Doug Robertson's Photo Gallery

1958 DeHavilland BEAVER DHC-2 MK.1, P&W R-985 450 Hp, turning on final for landing left water lane-Lake Hood SPB, AK. Note: ANC Tower left horizon. In 1939 USA Corps of Engineers dredged between Lakes Hood & Spenard to form LHD-SPB, World's Largest!

Utility truck and one of the hangars-Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum

Lighted windsock for E-W 4,540' X 188' fresh water takeoff/landing lane-at east end, wind calm-if flying horizontal wind is 15 knots or greater

Aircraft Skis in Ski Alley of Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum

Aircraft Skis in Ski Alley of Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum

Curtiss OXX-6 102 Hp, 567.44 cubic inch displacement V-8 water cooled dual magneto aircraft engine. (The more famous OX-5 was smaller 90 Hp with single Berlin magneto ignition). In Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum.

Another example of highly modified truck used to position straight-float aircraft out of water.

Highly modified truck with capability to position straight-float plane aircraft out of water. Closeup of carrier body with float set only.

Highly modified truck with capability to position straight-float plane aircraft out of water.

Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum, fascinating exhibits indoors and out. Don't miss the Restoration Hangar with wonderful, talented volunteer guide workers.

Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum, fascinating exhibits indoors and out.

Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum, fascinating exhibits indoors and out.