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Preparing for a sunny -- but cold -- day's flight...
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A small town nestles comfortably north of the snow line...
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This is how close you can park your plane to the museum!
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Looking the other direction, downtown is very close!
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A slightly different view...
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The museum's DC-3 is "about 2-years from flying"
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Another view of the grand old DC-3
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The luxurious interior of a Martin 404
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Mary and the kids in the 404...
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The 404s PA system really shows its age...
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Although it purports to cover all airlines, TWA is obviously everyone's favorite
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The Connie's huge nose...
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And the beautifully restored interior...
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The plane was undergoing recertification, so all access panels were open -- a real treat!
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Another view of those gigantic radial engines...
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The port wing...
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Mary and the kids under that huge wing...
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An unusual view inside the tail cone of the connie -- looks like a big Cherokee...
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A sad shot -- dozens of prop-liners awaiting the wrecking ball in the 1960s...
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The majestic Boeing 307 in their glory years...
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A great shot of celebrities at the grand opening of KC Downtown Airport
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A TWA DC-2 over Kansas City...
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A closeup shows the complexity of these mammoth machines...
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Departing Kansas City on Rwy 19 takes you right over downtown!
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Those buildings sure look close while departing!
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