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Nathan
 Post subject: A trip to Leon's
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Friday I had to go to Indiana to pick up a F-86 drop tank I bought. On the way back home, Leon Cleaver invited me to view his airplane treasures. Leon is a really nice gentlemen and it was a real treat to have him show me around his yard. Thanks Leon, I hope we can meet up again! :D

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Nice find Nathan, too bad you couldn't hook that T-bird up behind the truck.

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wish i had known. i was off that day & live 15 minutes from their. would have loved to have met you. i've known leon over 20 years.

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Back around this time in 2008, I had the pleasure of meeting both Leon and Tom.

Both could not have been nicer gentlemen, both gave their time and showed me around their neck of the woods.

Saludos to y'all


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TAdan wrote:
Nice find Nathan, too bad you couldn't hook that T-bird up behind the truck.


Dan you must be chanelling your inner "Walter Soplata" :lol:



Nice score Nathan. Whatcha gonna do with your drop tank?

Is that your daughter in the picture? Next generation warbirder? She looks like a little darlin'!

Thanks for posting Nathan.

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Hey Gents - Thanks for all the kind comments. I've only met first class folks whom only want to enjoy airplanes - military or civilian - in the last few years. Nathan and the ladies are the latest troopers to wade through the wet grounds during this time of year... :P
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Hope you find a good home for the tbird Leon!

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Today I had the pleasure to meet Leon and view his aircraft. I must say Leon is very friendly, pop2 knowledgeable. I spent about 3 hours there today and im sure I could have spent a lot more time there. Leon told me some most interesting stories. Leon thank you for allowing me to meet you and view your collection. :D :D :D :drink3:

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leon, again, you didn't call me !!! I could have taken the day off & met coop. i'm going to kick your vermilion ass buddy! :lol:

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tom d. friedman wrote:
leon, again, you didn't call me !!! I could have taken the day off & met coop. i'm going to kick your vermilion ass buddy! :lol:


Relax Tom, we'll meet over that way soon! :D :D :drink3:

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I'm looking forward to coming up in July or August to pick up the HUP-2. Can't wait to see Leon and talk airplanes.
Tom, hope to see you also.

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Eric let me know when in July or August and I'll try to make it over again.

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