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2016 – An Aircraft Extravaganza

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After our day at Tombstone, AZ, our next stop was the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, AZ.

That’s hubs in my feature photo, anxious to get the visit started.

My father-in-law was a pilot overseas in WW2, so this place was high on the “must see” list for hubs.

We arrived around 0930 and stayed until after 1600 hours. The 24 hour clock (aka military time) was used all through my nursing career, and it seemed appropriate for this post.

In truth, I enjoyed this massive place too. While hubs read every single word on every single sign, I was in my glory snapping pics.

Here a few of the over 150 photos I took there:

Aircraft from every branch
The paint jobs were fun
Grrr!
One of my fave paint jobs
It was cool to get so close
Hubs read everything
The bone yard
Inside a fighter plane
Measuring?
Air Force One – This one was used by JFK
The space hangar was a fave for both of us
A light lunch at The Flight Grill

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14 responses to “2016 – An Aircraft Extravaganza”

  1. Charla Avatar
    Charla

    Kevin and I never get tired of looking at airplanes. And the stories that go with them are fascinating.

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      They sure are, Charla! We visit aircraft museums whenever we can.

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  2. explorenewness Avatar
    explorenewness

    I remember seeing acres and acres of military planes in Tucson, but we missed going to the museum. Maybe next trip. Great photos!

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      Thanks, Lenore! The museum is very impressive. If you like history, I’m sure you’d love it. They also do tram tours and the driver gives a great recap of those acres and acres of planes. Have a fab evening!

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  3. Edward Ortiz Avatar
    Edward Ortiz

    Nice set of photos, Terry. Kudos to your husband for reading those plaques. I might read a few, but I lose interest quickly. I’m more of a visual guy when it comes to museums.

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      No matter where we visit, Edward, hubs is keen to read everything there is available to read, and he retains a lot of it too! Thanks for the compliment on the photos. Have a great day!

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        Edward Ortiz

        That’s awesome. I wish I had his motivation. Same to you, Terry.

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  4. annemariedemyen Avatar
    annemariedemyen

    I would probably enjoy it! You too, Terry!

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    annemariedemyen

    My grandsons from Lloyd would be in their glory!

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      It’s definitely a “boy” place. I have to admit though, that I enjoyed it too. Have a great day, Anne!

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  6. SRIKANTH Avatar
    SRIKANTH

    What an incredible and meaningful day. You can feel his anticipation and respect. It’s wonderful that you both found your own perfect way to enjoy such a massive and historic place.🤝

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      Thank you! It was definitely meaningful. Have a great day!

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  7. Betty Avatar
    Betty

    Sounds like a really enjoyable day and a great memory! And how compatible that he read everything and you took pictures! My dad was in the Air Force during WWII. He fixed the communication equipment on the planes.

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      It’s a great memory indeed, Betty! Hubs’ dad wasn’t a fighter pilot. He flew the generals and other high ranking officers to the war zones. He was overseas four years, and thankfully, returned home safely. Fixing communication equipment, as your dad did, would definitely be an important job. Have a fab day!

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