March AFB

blowndodge · 04-17-2011, 10:15 PM

Dave and I took a nice ride to March Air force Base to see the baddest plane on the planet!

Dave · 04-17-2011, 10:17 PM

I can't believe how big that puppy is. And still the fastest plane.

blowndodge · 04-17-2011, 10:21 PM

and built in the 1950's!!!

Dave · 04-17-2011, 10:25 PM

Like me!

cactusjack · 04-17-2011, 11:08 PM

Ah, the SR-71 Blackbird. There's one at the Hill AFB museum in Clearfield Utah. Even though they were declassified 15-20 years ago, a lot of the statistical data is still classified. Top speed, maximum ceiling, etc. It would have really been something to watch taking off or landing.

**Jared** · 04-17-2011, 11:34 PM

I know very little about plains, actually I know nothing about them, but that is a very cool looking one!!

ballast · 04-18-2011, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

I know very little about plains, actually I know nothing about them, but that is a very cool looking one!!

The first thing to know is that it is spelled P-L-A-N-E-S.

Plains are those wide open spaces down which the wind likes to sweep.

ballast · 04-18-2011, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

I can't believe how big that puppy is. And still the fastest plane.

The fastest plane that we know about.

**Jared** · 04-18-2011, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ballast

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

I know very little about plains, actually I know nothing about them, but that is a very cool looking one!!

The first thing to know is that it is spelled P-L-A-N-E-S.

Plains are those wide open spaces down which the wind likes to sweep.

You get after me, but don't say anything about Brad spelling it P-L-A-N? And he's the one who started the thread... ::) ;)

If everyone had to spell and punctuate correctly to be a member of this forum, there would be about 5 members.

**glwilson** · 04-18-2011, 07:08 AM

The air-museum in Tucson has one that I got to see about a month ago.

While my wife didn't really care much about it, I was rather thrilled to see it. I had never seen one before.

It is a lot bigger than I had imagined. Real cool

AlabamaNomadRider · 04-18-2011, 08:31 AM

They used them in Korea when I was there. Kept them pretty much under lock and key. You better not even think about taking a picture of one. I think I did sneak a picture of one from a distance at Osan Air Base.

ballast · 04-18-2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

Quote:

Originally Posted by ballast

The first thing to know is that it is spelled P-L-A-N-E-S.

Plains are those wide open spaces down which the wind likes to sweep.

You get after me, but don't say anything about Brad spelling it P-L-A-N? And he's the one who started the thread... ::) ;)

If everyone had to spell and punctuate correctly to be a member of this forum, there would be about 5 members.

Well, Brad scares me.

blowndodge · 04-18-2011, 10:48 AM

He should Charlie!!!

Sin City Stan · 04-18-2011, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

Dave and I took a nice ride to March Air force Base to see the baddest plane on the planet!

THE BADDEST!!! The superman of planes. "Faster than a speeding bullet." Heading for Google now to find out where March AFB is.

Bull Durham · 04-18-2011, 08:03 PM

If I remember correctly, these planes (or plains if you're from Utah) when they were active, had to basically sit in like a 'drip pan', as the way there were built and of material that changed under speed and altitude, would drip fuel. I think it was because the material at supersonic speeds and altitude would actually change shape, so to speak. Would tighten up.

Does that make sense?

Signed,

Cliff Clavin

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Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	March AFB I can't believe how big that puppy is. And still the fastest plane.
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	March AFB and built in the 1950's!!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	March AFB Ah, the SR-71 Blackbird. There's one at the Hill AFB museum in Clearfield Utah. Even though they were declassified 15-20 years ago, a lot of the statistical data is still classified. Top speed, maximum ceiling, etc. It would have really been something to watch taking off or landing. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	March AFB I know very little about plains, actually I know nothing about them, but that is a very cool looking one!! __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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04-18-2011, 07:08 AM	#10
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	March AFB The air-museum in Tucson has one that I got to see about a month ago. While my wife didn't really care much about it, I was rather thrilled to see it. I had never seen one before. It is a lot bigger than I had imagined. Real cool __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	March AFB They used them in Korea when I was there. Kept them pretty much under lock and key. You better not even think about taking a picture of one. I think I did sneak a picture of one from a distance at Osan Air Base. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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04-18-2011, 10:48 AM	#13
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	March AFB He should Charlie!!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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04-18-2011, 08:03 PM	#15
Bull Durham Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA area Posts: 785	March AFB If I remember correctly, these planes (or plains if you're from Utah) when they were active, had to basically sit in like a 'drip pan', as the way there were built and of material that changed under speed and altitude, would drip fuel. I think it was because the material at supersonic speeds and altitude would actually change shape, so to speak. Would tighten up. Does that make sense? Signed, Cliff Clavin __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad VBA #1608 KZR #25622
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