P-51 mustang

BlueStreak · 10-05-2010, 12:04 PM

Got this from another Fanatic in an e-mail and had to share it.

Gray Eagles Film by Chris Woods | www.asb.tv

Greg Ducato · 10-05-2010, 12:30 PM

That is a very powerful film, thanks for posting

YellowDZH · 10-05-2010, 12:52 PM

I also received this in an E-mail and you are correct, it it very good. Thanks for posting, Dwight

MoodyBlue · 10-05-2010, 01:11 PM

Thanks Dwight! That one pulls at the Heart Strings.

I have a Love and Admiration for the Greatest Generation.

If I had know this Gathering was going to take place in 2007; I would have been there.

I did hear about the Tuskegee Airmen and I was there about 10 years ago.

They were a Black Squadren of P-51 Pilots. I got all of their Autographs except one. These were some very Honerable Pilots.

Flassh · 10-05-2010, 01:24 PM

Thanks, Dwight

Great tribute to some wonderful airmen.

lakecat · 10-05-2010, 04:26 PM

That was beautiful Dwight. That man defines the word ....class. Thank you.

RUN ROD RUN · 10-05-2010, 04:49 PM

I too received this in an E-mail and it a very good film.

mike in orlando · 10-05-2010, 05:54 PM

Thanks Dwight, very powerful film, very moving

BlueStreak · 10-05-2010, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MoodyBlue

Thanks Dwight! That one pulls at the Heart Strings.

I have a Love and Admiration for the Greatest Generation.

If I had know this Gathering was going to take place in 2007; I would have been there.

I did hear about the Tuskegee Airmen and I was there about 10 years ago.

They were a Black Squadren of P-51 Pilots. I got all of their Autographs except one. These were some very Honerable Pilots.

I have met several of the Tuskegee Airmen and have donated to their historical group, "The Red Tail Squadron," which has restored a P-51 for use in Air shows around the country. THeir pilot is the son of one of the Tuskegee Airmen and they are now trying to raise money for an associated traveling museum (40 foot semi) to travel with it.

MoodyBlue · 10-05-2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueStreak

I have met several of the Tuskegee Airmen and have donated to their historical group, "The Red Tail Squadron," which has restored a P-51 for use in Air shows around the country. THeir pilot is the son of one of the Tuskegee Airmen and they are now trying to raise money for an associated traveling museum (40 foot semi) to travel with it.

I too helped them out. They should get more recognition than they do.

Maybe this Traveling Museum will do just that.

ssr71 · 10-06-2010, 04:19 PM

Sent to me by a coworker yesterday:

Pilot walks away from dramatic crash at Reno-Stead Airport - My News 4 - KRNV, Reno, NV

BlueStreak · 10-06-2010, 04:33 PM

Sorry to see that, but happy only the plane was hurt.

Focks · 10-06-2010, 04:46 PM

Beautiful Video, thanks for sharing it, Bluestreak.

joedecat · 10-06-2010, 06:05 PM

Beautifull ! Got to love the sound of the merlin Engine ,

IFytFyrs · 10-06-2010, 08:25 PM

What a great story and a great piece of cinematography! It choked me up to see that hero sharing his legacy with his grandchildren...

eric-mpd · 10-08-2010, 06:36 AM

That was great, enjoyed watching it.

On my way to Florida one year the passenger next to me was a P-51 pilot. Needless to say it was a very short flight to Florida because I got to hear some great stories. I was almost sure I seen him in that video at the reunion.

DakotaDocMartin · 10-08-2010, 06:51 PM

That's just wonderful all around. A guy that grows up knowing about the WWII fighter ace on his street and then actually restores the exact same P-51 Mustang he flew.

The music being sung during the credits is the ace's wife who was an entertainer.

Wow! I've always been an aviation nut and everyone loves the P-51. I ordered the DVD from Amazon.com! That one is a keeper!