George Bush

[Firelock76]

PJS1, the US wasn't the only "offender,"  if you want to call it that.  If what I've read is true most of the Luftwaffe's Me109's were destroyed not in combat, but in take-off and landing accidents.

And "Semper Fi!"  to you!

[PJS1]

Firelock76

 You know, I always wondered if it was slightly irresponsible for the US government to turn a bunch of kids loose with this kind of high-powered machinery, but on the other hand, what choice did they have? 

According to World War II – A Statistical Survey, by John Ellis, approximately 45 percent of the U.S. military aircraft losses during the war were due to accidents. 

 

I served in Marine Corp Aviation from 1957 to 1961.  Some of the career men in my units had served in WWII.  I remember them telling me of the large number of aircraft destroyed due to accidents.

 

By 1944 many of the pilots and aircrew members, who were still in their teens, were sent into combat with less than 100 hours of flying experience. 

 

I was a full-time or part-time flight instructor for more than 20 years.  One hundred hours does not make an experienced pilot, especially for complex airplanes.  No wonder the accident rate was so high.

 

Although it is always easier to look in the rear-view mirror, more judicious use of airpower during the war might have lessened the need for so many inexperienced aircrews. 

[Metro Red Line]

UP 4141 is confirmed for the funeral:

https://www.ketv.com/article/union-pacific-train-to-participate-in-bush-funeral-procession/25368917

[Miningman]

https://www.c-span.org/video/?32761-1/spirit-american-train-tour  fast forward half an hour

 

Whistle stop tour Michigan  

[Firelock76]

Anyone care for a look at young Mr. Bush's "charger" from World War Two?

Not just one, but five of them!

You know, I always wondered if it was slightly irresponsible for the US government to turn a bunch of kids loose with this kind of high-powered machinery, but on the other hand, what choice did they have?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiY1VzmFNeM

Rest in peace Lt. Bush.  So long "Airdale!"

[Miningman]

From Mike

Whistlestops 

https://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/fd99848979b732b1b822345b80f051e22fb2cd14/c=59-0-587-397/local/-/media/2017/01/19/USATODAY/USATODAY/636204226382366839-Photo-22.jpg?width=1920&height=1440

 https://www.c-span.org/video/?32773-1/bush-campaign-train-tour

 

 

[Overmod]

Well, I guess we'll find out now what they do after they take the tarp off.

[charlie hebdo]

George H. W> Bush was a fine man.

[Convicted One]

Miningman

https://www.uprr.com/newsinfo/releases/heritage_and_steam/2005/1018_4141.shtml

 

George Bush and the Queen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaugcfHUrZs

George Bush and Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTvMEuGG1IQ

Thanks to Mike

 

 

 

 

 

What's with the weirded-out winshields?

[Miningman]

https://www.uprr.com/newsinfo/releases/heritage_and_steam/2005/1018_4141.shtml

 

George Bush and the Queen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaugcfHUrZs

George Bush and Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTvMEuGG1IQ

Thanks to Mike