Pacific theater for me, probably from watching Baa Baa Black Sheep on T.V. also into A.V.G. china as My A2 "Kachina Doll" is done up with AVG patches. Mainly I just like the Khaki color for my crusher and shirt....Fly on.....Jake
Glacier Girl
I have been following this story since 1980. I've read or watched all the various expeditions attempt to retrive or even locate the planes. I was at Oshkosh in 1990 when they delivered the pieces right to the airshow via DC-3, as soon as they had pulled them out of the ice. I...
I just read that this phrase originated from the fact that old time hatters used to work with mercury, and that 1 in 10 would go insane as a result of mercury poisioning. Anyone else ever hear this? ....Jake
Finally found a picture of my favorite WWII artwork. It is called Silver Wings by James Dietz. I have a print of this that has been remarked by the artist. A remark is where the artist will draw or paint an orginal addition on the print to give it a more personal touch. Enjoy...Jake
Raegan, good to see another member from Wisconsin. I believe that makes 5 of us now. Central Wisconsin, sounds like the Stevens Point area? I have been to fly-ins in that area, Watoma and Marshfield.....Jake.
I meant that the Chinese loaded the treasures before the Japanese reached them. The ship was supposed to take the artifacts to a safe place for storage, but the ship was lost for unknown reasons. Jake
I was under the impression that all of China's artworks, antiques, and the bones of the Peking man were loaded abord a ship as Japan was over running the country. The ship was then lost at sea in an unknown location....Jake
Milwaukee, more bars per person than anywhere in the world. At least thats what I've been told. It seems true as I travel out of state and try to find a friendly neighborhood bar. Liquor stores open seven days a week till 9 pm, after that you can get carry outs from the bars.....Jake
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