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My compatriots at the Flagstaff Route 66 Car Club told me that this was a good show to go to, so I shined up the Mustang and sent in my registration. They were right, not only were there numerous classic (and some not so classic but interesting anyway) cars, but tractors and tons of historical aircraft also. Since I was there for the car show I wasn't planning on really checking out the aircraft but the aviation collection they have here is better than any aviation museum I have ever been too.
This is one show that I will be back for next year. The Grand Canyon Valle Airport is halfway between Williams and the Grand Canyon via AZ 64 and is also halfway from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon via AZ 180/64. It doesn't look like there is much there but it is a must-stop if you are into old aircraft. Most of my pictures from this show are VR Panoramas. My point-and-shoot camera broke (dang!) early in the day and since I didn't bring a 'normal' lens for my DSLR (doh!) I didn't get many 'regular' photos. |
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A Car Show
And Lots of Airplanes
HERE...IT... |
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UM...GOES... |
Nothing like a P-51 to symbolize speed. Particularly when making high-speed low passes over the field. I think I've added a ride in one of these to my 'bucket' list (only $750). |
Helecopter rides were cheaper ($30). |
The Tri-Motor was running all day too. I would have bought a ticket ($60) if my camera hadn't quit working right after this photo. |
I'm not sure what these are but they have Russian Federation Markings. |
This plane was really cut into pieces. |
All I could figure out was that it was a 4-engine prop machine. I didn't see any fusalage section anywhere around. |
Soviet roundel. |
American. |
Another Soviet. |
Not sure what model but I would say a WW II fighter. |
WW II British de Havilland Vampire jet fighter. |
The local Air Guard flew these when I was a kid. |
More Soviet iron. |
WW II Navy Fighter. |
And Even a Tractor Show
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