Question of the Day - Saturday, February 22nd, 2025

[5Australorpasaures]

Working one day I heard the unmistakable engine of A P-51 and stopped to watch fly over till out of sight. living on a farm A-10s would fly so low on their way to the range I could wave to the pilots and they would tip their wings. Where we live now we have C-130 Hercules Similar to the C-130 Clong Birds of South East Asia, nostalgic reflection. McGuire AFB about 25 miles away.

 

[Evadig]

I love airplane noise! I grew up on a Marine base and I've always loved planes. I can still tell you what most military traffic is from the sound of the engines and I will drop everything and grab the camera if I hear certain aircraft. Like:

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Would you mind sharing where this is? I’d love to see the old planes actually in flight.

 

[tripletfeb]

I don't even realize when planes fly over head. I grew up close to Cleveland Hopkins Airport so airplanes were a constant thing. And when I was 7, we moved to the country and never heard planes. Trains though, we hear all the time. Our tracks are very active, over 20 trains a day

 

[Evadig]

If it’s a military/ems/police aircraft I’ll be sure to go outside, otherwise I just glance out the window. My favorite is the C-17 that comes over every so often. Once we saw the president’s helicopter, so it pays to take a look!

 

[tripletfeb]

I love airplane noise! I grew up on a Marine base and I've always loved planes. I can still tell you what most military traffic is from the sound of the engines and I will drop everything and grab the camera if I hear certain aircraft. Like:

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My son's best friend is the same. He's a huge plane nerd and can tell you what is flying just by hearing it. One day, we were driving on the highway and there was a plane wing being driven somewhere. This dude knew exactly what plane it was from and when I looked it up, he was right. No surprise that he is gonna be an Air Force pilot when he graduates highschool

 

[azurbanclucker]

Would you mind sharing where this is? I’d love to see the old planes actually in flight.

It was at Mesa Gateway airport many years ago. The B-29 is called "Fifi" and is one of only 2 remaining flying. Fifi is based out of Dallas.

The P-51 Is Currently at Palm Springs Airfield and is part of the California CAF wing there AFAIK.

The B-17 is called "Sentimental Journey, and she's local. CAF AZ chapter, Falcon Field, Mesa AZ. She flies over a lot. They do rides. I keep asking for one as a birthday present, but tix are spendy.

Find a local airshow, or a CAF wing or historical aviation group near you.

 

[Evadig]

It was at Mesa Gateway airport many years ago. The B-29 is called "Fifi" and is one of only 2 remaining flying. Fifi is based out of Dallas.

The P-51 Is Currently at Palm Springs Airfield and is part of the California CAF wing there AFAIK.

The B-17 is called "Sentimental Journey, and she's local. CAF AZ chapter, Falcon Field, Mesa AZ. She flies over a lot. They do rides. I keep asking for one as a birthday present, but tix are spendy.

Find a local airshow, or a CAF wing or historical aviation group near you.

Thank you!

 

[Sally PB]

If we're on a walk with the dog, we will look up to see what it is.

 

[sourland]

I look up.