Popular Post munzieb Posted September 12, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 Bamboo Bomber In 1939 Cessna Aircraft starting to produce the model T-50 twin engine, 5 place, fabric covered transport aircraft. Its original intent was to compete with Beech Aircraft’s Twin Beech 18 at a lower price. When WWII broke out, it was enlisted as an executive trans port and trainer and went through a series of different designations including AT-17 and UC-78. The majority of production aircraft operated with dual Jacobs R-775-9 radial engines and had an operational range of about 650m. Over 4,500 were produced under various versions. The original name of the aircraft was the “Bobcat” but later many pilots dubbed it the Bamboo Bomber because of its wood and fabric construction. The aircraft is most recognizable for being in the 1950’s T.V. series Sky King. The intro of the series "Out of the blue of the Western sky comes Sky King!" and his aircraft the “Songbird” flying across the screen inspired a lot of kids of that time to get into aviation meflick, amazingkevin, jollyred and 11 others 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 Wow, that brought back memories of Sky King. Wonderful cutting and framing too. munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 Somebody loves to scroll!!! High detail done right! Good one bernt munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 Very informative once again. Terrific work Bernd, well done. Marg munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 Stunning !! munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomanydogs Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 Beautifully cut plane. munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 fantastic job munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 You always do great work on these. munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 Very nicely done. The history of the plane is also appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 You are not just a great scroller but a historian to boot. Man thanks for posting! munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Another of your beautifully done patterns. You brought back some real memories with Sky King and his 'Songbird'. So I have a Sky King trivia for you Bernd. Can you recall Sky King's nieces name? I remember it, do you? Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted September 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 11 hours ago, heppnerguy said: Another of your beautifully done patterns. You brought back some real memories with Sky King and his 'Songbird'. So I have a Sky King trivia for you Bernd. Can you recall Sky King's nieces name? I remember it, do you? Dick heppnerguy Penny! I actually watched an episode on YouTube the other day. Too bad he retired the original Songbird. Wing spar was rotten and he upgraded to Cessna 310. Friend had one and it was a great flying aircraft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 5 hours ago, munzieb said: Penny! I actually watched an episode on YouTube the other day. Too bad he retired the original Songbird. Wing spar was rotten and he upgraded to Cessna 310. Friend had one and it was a great flying aircraft. I have never been a television person but I do remember how much I loved the radio programs. I still occasionally listen to some of those. Takes me back to 'the good old days." Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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