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  • Flying Tiger has passed away

    05/23/2008 1:24:53 PM PDT · by No2much3 · 12 replies · 45+ views
    5/23/08 | No2much3
    It is with sad regrets to report that Capt. John K. Nevin USAAC has passed away at the age of 87. Capt. Nevin was commisioned in Jan. 1942. Stationed Kumming China July 1942. Returned Stateside 1944. Received Bronze Star, 3 DFC's, 4 Air Medals, 2 Presidential Citations. Flew "the Hump" keeping the Chinese supplied. Prayers are requested for his family.
  • The DC-3 "Pucker" Gauge

    12/29/2002 11:58:32 AM PST · by patton · 28 replies · 292+ views
    The DC-3 Aviation Museum ^ | unknown | Ted Temer
    HISTORICAL EVOLUTION OF THE VISUALLY OPERATED MANUAL FLARE INDICATOR, M-44-3c Ted TemerEditor’s Note: With the realization that there are children, (a child is defined as a human being born after W-II), in this world who may be unaware of the meaning of the expression, Pucker Up, we therefore, hasten to broaden your cultural knowledge. The following, article was originally written for the R²C² NOTAM of the original Redding R/C Club. It is offered here for The enrichment of the historical student. The late Msgt. Raymond Anderson, United States Air Force, Retired, and former President of the Redding Radio Control Club...