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Rhein-Main September 1969, Part 2

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Rhein-Main September 1969, Part 2

Post by Keflavik69 » Fri May 20, 2022 3:08 pm

This time some other types with an emphasis on KC-97's. Stratocruiser, I am sorry but I saw only one C-133B, 56-2013, at Rhein-Main during my stay there but it arrived and departed during my absence. I hope you find the selection interesting.

ImageRhein-Main 5 September 1969. C-54 45-0590 by arnold booy, on Flickr

ImageRhein-Main 6 September 1969. C-47A O-51116 by arnold booy, on Flickr

ImageRhein-Main 5 September 1969. C-47A O-48908 by arnold booy, on Flickr

ImageRhein-Main 7 September 1969. C-130E 63-9814 LN by arnold booy, on Flickr

ImageRhein-Main 8 September 1969. MC-131A 52-5805 by arnold booy, on Flickr

ImageRhein-Main 6 September 1969. KC-97L 52-0844 Wi.AG by arnold booy, on Flickr

ImageRhein-Main 7 September 1969. VT-29A 52-5832 by arnold booy, on Flickr

ImageRhein-Main 8 September 1969. KC-97L 52-0903 Wi.AG by arnold booy, on Flickr

ImageRhein-Main 5 September 1969. KC-97L 52-2605 Wi.AG by arnold booy, on Flickr

ImageRhein-Main 5 September 1969. KC-97L 52-0903 Wi.AG by arnold booy, on Flickr

ImageRhein-Main 8 September 1969. KC-97L 52-0895 Wi.AG by arnold booy, on Flickr

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Arnold

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Re: Rhein-Main September 1969, Part 2

Post by Fibrous Freddie » Fri May 20, 2022 3:33 pm

Superb Arnold... so clear and sharp, and such wonderful subjects.

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Re: Rhein-Main September 1969, Part 2

Post by NickB » Fri May 20, 2022 3:47 pm

Those KC-97s... wow!

Thanks for sharing - superb!

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Re: Rhein-Main September 1969, Part 2

Post by TimFoo » Fri May 20, 2022 3:57 pm

Stunning selection, love your stuff!!!

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Re: Rhein-Main September 1969, Part 2

Post by dragonchaser » Fri May 20, 2022 4:32 pm

Absolutely superb set! The whole collection are excellent shots with such nostalgia.

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Re: Rhein-Main September 1969, Part 2

Post by paddyboy » Sat May 21, 2022 3:59 am

Hi Arnold :P

Those KC97L’s look really stunning :thumbs:

Bet they sounded awesome too :Wow:

Thanks for posting :thumb:

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Re: Rhein-Main September 1969, Part 2

Post by Mustang531 » Sat May 21, 2022 7:41 am

Thanks Arnold, once again you've supplied some wonderful shots and those KC-97s are out of this world. I only saw a few in service, but a sight never to be forgotten.

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Re: Rhein-Main September 1969, Part 2

Post by Rolph » Sun May 22, 2022 7:30 am

Thanks Arnold. I love your sets. Please keep them comming.
A nice twist is the lufthansa 737 in the background of nr2
A type now entering military service as AEW and anti submarine while the star of the picture, the C47, was then on its way out.
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Post by Punkrunner62 » Sun May 22, 2022 11:02 am

Brilliant Arnold, outstanding what more can you say, thank you.
Cheers.

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Re: Rhein-Main September 1969, Part 2

Post by raptor9 » Sun May 22, 2022 5:30 pm

Lovely!!!.

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Post by Precinct7 » Sun May 22, 2022 7:04 pm

"" I hope you find the selection interesting. ""
a true understatement what wonderful sharp picture
of a now bygone but well remembered age , thank you for posting

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Post by Stratocruiser » Sun May 22, 2022 9:21 pm

Absolutely superb pics :clap:
I was lucky enough to see the many Rhein Main KC-97L TDY rotations when they transited from and to the USA via IBY (Ibsley) so a personal thanks for sharing yours as they are an all time favourite frame of mine.
I have to add that I drool over all pistons and the Daks are another gem.
Truly wonderful, very many thanks for sharing them :thumbs:
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Re: Rhein-Main September 1969, Part 2

Post by quid21 » Mon May 23, 2022 12:56 pm

Hard to imagine 7 years prior to these photos the Mach 3+ Lockheed A-12 first flew!

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Re: Rhein-Main September 1969, Part 2

Post by Ferrari » Tue May 24, 2022 9:09 pm

Such fantastic pictures.
I'm pretty certain that the original of my 1/144 KC-97L is in this selection (0-20903).
Thank you for posting.
Regards,
Ferrari

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