Warbird Digest Issue #43 July/August 2012
Mon Jul 09, 2012 10:01 am
Warbird Digest Issue #43 July/August 2012
Cover: During World War Two the B-17 Flying Fortress Thunderbird of the 303rd Bomb Group was escorted on at least twelve missions by Captain Lancaster in Galveston Gal. It is very fitting that both aircraft are represented in the collection of the Lone Star Flight Museum, one of the premier flying museums in the world. Here the museum’s B-17 Flying Fortress, Thunderbird, is escorted by their P-51 Mustang, Galveston Gal. Photo: Scott Slocum
Forensics and Fervor - Yak-1
A rare Yakovlev Yak-1 was pulled from an icy Russian lake with many clues to aid in its identification. This amazing aircraft’s restoration is now well underway and impressively includes a perfectly running Klimov MP-105 engine. Now that it is for sale the big question is who will ultimately own and fly it.
70th Anniversary Reunion of the Doolittle Raiders
Southwest Ohio, the birthplace of American aviation, hosted two events aimed at honoring the 70th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid. The B-25 Gathering at Grimes Field in Urbana, Ohio became the staging ground for 20 B-25 Mitchell bombers that flew en masse to historic Wright Field at the National Museum of the USAF in Dayton, where four of the five surviving raiders gathered for the 70th anniversary of their daring raid.
The Doolitte Raid: Saylor’s ‘Keys’ to Success
While everyone has heard of General James H. Doolittle, there were 79 other men who took part in the raid, each with their own important story. This is the little known story of Sergeant Edward J. Saylor and how his mechanical genius saved Plane# 15 from being pushed overboard, and how his success ultimately played a role in the survival of Ted Lawson on the crew of Plane# 7.
My GALVESTON GAL
The Lone Star Flight Museum is the proud owner of a P-51 Mustang that was recently restored at Ezell Aviation. In harmony with LSFM’s hometown heritage the plane was finished as Galveston Gal, the World war Two aircraft of Capt. Raymond Lancaster. On at least a dozen occasions Lancaster’s squadron flew support for the 303rd Bomb Group, which included the famous B-17 Flying Fortress Thunderbird. Now these two icons of the air war in Europe are flying together again.
The Brat is Back
The Cavanaugh Flight Museum’s P-51 Mustang known as The Brat III is a story of a true warbird survivor. Not only did The Brat III survive aerial combat during World War Two, it also survived foreign military service that lasted until 1984. Destiny moved in when The Cavanaugh Flight Museum learned about the original World War Two pilot, Hjalmar Johnsen, and decided to pursue a ground up restoration.
Operation Flatbush Revisited: D-Day Plus 68 Years
Despite American stereotypes to the contrary, the people of Normandy love and respect the sacrifices of American soldiers, sailors, and airmen who fought for French liberation. Sixty-eight years after D-Day, people still flock to the villages of Normandy to thank veterans and to honor the dead. A partnership between the C-47 Drag-‘em Oot and the Round Canopy Parachuting Team brings history to life.
PT-22 Recruit BUDDIES
With aircraft as unique as the Ryan PT-22 Recruit it’s understandable that a friendship might develop between two “recruit buddies.” This is the story of Doug Schuster and Terry Freedman of Southern California, and their “Maytag Messerschmitts.”
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Cover: During World War Two the B-17 Flying Fortress Thunderbird of the 303rd Bomb Group was escorted on at least twelve missions by Captain Lancaster in Galveston Gal. It is very fitting that both aircraft are represented in the collection of the Lone Star Flight Museum, one of the premier flying museums in the world. Here the museum’s B-17 Flying Fortress, Thunderbird, is escorted by their P-51 Mustang, Galveston Gal. Photo: Scott Slocum
Forensics and Fervor - Yak-1
A rare Yakovlev Yak-1 was pulled from an icy Russian lake with many clues to aid in its identification. This amazing aircraft’s restoration is now well underway and impressively includes a perfectly running Klimov MP-105 engine. Now that it is for sale the big question is who will ultimately own and fly it.
70th Anniversary Reunion of the Doolittle Raiders
Southwest Ohio, the birthplace of American aviation, hosted two events aimed at honoring the 70th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid. The B-25 Gathering at Grimes Field in Urbana, Ohio became the staging ground for 20 B-25 Mitchell bombers that flew en masse to historic Wright Field at the National Museum of the USAF in Dayton, where four of the five surviving raiders gathered for the 70th anniversary of their daring raid.
The Doolitte Raid: Saylor’s ‘Keys’ to Success
While everyone has heard of General James H. Doolittle, there were 79 other men who took part in the raid, each with their own important story. This is the little known story of Sergeant Edward J. Saylor and how his mechanical genius saved Plane# 15 from being pushed overboard, and how his success ultimately played a role in the survival of Ted Lawson on the crew of Plane# 7.
My GALVESTON GAL
The Lone Star Flight Museum is the proud owner of a P-51 Mustang that was recently restored at Ezell Aviation. In harmony with LSFM’s hometown heritage the plane was finished as Galveston Gal, the World war Two aircraft of Capt. Raymond Lancaster. On at least a dozen occasions Lancaster’s squadron flew support for the 303rd Bomb Group, which included the famous B-17 Flying Fortress Thunderbird. Now these two icons of the air war in Europe are flying together again.
The Brat is Back
The Cavanaugh Flight Museum’s P-51 Mustang known as The Brat III is a story of a true warbird survivor. Not only did The Brat III survive aerial combat during World War Two, it also survived foreign military service that lasted until 1984. Destiny moved in when The Cavanaugh Flight Museum learned about the original World War Two pilot, Hjalmar Johnsen, and decided to pursue a ground up restoration.
Operation Flatbush Revisited: D-Day Plus 68 Years
Despite American stereotypes to the contrary, the people of Normandy love and respect the sacrifices of American soldiers, sailors, and airmen who fought for French liberation. Sixty-eight years after D-Day, people still flock to the villages of Normandy to thank veterans and to honor the dead. A partnership between the C-47 Drag-‘em Oot and the Round Canopy Parachuting Team brings history to life.
PT-22 Recruit BUDDIES
With aircraft as unique as the Ryan PT-22 Recruit it’s understandable that a friendship might develop between two “recruit buddies.” This is the story of Doug Schuster and Terry Freedman of Southern California, and their “Maytag Messerschmitts.”
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Re: Warbird Digest Issue #43 July/August 2012
Wed Jul 18, 2012 8:15 pm
anyone received this one yet ??
Re: Warbird Digest Issue #43 July/August 2012
Wed Jul 18, 2012 8:57 pm
Got mine last week
Steve
Steve
Re: Warbird Digest Issue #43 July/August 2012
Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:12 pm
Got mine today... Great as always!
Re: Warbird Digest Issue #43 July/August 2012
Wed Jul 18, 2012 10:32 pm
Got mine last week!
Re: Warbird Digest Issue #43 July/August 2012
Wed Jul 18, 2012 10:46 pm
Mine hit the mail box last week....
Re: Warbird Digest Issue #43 July/August 2012
Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:54 am
Four "yes" replies, including three "last week" equals "Oh, crap!" for me.
Will be on the phone today, whining.
Will be on the phone today, whining.
Re: Warbird Digest Issue #43 July/August 2012
Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:02 am
Haven't had mine yet.
Re: Warbird Digest Issue #43 July/August 2012
Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:14 am
Make it four "got it last week" replies.
I really enjoy Warbird Digest. Great magazine!
I really enjoy Warbird Digest. Great magazine!