The Ultimate Fighter Pilot Pose

[Jack Cook]

This is the guy boys dreamed they become when they grew up

Capt Vern Richards 361st FG 1944
and he can fly to!

[PbyCat-Guy]

I would like that too. Not sure on the Racoon face though

[Mike]

Start Engines at 0611
Takeoff at 0621
Set Course at 0631
Rendezvous at 1,000'
Course for home 330 degrees.

Cool photo Jack!

[The Inspector]

caused by frostbite and exhaled moisture leaking around the edges of the oxygen mask for 6 or so hours................

[P51Mstg]

That shot of Vern is hanging at the NM USAF near the B-29 and George.

Mark H

[Chicoartist]

That picture + the famous one of Charles Lindbergh wearing his flight helmet with the "1000 yard stare" are my two favorite "portraits" of aviators.

Wade

[Second Air Force]

Thanks for the photos once again, Jack.

I used to get a hard time from my navigator/wife/banker about writing ATIS information on the back of my hand--this just proves I'm following a time honored tradition.

Scott