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P-51 Crash at airshow

Discussion in 'Living History' started by Slipdigit, Jul 27, 2007.

  1. Slipdigit

    Slipdigit Good Ol' Boy Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    Slipdigit, Jul 27, 2007
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  2. TA152

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    How sad to lose two P-51's due to someone not paying attention. It looks like one was on the wrong runway or taxiway at the wrong time judging from the picture. I wish I had more information.

    Thanks for posting the information.
     
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  3. TA152

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  4. Skipper

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    sad news indeed. I hope the second pilote will survive. Are the aircrafts beyond repair?
     
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  5. Martin Bull

    Martin Bull Acting Wg. Cdr

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    This is very sad - the Warbird safety record has been very good recently.
     
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  6. Za Rodinu

    Za Rodinu Aquila non capit muscas

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    And in Oshkosh, of all places.
     
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  7. Martin Bull

    Martin Bull Acting Wg. Cdr

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    The pilot who was killed has been named as Gerry Beck, an aircraft restorer who produced a 'home-built' P-51A re-creation which first flew in 2006.
     
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  8. Kai-Petri

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    That is very sad news indeed!
     
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  9. Sloniksp

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    Yes very sad indeed, thank god the other pilot walked away only with minor injuries.

    Any news as to who were the pilots, just air enthusiasts or war veterans?
     
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