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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 2:41 pm 
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Some fun flights yesterday. Chris Prevost took up one of his crewmen Dave Mace for a ride, followed by Larry Rengstorf. Also out, was Don Carter with his Curtiss Wright 19R giving rides, and Dan Vance arrived from Santa Rosa in his Mustang to join in the fun.

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This one was a long reach with the lens, so not real clear, but cool looking anyways.
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Beautiful stuff, Roger.

I love that 19R.

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That is an awesome 19R!!!! 8)

Two Curtiss products in one setting.........cool! :D

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The P-40 is incredible, nice job!
Forgive my rookieness, but I can't see any description in this thread on what plane is in this picture.

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Nice pass today Will, if I could have got out to the run way quicker, might have got a decent shot, instead of an exit. Sorry about the quality, you were a blip at this point. :)

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Will Whiteside's R-2000-engined Yak-3U racer 'Steadfast'


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What is the color of the Mustang? Brown I know but of what origin? I fell in love with a T-6 I found a year or more ago on the "interweb" that was painted the same color scheme including the checker nose. It was for sale but I hadn't won the lottery yet. (no still not yet :twisted: )

I recall it was owned by a Gent in Florida. Anybody know of it?

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Not sure but here's another view, seems to have some green to the color. This picture was taken from Chris Prevost's SNJ-4.

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Roger, amazing photos. Yeah more green than brown. Was that the group color?

Keep them coming. Thanks, 8)

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Yeah more green than brown. Was that the group color?


Sorry, hopefully someone else can fill in that info.

And to everyone, thanks for the compliments.

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Hey guys ,how much boot did the guy with the mustang offer Chris in a trade? :shock:

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Hey Roger,just wanted to say that your tagline beats all.I love it.

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Roger, excellent work as always.

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Dan Vance (P-51 pilot) took the P-40 for a flight on Sunday.........

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Hey gang,wait till you guys see the latest updates on what went on today.Absolutely fabulous.Well done Chris.

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Ray Melikian, former 49th FG pilot who flew Chris' P-40 during 1944, visited Schellville today along with his family. He was re-united with his old mount (which Chris had suitably marked up for the occasion - a nice touch) and went flying in the back of the P-40.

Looking very sprightly for his age, Ray obviously enjoyed the experience, and took the controls for part of the flight.

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