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Rush City Fly-In; June 10, 2012

Although I enjoy attending big airshows that feature demo teams flying thundering jets, such as the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds, I've come to really enjoy the smaller airshows. These smaller venues offer closer and more intimate contact with the people and flying machines, and often provide the opportunity to view aircraft not normally seen elsewhere. I've attended two of these smaller events recently--the first at Rush City, MN (featured in this gallery), and the second in Granite Falls, MN (photos coming soon).

On Sunday, June 10, 2012, the Rush City (Minnesota) Airport hosted its annual Fly-In and Drive-In. On display were dozens of classic cars, many old tractors, and of course, aircraft. My being an aviaphile, I focused my attention on the aircraft.

The day's weather was hot, with a strong southerly wind--this did not deter the fliers. Attending were beautifully restored and maintained civil aircraft, such as a Luscombe and Piper Cub. There were a number of old warbirds--T-6 Texans, O-1 Bird Dogs, a BT-13 and an OH-6 Cayuse. The stars of the show were the classic Stinson Tri-Motor and the CAF's B-25. Here is a glimpse of the event--Enjoy.
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The Vultee BT-13 Valiant on take off roll.
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The Vultee BT-13 Valiant on take off roll.

  • The B-25 Mitchell "Miss Mitchell" operated by the Minnesota Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) on take off roll.
  • The beautiful Stinson Tri-Motor, rendered in black-and-white.
  • A close-up of the Stinson Tri-Motor after starting engines.
  • Two T-6 Texans take off in formation.
  • A head-on shot of the T-6 aircraft.
  • The T-6 Texan aircraft overhead.
  • The Vultee BT-13 Valiant on take off roll.
  • Another shot of the BT-13 Valiant.  I desaturated the colors to create the look of an old faded color photograph.
  • A beautifully restored and maintained 1948 Luscombe 8A, with a Piper Cub in the background.
  • Another shot of the Luscombe 8A.
  • A detail shot of the Luscombe's tail section and rudder, highlighting the aircraft's polished metal finished.
  • The Luscombe 8A climbing out after take off.
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