Here's Something You Don't See Too Often In Illinois...

Tailhooks. You should have heard these babies come over my office as they came in to land at the Fairfield airport. We're talking Wright Cyclones here, over 1400 HP.

This was the first time I had seen a T-28, and two of them, no less.

The pilots stopped off to refuel as they flew to Offut AFB in Nebraska for an airshow.

They said they are the same vintage as the airplanes; 1955, or thereabouts. (click) (click)

Go here to read about the outfit they belong to.

You can see them at Offut this weekend, so if you live nearby, hit the road to see some beautiful machinery.