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USO comes to Rochelle,IL some of the Birds

PostPosted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 7:17 pm
by firemonte007
there were only a handful of warbirds on hand...i missed getting pics of the B-17 that showed up :'( but i did get pics and Video of the Yak and the Avenger.

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i will get the videos that i took posted as soon as i can.
i also have more pictures of the Avenger from an earlier visit...the pilot was very helpful at getting me some great shots ;) i will post this later also.
thanks for looking and enjoy
C&C welcome
Jason 8-)

Re: USO comes to Rochelle,IL some of the Birds

PostPosted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 7:23 pm
by BigTruck
George Bush was shot down in his Avenger while supporting the Marines fighting on Chi Chi Jima (right next to Iwo Jima)  He was rescued by an American submarine off the coast.

Re: USO comes to Rochelle,IL some of the Birds

PostPosted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 7:56 pm
by firemonte007
[quote]George Bush was shot down in his Avenger while supporting the Marines fighting on Chi Chi Jima (right next to Iwo Jima)