TigerTigerM Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 A few more shots from Samedan in something quicker than the H135 Helicopter. It's an interesting area with several valleys running into the Samedan valley itself & what looks to be extensive rail & road transportation systems through the valleys. Also, because it is in a valley surrounded by high mountains, you have to keep an eye out on approach as part of the runway can be in sun light & the rest in shadow. TTM One of the 'feeder' valleys. Helipad in front of right wing tip. Rail yards. Looks like ski fields to me. Corsair takes up some real estate when parked. Samedan by night. Looking back towards the airport from behind the town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Looks like a fun place to fly, excellent shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTigerM Posted April 9, 2021 Author Share Posted April 9, 2021 44 minutes ago, lifejogger said: Looks like a fun place to fly, excellent shots. Plenty of valleys to explore. & Samedan to LOWI is a good flight. TTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Beautiful quality images and a great looking Corsair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olderndirt Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Is that an Israeli air force paint - bet they could make those things talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Great set of shots. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 What's not to like, beautiful scenery and the Corsair, well done T! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTigerM Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 11 hours ago, olderndirt said: Is that an Israeli air force paint - bet they could make those things talk. Here you go, another from the Master, Jankees: "A repaint for the FG-1D Corsair by Milviz, in the colors of a Chance-Vought F4U-5N Corsair that was built in 1951. After serving with the US Navy, it went to Honduras in the mid 50's. In 1978, the Honduran Air Force sold nearly all their Corsairs to Hollywood wings in the USA, some even flying. Other were sent by rail, and assembled in the USA, which might have mixed up parts. It is believed the VH-III was originally BuNo 123168/FAH603. The Walt Disney company bought it in 1987 and gave it to the RNZAF in thanks for helping out with a movie. The RNZAF traded it with Graham Hoskins for a Curtis P-40F. The aircraft was then restored in Darwin and made its first post restoration flight in 2014, painted in Honduran colors. It is based at Tyabb airfield in Victoria, Australia. Repaint by Jan Kees Blom." TTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Cool area, man do I miss skiing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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