[mhackl]

I will post my witty pics here from now on.


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72004-10
North American P-51D-10 Mustang "Ridge Runner"
Maj Pierce "Mac" McKennon (335th Fighter Squadron / 4th Fighter Group / 8th Air Force)

"Pierce McKennon wasn't just a musician. He was a warrior."

by Thomas McKelvey Cleaver

The [ref]Fourth Fighter Group[/ref] was the successor to the RAF Eagle Squadrons, "The Yanks In The RAF." Initially composed of pilots who either couldn't get in the U.S. flying services to begin with or who flunked out of training, the Fourth went on to become the most successful USAAF fighter group of the Second World War.

In a group full of outsized personalities, from commander Don Blakeslee on down, Pierce "Mac" McKennon stood out. In conversations I've had with 4th FG veterans, be they pilots or groundcrew, Mac's name always comes up. Let Jimmy Goodson's wingman, the late Bob Wehrman, tell you why: Continue>>

Pierce McKennon beside his P-51D "Ridge Runner".
(This photo is part of the Zigler collection, and was found at eaglesquadrons.com )
Photo Enhancement preformed by On Mark International

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[admin]

Great pics as usual!

I liked the part about "Tiger Rag" and the pint of bitters.

[STARMAN 352ND]

It's always nice to see "Ridge Runner" P-51D Mustang.
Great pic too.
JP

[mhackl]

72004-10
General Dynamics F-16B Fighting Falcon
78-0100 / ED - Edwards Air Force Base, AFFTC - Air Force Flight Test Center


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This is a really nice model. The stand is metal and has real heft, good for display or home defense. Look at how the model joins the display stand, by clipping to the exhaust (non-invasive). No holes no mess. Great model, Great paint scheme!



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And here's a peak at the real thing. Sorry, it's only pic I had.


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[ZS-VAN]

Very nice indeed. I like that P51!

[Migmauler]

Might have to make Ridge Runner my first Witty P-51. Love the 4th! Hope it's not as silvery as I've seen in some pics.

[von hitchofen]

Originally Posted by Migmauler

Might have to make Ridge Runner my first Witty P-51. Love the 4th! Hope it's not as silvery as I've seen in some pics.

i would if i were you no matter how silvery it is!

I've got it and it looks great sat next to my OD Ferocious Frankie P51D

[wmosner]

How does the Witty P-51 compare to the Dragon?

[admin]

This is where I would rank the makers of 1/72nd scale models on a scale of 1 to 10.

Note: Not all of these manufacturers have a common model to compare. I have attempted to average my opinions of each manufactures entire line. This does, however, offer a little bias to the manufacturers with the fewest releases.

10
9
- Hobby Master
- Gemini Aces
- Dragon Models
8
- Corgi Classics
- Witty Wings
7
6
- Matchbox
5
4
- IXO Models
3
2
1

[bsmith13]

Nice pics - thanks for sharing!

Admin, thanks for the scale. I don't have any Wittys, and I've been really tempted to pull the trigger with the Ridge Runner.