paulb Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 .....is a bit of a hellcat F6F Hellcat at Orbx partners GCLP Gran Canaria, Canary Islands in MSFS. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Nice shots Paul. Gosh, what a tiny plane that was. And look at all those windmills in the distance, hope the birds avoid them 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caluma65 Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Great set of shots of my old home Paul. I lived on Gran Canaria for 3 years almost 20 years ago. Great place. Cheers, Calum 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Just now, Caluma65 said: Great set of shots of my old home Paul. I lived on Gran Canaria for 3 years almost 20 years ago. Great place. Cheers, Calum Must have been paradise, it looks so beautiful Calum. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caluma65 Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Just now, Jack Sawyer said: Must have been paradise, it looks so beautiful Calum. It really is a beautiful place. I'm very fortunate to have been able to call it home for a while. Cheers, Calum 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Just now, Caluma65 said: It really is a beautiful place. I'm very fortunate to have been able to call it home for a while. Cheers, Calum Did you work there Calum or were there with family? Sorry, just curious. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Jack Sawyer said: Nice shots Paul. Gosh, what a tiny plane that was. And look at all those windmills in the distance, hope the birds avoid them Thanks Jack . Well, in its day, It was quite a big fighter. Look at a Wildcat alongside it (smaller). Yes, I must visit those windmills sometime . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Caluma65 said: Great set of shots of my old home Paul. I lived on Gran Canaria for 3 years almost 20 years ago. Great place. Cheers, Calum Thanks Calum . I have only visited the Canary Islands on holidays. Always had hot weather. Beautiful coastline but often quite barren inland. But with three years there, you probably know better! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caluma65 Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Just now, paulb said: Thanks Calum . I have only visited the Canary Islands on holidays. Always had hot weather. Beautiful coastline but often quite barren inland. But with three years there, you probably know better! I would say that sums up Gran Canaria pretty perfectly. Cheers, Calum 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Beautiful warbird Paul! She's kind of good looking in an ugly way And nice images of Gran Canaria as well! 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caluma65 Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Jack Sawyer said: Did you work there Calum or were there with family? Sorry, just curious. I worked there. In Puerto Rico. I went there on a summer holiday initially with my friends, the best part of 20years ago - and was offered a job working in a Scottish/Rangers FC Supporters bar, that we had been drinking in every night. I wasn't enjoying my course at university at the time, so i went home from my holiday and turned straight back around....with the intention of staying for 3months - and stayed for almost 3 years. I miss it. My liver doesn't. I miss the sunshine. Cheers, Calum 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Wonderful images Paul, of this great plane and of the airport. A vastly superior plane to the WIldcat that was able to out perform the Zero. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 23 minutes ago, Caluma65 said: I worked there. In Puerto Rico. I went there on a summer holiday initially with my friends, the best part of 20years ago - and was offered a job working in a Scottish/Rangers FC Supporters bar, that we had been drinking in every night. I wasn't enjoying my course at university at the time, so i went home from my holiday and turned straight back around....with the intention of staying for 3months - and stayed for almost 3 years. I miss it. My liver doesn't. I miss the sunshine. Cheers, Calum You must have had a great time there Calum and kudos to you Rangers fans for the stunning display of the Union Flag, Queens image and singing of the National Anthem at Ibrox the other night. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernd1151 Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Excellent plane, Paul and great shots! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Jack Sawyer said: Nice shots Paul. Gosh, what a tiny plane that was. And look at all those windmills in the distance, hope the birds avoid them Carrier planes had to be small and compact in those days Jack but did this one pack a punch! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 36 minutes ago, Caluma65 said: I worked there. In Puerto Rico. I went there on a summer holiday initially with my friends, the best part of 20years ago - and was offered a job working in a Scottish/Rangers FC Supporters bar, that we had been drinking in every night. I wasn't enjoying my course at university at the time, so i went home from my holiday and turned straight back around....with the intention of staying for 3months - and stayed for almost 3 years. I miss it. My liver doesn't. I miss the sunshine. Cheers, Calum Sounds like you had a great time Calum, that’s nice. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Sniper31 said: Beautiful warbird Paul! She's kind of good looking in an ugly way And nice images of Gran Canaria as well! Thank you Landon . I cannot resist a good warbird! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 45 minutes ago, VH-KDK said: Wonderful images Paul, of this great plane and of the airport. A vastly superior plane to the WIldcat that was able to out perform the Zero. Many thanks Martyn . Interestingly, the Hellcat was the first aircraft used by the 'Blue Angels' (USN display team) in 1946. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 47 minutes ago, bernd1151 said: Excellent plane, Paul and great shots! Thank you kindly Bernd . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 13 minutes ago, paulb said: Thank you Landon . I cannot resist a good warbird! Was there ever a “bad” warbird? Asking for a friend 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Fine shots these Paul. cheers Iain 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Lot going with this post , all I can add is nice shots Paul . 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caluma65 Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 2 hours ago, VH-KDK said: You must have had a great time there Calum and kudos to you Rangers fans for the stunning display of the Union Flag, Queens image and singing of the National Anthem at Ibrox the other night. I really did. I wish I could wind the clock back for just one day. Thank you - it was a very impressive display and a very moving rendition and night. Cheers, Calum 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Iain Emms said: Fine shots these Paul. cheers Iain Thank you Iain . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 1 hour ago, BradB said: Lot going with this post , all I can add is nice shots Paul . Glad that you enjoyed them John 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 The Hellcat is nicely displayed as well as the scenery, great job. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 1 hour ago, adambar said: The Hellcat is nicely displayed as well as the scenery, great job. Many thanks Adam . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 superb shots Paul, I bet she's one loud bird... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 8 minutes ago, wain71 said: superb shots Paul, I bet she's one loud bird... Thanks Wayne . Sounds great if you turn the sub-woofer on! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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