Warbird Information Exchange

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on this site are the responsibility of the poster and do not reflect the views of the management.
It is currently Thu May 07, 2026 2:06 am

View unanswered posts | View active topics


Board index » General Discussion » The WIX Hangar

All times are UTC - 5 hours


Classic Wings Magazine WWII Naval Aviation Research Pacific Luftwaffe Resource Center
When Hollywood Ruled The Skies - Volumes 1 through 4 by Bruce Oriss


Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 1 of 2
  [ 23 posts ]  Go to page 1, 2  Next
  Previous topic | Next topic 
Author Message
Jack Cook
 Post subject: Happy Jack's Go Buggy
PostPosted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:12 pm 
Offline
Co-MVP - 2006
User avatar

Joined: Sat May 01, 2004 11:21 pm
Posts: 11475
Location: Salem, Oregon
A few more photos of HJGB plus a couple shots of Jack Ilfrey.
Image
Image
Image
Image
Image
Capt Jack Ilfrey CO 79th FS
Image
Happy Jack's End of tour party

_________________
Don't touch my junk!!
Top
 Profile  
 
TAdan
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:29 pm 
Offline
2000+ Post Club
2000+ Post Club
User avatar

Joined: Mon Feb 13, 2006 9:42 pm
Posts: 2708
Location: NP, NJ, USA
That is a great looking Mustang.

Thanks for the period shots too. 8)

_________________
Share your story: Rutgers Oral History Archive http://oralhistory.rutgers.edu/
Top
 Profile  
 
Second Air Force
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:33 pm 
Offline
3000+ Post Club
3000+ Post Club
User avatar

Joined: Thu Sep 28, 2006 12:56 pm
Posts: 3442
Location: North of Texas, South of Kansas
As I scrolled down the first couple of photos I was thinking that the only thing missing was a couple of high-speed taxi passes through some mud to make the airplane look perfect, just like in photo five. As I said on your first thread, a fantastic looking Mustang.
Top
 Profile  
 
mustangdriver
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:40 pm 
Offline
Long Time Member
Long Time Member
User avatar

Joined: Sat Dec 02, 2006 9:10 am
Posts: 9721
Location: Pittsburgher misplaced in Oshkosh
I like it man.

_________________
Chris Henry
EAA Aviation Museum Director
Top
 Profile  
 
Jack Cook
 Post subject: ????
PostPosted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:52 pm 
Offline
Co-MVP - 2006
User avatar

Joined: Sat May 01, 2004 11:21 pm
Posts: 11475
Location: Salem, Oregon
Hard to believe something can look that good and not be in 357th or 352nd FG markings :shock: :idea: :idea: :)

_________________
Don't touch my junk!!
Top
 Profile  
 
mustangdriver
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:55 pm 
Offline
Long Time Member
Long Time Member
User avatar

Joined: Sat Dec 02, 2006 9:10 am
Posts: 9721
Location: Pittsburgher misplaced in Oshkosh
Yeah, I love the blue nosers and the 357th but, I really am a fan of the different squadrons.

_________________
Chris Henry
EAA Aviation Museum Director
Top
 Profile  
 
hang the expense
 Post subject: 51
PostPosted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:58 pm 
Offline
1000+ Posts!
1000+ Posts!
User avatar

Joined: Sat Oct 07, 2006 9:24 pm
Posts: 1748
Location: atlanta,georgia
Beautiful Mustang.Somehow, I dont see the owner running it thru the mudd for some period shots.The wheel wells would never look the same.

_________________
Hang The Expense
Top
 Profile  
 
JohnTerrell
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:00 pm 
Offline
2000+ Post Club
2000+ Post Club
User avatar

Joined: Wed May 30, 2007 3:57 pm
Posts: 2400
Location: Minnesota
Thank you for the photos, Jack! Number two and number three make a pretty good basis for a desktop background.

