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When Hollywood Ruled The Skies - Volumes 1 through 4 by Bruce Oriss


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Chicoartist
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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:

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Robert Johnson has been a favorite since I read "Thunderbolt" when I was a kid. Great photo thanks for sharing it.
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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 :evil: , while Bud ... well, I don't think Bud could frown if he tried. :D

Two of the greats 4-sure. 8)

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Sweet photo Wade! You know I am partial to "Razorback Jugs" (even married one :shock: )

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". :wink:

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One more of RSJ, and a bonus kite from the 78th (83rd FS; Lt. Harding Zumwalt; "Superman" side art) ...


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. . . 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.

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Wow! Even shot down the ubiquitous Me-209!!!! :shock:
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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.

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I can understand, but the question remains about the 60th FS of the 33rd FG. Any leads?

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