Sorry but you are wrong (T-28 owner), I flew an AT-28D version in Vietnam with the USAF 20th SOS as ground support, insurgent suppression and ground attack along the Ho Chi Min trail. This was NOT considered "Black Ops" and all operations were quite public. We supported US Army and Marines, along with spook operations. More than happy to provide a photo. The USAF versions were painted both camo and also gray and black. The owner of this plane has a lot of misinformation about the planes use during the Vietnam war.
Flew in Corpus Christi in 1978. T-28 was the first airplane I ever flew. Learned quickly to lead throttle with rudder. Carrier qualified on Lady Lex. Saw one on static display years ago and as I got close the smell of oil and avgas sparked memories of manning up for another checkride. Great aircraft.
Many years ago I had the privilege of flying Gordon Bowers's T-28 in Mechanicsville,Virginia. It was a unique pleasure that I'll remember for the rest of my life!
I flew this aircraft in 1969 out of Whiting field Near Pensacola. After initial training in the T-34 (Teenie Weenie) Stepping up to "The Bear" was quite intimidating at first, but soon it was a great flying experience. Did 6 landings on the USS Lexington with it. Was kind of unreal!
Actually, he is demonstrating a Forward Slip, NOT a side-slip. A Sideslip is used with opposite rudder when you are landing in a cross-wind and need to keep the planes fuselage parallel to the runway centerline.
My old man is a veteran Pilot of this aircraft... It was converted to AT-28D in the Philippines way back 70's and according to my Dad it was a very effective aircraft against the Muslim Rebels in the southern part of the Philippines. My Dad had 150 combat sortie on the T-28D. He Loves the Trojan aka Tora-Tora in the Philippines. Nice video sir! Thanks for uploading.
Thanks to the OP and thanks to Peter for taking the time to inform us all. The best i can say is that i fly one of these in Xplane which is a sim but its so nice to see one in the flesh and hear what its like from an owner/operator.
I'll never forget my first flight at NAS Whiting field in 1967. I couldn't hold the brakes on the run up. Quite an intimidating beast at first. but later on a beautiful flying aircraft, docile, easy to fly and very easy to land.
In primary training in Pensacola, I flew the T-34C Mentor. A lot of my instructors trained in the T-28, there was one on the field. That thing was a MONSTER and I doubt I could have flown it.
The sideslip and the forward slip are used in crosswind landings, also the sideslip and forward slip can be used to lose height rapidly without increasing your forward airspeed, for example if your a bit high on the approach to land and bit to close as well, if you put the nose down you’ll end up too fast and overshoot the landing, the forward slip that I use regularly is perfect to counteract this.
crazy during the secret war back in laos prior to 1975... these were just amazing to watch taking off as a kid. my uncle was in one of these t-28, during one of his bombing mission runs when he was shot down back in july 19, 1971.
I was stationed at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas in VT-27. We had upwards of 77 of these aircraft and trained pilots in primary flight. I was a line division supervisor from 1982-1984. I would love to fly these again.
The T 28 was even used to make resupply drops in the jungles in Laos . Two body bags full of food - medical - cigarettes and other lovely things . Tied together with cordage and "100 mph" (duct tape) + small cargo chute . We kept the body bags as well . Lefty Cat
I LOVED flying this bird….sounds, smells, power….fully captured one’s attention being part of the machine….still dream about it. Hit the boat 55 years ago this month….and the NAVY paid me to do it🤷♂️👨✈️
And I naive as i thought Air America was just a movie...Mr. Herzog knows everything about the plane..And it´s good when u see this kind of professionalism..
I don't know about that 7,500 pound ordnance load. The heaviest load I ever saw on a T28 was six 500 pound bombs. But, light load and all, they were fabulous close air support aircraft. Ravens used to call it "the Cadillac".
My dad use to own a one. He belonged to the C.A.P. out of O'hare in the 60's. He kept in the Alert Hangers while it was there. Never got to take a ride in it, I was too young.......
What a nice guy, takes his time to explain everything. Very cool guy, that Mr. Herzig (german for hearty / heartful btw)! May he have fun in his T28 for a loooong time.
Thanks for the memories and information.I sat in the seats several times working on them in Udorn RTAFB Thailand, But never had the good fortune to go for a ride along or even the high speed Taxi. maybe some day? Gary Bowen, Det.1, 56th Spec.Ops Wg.
I flew in U 21s out of Udorn, Ubon and UTapao. Cambodian AF took over a six pack of Trojans from Scare America and set up training in Udorn. I can still smell the flight line.
Beautifull bird 42m in full power doesnt seem bad at all considering most fighters would drain the tank in a few minutes.. of course its a radial engine T-28 not a Viper... but it allows for plenty of acrobatic displays even at half fuel load
I used to fly out of UES. There was a T28 a few hangars away. Sounds like it missing a few cylinders when it taxis. Was told he pissed off the P-51,on the field, because of a higher climb rate. I flew an RV-4.
Well, he has a good heart. But, based on my 18 months briefing Raven and Lao T-28 pilots for air strikes, four 500 pound bombs on the inboard hard points was a max load for T-28s. And, btw, it is not "Black Ravens", but simply Ravens. The call sign was selected because Oriental ESL speakers have difficulty with the letter R.
The T-28's are very effective in Ground Support Especially in a low past straffing against insurgencies in the Philippines long time ago. She can carry Bombs and Rockets. And your so Lucky to be the Caretaker sir. Or shall I say owner? 😇
Live not too far from whiting field they have one on a stick in front of milton high school sadly never got to see them fly they were flying the t-34 when i was a kid
Good old Milton. They used to complain that we messed up there TV signals. We Cadets guarded the ruins after that tornado wrecked the place, back in the 60's.
900 litres for one hour??It boozes more than jet aircraft!! If it compare with Spitfire with same power and nearly same displacement with consumption 180 litres taxiing and 450 litres in combat regime it´s hard to believe...
Courtesy has 5 listed now, 4 under $200K USD, and one without a price listed, which was an F-model prototype (Nomad 1535 Hp Engine) which will probably go for at least another 100K
