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This is the place where the majority of the warbird (aircraft that have survived military service) discussions will take place. Specialized forums may be added in the new future
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Jack Cook
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Mustang In The Extreme

Sun May 11, 2008 12:39 am

P-51D 72nd FS 21st FG 7th AF ground loops on Iwo Jima 1945
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Robbie Roberts
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Sun May 11, 2008 1:37 am

I think the name speaks volumes! Says it all...

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Aircraft Mech Paul
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Sun May 11, 2008 4:22 pm

Robbie Roberts wrote:I think the name speaks volumes! Says it all...

Robbie


And I would be willing to bet that the pilot's crew chief had to clean off the seat as well.

Paul
Jack Cook
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????

Sun May 11, 2008 5:12 pm

After a 7-8 hour VLR mission to Japan and back he probably slept through it :shock:
51fixer
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Mon May 12, 2008 12:34 pm

Maybe the tailwheel didn't lock down. Tail looks low in upper photo. The other photo shows many parked aircraft nearby.
I would guess this is why the term ANY LANDING YOU WALK AWAY FROM was developed.
Rich
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