A good day to all the members of this fine board, which I discovered only a couple of days ago. I'm an aircraft fanatic like you all seem to be, so I feel I'm going to like this place.
Now, for my background. I'm retired U.S. Army, all that time was spent in the maintenance of AH-1, AH-64, and OH-58D Armament and Avionics systems. My favorite of those aircraft will have to be the AH-1. (Sorry Apache fans, the Cobra still rules.) I'm still involved in the maintenance of Army aircraft as a contractor.
I've always been more interested in WWII aircraft, which I attribute to my Father, who told me stories of the aircraft he saw overhead as he fought through Europe in those dark days.
I built many models when I was younger, until life, girls, and the Army made me stop. It's a hobby that I have recently started up again, although the newest kits these days are much more incredibly detailed than the old kits I started on. The parts are smaller and more delicate also, so these aging eyes and less precise hands make it even more challenging to build a good model.
My favorite WWII aircraft is the P-47, followed closely by the F4U. Sorry Mustang lovers, I think they're the best.
Wow, a little more long winded than most introductions I'll bet, but once I start typing I can't stop sometimes.
Once again, good day to all and I hope I can stick around and be helpful in any way.
Thanks
Now, for my background. I'm retired U.S. Army, all that time was spent in the maintenance of AH-1, AH-64, and OH-58D Armament and Avionics systems. My favorite of those aircraft will have to be the AH-1. (Sorry Apache fans, the Cobra still rules.) I'm still involved in the maintenance of Army aircraft as a contractor.
I've always been more interested in WWII aircraft, which I attribute to my Father, who told me stories of the aircraft he saw overhead as he fought through Europe in those dark days.
I built many models when I was younger, until life, girls, and the Army made me stop. It's a hobby that I have recently started up again, although the newest kits these days are much more incredibly detailed than the old kits I started on. The parts are smaller and more delicate also, so these aging eyes and less precise hands make it even more challenging to build a good model.
My favorite WWII aircraft is the P-47, followed closely by the F4U. Sorry Mustang lovers, I think they're the best.
Wow, a little more long winded than most introductions I'll bet, but once I start typing I can't stop sometimes.
Once again, good day to all and I hope I can stick around and be helpful in any way.
Thanks
From your introduction it sounds like you'll fit rite in her.
And thank you for you service!!
