When did you first become interested in Warbirds? - Page 8 - Aircraft of World War II

The Jug Rules! · 01-04-2005, 02:28 PM

I first got interested when I first saw a program on the history channel about Greg Boyington. I also thought that the Corsairs they flew were beautiful. After that I started drawing them. Nothing to brag about though.

The Jug Rules! · 01-04-2005, 02:30 PM

By the way, I have a question. Who was the pilot of Shangri-la? Ive seen that all over the place, but I could never figure out the pilot.

cheddar cheese · 01-04-2005, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by The Jug Rules!

I first got interested when I first saw a program on the history channel about Greg Boyington. I also thought that the Corsairs they flew were beautiful. After that I started drawing them. Nothing to brag about though.

Post em!

plan_D · 01-04-2005, 03:09 PM

I first got interested in them when I was sat on my toilet, have a ye olde dump, reading a magazine with naked women in it. Back in 1993, I believe April 16th. I thought to myself "World War 2 aircraft, now there's a thought" and I've been thinking that thought ever since.

Gnomey · 01-04-2005, 03:19 PM

Not sure really, became interested in WW2 generally and then read Bader's biography and it sort of stemmed from there and I've been interested in them ever since.

cheddar cheese · 01-04-2005, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by plan_D

I first got interested in them when I was sat on my toilet, have a ye olde dump, reading a magazine with naked women in it. Back in 1993, I believe April 16th. I thought to myself "World War 2 aircraft, now there's a thought" and I've been thinking that thought ever since.

Youre 17 right (or 18?) Meaning you would have been reading that mag at the age of 8/9!

Since you have posted the real reason already, I have nothing to do but assume that you're completely pissed, and request that you stay away from me during this evening on the site for fear of completely spamming the forums again!

GermansRGeniuses · 01-04-2005, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by The Jug Rules!

By the way, I have a question. Who was the pilot of Shangri-la? Ive seen that all over the place, but I could never figure out the pilot.

It was Major Don S. Gentile.

cheddar cheese · 01-04-2005, 05:05 PM

Feeling a little smug, are we?

GermansRGeniuses · 01-04-2005, 05:08 PM

Nah, I partially knew it, but to be sure I googled it...

cheddar cheese · 01-04-2005, 05:15 PM

Anyone could do that

GermansRGeniuses · 01-04-2005, 05:18 PM

But I had advance knowledge...

I typed in Don Gentile and it said he was the pilot of Shangri-La...

If I had typed Shangri-La, it would have taken longer...

cheddar cheese · 01-04-2005, 05:24 PM

True

lesofprimus · 01-04-2005, 06:55 PM

I knew it was Don Gentile as soon as I saw the post.. Unfortunatly, I just saw it this second......

plan_D · 01-05-2005, 05:45 AM

I could read at 8/9 just because it has naked women in it...

No, if I was really drunk I wouldn't have been that good at typing. Maybe I got someone else to type it? You will never know.

cheddar cheese · 01-05-2005, 01:36 PM

Damn

01-04-2005, 02:28 PM	#106
The Jug Rules! Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hattiesburg,Ms Posts: 194	I first got interested when I first saw a program on the history channel about Greg Boyington. I also thought that the Corsairs they flew were beautiful. After that I started drawing them. Nothing to brag about though. __________________ The Spits got nothing on this...

01-04-2005, 02:30 PM	#107
The Jug Rules! Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hattiesburg,Ms Posts: 194	By the way, I have a question. Who was the pilot of Shangri-la? Ive seen that all over the place, but I could never figure out the pilot. __________________ The Spits got nothing on this...

01-04-2005, 03:09 PM	#109
plan_D Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 11,978	I first got interested in them when I was sat on my toilet, have a ye olde dump, reading a magazine with naked women in it. Back in 1993, I believe April 16th. I thought to myself "World War 2 aircraft, now there's a thought" and I've been thinking that thought ever since. __________________ "When you go home tomorrow, don't expect anyone to know what you have been through. Even if they did know, most people probably wouldn't care anyway. Some of you may get the medals you deserve, many more of you will not. But remember this, all of you are now members of the front-line club, and that is the most exclusive club in the world." - Lt. Col. Matthew Maer CO 1st Battalion, the Princess of Wale's Royal Regiment. Camp Abu Naji, Oct. 2004 To those in that club.

01-04-2005, 03:19 PM	#110
Gnomey "World Traveller" Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Royal Deeside/St Andrews, Scotland, UK Posts: 15,214	Not sure really, became interested in WW2 generally and then read Bader's biography and it sort of stemmed from there and I've been interested in them ever since. __________________ "Success is not Final, Failure is not Fatal, it is the Courage to Continue that Counts" Sir Winston Churchill "To him the People of the World Largely owe the Freedom and Liberties they Enjoy Today" Enscription on Hugh Dowding's (AOC Fighter Command 1936-40) statue in London WW2 Talk: A WW2 Discussion Forum My Photo Collections on Flickr

01-04-2005, 05:08 PM	#114
GermansRGeniuses Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,043	Nah, I partially knew it, but to be sure I googled it... __________________ Holder of "Crappiest Post Ever" Award. 2005 Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance Thread

01-04-2005, 05:05 PM	#113
cheddar cheese Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: WSM, England Posts: 20,387	Feeling a little smug, are we?

01-04-2005, 05:15 PM	#115
cheddar cheese Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: WSM, England Posts: 20,387	Anyone could do that

01-04-2005, 05:18 PM	#116
GermansRGeniuses Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,043	But I had advance knowledge... I typed in Don Gentile and it said he was the pilot of Shangri-La... If I had typed Shangri-La, it would have taken longer... __________________ Holder of "Crappiest Post Ever" Award. 2005 Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance Thread

01-04-2005, 05:24 PM	#117
cheddar cheese Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: WSM, England Posts: 20,387	True

01-04-2005, 06:55 PM	#118
lesofprimus Minister of Whoopass Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Long Island Native in Mississippi Posts: 17,490	I knew it was Don Gentile as soon as I saw the post.. Unfortunatly, I just saw it this second...... __________________ My IL2 Video Tribute to My Grandfather: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtzN5RuNNJk

01-05-2005, 05:45 AM	#119
plan_D Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 11,978	I could read at 8/9 just because it has naked women in it... No, if I was really drunk I wouldn't have been that good at typing. Maybe I got someone else to type it? You will never know. __________________ "When you go home tomorrow, don't expect anyone to know what you have been through. Even if they did know, most people probably wouldn't care anyway. Some of you may get the medals you deserve, many more of you will not. But remember this, all of you are now members of the front-line club, and that is the most exclusive club in the world." - Lt. Col. Matthew Maer CO 1st Battalion, the Princess of Wale's Royal Regiment. Camp Abu Naji, Oct. 2004 To those in that club.

01-05-2005, 01:36 PM	#120
cheddar cheese Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: WSM, England Posts: 20,387	Damn

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