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A-10 "THUNDERBOLT II" Rescue Trainer Module
Retired from serving at the Goodfellow Air Force Base's Firefighter Training School at our hometown - San Angelo, Texas:
Cessna T-37B "TWEET"
This is just the empty and gutted fuselage, wings and tail section of this specimen. We're told that on its carriage it is so light that a single person can push it around the hangar floor. They won't take it outdoors since she might take flight in even the lightest of...
The TOP SECRET Norden Bombsight
In it's beginning, the training at Webb Air Force Base instructed Bombardiers in the highly technical and incredibly TOP SECRET Norden bombsight.
Here, housed in a glass case, is an example of the now-declassified device....
Here'sa WIKI about this bombsight...
Acknowledging the Almighty
Very near the start of the Hangar Tour area there is a fitting tribute to the old Webb Air Force Base Chapel.
The most stunning piece is the stained glass window from the Chapel building. We are told that the demolition crew removing the structure were not allowed...
Thank you for mentioning this. Recording and sharing the known provenance (back-story) of both of our trucks and both or our trailers is S.O.P. for Dianna and me. Yes, Sir, we'll be giving credit to those who contribute to history's preservation.
Thank you both, firefox and Terracoma, for...
Thanks for your thoughts.
I realize that I may not have been clear in my last post. They BOTH seemed a bit excited that someone was interested in the box. It is only MY concern that the heirloom-factor might be an obstacle. This is one of the reasons I'm letting them "stew" over it and hope...
On the day after Memorial Day I had an appointment at the VA Medical Center in Big Spring, Texas.
We like to get in some sightseeing whenever we're out of town - even for doctor visits - so we dropped by the HANGAR 25 AIR MUSEUM at the Air Park in Big Spring. The Air Park is the former WEBB...
SITREP Sunday June 3, 2018
I have successfully made contact with the resident where this K53 Van Body is presently positioned.
After a short introduction and small talk I introduced my interest in the K53.
He is using it as a small "storage building". AND, his wife's father apparently owed...
No problem!
Ready to roll out of the motor pool or not, you still have something IN that motor pool.
Just enjoy swimming with the others. You're welcome here.
Awesome!
Glad your first event was a decent kick-off.
I was unable to break free for the drive to Lubbock. Hopefully, your next event will workout for me to get there.
Might be a long-haul in a Deuce, but can consider POV.
Carry on.
Here are a couple of WIKI Links with VERY brief mention of the K53 (aka: K-53) van....
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._Signal_Corps_vehicles
And...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMC_CCKW_2%C2%BD-ton_6x6_truck
Granted, neither link really informs us of anything we didn't already...
Welcome aboard :D
Find a bunk, stow your gear, and prepare to get underway :driver:
You'll see a link in my signature block below about the WEST TEXAS DETACHMENT of the STEEL SOLDIERS. If you go there, some from the Central Texas Region with interests out west have posted there. You can...
Lending a hand here.....
I believe this is the trailer you're asking about
I think I know but will allow someone who REALLY KNOWS identify it for you to avoid further confusion.