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    How dangerous was it to fly ww2 era aircraft even without ever seeing combat.

    How I checked out in a P-47, My first test was that I had to fly the T-6 from the back seat, not a problem for me. Then spent more than a few days sitting in the P-47 cockpit and studying the P-47 Manual. Nest came a blindfolded test where items were called out and I had to touch them or locate...
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    I am a new kid on the block. Years ago when I was flying P-47's in the New York State Air...

    I am a new kid on the block. Years ago when I was flying P-47's in the New York State Air National Guard, 139th Fighter Squadron, we would occasionaly tangle with F4U Corsair's around the New York city area. These were friendly dog fights. I do not recall which aircraft was better, perhaps...
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    Fly The Fortress B-17 Aluminum Overcast

    2010 Tour Stop Reservations will be available in January 2010 As a Fly the Fortress passenger, you, like many others will want to purchase your very own special B-17 Jacket.
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    Fly The Fortress B-17 Aluminum Overcast

    You owe it to yourself, reserve a seat aboard the EAA B-17 Aluminum Overcast. It will be flying over southern California at Chino California KCNO On April 12, 13,14, and 15th 2010 Take the ride of a lifetime. after take off, you can move around the aircraft and for a brief moment imagine...
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    SoCal EAA/Warbird Sqd 16

    "Times New Roman"][/FONT] Just stumbled upon this great web site of WW11 aircraft. I am the Squadron Commander of EAA Warbird Sqd 16 located at (KCNO) Chino California. We meet the 1st 3rd Sat of each month at the Planes of Fame Air museum on the airport. gather from 9:00am to 5:00pm at the...
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