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Offline Reynolds

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« Reply #15 on: December 04, 2006, 07:05:44 PM »
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Reynolds you lucky dog. Have fun, and take some pics. :D

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Got it. Anything in particular? Ill even video-tape it! Just tell me what you want to see, and want me to ask and ill do it! ;)

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« Reply #16 on: December 04, 2006, 09:51:52 PM »
Just post some pics.  See if you can find out when it was recovered, and by who.

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« Reply #17 on: December 05, 2006, 01:47:18 PM »
Got it. I heard there is a TBM there as well! I cannot wait to get in...

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« Reply #18 on: December 07, 2006, 03:02:50 AM »
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Spend some time at this site.  It will surprise you how much is still out there.

http://www.pacificwrecks.com/



Not so much suprised as I am angered after reading about the "Swamp Ghost". Nothing like greed.:rolleyes:

http://www.theswampghost.com/

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« Reply #19 on: December 07, 2006, 03:15:04 AM »
I just got back from the VIP Only Pre-Grand Opening of the Museum, here it is!

First, the Niihau Zero: (Movie)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnBEDoX3Q3s

Then, a close up of a P-40: (Movie)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0vwtLOsVos

Then, the floor!: (Movie)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6duxomF80Q

An A6M Zero on static Display (In flyable condition including a mounted engine)



Several images of the static B-25:











Next, an F4F in flyable condition including a mounted engine:






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« Reply #20 on: December 07, 2006, 03:15:38 AM »
Next, my personal favorite, a P-40:







Next, that famous tower, sadly damaged:



Finally, my favorite picture, Chuck Yeager and I!

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« Reply #21 on: December 07, 2006, 04:34:16 AM »
Nice pics Reynolds. TY

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« Reply #22 on: December 07, 2006, 09:11:21 AM »
Thanks Reynolds,great stuff. :aok

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« Reply #23 on: December 07, 2006, 07:06:59 PM »
No prob, they will be getting an SBD Dauntless in January so I will be putting up more pictures then.