The Commemorative Air Force has some great warbirds at the “Missouri Wing” in St. Charles, MO. In addition to this they have the B25 Mitchell “Show Me”, TBM-3 Avenger, L-3E Grasshopper and the PT-17 Stearman shown here. The Stearman (Boeing) Model 75 is an American biplane was formerly used as a military trainer aircraft, ofContinue reading “PT-17 Stearman”
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TBM-3E Avenger seconds before takeoff
The Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger stands as one of the most rugged and formidable carrier-borne torpedo bombers of World War II. It incorporated structurally lighter construction, enhanced avionics, and specialized surface-search radar housed in a pod on the right wing—transforming the massive single-engine aircraft into an incredibly effective anti-submarine hunter and night-patrol bomber. This photo wasContinue reading “TBM-3E Avenger seconds before takeoff”
Show Me showing off
This is the B-25J Mitchell “Show Me.” Show Me is part of the Commemorative Air Force Wing stationed in St. Charles Missouri. The North American B-25 Mitchell was an American twin-engined medium bomber manufactured by North American Aviation. It was used by many Allied air forces in every theater of WWII, and remained in service forContinue reading “Show Me showing off”
TBM-3E “Avenger”
The Avenger is part of the Missouri Wing of the Commemorative Air Force stationed in St. Charles County. This photograph is from their Open House held in September 2016. For free you visit the St. Charles Smartt Airport, walk around to see the planes and watch them fly. See more photos: https://greatrivers.smugmug.com/Events/Pumpkin-Drop/
Show Me!
B25 “Show Me!” at St. Charles Smartt Airport. Photo from their annual Pumpkin Drop event. Click here to see more photos from the event. Click here to see “Show Me!” flyover.