Bomber races?

[sierra fox]

Something you dont see every day! I believe this is Sentimental Journey in 94 or 95.

[zeke]

Re: Bomber races?

Did it do a lap, or just making a flypast?

It would be interesting to see more large multi engines rounding the track. What about that Dc-6 that entered a race (mojave?). Anyone see it, got pics or memories to share.

[speeddemon]

Re: Bomber races?

Did it do a lap, or just making a flypast?

It would be interesting to see more large multi engines rounding the track. What about that Dc-6 that entered a race (mojave?). Anyone see it, got pics or memories to share.

It was actually a DC-7B that entered the distance race at Mojave in '70.

The best 'bomber' race was watching FiFi and Diamond Lil' turn two laps around the pylons on Saturday evening in 1997. NOBODY who was there will ever forget it.

[Propellerhead]

Re: Bomber races?

Something you dont see every day! I believe this is Sentimental Journey in 94 or 95.

I believe that was Evergreen's B-17 (note the red tip on the vertical stab). I took a picture of my dad in front of that one when it was there and it was definitely the Evergreen a/c.

http://www.warbirdregistry.org/b17registry/b17-4483785.html

[Shawn Aro]

Re: Bomber races?

c-54 at the Lincoln AirRaces 1976

[Leo]

Re: Bomber races?

At Lincoln they raced that DC-6, a B-25 and a B-26.

[speeddemon]

Re: Bomber races?

At Lincoln they raced that DC-6, a B-25 and a B-26.

Oh, I'm so sorry Leo. The correct answer is a DC-4. Let's see how much you wagered..........

[Leo]

Re: Bomber races?

O crud... Didnt look close enough...No biscuit.
Must go back to Douglas recognition class.
I DO remember the red, white and blue water drop tho, points for that?
I was going thru pics over the weekend and I don't think any of the Lincoln stuff is worth scanning, too small.

[sledge39]

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....DC-7B at Mojave.....15..Nov..1970...





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[Skyracer]

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....DC-7B at Mojave.....15..Nov..1970...





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Everytime I see this picture I have to laugh. (Note the OIL sponsor, but no GAS sponsor.)...ROFLMFAO!!! Don't you just love them big round engiens?

[Skyracer]

Re: Bomber races?

How many saw the Alaska ANG C-130 post race departure on Monday (around 1987). One or two laps around the Unlimited course low and fast? Saw a patch the following year for the "ALASKA ANG C-130 AIR RACE TEAM".

[drmull]

Re: Bomber races?

The best 'bomber' race was watching FiFi and Diamond Lil' turn two laps around the pylons on Saturday evening in 1997. NOBODY who was there will ever forget it.

This may have been asked before - but why do there seem to be NO pics/video of this amazing moment?? Surely someone captured it for posterity. How about it - anybody have visual evidence?

Thanks -

[speeddemon]

Re: Bomber races?

This may have been asked before - but why do there seem to be NO pics/video of this amazing moment?? Surely someone captured it for posterity. How about it - anybody have visual evidence?

Thanks -

Actually, I have the whole thing on videotape...including the whooping and hollaring of everyone on the ramp who was witness to it.

I want to say that FiFi clocked somewhere around a 330 mph unofficial lap.

[AAFO_WSagar]

Re: Bomber races?

Actually, I have the whole thing on videotape...including the whooping and hollaring of everyone on the ramp who was witness to it.

I want to say that FiFi clocked somewhere around a 330 mph unofficial lap.

Vintage BradFire!!!??!

Me want some!!!

[Shawn Aro]

Re: Bomber races?

Leo this raced the first year at Lincoln all the best Shawn the B23 Dragon