And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
"In 1945, one of the remaining Model A’s came apart in mid-air during a regular flight... No other explanation, but it's an interesting read, thanks for sharing it.
i had the privilege of taking a flyover of the Grand Canyon in a ford tri motor in the early 80's it was a awesome plane, great climb rate but it was LOUD.
Stinson Model A
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ReplyDeleteWow. Remanufactured from the ground up. Incredible.
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"In 1945, one of the remaining Model A’s came apart in mid-air during a regular flight... No other explanation, but it's an interesting read, thanks for sharing it.
Deletei had the privilege of taking a flyover of the Grand Canyon in a ford tri motor in the early 80's it was a awesome plane, great climb rate but it was LOUD.
ReplyDeleteRound engines, even in a museum you have to put a drip tray under them.
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I can't fly it. I don't have three hands for the throttles. Plus three more hands for the props.
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ReplyDeleteI'd try to.
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