Hello everyone,
Although I have not got to play much myself here lately due to personal issues, my squadron and I (365th Hellhawks) were invited to the actual 365th FBG (the real guys) reunion this past week in Pigeon Forge, TN. Not only did we get to meet and learn from several veterans of the actual 365th FBG, see actual P47s take to the skies, and overall increase our appreciation of their service and sacrifice, we also got a real treat. Ralph Kling, a decorated WWII veteran, sat down with myself, HGDan, Heeler, RAK and JoeCrow and made a flawless (Stick, throttle and rudder pedals, not an auto) take off and flight in the skies of the Main arena. For those of you who were on, this was right before the map reset yesterday afternoon. I caught it, as well as the takeoff and landing of the real p47s, on my phone. The video of the real 47s is not all that great, as my phone is a piece of...well, you know. But it did a fine job capturing this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ff-bT3Jbbvc&feature=plcpAlso, here is Mr. Kling's story, in his own words (I did not do this interview)
For all of the rest of ya'll, I do apologize for my absence from Aces High, and look forward to flying with you again soon.
Capmedic
Note: There is an AH film of Mr. Kling's flight, however, it is on RAK's machine and I will upload it when he gets home and emails it to me.
