Honoring Independence Day 2018
Thinking of our brave men and women on active duty military service, and our honorable veterans this Independence Day; especially my son serving in the Pacific. We salute you. Semper Paratus.
Archive for the ‘Military Aircraft’ Category
On Veterans Day- A Trip To The American Helicopter Museum
On Veterans Day, I’m thinking of those who have served our country, and sending my heartfelt thanks for their sacrifice. Almost all of the men in my family have served in either the Navy or the Marines and I appreciate each one of them for keeping our nation safe.
In honor of Veteran’s Day, I thought I’d share some of my photos of vintage military aircraft from the American Helicopter Museum in West Chester, Pennsylvania. I highly recommend a visit to this wonderful museum if you visit southeastern Pennsylvania. It’s located about a mile from QVC headquarters and worth the trip.
Thank you for your service.
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Photos copyright Adele Downs
Visit Adele’s website and check out her books at http://adeledowns.com
Honoring Our Veterans, Photos, Vintage Aircraft
This Veteran’s Day, I’m thinking of those who have served our country and sending my heartfelt thanks for their sacrifice. Almost all of the men in my family have served in either the Navy or the Marines and I appreciate each one of them for keeping our nation safe.
In honor of Veteran’s Day, I thought I’d share some of my photos of vintage military aircraft from the American Helicopter Museum in West Chester, Pennsylvania. I highly recommend a visit to this wonderful museum if you visit southeastern Pennsylvania. It’s located about a mile from QVC headquarters and worth the trip.
Thank you for your service.
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Photos copyright Adele Downs
Visit Adele’s website and check out her books at http://adeledowns.com
More Pics AMERICAN HELICOPTER MUSEUM
I’m glad you enjoyed my photographs of the American Helicopter Museum in West Chester, Pennsylvania posted August 28, 2013. I took dozens of pictures and have added several more. I hope you enjoy these, too.
US Army
Mash Unit
Rolls Royce Engine
For more information: American Helicopter Museum
(Photos are the property of author Adele Downs and may not be copied or reposted without written permission.)
AMERICAN HELICOPTER MUSEUM Tour
Ariel firefighting is one method used against wildfires, like the ones sweeping parts of California, Idaho, and Colorado. Helicopters fitted with water tanks or buckets or outfitted with front mounted foam cannons douse the flames while hovering above. During the firefight to save Yosemite National Park, helicopters dipped buckets into waterways and carried the water to hot spots. Helicopters also carry cargo, transport troops, and lift people to safety.
My interest in helicopters brought my husband and me to the American Helicopter Museum in West Chester, Pennsylvania for a fun Saturday afternoon visit. The museum is the only one of its kind in the United States and houses selections from the first helicopter ever built to a wide range of military craft. My Navy veteran husband found lots to interest him during our self-guided tour. I took dozens of pictures and will add more to this blog in future posts.
The First Helicopter
Vintage Coast Guard Chopper
Instrument Panel
Navy Helicopter
Djinn
This photo is my favorite:
This from Wiki: “The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey is an American multi-mission, military, tiltrotor aircraft with both a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), and short takeoff and landing (STOL) capability. It is designed to combine the functionality of a conventional helicopter with the long-range, high-speed cruise performance of a turboprop aircraft.” (Thanks to Lisa McCulley for sending this information.)
For more information visit: http://www.americanhelicopter.museum/
(Photographs are the property of author Adele Downs and may not be copied or reposted without written permission.)
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