Smithtsonian

**italoc** · February 3rd, 2010, 07:39

http://www.cdsg.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=320

**mike_cyul** · February 3rd, 2010, 07:53

Stunning collection. Sort of takes your breath away!

Thanks for posting.

Mike

***stovall*** · February 3rd, 2010, 09:26

The Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles is a must for any aircraft enthusiast. I was there last summer and spent all day. Anyone with a camera will go crazy. I took about 400 digital pictures myself.

Thanks for posting the site.

**Gibbage** · February 3rd, 2010, 11:07

Aircraft porn, LOVE IT! THANK YOU! That is truly one place of my bucket list.

**Lewis-A2A** · February 3rd, 2010, 11:35

brilliant!

number 29 is that japanese fighter developed for the submarine aircraft carrier :ernae:

**X_eidos2** · February 3rd, 2010, 15:34

I notice that every single machine that originally rested on tires, (except one helicopter) is lifted up from the floor by about an inch or less with what look like metal supports.

Would this be an effort to preserve the tires?

**Gibbage** · February 3rd, 2010, 15:42

Its a not so well known fact that the Smithsonian floods twice a year during the rainy season. Its only 2 inches, and it helps facilitate cleaning of the floors as it washes away oil and litter left behind. The helicopters can just hover in place during these wet periods.

JamesChams · February 3rd, 2010, 17:15

I go there at least 2-3 times a year (on vacation/holiday trips) and love it every time.

Lovely pic.'s! :salute:

Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him."

Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
From,
James F. Chams

**Cactuskid** · February 3rd, 2010, 18:22

Without a doubt, one of the finest, if not THE finest aircraft collection in the world! We had a family friend who was one of the Smithsonian's curators, and we were privileged to tour the Garber Restoration Facility, which is as facinating as the museum itself. The amount of meticulous work and research that goes into each and every aircraft is mind boggling! Of particular interest are the amazing artifacts that are displayed amongst the aircraft. What history! Udvar-Hazy is a MUST SEE for anyone who loves airplanes! :USA-flag:

**Bjoern** · February 4th, 2010, 07:54

Oh wow.

I wonder how much drool they have to mop up every evening?
I'm pretty sure after I'm done with my visit there, they'll have to get me to the ER for life-threatening dehydration. :d

**warchild** · February 4th, 2010, 10:08

Theres one plane in there i've been trying to find for years.. In pic 68 theres a chrome PAA clipper and i'd love it if someone chould tell me what plane that is.. Better yet, does one exist ofor fsx??

**Gibbage** · February 4th, 2010, 10:20

#68 is a Boeing 307 Stratoliner.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_307

**Cactuskid** · February 4th, 2010, 18:03

Originally Posted by warchild

Theres one plane in there i've been trying to find for years.. In pic 68 theres a chrome PAA clipper and i'd love it if someone chould tell me what plane that is.. Better yet, does one exist ofor fsx??

Jens Kristensen did a 307 for 2004/FSX. Yeah, it's a port, but it flies well in FSX and looks pretty good.

It's b307_v11.zip at Flightsim.