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 Post subject: Cleaning up Patches
PostPosted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:52 pm 
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Some pics I thought you would enjoy of the recent work being done on the C-123 at the NMUSAF.
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He was also a Fairchild test pilot on C-123's, and flew the type in combat. While he never flew Patches, he did fly the one at Hurlbert, FL.
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Wow, she's really starting to look nice. I've always wondered how the nose cone got all dented up like that.

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Wow, looks great! Any flight deck pic's?

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I can get some tonight, they are on my home computer. I am glad you guys approve.

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I love birds with history and patina.

I also was impressed with the work in progress on the floor. ;thumbsup:

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