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Shawn 507
14th April 2011, 05:12
Not sure If I have shared this one here.
When my grandfather passed away, I was going through some of his stuff and came across this photo of DUGAN in bad shape. It was a thank you note from AAM Duxford on his contribution to help restore the old girl. I also found a membership card and VIP pass.
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/BoogersDad/PICT0951.jpg
My Grandfather was a WW II vet (Chemical Corps) and would share stories freely. But he hated flying, so this was an interesting find. So when I returned home I was determined to find out more about his help with the DUGAN project. And after a few e-mails back and forth between Duxford, I decided I would take Michigan and convert her to DUGAN. Thanks to Mike Grant for the decals.
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/BoogersDad/PICT0945.jpg
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/BoogersDad/PICT0949.jpg
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/BoogersDad/PICT0948.jpg
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/BoogersDad/PICT0947.jpg
http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu276/BoogersDad/PICT0946.jpg
Hornchurch
14th April 2011, 06:59
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I don't ever recall seeing you share it here.... (maybe back in the MH.II days on there only ?)

In my opinion it's THE best & most subtle 'code.3' x B.24 Liberator change I've ever seen (in diecast)

Pictures may not be 'razor', but they convey the changes you made & the decals look great !

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shuttle
14th April 2011, 07:22
Shawn,

Great post. Who signed the note from the IWM in the framed picture?

:) Shuttle
DCRanger
14th April 2011, 07:27
Shawn, great code three and story. How did your grandfather come to be involved in the Dugan project?
Grizzly Adams
14th April 2011, 08:22
That's a mint looking code 3 Shawn and I don't recall seeing it before either. Always wondered why Corgi never released this version especially being as its a real life Duxford plane. It would've been one that I'd have bought and kept.
jaliya48
14th April 2011, 09:07
Excellent!
Max Reheat
14th April 2011, 10:30
A great tribute to your Grandad's efforts Shawn, very well done :)
Davidte2007
14th April 2011, 16:23
:) Perfect Shawn. ;) Very nice code-3 Great little back story :)
Shawn 507
14th April 2011, 16:37
Shawn, great code three and story. How did your grandfather come to be involved in the Dugan project?

I don't know how he got envolved, he never spoke of it. Duxford said he had been a paying member or whatever for 2 yrs. I guess he got wind of the project/museum and just felt like supporting it.
He was very proactive in community service.
no4mkit
14th April 2011, 16:39
Great job Shawn. I do recall seeing your pics before but that was likely on the old ModelHanger forum, so glad to see them again. :cool
Dakota
14th April 2011, 19:41
Excellent looking code 3 shawn and very interesting story.

Having visited Dugan on numerous occasions its nice to hear about your connection.

I would buy one if Corgi did the honours! ;)
tc2324
15th April 2011, 13:36
Thats one cool looking code 3 Shawn. :cool Very well done.