Mr. Bud Anderson was there as well, and we had a nice chat about their days in Europe. Two nicer guys you could ever want to meet.
Saw both Chuck Yeager and Bud Anderson fly the P-51's Old Crow and Glamorous Glennis, owned then by Jack Rousche.(sp?) It was amazing to see those two fly together.
I think many people there had no idea who was flying those planes at that time.
They are heroes through and through. My father, God rest his soul, would have loved to meet up with those guys. Dad was an instructor pilot at the outbreak of the war, but eventually flew B-29's out of Guam over Japan. He participated in the last mission of the war.
Great book should you ever come across it is, The Last Mission, by Jim Smith. It chronicles the 315th Heavy Bomb Wing, Northwest Field, Guam.
You're right about how nice those folks are. You can tell by their broad grins. I've always liked being around folks who like airplanes. I used wander off to the local airport as soon as I could walk. Mom knew that they'd look after me. Some even let me sit in their planes and answer my limitless questions.
Thanks for the book recommendation! My favorite books are those of true events that have occurred, and will certainly check it out! :)