Reading, PA airshow. A gathering of warbirds

[bobbysocks]

old cars and old coots. there were a several old cars from the era...and some very odd 2 wheeled vehicles. but the thing that made the day special was i got to visit with one of the pilots from my dad's group. i had the distinct pleasure to spend an hour or so with Joe Black (G4-N Mary's Li'l Lamb ) in the center and his son Jim ( on left). he is a very polite and gracious man. it made the day all the more worthwhile. he wasnt one of the vets scheduled to tell his stories to the crowd. he came up for the day but it seems everyone knew he was here. he was autographing prints and programs of people hunting him down in the crowd. all in all it was a good day.

Joe's website

http://webspace.webring.com/people/w...610/357th.html

[FOZ_1983]

Some great pics bobby, you guys dont realise actually HOW lucky you are. Over here in the UK, we have B25's, B17's, and a few twin seater Spitfires to name a few that are privately owned, but you cant fly in them like you can over their. All issues with insurance etc.

Liking the pics though, the one i actually like the most is the Dauntless!!! Its a plane i do like, thanks for sharing.

As for your pic of the Japanese "val" (think its a val) the chances are its probably a Vultee BT-13. Just slightly modified to look like a Val. No doubt a movie star right their having probably stared in Pearl Harbour/Tora Tora Tora