Remember " Sky King " ?

black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
edited December 18, 2008 in Other Cool Shots
A plane of this kind played a major role in a 1950s TV series called " Sky King ". It was known by the name of Songbird in the series. This type plane actually saw limited duty during WW!! as a light bomber....mostly in the Pacific Theatre of conflict. It was affectionately known as the " Bamboo Bomber " because of the high content of wood used in its construction. You don't see many of these anymore.

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  • ivarivar Registered Users Posts: 8,395 Major grins
    edited December 17, 2008
    I don't remember sky king, but this is a lovely example of a Cessna T-50. It looks great! Is it still airworthy?

    I love the two people in the shade lol3.gif
    Ivar
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  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited December 17, 2008
    Hi Ivar...

    This shot was taken at the huge airshow / fly-in known as " Sun'N'Fun "
    held each year in Lakeland, FL. I watched this plane land and taxi up to its assigned spot. I came back by the spot a little later and the two guys who flew the plane in were already seeking relief from the intense Florida sun.

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • AzzaroAzzaro Registered Users Posts: 5,643 Major grins
    edited December 17, 2008
    Nice capture!!!! I remember Sky King and Penny, but not this plane. He also flew a 310-B Cessna towards the end of the series, that I do remember.
  • Jack'll doJack'll do Registered Users Posts: 2,977 Major grins
    edited December 17, 2008
    Hiya Tom
    I remember watching Sky King during the early 50's but can't visualize the plane he flew. These are very nice images indeed (tho I might try to clone out the guys legs under the plane in the first one :D )

    Be well.
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    Jack
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  • eL eSs VeeeL eSs Vee Registered Users Posts: 1,243 Major grins
    edited December 17, 2008
    Tom. Your pictures never cease to amaze me! That is one beautiful aircraft. thumb.gif
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  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited December 17, 2008
    Hi Azzaro,

    Thanks for looking in. I remember when Sky went to the newer model of Cessna. Man, that's frightening to think that was over 50 years ago. I can't believe I still can recollect such stuff.

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited December 17, 2008
    Hey Jack,

    Good to see you got the old eagle eye working. I never paid attention to the guy's legs. You're right....it looks better since I went and cloned them out. Now if I just knew how to swap out the pictures, I'd be OK.

    Thanks for the comments and take care.

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited December 17, 2008
    Hey Lee,

    Thanks for your kind remarks. I see a great parallel between classic plane design and classic car design......when it's well done, in either case, the resulting beauty is really something to behold. I am not surprised you share my affinity for the looks of this plane.

    Take care and happy holidays.

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • AzzaroAzzaro Registered Users Posts: 5,643 Major grins
    edited December 17, 2008
    black mamba wrote:
    Hi Azzaro,

    Thanks for looking in. I remember when Sky went to the newer model of Cessna. Man, that's frightening to think that was over 50 years ago. I can't believe I still can recollect such stuff.

    Tom

    I know....I watched it in black and white and we had a lazy X antenna on the roof.
  • PantherPanther Registered Users Posts: 3,658 Major grins
    edited December 17, 2008
    Howdy Tom,

    WOW, once again this is really a great venue for you to shoot.

    Really beautiful colors and composition.

    Very nicely done!!!!
    Take care,

    Craig

    Burleson, Texas
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited December 18, 2008
    Hey Craig,

    Thanks so much for your comments. Maybe it's an observation that we all tend to do a better job when shooting subjects that we care so much about. In any event, your opinion ranks real high with me and I appreciate what you have to say.

    Take care.

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
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