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10-28-2005, 03:25 AM
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I recently had occasion to whip up a webpage with some photos of Kermit Weeks' P-51C which is finished in the markings of the 332nd FG's only ace of WWII. 'INA the Macon Belle'
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10-28-2005, 04:19 AM
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| That is one very shiny mustang. Very nice example though. | |
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10-28-2005, 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by ollieholmes That is one very shiny mustang. Very nice example though. | It is very shiny. Very nice example though as you said Ollie
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10-28-2005, 10:29 AM
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10-28-2005, 10:59 AM
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Lee 'Buddy' Archer is touted as the first and only African American Ace, although his first aerial victory was downgraded as a "shared" kill. In June 1994, the USAF reversed this, making him the only African American ace of WW2. I don't know if he is recognized by the American Fighter Aces Association...
U.S. did produce another black ace: soldier of fortune James L.H. Peck. Fighting on the side of the Republicans during the Spanish Civil War of 1936, Peck shot down two German and three Italian aircraft
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10-29-2005, 04:51 AM
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10-29-2005, 08:31 AM
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10-29-2005, 08:36 AM
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11-19-2005, 12:40 AM
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