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The Canadian Snowbirds
Fokker Dr.I - 1917 GERMANY(reproduction) The German-made Fokker Dr.I combined excellent maneuverability with a high rate of climb. The type was favored by Manfred von Richthofen, and Werner Voss, two of Germany's legendary fighter pilots. Both of these men lost their lives in this type of aircraft in two of the most talked about air battles of the war. The Dr.I was developed from the lesser known Fokker D.VI biplane, and both featured cantilever wings (wings which did not require external bracing). This wing design was a tremendous breakthrough in aircraft development, however, there were setbacks in the early stages. Many "triplanes" (as they are popularly known), suffered wing failures in flight, resulting in fatal crashes. The design was slightly modified, but there is a good deal of evidence that suggests the failures were caused by poor workmanship (insufficient varnish coverage of ribs resulting in moisture absorption and consequential deterioration of the wood). There are no known original Fokker triplanes in existence. In 1967, Cole Palen constructed this reproduction, complete with a 110 hp LeRhone rotary engine, drawing from several sources including drawings made by the British in 1918 from a captured aircraft. The original plane would have either a LeRhone or Oberursel engine generating 110hp, allowing a top speed of 102mph and a ceiling of 20,013 ft.
Pictures taken during the Vayu Shakti 2010 event at Pokhran.
Thunderbird Heritage Flight (P-80 behind and F-86 leading)
Blue Angles perform the Line Echelon Pass where wingtip to head distance comes as close as 18 inches.
Ford Model T Speedster - 1919 Detroit, Michigan U.S.A. &#8220;The Universal Car&#8221; From 1908 through 1927 15,000,000 Model T Fords were produced. Known as the &#8220;Tin Lizzie&#8221; this vehicle made the Ford name forever famous. Henry Ford used the assembly line method of manufacture that revolutionized the automobile industry and paid his workers a $5.00 per day minimum wage which was considered quite high for the times. The list price for a brand new &#8220;T&#8221; in 1909 was $850, and the price was continuously reduced until 1927 when a brand new &#8220;T&#8217; Roadster could be purchased for $260. There are more Model Ts still running today than any other automobile from the same era.
May 28, 2010-215459_Rehbaum
USAF Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcons - Fort Worth Alliance Airshow 2008
The Canadian Snowbirds
The Canadian Snowbirds
The Canadian Snowbirds
See photo in original gallery.
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