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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: ULPink on August 08, 2020, 04:37:13 PM
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My uncle has a friend who owns a few warbirds and aNAvy traner jet. All are 100% restored as new and his friend flies them all. He has a Spitfire, a P51-D among others. This P40 he owns, my great-grandfather helped design. Makes it hard for me to shoot them down in the game =)
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Nice restoration of the P 40. Beautiful aircraft. And still airworthy?
Any way...My Uncle, Lt. Clair Bigelow ,flying a P 40F (Merlin engine) was shot down, bailed over the Adriatic sea and was never seen again. I fly this sometimes in AH and also the A2A P40 inn MSX. I think of him and feel a connection and respect for all the fine young men who served at that time of history.
Bix.
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Very nice Mindy, thanks for sharing....any dual-seaters that you get to fly in...like that trainer?
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Nice restoration of the P 40. Beautiful aircraft. And still airworthy?
Any way...My Uncle, Lt. Clair Bigelow ,flying a P 40F (Merlin engine) was shot down, bailed over the Adriatic sea and was never seen again. I fly this sometimes in AH and also the A2A P40 inn MSX. I think of him and feel a connection and respect for all the fine young men who served at that time of history.
Bix.
Here is the cockpit
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Very nice Mindy, thanks for sharing....any dual-seaters that you get to fly in...like that trainer?
Apparently there is room to ride in the P-51D behind the seat. I did not get to see that one he took it for a trip for the weekend. His wife bought him this trainer for his birthday and I hear he has a Zero he is restoring now. He also owns and flies that Navy trainer in the background. That is the plane Navy pilots get carrier certified in.
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Here is one of his Spitfires...he has a Spit 9 Hanging from the ceiling in his home's foyer. And yes all of the planes are airworthy, I could not find a drop of grease or oil on any of them anywhere.
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That US Navy "trainer" looks suspiciously like an L-39?
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That US Navy "trainer" looks suspiciously like an L-39?
T-45A I think
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Nice restoration of the P 40. Beautiful aircraft. And still airworthy?
Any way...My Uncle, Lt. Clair Bigelow ,flying a P 40F (Merlin engine) was shot down, bailed over the Adriatic sea and was never seen again. I fly this sometimes in AH and also the A2A P40 inn MSX. I think of him and feel a connection and respect for all the fine young men who served at that time of history.
Bix.
WOW! Awesome write up,Sir! If you are getting harassed in your "40"...holler at me.
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Here is one of his Spitfires...he has a Spit 9 Hanging from the ceiling in his home's foyer. And yes all of the planes are airworthy, I could not find a drop of grease or oil on any of them anywhere.
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AND NOW CONFIRMED..............I am in Lust!!! :rofl He has a Spit and it is a NINE!!????...SWEET!!! I got to see one up close..but couldnt Saddle up n "cock Pit for Pictures :furious All good! I still love ya DESPITE being Jealous 😜🤣🤷♂️😘
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That's Tom Duffy's collection. I am impressed. Mindy I swear you must have family in high places lol.
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That US Navy "trainer" looks suspiciously like an L-39?
I asked my uncle, it is an L-29! Painted up like the trainer
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That's Tom Duffy's collection. I am impressed. Mindy I swear you must have family in high places lol.
Actually Tom Blair. Found out he sold the P40 =(
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Gorgeous planes! That guy is living the dream. :cheers:
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Glad you all like these. Here are some more pictures. His P-51, the L-29 flying, and others in his collection
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Gorgeous planes! That guy is living the dream. :cheers:
Yes, he made tons of money and took some time to enjoy it instead of killing himself for more and more.
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AND NOW CONFIRMED..............I am in Lust!!! :rofl He has a Spit and it is a NINE!!????...SWEET!!! I got to see one up close..but couldnt Saddle up n "cock Pit for Pictures :furious All good! I still love ya DESPITE being Jealous 😜🤣🤷♂️😘
The Spitfire Hangar is at Newnam field, Easton, MD. If the hangar door is open, anyone is welcome to have a look at the planes and photograph at will.
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He is selling his home I just learned if anyone wants it lol
https://www.foxbusiness.com/real-estate/maryland-home-wwii-spitfire-stone-church-ruins (https://www.foxbusiness.com/real-estate/maryland-home-wwii-spitfire-stone-church-ruins)
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He is selling his home I just learned if anyone wants it lol
https://www.foxbusiness.com/real-estate/maryland-home-wwii-spitfire-stone-church-ruins (https://www.foxbusiness.com/real-estate/maryland-home-wwii-spitfire-stone-church-ruins)
For 15.5 Mil its not bad, but by the coast is worrisome due to the weather and flooding. Nonetheless that is an impressive house.
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I asked my uncle, it is an L-29! Painted up like the trainer
Sorry, its an L-39 I am getting a ride Saturday if the weather is good!!!!!
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That’s a seriously nice toy box he has. Very cool that your getting a ride. Hope the weather is agreeable. Have fun!
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I'm jealous!! That's awesome!!
Hey 1stpar...let's get a spitfire hehe (if only)
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I'm jealous!! That's awesome!!
Hey 1stpar...let's get a spitfire hehe (if only)
Give me the P-51 and that will be it for me LOL!
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I don't think I could be more jealous of anyone than I am right now :mad:
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RN201 was up for sale in 2019
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Yeah seriously. I am not worthy. Amazing aircraft, thanks for posting!
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Most impressive. You must film your experience of course. We all want to enjoy the ride.... if you can. :D
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RN201 was up for sale in 2019
They are all for sale, he sold the p40 I know for certain sold, unfortunately. My Great grandfather helped design it
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I'm jealous!! That's awesome!!
Hey 1stpar...let's get a spitfire hehe (if only)
Does RC count? I got 1 :rofl
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They are all for sale, he sold the p40 I know for certain sold, unfortunately. My Great grandfather helped design it
So your great grandfather helped Donovan Berlin design one of the amazing fighters. I am impressed!