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P51Mstg
 Post subject: Vlado at Thunder
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I was out at Thunder this weekend (along with a bunch of WIXer friends)....... I saw Vlado's Mustang in the hangar and also flying...


He was flying support for some WWII Army guys and following P-51B Old Crow. Jimmy Leeward was flying Old Crow and Vlado was stuck to him like glue. If he was a 109, Vlado would have been able to easily wax him.....

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Nice! Indeed flying close formation.

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Nice pix! Thx. It was a blast to fly with Jimmy. I hit his wake about 4 times. I hope those ground pounders felt like they had good close-support. That was a fun flight over the field.
(Don't show my kids the first pix - they'll make fun of me!!)
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Hey Vlado,

Great job this weekend! The fellow you yelled at to 'WAKE UP' while you were taxiing past our Harvards this morning really got a kick out of it!

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Nice pix! Thx. It was a blast to fly with Jimmy. I hit his wake about 4 times.
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At least you didn't flame-out, Maverick! :)

Just remember, prop-wash goes up and to the left... :)

Seriously, nice job of flying. I got a couple of good shots of your departure climb on Saturday, I'll post when I recover from the drive home to NJ.

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Hi Vlado, I was in one of the Stuarts. We really appreciated the close air support. Couldn't have waxed the "Krauts" without ya. Sorry about the few stray bullets, on that first pass, I would have sworn you were "Jerry". I don't think I hit you though........John
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Sorry I didnt get to come say Hi vlado, didnt get to thunder till sunday. It was good talking to you at Peoria. Have a good one and see you at a show soon.


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Here's one of the HF. Great flying Vlado!

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I am thinking about building one of these for my son

P51Mstg wrote:
I was out at Thunder this weekend (along with a bunch of WIXer friends)....... I saw Vlado's Mustang in the hangar and also flying...


He was flying support for some WWII Army guys and following P-51B Old Crow. Jimmy Leeward was flying Old Crow and Vlado was stuck to him like glue. If he was a 109, Vlado would have been able to easily wax him.....

Mark H

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Vlado,

Thank you for coming to the show.

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Michael:
You are VERY welcome. It is always a treat to attend the YIP show. There is such a large & strong presence of aircraft enthusiasts. That makes it a fun event for everyone attending! You had first class people running everything and it showed. I am very glad to have been there!
Thanks to you , as well!
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i'm getting sicker as i see what i missed again. vlado, thanks for taking the time to send me your pics!!

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Here are a couple for for you Vlado. Was there on Sunday. What a great show!!! Great job Mike and Kevin and the rest of the volunteers.

Eric Downing was also great in the Skyraider during the Vietnam Battle!!!

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Low pass on Sunday before departing. I wasn't there Saturday but I hear you were "mowing the grass" :D
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Had a great time!
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Matt Sharkey wrote:
I am thinking about building one of these for my son

P51Mstg wrote:
I was out at Thunder this weekend (along with a bunch of WIXer friends)....... I saw Vlado's Mustang in the hangar and also flying...


He was flying support for some WWII Army guys and following P-51B Old Crow. Jimmy Leeward was flying Old Crow and Vlado was stuck to him like glue. If he was a 109, Vlado would have been able to easily wax him.....

Mark H

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Are there any plans to build one?
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