Recent content by jetmech

GregP, I can relate to much of your post. I have seen European shows at Duxford and one while I was stationed at Hahn AFB in Germany. They do have some good shows however, I am retired Air Force and my preference is to watch either an American demonstration team or our own warbirds hammering it...

GregP, On my bucket list is to one day visit the museum, watch one of your shows and attend one of the 475th FG reunions. My father was a crew chief in the 432nd and shared many stories of his exploits in the South Pacific. I truly miss him and greatly appreciate the efforts made to keep their...

Thanks Neil, I have sent a reply via my e-mail. JT

Neil, We have two aircraft, a P-51 and T-6 dedicated to the checkertail squadron. Both planes have the distinguished checkertail markings. The P-51 is painted and commerates Herschel Green. I am on a dial up modem and it almost impossible to download large files. Please let me know if there...

My father was a crew chief in the USAAC, serving with the 36th and 432nd fighter squadrons in the South Pacific. Dad started his aviation career in 1940 at Langley AFB Virgina. He worked on P-40s, P-39s, P-38s, B-24, and other various aircraft. Even though Dad was assigned to these squadrons, he...

Mysticpuma, we have two aircraft, a P-51 and T-6 dedicated to the checkertail squadron. Both planes have the distinguished checkertail markings. The P-51 is painted and commerates Herschel Green. Please let me know if there is a way to get a copy of the videos. JT

Hello Fight Jock, I'm also from Indiana. We plan on being at Mount Comfort the 15th of May with a P-51 and T-6. We won't be hard to spot as both planes have checktail markings. If your there, stop by. Jon Tharp