Monday, September 26, 2022

Innovation

Today I begin with the CF-101B Voodoo, an interceptor fighter jet. This particular one served in the American Air Force before being retired; it was repainted in Canadian colours for its addition to the collection.


Across from it, another innovation, the Canadian Artemis Jr. moon rover, which impressed NASA for a potential moon program, which was postponed.


As the Cold War went on, military planners worried that long runways would be targets for attack. The response was the concept of VTOL- Vertical Takeoff and Landing. The Harrier, seen here, is the best example of that kind of plane.

32 comments:

  1. Is it just me or does that moon rover look like the Flintstone’s car?

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  2. I like the moon rover and it does look like the Flintstone's car.

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  3. I always wanted to see a Harrier take off.

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  4. Love the interceptor plane. How cool is that? The moon rover looks a bit out of the place among the planes but it has nice wheels!

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  5. I remember seeing, and being impressed by the Harrier.

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  6. @Linda: I don't really see it.

    @Nancy: hmm, curious that I don't.

    @Fun60: only in a movie for me. I'd like to see the real thing.

    @Roentare: true- but since the other part of this museum is about space, it fits.

    @Stefan: it's quite a plane.

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  7. I've always found it impressive how the Harrier could take off and land on an aircraft carrier.

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  8. That is funny to see the lunar rover in reality.

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  9. ...innovation is the name of the name!

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  10. I am following along, but I never know what to comment. Just letting you know.

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  11. @Jan: I can relate.

    @Marianne: it's quite something.

    @Tom: definitely.

    @Francisco: thanks.

    @anvilcloud: that's fine.

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  12. They seem to cover everything in this museum.

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  13. Voodoo is a good name for that plane. I love the rover.

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  14. it is a fantastic aviation museum and great post and photos ~ thanks,

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  15. I see from your blog header that a beautiful Fall has arrived there, too, William! I always find aviation museums interesting as the jets are so enormous and jets and planes are so enormous and it is nice to see all their details close up

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  16. @RedPat: there is a lot.

    @Sharon: an appropriate name.

    @Carol: thank you.

    @Pat: it's well laid out here.

    @Bill: I think so too.

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  17. I like seeing the planes in a museum, and acknowledge how hard it is to photograph them! They are simply amazing machines!

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  18. Se ven unos imponentes aviones, de la gran historia de la aviación.

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  19. so cool. i'm a fan of learning about planes. ( ;

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  20. Hi William I always enjoy your posts for their interesting, concise and clear content and images. But oh my, your header photos always draw me back. Love the tree-lined serenity of the present header photo. Regards Jo

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  21. I love your Canadian flag. That maple leaf really stands out!

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