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Nice pics syscom, I like the second one.
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This is my xmas gift to Pisis, Les, Gnomey, CC, Lanc, Evans, Deradler, Erich, Nonskimmer and Jon, and all the rest.
You just dont see this warbird every day!
This was on static display at Chino May 1998. It had just been restored to airworthy condition for a private collector in Florida. I think it was still getting its FAA certifications at the time, so it wasnt going to fly that weekend. It was a shame as it would have been a crowd pleaser.
From what I can remember, this is an ulta rare "A" model that escaped from the scrap heap after the war. It never saw service due to it being the 3rd B26 built and was used for training and other purposes. (I think thats the story, someone correct me if I am wrong).
In one of the pics, Im the dumb looking guy wearing the "Hard Rock - Bali" tee shirt.
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Nice pics syscom.
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I keep looking at the pix I took head on. The short wing span and large diameter props are promenent. Its easy to see why an engine failure would be of concern to the pilot.
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Nice pics syscom, beautiful warbird.
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Enscription on Hugh Dowding's (AOC Fighter Command 1936-40) statue in London
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