Kate for sale at Courtesy

[Dan K]

Well WIXers...time to pool our financial resources?

Single engine.
Common engine.
Airshow invites and parts in Hollywood scripts for additional income.
Absolute babe magnet for the single guys.

I think we've found our WIXMOBILE!!!

[RyanShort1]

I hope that one doesn't get sold too soon! That's the Kate replica that goes to airshows near me. I've also spoken to the owner some. It's a nice replica painted up in the (inauthentic) colors of Fuchida's Kate. I like having it around at airshows because I've been able to use it (and Yellow Rose) as a prop for telling the story of Jake DeShazer and Mitsou Fuchida. I was looking forward to it all the more as I finally got to meet Fuchida's daughter about two months ago. It would be a sad day for me if it wasn't here in TX.

Ryan

[Dan K]

Ryan, using the story of those two airmen is really very clever at adding the personal touch to those aircraft. I'm curious, is Mr. DeShazer still living?

Dan

[RyanShort1]

Last I heard he still is. I was in semi-frequent contact with him, but he hasn't been doing as well lately. I do stay in touch with one of his daughters.

Ryan

[RyanShort1]

Below is a picture that includes the Kate in question. I believe it's the Kate on the right. My sister took this picture at Randolph AFB in November (I couldn't take pictures because I was out on the field )



Edit: I guess my webhost doesn't like my sharing pictures so here's the URL: http://www.freewebs.com/shortadventures/R5toraplanesvehicles.jpg

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[Lynn Allen]

Ryan,

The Kate in question is Col. Pat McClure's. It has a yellow & red stripe tail. It also was in the movie Tora Tora Tora. Wonder what he going to get next, maybe a Yak?

Cheers,

Lynn

[RyanShort1]

Yes I know. I've met Mr. McClure. The last time I saw the aircraft it seemed to be in great shape with a good paint job. I can't seem to dig up any closer photographs of mine.

Ryan