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Jack Cook
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Excellent photos Jack, especially the coloured shots. Thanks for posting them.

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Where ya been hiding lately, Jack. You've been awful quite.

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When did the paint scheme on the Hellcat change from "two tone" to overall blue?
Thanks in advance so some paint scheme education.
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When did the paint scheme on the Hellcat change from "two tone" to overall blue?
Thanks in advance for some paint scheme education.
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Great photos Jack

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Thanks Jack, those are great!
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Any additional info about the logo, please?

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Last images with various girls images on cowling are interesting. It look like it is prepared for some special event, journalist visit or so on?

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Thank you Jack :)

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Jack, got any pix of ace Alex Vraciu's F6F?

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