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Thanks frogg :)

Thanks peeps Rich I sent you a PM I'm looking for someone who has the CAG 86 Tour Book and can give me the exact title of the book, as well a the page that Earl T. Morton appears on. This so I can have the publisher send me the photo.

Greetings, I posted a thread a few years ago, and a few members here were a big help. I may need to talk to a living VF-86 pilot - can anyone help here? I need to know first of all of the "Wild Hares" logo was painted on the plane anywhere. Also, did the VF-86 Hellcats (F6F-5?) have the...

The I16 Rata...hands down.

The major, instrumental contributors are called out by name. It does say: "We thank those that joined us in perpetuating the history and achievements of this outstanding fighter group" Which is hundreds of people I imagine.

Just got my copy from Bob "Punchy" Powell, a 352nd pilot, and the squadron historian who's been gracious and kind helping me get my own 352nd book written. This book is a must have, top drawer in every way. Many amazing tales about the top scoring Mustang squadron in the ETO. The original...

Got it. Thanks peeps. 8)

Another subjective question, entirely dependent on what theater we're talking about, and during what period in the war. The Wildcat was amazingly tough for the period in which it served...every bit as resilient to a Zero as a P47 was to 109. An Oscar would be hard pressed to take down a...

Or, "Aircraft A, vs Aircraft C...which would win?" kind of stuff. Why? Are you guys asking from a "I want to know what to pick in IL2" or other flight sim direction, or just out of historical curiosity? The reason I ask, as someone who studies and is writing a book on this subject matter...

Good thing he checked back here. :rolleyes:

If you can't get this resolved let me know, I communicate with Bob quite a bit. Jim

Umm...any of you guys ever read "I Fought You from The Skies" by Willi Heilmann? He flew 190's in the war. In the context of experienced pilots... He said the only thing they were afraid of were the Jugs diving on them from high above. They didn't fear the Mustangs...the Corsairs were more or...

So, those pics are from the Cruise book then? I'm just wondering, in light of the pics you posted, if I even need to bother ordering the thing? With those pics, and a few descriptions from his living squad mates, I just may have all I need. Thanks again!

You sir...I'd frankly like to kiss you right now.:D Seriously, THANK YOU!!! You've brought me much closer to getting this project done. His name was Earl T. Morton.

One of the few references that I've found, but thank you for the effort nevertheless. 8) I'm in contact with a few of his living squadron mates, and they have been of some help, but any pictures they have are in books. I think I'm going to order the Carrier Air Group 86 Cruise Book that I...