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A
Note From the Editor
Harold
Cannon,
hcannon@eaa.org |
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| Year-End
Notes |
| The
year 2011 was a full one for the Warbirds community, and one
that was unfortunately marred by the loss of several of our
colleagues and in one case a personal friend of mine. |
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We all make New Year's resolutions; we think about our
health, our bad habits, and maybe our relationships with
those we love. I want to take a moment to ask you all to
reflect on the wonderful privilege some of us enjoy in
caring for and flying pieces of very important history. Read
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| The
Real Zero-Zero |
| Remember
your quest for the instrument rating? Did your instructor
pilot ever have you actually land under the hood? Harold's
did, and he thought at the time that it will never happen
again! Turns out that things have a way of coming around.
From the Backcountry Pilot forums comes a tale of military
aviation at its finest. Zero-zero for real! Read
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| Maintenance
and Restoration News
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| Warbirds
Member Has Question About Altimeters |
| One
of our fellow Warbirds of America members, Gennaro Avolio,
WOA 551224, has sent us a question about the pointers on an
altimeter that ride the outer edge of the display face. Do
you have an answer? Or maybe a question for next month? I
see a series here! Read
the question |
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| Halifax
57 Rescue Report No. 40 |
Our
colleagues north of the border remain totally dedicated to
the preservation of the Halifax bomber. Their latest update
contains exciting news of engine discoveries and tons of
parts in none other than a World War II bunker!
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| Updates
on Warbird and Squadron News |
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| Make
Plans for NWOC |
| One
of the few bright Warbird Winter highlights is the National
Warbird Operator Conference. NWOC provides a time to think
about the year ahead, get a great safety mind-set going, and
catch up with friends. This year it's in Chino, California,
and it's time to start making plans. Read
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| Pearl
Harbor 70th Commemorated at EAA |
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EAA's Founders'
Wing in Oshkosh hosted AMVETS Post 7's commemoration of the
70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese
Empire. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker led a group of dignitaries
honoring those
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served, including Appleton resident Clyde Stephenson, who
was serving in the Marines at Pearl Harbor when the attack
occurred. Read
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| Warbirds
Commemorative Brick Makes a Great Holiday Gift |
| Still Looking for that one last holiday gift? EAA Warbirds of America (WOA)
recommends purchasing a commemorative brick in the Eagle
Plaza on the EAA AirVenture grounds. WOA members and
volunteers, veterans, and the public can purchase an
inscribed |
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and have it installed at this special monument, which
features a beautiful cast bronze eagle perched atop a
six-sided base paying tribute to the five branches of U.S.
military. Read
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Featured Stories |
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| My
World War II POW Experience - Part 6 Liberation |
| We
conclude the story of Walter J. Nachtwey’s experience as a
prisoner of war in Germany during World War II. The long
march from Stalag Luft III ended at a larger camp with
prisoners from many nations. Months later, liberation came
quietly at first, then dramatically as none other than |
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| General
George S. Patton crashed through the gate with a tank.
Adjustment to freedom was another story - from real food to
the reception at home which was surprising. Read
Part 6 |
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| Welcome
to Ireland |
| Ireland
was officially neutral during World War II, and it interned
about 240 German and Allied combatants captured on
Emerald Isle soil from 1940 to 1944. This little-known side
of the war is told in a 2008 short film, The German,
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dogfighting between a Spitfire and Me-109, followed by a
surprise ending. Watch
the video |
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| Monthan
Memories |
| Some
of you might recall an article in Briefing a number
of months back about a ferry flight in a Stearman from
California to New Mexico. One of the highlights of that
adventure was flying directly over the "boneyard"
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Base. That's a picture from the Stearman above. Rows of
B-52s and F-111s were apparent from the air, and the scope
of the place was unbelievable. Ever wonder what used
to be there? Read
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| Planes
That Weren't |
| Ever
have a great idea that just didn't quite measure up? We
have, too. But we aren't alone-seems to happen even to the
best military minds. Go to Innovation News Daily to get
"Ten Military Aircraft That Never Made It Past the Test
Phase." One of those hover stands would be really nice.
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