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[Manonthestreet]

 

[Manonthestreet]

 

[Manonthestreet]

Not a ME109 as reported. Looks more like FW190
WWII Nazi Plane Crashes in Flames on Highway 101 in the Valley

 

[mhansen2]

It actually does, but it's neither.

Vintage Plane Crashes Onto 101 Freeway In Agoura Hills

"The Federal Aviation Administration said the plane is an SNJ-5 or AT-6 – a World War II training aircraft. Van Nuys Airport confirmed it belongs to the Condor Squadron Vintage Flying Club."

 

[williepete]

"Nazi Plane Up in Flames on L.A. Freeway"

I've been flying for 46 years and I never realized aircraft held political beliefs.


Press release from The Condor Squadron:


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


At approximately 13:45 this afternoon, one of our North American AT-6/SNJ aircraft was involved in an emergency landing on the 101 freeway following an engine failure.

The pilot, Rob Sandberg, was uninjured in the incident, and avoided all vehicular traffic, property, and people on the surface. The aircraft itself was badly damaged.

In the interest of furthering aviation safety, The Condor Squadron of Van Nuys is fully and openly cooperating with the

NTSB and FAA in investigating the cause of this mechanical failure, and will share any information as it becomes available.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Lost Hills Sheriffs Station, California Highway Patrol, Ventura County

Fire Department, CalTrans, and all First Responders for their tireless efforts this afternoon.

Chris Rushing

President

Condor Squadron Home page

 

[mhansen2]

A big BRAVO ZULU to Rob Sandberg!

 

[williepete]

 

[DrainBamage]

HMS Queen Elizabeth

 

[mhansen2]

Are you sure?

HMS Queen Elizabeth | Royal Navy

 

[DrainBamage]

Hah you're right I glanced and thought it had two superstructures. That's a Wasp class LHD with F-35s on the deck.

 

[mhansen2]

Carriers are like full size SUVs. From a distance they all look alike.

 

[Manonthestreet]

 

[Manonthestreet]

 

[DrainBamage]

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

Hah you're right I glanced and thought it had two superstructures. That's a Wasp class LHD with F-35s on the deck.

No. It is USS America (LHA-6)!

 

[longknife]

 

[mhansen2]

Excellent sign!

 

[DrainBamage]

Third time = charm

USS America, LHA-6

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

Third time = charm

USS America, LHA-6

See post #875.

 

[DrainBamage]

And another view of USS America, without helos on deck instead of F-35 squadron. Trailing her is a Burke destroyer, San Antonio class LPD, Freedom class LCS, and a Tico cruiser.