Need help with identification

Frank S · 07-23-2012

It looks like a two seater trainer. Anyone know the proper designation?

Naturalist · 07-23-2012

Looks like a Douglas Dauntless Dive Bomber.

Frank S · 07-23-2012

Thanks, Doug. I think you're right. I really appreciate your help.

tsilva · 07-25-2012

Not sure about the Dauntless - I don't see any dive brakes

S_Egbert · 07-25-2012

North American T-6 Texan
North American T-6 Texan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mark McCall · 07-26-2012

Steve beat me to it.
It's a T-6 Texan. The US's primary trainer during WWII.
Some were even used as forward command planes. They create a deep metal rattling sound when fired up or flying.
Flaps down tells me the old 'bird was either taking off or most likely landing.
I shoot ALOT of military aircraft and I see these trainers just about every place we go. Great planes.

Frank S · 07-26-2012

Thanks Steve and Mark for the continued investigation. I love taking photos of the old planes, but I must admit, I'm not very good at identifying them.

I appreciate everyone's help.

And yes, Mark, it was landing.

07-23-2012	#2
Naturalist Llama Location: Northwoods of Minnesota Posts: 526 CamelKarma: 32721 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Need help with identification Looks like a Douglas Dauntless Dive Bomber.
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07-23-2012	#3
Frank S Vicuna Location: Nampa, ID Posts: 151 CamelKarma: 251029 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Need help with identification Thanks, Doug. I think you're right. I really appreciate your help.
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07-25-2012	#4
tsilva Guanaco Location: Arizona Posts: 441 CamelKarma: 18324 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Need help with identification Not sure about the Dauntless - I don't see any dive brakes

07-25-2012	#5
S_Egbert Llama Location: Days Creek, Oregon Posts: 556 CamelKarma: 91955 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Need help with identification North American T-6 Texan North American T-6 Texan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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07-26-2012	#6
Mark McCall Lubbock, Tx. Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 3,507 CamelKarma: 141294 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Need help with identification Steve beat me to it. It's a T-6 Texan. The US's primary trainer during WWII. Some were even used as forward command planes. They create a deep metal rattling sound when fired up or flying. Flaps down tells me the old 'bird was either taking off or most likely landing. I shoot ALOT of military aircraft and I see these trainers just about every place we go. Great planes.
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