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  • in reply to: 339th Mustangs from Fowlmere ! #1388360
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    The story of “The Comet” can be found in the June 1, 2004, Newsletter of the 339th FG Association

    (available in PDF on request)

    Martin

    in reply to: Martin "Lucky Boy" 339th Happy Birthday! #1388364
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    Yes, I do have color photos of Swiss Mustangs over the Mountains, but I am a bit reluctant to share them since they are destined for my book on the Swiss P-51’s.
    Color shots are pretty scarce…..

    Sorry
    Martin

    in reply to: 339th Mustangs from Fowlmere ! #1388377
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    here you go

    5Q-D of 504th FS

    Martin

    in reply to: La Ferte Alais Photos #1388512
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    Martin, would you be kind enough to transmit actual registration of the Swiss built MS 406?

    HB-RCF

    Martin

    in reply to: Martin "Lucky Boy" 339th Happy Birthday! #1388535
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    The idea of a mustang amongst the Alps sounds just stunning

    It is, in fact 😉

    Martin

    in reply to: Aviation Books that would make good films? #1388709
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    Clostermann’s history in fact has been turned into a movie in the late 40’s – it’s French and called “Le Grande Cirque” – it has, however, never been published……

    I have the book “Grey Eagles” at home and will post the ISB tonight.

    It’s Bf-109G’s against P-51’s

    Martin

    in reply to: Martin "Lucky Boy" 339th Happy Birthday! #1390013
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    Hey Ron

    the Gathering aka “The Last Roundup” is Thursday 8th – Sunday 11th June 2006 at Reno, NV – so next year.

    We had no P-51 crashes in lakes during or after WW2 – one ditched in River Rhine and was salvaged – two Mustangs crashed into Glaciers during the late 40’s early 50’s, and substantial parts of both have emerged since and were recovered/scrapped by the Swiss AF.

    Thanks for the good wishes –
    best regards
    Martin

    in reply to: Martin "Lucky Boy" 339th Happy Birthday! #1390451
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    I guess I have always wanted to ask you this…..I bet in some secret mountian airfield in your lovely country you have hidden inside a hanger…maybe 10 to 15 vintage P-51’s hidden from view !!!!

    Thanks a lot – had this one already, but your efforts are highly appreciated.

    I wish this would be true, but unfortunately, the Swiss P-51 fleet was reduced to scrap during 1958/1960 – with many wings and fuselages being used for target practice in the years to follow…..

    few parts survived – a number of wings went to the U.S. some 15 – 20 years ago, a few engines are at technical schools, and only one complete ship, a P-51D-25-NA survives.

    No hidden P-51 treasures here.

    Martin

    in reply to: La Ferte Alais 2005, 2 quick videos #1390496
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    Who was the pilot? Eichorn?

    Eichhorn is in the States for test flying a Bf-109E

    Martin

    in reply to: La Ferte Alais 2005, 2 quick videos #1390851
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    Yup – it was almost a dejà-vu experience – Legends 2003 came to mind.
    I am glad he recovered

    Martin

    in reply to: Martin another photo of Tar Heel for you! #1392386
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    TC

    now that’s a nice birthday present –

    “Lucky Boy” aka 44-73074 made it to Switzerland in 1948 and became J-2126 !!!

    PM is on the way.

    Thanks a lot
    Martin

    in reply to: Swiss Mustangs #1392392
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    Don’t keep us in the dark, whaddya get??

    oh – I am not supposed to tell

    but it means a lot to me

    it’s a piece with history

    :p

    Martin

    in reply to: Swiss Mustangs #1392981
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    Yours was outstanding, Laurent ! – It will be hard to beat that (…..but if someone will give me all the other parts that go with yours…….) :diablo:

    Merci infiniment !
    Martin

    in reply to: Swiss Mustangs #1392998
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    Thanks a lot !

    My sister says that men get interesting at 40 – so be it !

    I surely will enjoy the day !

    Martin

    in reply to: P-51 "Tar Heel" Capt James Starnes 339th FG #1395263
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    Thanks, buddy !

    especially the 2nd shot is great since I haven’t seen it before.

    Martin

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