nov 5, 2013 | Comments Off on Models – Nat’l Museum of Naval Aviation

Some model photos taken on a couple different trips (so there may be some duplication) to the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola, Florida. The lobby has quite a few large-scale – 1/48 or 1/72 – aircraft carrier models. There’s some fantastic work on display. Enjoy!