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07-09-09, 09:24 PM
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Shark above Space Chicken
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Tuskegee airman dies
I saw this the other day and it seemed to get lost over MJ and such.
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123104888 Buddahaid |
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07-10-09, 06:12 AM
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Chief of the Boat
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That's a real shame.....may he RIP
I remember watching a film about them a few year back and IIRC there was never a bomber they escorted lost in action.
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07-10-09, 07:01 AM
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Always a shame when such people depart.I'm sure their history shall not.
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That's a popular rumor, but it lacks truth. Bombers, Tuskegee Fighters and German sources all list several bombers going down during Tuskegee escorts. Probably about 20-30. However, escort records are not the reason these chaps are part of history. ed: Expect another Tuskegee Airmen film in the not-too-distant.
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07-10-09, 07:55 AM
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RIP. If there ever were a bunch of guys I have respect and admiration for it is the Tuskegee Airmen. Men who did their best under trying times of war and trying times of discrimination. Currently reading 'Wild Blue Yonder' B-24 missions out of Italy. The B-24 crews loved the Tuskegee pilots and considered them the best in the business. I would agree!
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07-10-09, 07:59 AM
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07-10-09, 09:27 AM
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Even in death these poor guys are overlooked.
 They trained quite a few of these guys back in the day here at "Dale Mabary Field". What is now the regional airport. There is a small display there covering the history of the field. The tuskegee guys got some mentions with shots of them training and hanging out. Strangley enough this wiki entry doesent even mention it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dale_Mabry_Field Anyhow Rest in Peace.
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07-10-09, 11:19 AM
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07-10-09, 12:28 PM
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A good long life. Thanks for your service and inspiration, Colonel Dryden.
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07-10-09, 12:33 PM
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Lucas has a hand in the directing.
I believe filming has just started or is just about to.
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Chief of the Boat
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 http://www.military.com/entertainmen...uskegee-airmen
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