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Chickenboy -> Name that plane! (4/16/2019 9:15:35 PM)

First one gets the prize. One vote per entry.

One of two:

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Chickenboy -> RE: Name that plane! (4/16/2019 9:16:38 PM)

Two of two:



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Anachro -> RE: Name that plane! (4/16/2019 9:19:16 PM)

looks like a rufe to me



Chickenboy -> RE: Name that plane! (4/16/2019 9:24:13 PM)

No. Not a Rufe.



bomccarthy -> RE: Name that plane! (4/16/2019 9:48:28 PM)

Kawanishi N1K1 Kyofu (Rex) - forerunner to the N1K1-J Shiden (George)



jdsrae -> RE: Name that plane! (4/16/2019 10:03:15 PM)

Planey McPlaneface I and Planey McPlaneface II

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/worldviews/wp/2018/01/31/australian-attempt-to-avoid-boaty-mcboatface-boat-naming-debacle-results-in-far-worse-ferry-mcferryface-scandal/




Chickenboy -> RE: Name that plane! (4/16/2019 10:17:28 PM)


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ORIGINAL: bomccarthy

Kawanishi N1K1 Kyofu (Rex) - forerunner to the N1K1-J Shiden (George)


Correct! [&o]



Chickenboy -> RE: Name that plane! (4/16/2019 10:22:09 PM)

Only Rex on museum display. Lone Star Rex and Admiral Nimitz' motor barge can be found proudly displayed at the fantastic Museum of the Pacific War, located in Fredericksburg, TX. Strongly recommended for anyone with an interest in WWII PTO history.

https://www.historynet.com/lone-star-rex.htm

http://www.pacificwarmuseum.org/



LST Express -> RE: Name that plane! (4/16/2019 11:33:35 PM)

Been to that museum a number of times and I didn’t see either of those. But I will the next time I go.[:)]



Jorge_Stanbury -> RE: Name that plane! (4/17/2019 12:50:43 AM)

I would had guess a float plane version of J2M.. cowling is deceptively similar



BBfanboy -> RE: Name that plane! (4/17/2019 6:24:48 AM)


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ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

Only Rex on museum display. Lone Star Rex and Admiral Nimitz' motor barge can be found proudly displayed at the fantastic Museum of the Pacific War, located in Fredericksburg, TX. Strongly recommended for anyone with an interest in WWII PTO history.

https://www.historynet.com/lone-star-rex.htm

http://www.pacificwarmuseum.org/

I prefer Admiral Halsey's barge ...


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anarchyintheuk -> RE: Name that plane! (4/17/2019 5:06:25 PM)

Wasn't expecting that much when I visited although I never need much of an excuse to visit the Hill Country. The museum was way better than I thought.



Chickenboy -> RE: Name that plane! (4/17/2019 5:29:49 PM)


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ORIGINAL: anarchyintheuk

Wasn't expecting that much when I visited although I never need much of an excuse to visit the Hill Country. The museum was way better than I thought.

It's one of the finest WWII museums and surrounding grounds that I've ever seen. I've been there half a dozen times and I always run out of time. [8D]



DanSez -> RE: Name that plane! (4/17/2019 5:32:16 PM)


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ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

Only Rex on museum display. Lone Star Rex and Admiral Nimitz' motor barge can be found proudly displayed at the fantastic Museum of the Pacific War, located in Fredericksburg, TX. Strongly recommended for anyone with an interest in WWII PTO history.

https://www.historynet.com/lone-star-rex.htm

http://www.pacificwarmuseum.org/



Been there and really enjoyed the Museum. Also the local Fredrecksburg is a pleasant little town with some good cafes and the Guadalope River not too far away for river tubing or canoeing. Go - Have some Fun, and see the Museum.



DanSez -> RE: Name that plane! (4/17/2019 5:36:30 PM)

Many years ago, I was prowling around the surrounding grounds.

There was a Priest-type (105mm on a Sherman body) and I think a Type 95 (or 97?) Jap Tank which I could crawl over and peer into.

Lots of Japanese uniforms, weapons.
An open/unshielded (I think? 5in?) ship mounted AA gun you can sit in the Aiming Seat.
The Japanese Mini-Sub.

Lots and lots to see, well worth the trip.




anarchyintheuk -> RE: Name that plane! (4/17/2019 10:57:00 PM)


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ORIGINAL: Chickenboy


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ORIGINAL: anarchyintheuk

Wasn't expecting that much when I visited although I never need much of an excuse to visit the Hill Country. The museum was way better than I thought.

It's one of the finest WWII museums and surrounding grounds that I've ever seen. I've been there half a dozen times and I always run out of time. [8D]


I ran out of time when I visited as well.



Anachro -> RE: Name that plane! (4/17/2019 11:52:47 PM)

I hear the museum in New Orleans is pretty good. Haven't been to it myself despite going there multiple times; somehow, I always end up on Bourbon Street. [:D]



anarchyintheuk -> RE: Name that plane! (4/18/2019 6:10:51 PM)

Alcohol related/fueled events seemed to take up a lot of time when I visited New Orleans as well.



rustysi -> RE: Name that plane! (4/18/2019 6:15:51 PM)

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Museum of the Pacific War, located in Fredericksburg, TX. Strongly recommended


Plans are for sometime this fall.



geofflambert -> RE: Name that plane! (4/19/2019 4:03:44 PM)

Has anyone been to the Army Field Artillery Museum at Fort Sill? I don't get out much anymore but I'd like to see all the self-propelled artillery they have there and it's not too far away.



anarchyintheuk -> RE: Name that plane! (4/19/2019 8:09:28 PM)

Yes, most of the collection is outside. Get there before summer.



rustysi -> RE: Name that plane! (4/20/2019 5:17:25 PM)


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ORIGINAL: geofflambert

Has anyone been to the Army Field Artillery Museum at Fort Sill? I don't get out much anymore but I'd like to see all the self-propelled artillery they have there and it's not too far away.



Been there several times. If you want to see their inside museum collection the last time I went its by appointment only, otherwise its closed.

Also if you're going, try to make time to visit the 45th Inf. museum in OKC, if you've never been. Lots of good stuff inside and out.



fcooke -> RE: Name that plane! (5/6/2019 10:59:48 AM)

The museum in New Orleans is pretty good - I went with the wife unit so was not able to spend as much time as possible there. Also was not able to see the PT boat that they were working on making into a runner again. The museum also has a fair number of WW2 vets who volunteer there.

All that said, New Orleans is a must visit city if you get the chance. Bourbon street is 'interesting', but better venues off a couple of blocks to the primarily Eastern side of Bourbon. Food is generally awesome - music ditto - I plan on getting to Jazz Fest at some point. Lot's of interesting tours, haunted evening walk, cemeteries, etc. And you can stay in one of the smaller 'boutique' hotels for a reasonable rate (no swimming pools, gyms, restaurant, room service, etc - but if that's what you are looking for in New Orleans you're missing the opportunity).

Caveat - still high crime rates in certain parts of the city but easy enough to avoid.

Regards,
Frank



Chickenboy -> RE: Name that plane! (5/8/2019 12:10:17 AM)


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ORIGINAL: Anachro

I hear the museum in New Orleans is pretty good.


Went there over a decade ago while in town for a conference. It was excellent. Well worth the trip.



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