Classic pic of two top aces ...
Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:07 pm
Bob Johnson (27/0/3) and Bud Mahurin (24.25/4/2, including 3.5/1/1 in Korea flying F-86Es. POW in Korea), 56th Fighter Group:
Wade
Wade
Tue Jun 03, 2008 4:49 pm
Robert Johnson has been a favorite since I read "Thunderbolt" when I was a kid. Great photo thanks for sharing it.
Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:48 pm
Me too. Loved that book. Should be required reading for all kids.
Somewhere, I've got a picture that I found somewhere on the net of Bob and Bud together - one of many times I'm sure - years later. They look to be in their early 60s, I'd guess. Maybe just that millisecond of the camera's exposure, but Johnson is just about to light up a smoke and has a look on his face that would scare me into NOT asking for his autograph
, while Bud ... well, I don't think Bud could frown if he tried. 
Two of the greats 4-sure.
Wade
Somewhere, I've got a picture that I found somewhere on the net of Bob and Bud together - one of many times I'm sure - years later. They look to be in their early 60s, I'd guess. Maybe just that millisecond of the camera's exposure, but Johnson is just about to light up a smoke and has a look on his face that would scare me into NOT asking for his autograph
, while Bud ... well, I don't think Bud could frown if he tried.
Two of the greats 4-sure.
Wade
Tue Jun 03, 2008 8:21 pm
Sweet photo Wade! You know I am partial to "Razorback Jugs" (even married one 
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Do you have any photos of the 60th FS of the 33rd FG in China 44 through the end of the war?
I'd be willing to talk about a commission if we can come up with the right stuff. (no pun intended) Might even extend that to P-38 & Jug combo as Pop flew both at the time.
Let me know as I have few images that are good enough but you are the "arteeest".
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Do you have any photos of the 60th FS of the 33rd FG in China 44 through the end of the war?
I'd be willing to talk about a commission if we can come up with the right stuff. (no pun intended) Might even extend that to P-38 & Jug combo as Pop flew both at the time.
Let me know as I have few images that are good enough but you are the "arteeest".
Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:55 pm
One more of RSJ, and a bonus kite from the 78th (83rd FS; Lt. Harding Zumwalt; "Superman" side art) ...
Wade
Wade
Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:57 pm
sdennison wrote:. . . I'd be willing to talk about a commission . . .
Mucho appreciated, my friend, but I'm not accepting commissions at present. Not being snobby, just don't have the time.
Wade
Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:05 pm
Wow! Even shot down the ubiquitous Me-209!!!!
Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:36 pm
Chicoartist wrote:sdennison wrote:. . . I'd be willing to talk about a commission . . .
Mucho appreciated, my friend, but I'm not accepting commissions at present. Not being snobby, just don't have the time.
Wade
I can understand, but the question remains about the 60th FS of the 33rd FG. Any leads?