XJ Photo-Op Riding Challenge: Military Relics

OK; here's an excuse to go for a ride:

We've all seen them. Many, many VFW and AmVets halls here in the States have a tank or other military relic in the front yard. Or an anti-tank gun or even an airplane. In the UK, they seem to be fond of plopping them in random roundabouts.

You know what I'm talking about; I can think of at least two airplanes, two or three tanks and a 37mm anti-tank gun within about 30 miles of me. Plus one really bad obvious fake NIKE missile. (Not sure why those guys bothered.)

So go for a ride; and take a pic of your XJ next to what you find. Let us know how far it was from home base. The only "rule" is no fair using outdoor museum displays.

 

I live by Hill AFB and I was ready to go get some pictures of Jets... Until I read the last line...There are several VFW's around to check out.

This one does not count Its an outside display for the museum (plus it is with a Nighthawk instead of an XJ)

 

Yeah I included "the rule" because it would be really easy for me just to ride over to Selfridge and go crazy.

 

How's this? Oh wait, that's neither an XJ or a military relic. But right now it's the best I have.

 

That bike needs a kick-stand -

 

But Trains don't count...

 

I cannot say enough how badly I want your bike to be mine. It is so beautiful.

 

Ok, let's try these instead. Notice how nice my sidestand looks.

 

THAT was what I was talking about!

How far away from home?

 

This was at a local VFW. About 5-6 miles away. I'm hoping to get a longer ride tomorrow. I'll see what I can find.

 

I know of a T-54 and a spitfire with 40km of me. Now if I could just get some decent riding weather.

 

Another local VFW, 25mi round trip

 

This is in Clintonville WI. About 80 mile round trip.

 

I will have to check at one of my local American Legion posts to see if they still have theirs, I'll post a pic if they do

 

Well, I'm out. That means I can't use:

Flying Leathernecks (located next to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar)
USS Midway (San Diego), or
USS Iowa (San Pedro, if I wanted to go for a longer ride)

Added bonus: San Diego Maritime Museum. Has, among its displays, a Russian Foxtrot class sub and a US research sub.

 

Pelican rapids mn. Its a 35 mile trip down and wonderful hilly, twisty road.

 

Pelican rapids mn. Its a 35 mile trip down and wonderful hilly, twisty road.

 

Nice.

Biggs, your pics disappeared. And I'm jealous; both you and the Mad Bohemian found Shermans and all I've got around here is cold war era stuff.

Schmuck; no you couldn't use Flying Leathernecks, but either of the ships are stand-alone relics so they'd count. See how close you can get with your bike and get a pic.

 

I'd like to see the rules bent for the Iowa!

 

Strange, they're still showing up om my screen. :?