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Warbird Digest #36 May / June 2001

Mon Apr 25, 2011 10:32 am

Warbird Digest #36 May/June 2011
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Southern Charm: Cary Salter and Charlotte's Chariot II
It's common for a P-51 Mustang to be painted in the markings of a plane that flew during World War Two but when Dan Fordice chose a point scheme he not only knew the pilot and namesake, they were friends. This is the story of Cary Salter, a combat veteran AAF pilot, the plane he lovingly named Charlotte's Chariot II, and the Mustang that bears its name today.

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Remembrance and Resurrection: Joe Tobul and the Corsair Korean War Hero
Eight years after losing Joe Tobul and his Corsair, Jim Tobul returned his dad's F4U-4 Corsair to flying condition. For its poignant family connection and its powerful wartime history., the Tobul family Corsair name Korean War Hero is one of the most significant restorations in years.

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U.S. Navy Legacy Flight
The Centennial year of U.S. Naval Aviation is underway. In addition to utilizing the well-known Legacy Flight program to honor their proud heritage the Navy also sought to commemorate the past 100 years by painting active duty aircraft in vintage paint schemes. This bold initiative has the aviation world buzzing.

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USAF Heritage Flight Training Conference
One of the most popular aerial displays at U.S. air shows is the USAF Heritage Flight. Putting the ingredients together for this emotionally stirring tribute (the announcer's script, music, and well timed formation passes) is perfected annually at the Heritage Flight Training Conference.

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Hawker Sea Hawk
Maintained and flown by the Royal Navy Historic Flight, the venerable Hawker Sea Hawk is a tribute to veterans of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm and an example of Hawker Aircraft design excellence. This first generation jet fighter found its niche as a ground attack aircraft and served faithfully in combat.

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The Proud American
One of the flagship aircraft of the Heritage Flight Museum in Bellingham, Washington, is the mighty A-1 Skyraeder known as The Proud American. This article explores the development of the Skyraider and the history of AD-4NA BuNo 126965.

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The "McDougall" Douglas Skyhawk
When World War Two veteran pilot Frank Lynott decided to fund a restoration project he consulted his Vietnam veteran friend, Don Keating. They found their inspiration in a TA-4 Skyhawk project and chose Mike McDougall of Fighting Classics to perform the intense and thorough rebuild. The result was stunning one-of-a-kind jet warbird.

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Warbirds on Paper by Andrea Eldridge

Fighter Pilot
The memoirs fo Legendary Ace Robin Olds
By Robin Olds with Christina Olds and Ed Rasimus
ISBN 978-0-312-56023-2
(Hardback 2010 $26.95)

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Re: Warbird Digest #36 May / June 2001

Mon Apr 25, 2011 1:55 pm

Got this issue today.
Cool to see an issue with many friends in it.
I told Maj to contact Greg about doing an article on the recently restored TA-4. It is cool to see that happen.
Great magazine. I wish you folks much success in the future.
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