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06-06-2011, 03:11 AM
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there were vendors selling authentic and reproduction clothing, metals, weapons, etc. the weapons were all or most all were working models that shot blanks. for a small fee you could burn a clip from a mp-40. burn through a belt on a mg42 or 30 cal browning.
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06-06-2011, 03:26 AM
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there were more vehicles here than airplanes. The field actually looked like a battalion had struck camp there. in a previous year a guy brought in a Tiger tank he had made. sadly he wasnt there this year. but some of the nicest vintage cycles were present. harley, matchless, bmw, etc...
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06-06-2011, 03:33 AM
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there was some pretty impressive wheeled and tracked stuff...
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06-06-2011, 03:41 AM
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built at the field is a mock french village and several times during the weekend the german and allies would duke it out...
and some pics of the elaborate encampments...
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06-06-2011, 03:53 AM
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now to the airplanes. this part was actually a little bit of a let down. they had tons of at-6s, pt-19s, cubs, stinsons, etc. and while i would love to jump in just about anything with fixed wings and go for a spin i am here for the warbirds. i can pretty much see a texan or ryan anytime. spitfires, mustangs, etc. is of more interest to me. there were no german ac at all. there was a griffon spitfire but it didnt land...it must have flown down from hamilton, canada for the show and left.
the one claim to fame is that they are restoring a p61 black widow. hopefully it will fly in the next few years. it was on display and they were taking donations and selling stuff about it.
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06-06-2011, 04:02 AM
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the only 2 non us ac that were there were this jap bomber which i am not sure is actually original. it may be a mock up. and this storch looking ac...sorry i guess there was one german plane.
most of the ac were navy .... i am guessing this theme came from the anniversary of the 100 years of naval aviation.
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06-06-2011, 04:09 AM
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one of the coolest things was this vintage curtis naval ac which looked like something the wright bros put together. what was the biggest surprise was when it actually flew! now that is something you dont often see!
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06-07-2011, 01:22 AM
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I know that some of these gatherings are carnival like.Like I told you that I went to the one in Lancaster with my son and his friend down the street.We were going through the fuselage of the B-17.There was a mutiny between two of the crew members.Complete with F-bombs and "find someone else to work for you this summer".But overall it is worth seeing the World War 2 birds.Good job with the pics Bobbysocks.Actually some of the best guys to talk to are the guys who sleep in their tents overnight.The one guy let my son and his friend hold his BAR.It was as big as he was.
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06-07-2011, 12:08 PM
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When i was at high school doing history (WW2) the teacher decided to liven it up a little so took us out onto the yard. A minute or two later a couple of those old american army jeeps pulled up with a mixture of actors and vets on board. They had authentic replicas of weapons to which we got to hold. I have to say... i fell in love with the Thompson. Though wow... how heavy?? it weighed a ton!! It was good to talk to the vets also and hear about their experiences etc. Made it a very interesting history lesson indeed. Again... some superb pics their Bobby. I like them 
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