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    Honouring the local WW2 vets this weekend

    The Dixie Wing held its annual 'Boots Wings and Wheels' Airshow this weekdn,and i was humbled to be part of it. I displayed part of my collection,and got to meet some vets from my area( i met one gemtleman who fought in the Pacific Theater and lives a bout a mile from me. he is coming over next sunday for dinner,and wants to see my collection up close,and is interested in particular in my rifles which i did not have displayed)

    The vets and thier wives hada special place to sit,and the name of each vet,as wella s his unit and theater of service was read. they were also given lapel pins commemorating thier service






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    I left my tablecloths at home in error,and had to put my display on the bare tables









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      an individual close to me had a very nice display of US tunics






      Last edited by Scott Powell; 04-29-2008, 06:06 PM.

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        Dutch van Kirk ( the navigator on the Enola Gay was present,and i had my picture made with him. he was a very charming man,and it wasa pleasure to meet him

        Last edited by Scott Powell; 04-29-2008, 06:07 PM.

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          a good friend of mine created a model of the Ball Turret,and we spent time talking to a gentleman who was a BT gunner,was shot down in 1944 and spent almost a year in confinement.





          Last edited by Scott Powell; 04-29-2008, 06:08 PM.

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