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mgeorge51
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Just got back from a press release by Stallion 51 at Columbus Ohio for the gathering next year. I brought Worry Bird which was one of four mustangs. Excaliber, Moonbeam, and Old Crow, were the other 3. Incredible airport with unbelievable support from the community for the event. I can't wait. Also got to eat breakfast this morning with Lee Archer and Don Strait. (spelling?) What a thrill to listen to the stories from these two real Heroes.
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I'm definately planning on going to this event!

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watch out for a Swiss guy with an eternal grin on his face :wink:

looking forward to meeting lots of WIXers !

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Jack Cook
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I visited with Kelly Gross of the 354th fighter Group last weekend. He told me that he's been invited
has one of the P-51 legends. He scored 6 kills inc. 1 ME-262. He's a very neat guy!
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1Lt C.K. Gross 355th FS by P-51B "Mary Pat" Boxted, England 1944.

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Here's CKG's newly published book "Live Bait" - highly recommended !

http://www.ww2livebait.com/purchase_livebait.html


his last wartime P-51D eventually went to the Swiss AF.....

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I am going to really try to make this one...
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Jack Cook
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354th FG reunion this weekend Martin. Mark me present and accounted for!

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These 2 Mustangs are planning on coming
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and you may be even glad to see something like this as well.
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We are looking forward to The Mustang Gathering.
Have Fun and enjoy the Photos.
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Anybody tried to get Hotel/Motel space yet. Lotsa' luck. It would appear that the organizers may have blocked a lot of rooms.

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Again, Mudge, that may be just a tad bit too much information ! :lol:
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Deleted...a bit "premature"

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Just got back from the 354th FG reunion. They're planning their
2007 reunion to coincide with the P-51 gathering. Their only concern is having some alone time and securing hotel space. Kelly Gross, Lowell Brueland & Ken Dahlburg will be there has legends.

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Mark V
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Mudge wrote:
Anybody tried to get Hotel/Motel space yet.
Yes - it was no problem getting rooms less than four miles from the airport and at a reasonable price. The hotel actually on the airport is the one that will be more difficult to get in to unless you are bringing a Mustang. Its also going to be much more expensive.

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I just made motel reservations today and didn't have any problems.
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Never seen tires like that- must be radial ply...

We need a website for warbird tires I think.

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