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Mark Allen M
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Great pics, thanks for posting.
I am hoping that huge flag on the side doesn't last long.


The flag is authentic and will be staying.


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Brad wrote:
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Great pics, thanks for posting.
I am hoping that huge flag on the side doesn't last long.


The flag is authentic and will be staying.


Authentic, thats a different story, but personally I'd still be tempted to do away with it ,,, Looks too distracting & gaudy.
To each their own, only opinion that really counts is whoever owns it.
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And it seems to get a bit more authentic looking as time goes on ... from the way it used to look anyway. Outstanding looking machine no matter what the scheme. You could certainly tend to miss that Austin fellow every time you see this airplane flying.

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Mark Allen M wrote:
And it seems to get a bit more authentic looking as time goes on ... from the way it used to look anyway. Outstanding looking machine no matter what the scheme. You could certainly tend to miss that Austin fellow every time you see this airplane flying.

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Speaking for one that crews on Diamond Lil I do have take a few moments each day to think about what Gary did for the plane and the entire CAF. I was very happy when the decision was made to put the flag on the airplane, and the crowds at the airshows love it! I was very fortunate over the last couple of weeks to have met several individuals that knew Gary well, and it was at times hard talking with them, because it made me miss Gary all the more.

As for the plaques, I do know for a fact that they were NOT removed by the CAF. I also know that several are still intact, because I look at the one on top of the Tunnel Gun (I believe that is Taylor's) every time it is installed.

I just got back from two weeks with Lil and she is flying very well and looking good for a 72 year old woman!

Fly safe and often,
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Here are some pictures I took on route to Colorado on Fifi this last Friday Aug 16, 2013.
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Here are some pictures I took on route to Colorado on Fifi this last Friday Aug 16, 2013.
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Thanks, will post some of the reverse angle over the weekend!
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Thanks, will post some of the reverse angle over the weekend!


Thank you!!!!
I am really looking forward to seeing them.

I have a few more of the 24 when we were in South Dakota... Will try to get those up too.
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now those are outstanding photos, thanks. Whose Wildcat is that?


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now those are outstanding photos, thanks. Whose Wildcat is that?

Yup... Greg Shelton...

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Seriously GREAT pics, everyone - PLEASE keep 'em coming!!

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I have my opinions regarding D.L.'s art work, but have little reason to suspect anyone gives a big one about 'em. But I will say this: I totally approve of Kilroy!


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Love that low level pic from the RMA!

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Love that low level pic from the RMA!

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It was a fun flight at 200 feet agl and a little extra in the throttles!
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