History in Flight
Rare warbirds star in a California airshow.
- By Linda Shiner
- AirSpaceMag.com, May 11, 2010
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Frank Mormillo/ Planes of Fame Air Museum
The Museum’s P-38J Lightning is one of the later models built for World War II and was used Stateside to train fighter pilots. “We don’t think they brought any P-38s back,” says Maloney. “They were all cut up for scrap.” Although the aircraft didn’t see action in the war, it is painted in the markings of a pilot who did and earned a silver star for it: fighter ace P.J. Dahl. Dahl named his airplane “23 Skidoo,” after an expression his father often used for getting out of a spot quick.
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Comments (5)
is that a yak 9 flying with the b-25?
Posted by J. GRENCIK on May 13,2010 | 01:55 PM
Aside from closing my eyes and just dreaming about flying any one of these beauties, the only thought that comes to mind is : Wish I could be there. Anybody who is going,
enjoy it for all of us who can't make it. Someday I AM
gong to Chino. PP
Posted by Paul Peckham on May 14,2010 | 10:59 AM
Hello,
Your show looks amazing and a friend and I would like to drive over from Phoenix next year to see it. Unfortunately we did not discover it until today or we would have come this time around. Would it be possible for you to email me when you know the dates of the 2011 show. EDITORS' REPLY: You need to contact the organizers of the show for that information.
Posted by Laura Taylor on May 15,2010 | 11:58 PM
The Planes of Fame airshow is usually the third weekend of May. This years show was outstanding as usual. The museum is worth visiting any time of the year if you are a fan of WWII era planes. They also have other interesting displays of pre-WWII and post-WWII aircraft, and holds special events the first Saturday of each month.
Posted by Geoff Hetzel on May 21,2010 | 02:00 PM
wow! this is amazing
Posted by nicholas on May 22,2010 | 09:39 AM