Thanks Jughead, I suppose it's ok to assume that the P-51's were also fueled by these trucks? I cannot find the video you refer to. Cresy...
Does anyone know how avgas was transfered to the aircraft on Iwo Jima? Did they have fuel trucks or have to take it from 55gal. drums? If they...
Thanks for sharing. It's good to see some attention given to the efforts of the 'Sunsetters'. Most people don't know about the sacrifices of...
Kirby, Great story, your writing skills are commendable. One of the first books I read as a boy was 'Guadalcanal diary' and if I recall the...
Angel, Are you still seeking an answer to that question? If so I can help you out.
T A, The school was: 'Naval air technical training center' in Memphis, TN. According to what he wrote on the inside cover, he graduated from...
I'm attempting to learn about my uncle the Marine. All of his next of kin are deceased. I submitted the form 180 but they returned it saying...
Forgot to mention; I'm 63, USMC Nam vet 65-66. 4 Years in the Corps and 5 in the NG. My hobby is plastic modeling of WWII fighter planes. Favorite...
This forum was recomended by a fellow P51 enthusiest who suggested I might find someone here with specific knowledge of certain aircraft in the...
VCS, Durring your duty in the close air support group, did you have contact with any of the FG/FS in the 'Sunsetters' 7th fighter command? It's...