I really hope to see this one up close in person.
Top
 Profile  
 
Obergrafeter
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:22 pm 
Offline
3000+ Post Club
3000+ Post Club
User avatar

Joined: Sun Feb 12, 2006 9:58 pm
Posts: 3282
Location: Nelson City, Texas
So who does own it and where is it going to live?
Top
 Profile  
 
Jack Cook
 Post subject: ?????
PostPosted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:30 pm 
Offline
Co-MVP - 2006
User avatar

Joined: Sat May 01, 2004 11:21 pm
Posts: 11475
Location: Salem, Oregon
Sorry I was asked not to name names but it's NOT Rod Lewis and it WILL be based in San Antonio.

_________________
Don't touch my junk!!
Top
 Profile  
 
CWBuff
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:46 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Tue Jul 19, 2005 1:14 am
Posts: 854
Now those are markings I've been waiting to see on a restored Stang for quite a while.
I'm not a P-51 nut, but this bird's enough to convert me...

Okay, maybe not... but she sure is gorgeous!


Fade to Black...
Top
 Profile  
 
RyanShort1
 Post subject: Re: ?????
PostPosted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:52 pm 
Offline
3000+ Post Club
3000+ Post Club
User avatar

Joined: Fri Apr 30, 2004 2:29 pm
Posts: 4528
Location: Dallas, TX
Jack Cook wrote:
Sorry I was asked not to name names but it's NOT Rod Lewis and it WILL be based in San Antonio.


Well, I really don't care who owns it - it's going to a good home! I only wish it was being hangared at Stinson since I'm going to be down there a bit starting tomorrow...

Ryan

_________________
Aerial Photographer with Red Wing Aerial Photography currently based at KRBD and tailwheel CFI.
Websites: Texas Tailwheel Flight Training, DoolittleRaid.com and Lbirds.com.

The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD. - Prov. 21:31 - Train, Practice, Trust.
Top
 Profile  
 
Obergrafeter
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 10:00 pm 
Offline
3000+ Post Club
3000+ Post Club
User avatar

Joined: Sun Feb 12, 2006 9:58 pm
Posts: 3282
Location: Nelson City, Texas
K.G.?
Top
 Profile  
 
Second Air Force
 Post subject: Re: 51
PostPosted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 10:55 pm 
Offline
3000+ Post Club
3000+ Post Club
User avatar

Joined: Thu Sep 28, 2006 12:56 pm
Posts: 3442
Location: North of Texas, South of Kansas
hang the expense wrote:
Beautiful Mustang.Somehow, I dont see the owner running it thru the mudd for some period shots.The wheel wells would never look the same.


I agree, but that is about all that you'd need to add to think she was sitting on the grass at Kingscliffe. 8)

Incidentally, and it has nothing to do with this P-51, but one of the few stories my dad liked to tell about his time with the First Armored Division in North Africa was watching the P-38s overhead and the good feeling it gave his guys to easily recognize them as friendlies. Jack Ilfrey was in one of those Lightnings at some point.

Scott
Top
 Profile  
 
TAdan
 Post subject: Re: 51
PostPosted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:15 am 
Offline
2000+ Post Club
2000+ Post Club
User avatar

Joined: Mon Feb 13, 2006 9:42 pm
Posts: 2708
Location: NP, NJ, USA
Second Air Force wrote:
hang the expense wrote:
Beautiful Mustang.Somehow, I dont see the owner running it thru the mudd for some period shots.The wheel wells would never look the same.


I agree, but that is about all that you'd need to add to think she was sitting on the grass at Kingscliffe. 8)

Incidentally, and it has nothing to do with this P-51, but one of the few stories my dad liked to tell about his time with the First Armored Division in North Africa was watching the P-38s overhead and the good feeling it gave his guys to easily recognize them as friendlies. Jack Ilfrey was in one of those Lightnings at some point.

Scott


My great uncle has mentioned the same thing to me. What a relief it was to watch a P-38 chase the 109's away. :D

_________________
Share your story: Rutgers Oral History Archive http://oralhistory.rutgers.edu/
Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 1 of 2
  [ 23 posts ]  Go to page 1, 2  Next

Board index » General Discussion » The WIX Hangar

All times are UTC - 5 hours


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot] and 129 guests

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
Switch to mobile style
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group