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: Pics from Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum

EClayton08
12-15-2003, 07:21 PM
I found this link at clubsi.com of a guy going to see the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum that opened today. I thought he pics were VERY cool, and figured a few of you would like them. The Enola Gay is very cool. pics here (http://texas.clubsi.com/cisco/Flight%20Museum/Web%20Layout/)

Just read some of the post and he said "The Enola Gay was on display and there were protestors, as well as 10 TV crews from Japan on hand. One threw red paint on the floor and that's when the cops started hog-tying, cuffin' and stuffin'. You can see the red paint in this pic right in front of the two guards walking right to left towards the nose of the Enola Gay."

Thought that was interesting.
SanDiegoCJ
12-15-2003, 07:40 PM
Now this is "Pure Beauty". :D :D :D
VT_Toy
12-15-2003, 07:58 PM
I have to go see the Enola Gay. The pic is undescribable enough........
convertiyota
12-15-2003, 08:04 PM
That museum is AWESOME. The last time I was there was a middle school field trip over 10 years ago. I need to go check it out again.
Grandpa Jeep
12-15-2003, 08:09 PM
Originally posted by SanDiegoCJ
Now this is "Pure Beauty". :D :D :D

I saw one of those in the Strategic Air and Space Museum in Omaha. It was mounted on tall pedistals though so you couldn't get very close to it. Surprising how big they are. They had a plaque next to one of the landing gear. The tires cost $3200 each (high temperature resistant) and are only good for 15 landings.:eek:

I would love to go see the Enola Gay though. That's cool!
Haole
12-15-2003, 08:59 PM
Originally posted by SanDiegoCJ
Now this is "Pure Beauty". :D :D :D

Used to be able to watch the SR-71's and U-2's take off from my Mom's driveway a few miles from Beale AFB.
scoutkid
12-15-2003, 09:05 PM
there IS no AIR in SPACE!!!!:flipoff2: :flipoff2:
bk005
12-15-2003, 09:22 PM
Originally posted by VT_Toy
I have to go see the Enola Gay. The pic is undescribable enough........





Id love to see her to, Ive been around FIFI and seen her Fly, SAAWEET
mike
12-15-2003, 09:26 PM
Originally posted by eurobob


Used to be able to watch the SR-71's and U-2's take off from my Mom's driveway a few miles from Beale AFB.

I still get to watch the U2's :D
Joe_W
12-15-2003, 09:29 PM
Originally posted by convertiyota
That museum is AWESOME. The last time I was there was a middle school field trip over 10 years ago. I need to go check it out again.

This new one is out at Dulles airport, not in DC