Boneyard Safari
Preserving Aviation HIstory

Did you know during the Vietnam War, EC-121’s flying over the Gulf of Tonkin would fly at low altitude to bounce their radar off the ocean to be able to track North Vietnamese MiG’s? This technique had been learned while patrolling around Cuba. #ec121 #awacs #boneyardsafari #aviationsafari

A closer look at the launch of a Scooter from an aircraft carrier and how the bridle detached. #a4skyhawk #catapult #boneyardsafari #aviationsafari

Check out the F-111B during testing aboard USS Coral Sea CVA-43 in 1968. #f111 #f111b #boneyardsafari #aviationsafari

Did you know the Tu-4 was a copy of the B-29? #b29 #tu4 #pimaairandspacemuseum #boneyardsafari #aviationsafari

Here is a mockup on the F-4X Super Phantom inlet and nose, a significant increase in size compared to the standard one. #f4x #f4phantom #boneyardsafari #aviationsafari

A little bit about the Thuds at Pima Air and Space Museum #f105 #pimaairandspacemuseum #boneyardsafari #aviationsafari

The twin mustang was originally planned to be a long range escort for B-29’s during WWII, with the pilots being able take turns flying long missions. #twinmustang #p82 #f82 #boneyardsafari #aviationsafari

A new Tupolev Tu-214 had its maiden flight on December 17th, its powered by two Aviadvigatel PS-90 engines. Remarkable similarity in design to a 757. #tu214 #boneyardsafari #aviationsafari

Here is a rendering of the new Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) aboard the Ford Class aircraft carriers. It was designed to handle a broader range of aircraft and weight distribution. #aag #fordclass #boneyardsafari #navalsafari #aviationsafari

A little bit about the tail gunners armor on the B-17 at the 390th Memorial Museum Foundation #b17 #390thmemorialmuseum #wwii #boneyardsafari