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Hey, that's exciting! Congrats Jim. 8)

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Great Jim!!

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Congrats Jim!

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Picture taken at a undisclosed TX location. Another one of those secrets. 8)

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One would say way South Texas.... :wink:

Congrats Jim, that's a good one to have. How does it fly compared to the Bearcat?

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How is Del Rio this time of year ?

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Jim, compared to all of the other fighters of the era, in your opinion, what are your thoughts on flying the Corsair?

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Congratualtions Jim!! Have your eye on your own Bent-Wing Bird?



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Cool beans Jim. I do like the "stoic pilot" look in that photo to. Trying to act like it's no big deal... :)
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Congrats Jim! That's my favorite fighter, glad you flew her over God's Country... :)

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Taylor, wait, he flew it over College Station ?

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Taylor, wait, he flew it over College Station ?



That would be the other god's place... :wink:
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Jim, compared to all of the other fighters of the era, in your opinion, what are your thoughts on flying the Corsair?

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That would be neat to hear. Got to say tho, bet that Griffion powered spit is a real hoot with 5 blades.

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