L-5 Photos
Sat Aug 18, 2007 11:22 pm
I was sent a link to these, and they are pretty good photos of General Mark Clark's personal L-5, L-4 and his pilot LTC John Walker. LTC Walker was later killed in a transport plane crash.
http://news.webshots.com/album/515697081UhuaRQ?start=0
The bulk of L-5's were assigned to Liaison Squadrons attached to US Armies or Groups. I don't know if the L-5 here was part of a squadron but I would guess it was not. Interesting view of how the L-pilot operated in the field, but not typical. Most of them were Sergeant Pilots and did not fly around a specific officer on a regular basis.
http://news.webshots.com/album/515697081UhuaRQ?start=0
The bulk of L-5's were assigned to Liaison Squadrons attached to US Armies or Groups. I don't know if the L-5 here was part of a squadron but I would guess it was not. Interesting view of how the L-pilot operated in the field, but not typical. Most of them were Sergeant Pilots and did not fly around a specific officer on a regular basis.
Sun Aug 19, 2007 12:06 am
GREAT PHOTOS! PM me Forgotten Field, I'm having trouble with your email.
Sun Aug 19, 2007 12:42 am
I always have been a fan of the L-Birds.Probibly because I might be able to afford one some day. My first solo was in an L-2A, but I've always wanted to try my hand at the L-5.
Yes that was a hint I dropped.
Curtis Block
Yes that was a hint I dropped.
Curtis Block
Thu Aug 23, 2007 9:43 pm
Great stuff, real history. It would be neat to do up an L-5 with those markings.
If you have any contact with the webshots people, the photos on page 6 are mis-ID'd. They say L-4 crash when it's clearly a L-5.
If you have any contact with the webshots people, the photos on page 6 are mis-ID'd. They say L-4 crash when it's clearly a L-5.
Thu Aug 23, 2007 9:53 pm
OK so this pilot flew around Generals. I have (had) a friend that flew around USO movie stars in the ETO. Although he admits if he got caught he would still be pealing potatoes. There was a local book published 25 years ago "Box Seat Over Hell" that told of these exploits. Should be a movie, and the title is just perfect. Hardy Cannon was the author and I doubt you can find it, maybe a used bookstore or E-bay. Bf-109 if your dad doesn't have a copy or you have never seen it let me know and I will see if I can find one for you. I doubt they got out of the San Antonio area.
Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:40 pm
Sounds great! Let me know if you find a copy!
Fri Aug 24, 2007 8:16 am
Obergrafeter wrote:OK so this pilot flew around Generals. I have (had) a friend that flew around USO movie stars in the ETO. Although he admits if he got caught he would still be pealing potatoes. There was a local book published 25 years ago "Box Seat Over heck" that told of these exploits. Should be a movie, and the title is just perfect. Hardy Cannon was the author and I doubt you can find it, maybe a used bookstore or E-bay. Bf-109 if your dad doesn't have a copy or you have never seen it let me know and I will see if I can find one for you. I doubt they got out of the San Antonio area.
I've got a copy and we're hoping to reprint it SOON! They run upwards of $35 online when one's available.
Ryan