Joe Philley - G+ Profile Archive

And the ladies still dancing! Originally shared by Gazing Skyward TV This Day in Aviation History April 15th, 1952 First flight of the Boeing B-52. The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber. The B-52 was designed and built by Boeing, which has continued to provide support and upgrades. It has been operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) since the 1950s. The bomber is capable of carrying up to 70,000 pounds (32,000 kg) of weapons. Beginning with the successful contract bid in June 1946, the B-52 design evolved from a straight wing aircraft powered by six turboprop engines to the final prototype YB-52 with eight turbojet engines and swept wings. The B-52 took its maiden flight in April 1952. Built to carry nuclear weapons for Cold War-era deterrence missions, the B-52 Stratofortress replaced the Convair B-36. A veteran of several wars, the B-52 has dropped only conventional munitions in combat. The B-52's official name Stratofortres...

Next time you look out the window when flying and think there's not much to the jet engines.... Remember this and the crews who keep them running. Originally shared by Fred Robel CFM-56 jet engine core module, set vertically upon the rolling disassembly stand.  Fuel rail and spray nozzles at top of photo, with the four rows of Variable Inlet Guide Vanes (VIGV) around the bottom. Oscoda, MI #aviation   #aircraft   #airplane

I love these old images....Carriers in Chicago,I'd bet and lost on this one. Originally shared by Fred Robel Annotated photo of USS Wolverine and Sable moored in Chicago during WW2. US Naval Training Carriers #aviation  #aircraft #usnavy   #navy   #greatlakes

Originally shared by Aviation Plus Video #Boeing   #Aviation   http://www.boeing.com/Features/2013/06/airshow_787_flying_high.html?ss=paid

Now that is just plain awesome!  Originally shared by Fred Robel Out in the test cel building today. Getting a JT9D ready to make some noise. Oscoda, MI #aviation #aircraft