N4885C Chandler Memorial is a great place...except for the bees which take great care of the old ladies! Don't get too close to the aircraft... (mehr von N4885C)
N4889C - former Delta plane has been sitting in the desert for almost 3 decades now...but the future looks good: SAC is intending to restore this great '7 (mehr von N4889C)
N4887C - because of an engine fire warning number 2 was shut down...Sorry for the high shutter speed but these guys were taxiing really fast... (mehr von N4887C)
N4887C - Not the best lightning conditions but on this day the DC-7 was making its second first flight after undergoing a complete restoration which lasted 2 years... (mehr von N4887C)
N4887C - Not the best lightning conditions but on this day the DC-7 was making its second first flight after undergoing a complete restoration which lasted 2 years... (mehr von N4887C)
Chandler is heaven on earth...we were driving next to the 7' while it taxied to the runway...can only recommend this airport: no fences, no police only a dumb dog ;-)
Former Delta Airlines DC-7B was restored and made its second first flight that day.I am glad I captured this moment on video tape too - I suggest that you film these kind of events rather than taking pictures!