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  1. merkman

    P-51 pilot's story ,339th FG at Fowlmere

    Holy crap! You're my cousin Bob's son! My dad John Blizzard Sr. was your Grandfathers brother. Gee, I love how this family stays in touch. I'm glad you have an interest in Vern's experiences in the war. Good seeing these pictures again. Send me a PM so we can get in touch. We have been in...
  2. merkman

    Valkyrie

    Geez, give the guy a break. I'm not a huge fan either but, he could very well carry it off . Besides, he could possibly draw in some younger fans to have an interest in history witch is sorely lacking these days. I find most people don't know of this story at all! What DO they teach in school...
  3. merkman

    What Are You Reading

    Currently reading "UFO's and the National Security State, chronology of a cover-up 1941-1973"
  4. merkman

    VE Day

    Such an important date in history and you never hear mention of it anymore in the news media...............whats that saying about"those who forget history are doomed to repeat it".
  5. merkman

    If you knew tomorrow was your last day on earth, what would be your last movie?

    "On the Beach" Then when it was over , I'd go out in the garage and take myself out just like Fred Astair did..................
  6. merkman

    Show us your vehicles

    Hey, now you won't have to put up with that horrible top!lol ( I Keed , I keed) Seriously, they got all the proportions right on this one.Now give it about 300HP and you've got some real entertainment......
  7. merkman

    Battle 360

    I did. It was interesting to see the Komet fly. Serious balls needed to climb into that thing. I never heard of the encounter with the Mosquito before. I relly like the realisim they give the graphics on this show. Did you see the one about the New Years Day attack?
  8. merkman

    P-51 pilot's story ,339th FG at Fowlmere

    I sent Jim a lot of the pictures that are there. Good website. Another good one:http://www.littlefriends.co.uk/
  9. merkman

    P-51 pilot's story ,339th FG at Fowlmere

    Wow, that really brings it into perspective. Thanks. Everytime we would go to visit or they would come and see us, I would bug him about flying in the war. Had lots of great stories of his time in England. Quite a few pictures too. Unfortunatly his flying career ended in 1949 at Van Nuys...
  10. merkman

    Post New Hats Here!

    It say's on the side of the band, "John David 5th ave. New York" The tag at the front is a hat check tag from the " Velshire Club"
  11. merkman

    P-51 pilot's story ,339th FG at Fowlmere

    Correct! He also had 1 probable and 1 damaged Me 262's to his credit. Punkie was my Aunt's nickname. His time in combat was from Jan. to May 45'
  12. merkman

    P-51 pilot's story ,339th FG at Fowlmere

    Found a film done by Steve Ananian that he shot on 16mm movie film around the base of the 339th fighter group at Fowlmere , England. Gives a rare glimpse of daily life at the base with some film shot from the airplane as well. You can find it here...
  13. merkman

    Post New Hats Here!

    60 year old?Mallory Found this really nice old Mallory. Has just the shape I've been looking for and the color is nice. Looks a lot like the one Dennis Morgan wore in "Captains of the clouds" Fits perfect too.......
  14. merkman

    What cigar (or pipe) did you smoke today?

    Today I bummed a Winston ultralight , Marlboro red, and a Winston light.lol
  15. merkman

    Show us your vehicles

    My car, circa 1996. Still have it. In the garage right now for it's latest facelift. Sent some pics to Euopean Car magazine for some unknown reason, get a call a few weeks later, thought it was a friend of mine jerking me around. Guy says who he is from the mag. Want's to meet for a photo shoot...
  16. merkman

    What is your biggest vice?

    Spending money on selfish entertainment, my car, my bike, my slot cars..............
  17. merkman

    Modern cars with vintage style

    There's a large number of Speedster replicas you can get here in the states,from lousy to pretty good. Then when you drive it around , you can be snubbed and ridiculed by all the owners of real Porsche's! As far as the Solstice and Sky go ,fun cars screwed together reasonably well, a bold move...
  18. merkman

    What was the last TV show you watched?

    "Top Gear" on BBC America, best car show ever. "Lost" just to drive ourselves crazy!:eek: "Las Vegas" for the T&A..........:D
  19. merkman

    Western Bad Guys

    Lance Henrikson in "Dead Man" Karl Malden in "Nevada Smith"
  20. merkman

    Show us your motorcycles!

    1970 Honda Trail 90. Lots of fun. Rode these in the early 60's Found this one for $250! 1966 Honda CL77 Scrambler. One of the best sounding bikes of all time. Will vibrate your fillings out! Sold mine last year to a guy in Florida. I should have kept it but , not prctical to ride these...

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