Small Scale Military Headquarters

Took this pic at GML Saturday. Dave Aikens sold some "Bunny" models to several Tuskegee vets. I didn't catch their names. I'll post alot more pics of the show later when I get them to "Photobucket".What a great weekend!........John

Now that's cool. Thanks for the pic.

That is just awesome. Thanks for sharing that picture. I hope he enjoys his P-51 model.

That pic is just priceless!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You should send that picture to 21st Century Toys.

Mark

That plane is in good hands!!!!

Vet w/ XD and a smile ! *

"That plane sure went to a good home".



Mitch _ v MG

I saw quite a few folks carrying XD Mustangs around getting signatures on the wings.

That's great! Someone who will really appreciate the 21c piece! You definitely need to send that photo to 21c.

I thought of all you ( us ) collectors when I took it . Glad you enjoyed it. I'll pass it on to 21c.
By the way, They weren't the only ones buying! I bought "California Cutie", no shipping

What a great sight to see!

We had a Tuskegee Vet and a B-17 Pilot talk at a local warbird museum a few weeks ago. Both men grew up in Cincinnati and even went to the same school, but they didn't know each other. The color barrier prevented that friendship until after the war. The B-17 pilot "crashed" a Tuskegee reunion looking to see if anyone had protected his particular bomber group over Italy. That's when these two men found each other and found out how much they had in common. They became good friends and now tour giving talks on their experiences during the war.

I was unable to attend the talk, as it was on a Thursday during the middle of the day.

But there is a new book out on these 2 men. I will research it and add it to this post.

Very cool.

I agree, excellent photo!

-Ski

Passed it on to 21c. No royalties! Got a " thank you " and they said they enjoyed it........John
Check out my pics in the " reference section"

Razor17019 wrote:What a great sight to see!

We had a Tuskegee Vet and a B-17 Pilot talk at a local warbird museum a few weeks ago. Both men grew up in Cincinnati and even went to the same school, but they didn't know each other. The color barrier prevented that friendship until after the war. The B-17 pilot "crashed" a Tuskegee reunion looking to see if anyone had protected his particular bomber group over Italy. That's when these two men found each other and found out how much they had in common. They became good friends and now tour giving talks on their experiences during the war.

I was unable to attend the talk, as it was on a Thursday during the middle of the day.

But there is a new book out on these 2 men. I will research it and add it to this post.

Neat story. I wonder if he did fly protection for him ? As I have said before this is the nicest P-51 on the market.

I think the title is something like "Black and White Pilots" ?

pickelhaube wrote:

Razor17019 wrote:What a great sight to see!

We had a Tuskegee Vet and a B-17 Pilot talk at a local warbird museum a few weeks ago. Both men grew up in Cincinnati and even went to the same school, but they didn't know each other. The color barrier prevented that friendship until after the war. The B-17 pilot "crashed" a Tuskegee reunion looking to see if anyone had protected his particular bomber group over Italy. That's when these two men found each other and found out how much they had in common. They became good friends and now tour giving talks on their experiences during the war.

I was unable to attend the talk, as it was on a Thursday during the middle of the day.

But there is a new book out on these 2 men. I will research it and add it to this post.

Neat story. I wonder if he did fly protection for him ?.

Yes, the Tuskegee pilot flew cover for the B-17 Pilot on two different missions over Italy.

Wish 21C would've made a different package to present this plane in show casing them and their accomplishments like they did with the Pearl Harbor and BBD planes. Funny, not one mention anywhere of these heroes just a red tailed P-51 in a box.

great photo - thanks for posting - made me smile.