Author Topic: Idaho Warbirds.... (Read 366 times)

CAV · « **on:** August 16, 2005, 11:53:44 AM »

I was out running around this weekend and seen the local P-40's out flying. I see them up all the time, but went by to check it out anyway.

I had my camera with me, so I was thinking that I would show you guys that we have other things in Idaho besides.... potato's.

The B-25 isn't a local bird, all the others are...

Idaho Warbirds....

CAVALRY

soda72 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 16, 2005, 12:05:08 PM »

I'm originally from Pocatello....

If I remember right the airport out there was used during world war II, I think they had bomber crews train there... not sure though...

I also remember a rumor about an old b17 plane reck that was around the American Reservoir....

ThunderEGG · « **Reply #2 on:** August 16, 2005, 12:09:09 PM »

How far are you from Oregon, Cav?

CAV · « **Reply #3 on:** August 16, 2005, 12:12:42 PM »

Hi

Boise was also a training base for B-17's....

And yes there are a number of Bombers in the mountains north of Boise that if the know where to look you can hike into and still find.

CAVALRY

CAV · « **Reply #4 on:** August 16, 2005, 12:14:18 PM »

I work for TSA at the Boise airport.... so not very far.

CAVALRY

SIK1 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 16, 2005, 12:21:38 PM »

Thanks for sharing CAV.
The B-25 was at our air show this year.
The f4f is cool I would realy like an opportunity to check that one a little more closely.

CAV · « **Reply #6 on:** August 16, 2005, 12:27:22 PM »

This is only other pic. I have of it.

CAVALRY

Guppy35 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 16, 2005, 12:45:00 PM »

That C model Mustang is eventually going to be in the markings of Duane Beeson, 4th FG Ace, who flew "Boise Bee". He's been working on that bird for a while. Nice to see another razorback 51 getting close

Thanks for posting the pics

Dan/CorkyJr

Flayed1 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 16, 2005, 01:14:25 PM »

Gee Cav your only an hour from Thndr and I....

Small world.

BigGun · « **Reply #9 on:** August 16, 2005, 04:23:49 PM »

I was born in Pocatello, grew up in Idaho Falls, and went to BSU

olddobe · « **Reply #10 on:** August 16, 2005, 06:43:33 PM »

Pocatello was a B17,P39,P47 base.Large facility for manufacturing large Navy guns was also here.A fellow in American Falls has a P51D,called the Section 8.It's a very nice looking aircraft.A gent in Rexburg has Frank Bormanns old P63,and he owns Old Yeller,Hoovers old P51, as well.About ten years ago,I got a ride in a TBM,being flown by the Twin Falls Warbirds.What a thrill!Oh I live in Pocatello,but I'm not a native.
Dobe