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The BWANA arrives! - First pics.
You should contact Art Fawcett - He made this hat for me as a request b/c I too am obsessed with the hat from KSM (1950). It was a true group effort. Everyone here pitched in and made it a reality. Special thanks to Art, SharpeToys and BellyTank. Where are all you guys now? -
D-Day plus one - Omaha Beach vet interview
Hey all, I just spoke with this man, a WWII veteran who was on one of the first waves on Omaha Beach on D-Day with the Big Red One. He fought through the whole war with the 1st Division as an MI Garand rifleman and made it out without a scratch - a very lucky man. I was proud to meet him... -
Lancaster gunner
Yes, I just saw this today also. What a shame. They are disappearing on us fast now. -
Liberty Belle Tour POSTPONED
Hey all, Due to an unexpected pull-out by a major sponsor of the B-17 at the 11th hour, and with the pullout almost $100,000 going with it, the Belle's tour is postponed until June 2008. This will give an extra year of fundraising and we're all looking on the positive side of this... -
Liberty Belle B-17 Tour Teaser Online
Thanks for the compliment Jerekson. The Belle needs all the support she can get. I'll keep all of you posted on documentary progress. Mike -
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Liberty Belle B-17 Tour Teaser Online
Hey everyone, I have a major update for all of you B-17 enthusiasts and warbird lovers. The promotional trailer for the Liberty Belle's Oversea's Tour in July is now on YouTube.com. See it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmMZBYUYTko As previously posted, I am working on a... -
What is your favorite aircraft of all time?
The B-17F Flying Fortress The Spitfire MkII The P-40E -
LIBERTY BELLE TOUR AND DOCUMENTARY A GO!!!
Hey all, I just got the official green light today from Mr. Don Brooks, the man behind the famous P-38 Glacier Girl, B-17 Liberty Belle and that B-25C that was just pulled out of that lake last year. He called me personally today and said, "We're going to do this." That means this... -
CALLING ALL B-17 FANS - URGENT!!!
Zemke - I really appreciate your help with this. It's people like those here at the Fedora Lounge that keep these old warbirds flying. I'll keep you posted as details happen! Michael -
CALLING ALL B-17 FANS - URGENT!!!
I'm not sure what England's insurance laws allow. I know that I never could get a ride in Sally B, so I don't know if the Belle will be able to give rides, but I'm not the final word on that. Angel, thanks so much for replying. I know it's still a few months away, but I need to get people... -
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CALLING ALL B-17 FANS - URGENT!!!
Hey guys, It's been a while, I know, but the newspaper had me for a spell. Recently, I've been working on something BIG the last few weeks and while I'm still in the talking stages at this point, there is a VERY GOOD chance this will come through and I need all the power of the Fedora Lounge to... -
BATTLE OF BRITAIN (1940) - Respecting THE FEW.
PADDY, I modified my annual Battle of Britain speech as a letter and sent it to Biggin Hill - I hope it helps. I have copied it below. Regards, Michael To the editor of Biggin Hill News, I am writing to protest the destruction of the Scramble Cafe at Biggin Hill. I am an American... -
Celebrities and heroes.
And out of all of them, Jimmy Stewart was the MAN. -
Sentimental Journey to old 8th AAF airfields in England
What - no pictures of Bassingbourne???? -
Atlanta Air Show Report - SBD Thrills!
Hey all, Just got back from the Atlanta Air Show - and yeah, everyone and their mother was there to see the Blue Angels. Well, they were good, but the few warbirds there were better. The Dixie Wing showed up with their C-45 Expeditor, Japanese Kate and that other one, the Navy dive bomber... -
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B-25 RIDE PICS - FIRST BATCH
Silhouette, I grew up in Weybridge, Surrey - Loved England but you're right, not being able to fly in a warbird must be gutwrenching. Let's get you over here for a flight or three! Mike -
"Witch Craft"
Just a minor correction - There are actually TWO flying B-24 Liberators. Witchcraft AND Diamond Lil' - Lil is actually one of the first 18 B-24s EVER MADE and she flies with FIFI, the world's only flying B-29, which is actually undergoing repairs right now... Just FYI You can see pics of... -
B-25 RIDE PICS - FIRST BATCH
Hey all, Well, my Aero A-2 wasn't ready for this excursion, so I opted to take the trusty "bomber jacket" I've worn since I lived in England with all the 8th Air Force patches on it. If you can't go accurate, go sentimental. A crush cap and some khakis and I was on the tarmac with a... -
Womens WWII uniforms?
The hardest women's uniform to find right now without a doubt is WAAF. -
When it rains, it pours! B-25 ride anyone?
IT FLEW! AND I WAS ON IT! Pics and story coming tonight!
