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P-51D Obsession
Posted by Tulio on Fri Jun 06, 2003 01:32:59 AM
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I had the pleasure of meeting Mr Jeff Michael, owner of P-51D N-651JM (44-74976) "Obsession" at the Davidson County Airport, North Carolina. He was really nice, when he saw me taking pictures from the other side of the fence, he kindly invited me inside the airport, opened the access gate, and then chatted for about 20 minutes, about what else? P-51s!! He allowed me and a lady co-worker, to climb the wing, and offered to let us sit in the cockpit, but I declined, not wanting to accidentally hit the landing gear lever.
He says he will take his Mustang this week-end, to the Asheboro's Peddycord Foundation Airshow.
Thanks, Mr. Michael!
Went to Charlotte, but due to my work schedule, was unable to make it to the museum before they closed.
From outside, this is what I saw:
GATE GUARDIAN:
Douglas A-4A 142226
Visible from the perimeter fence:
Lockheed Constellation
F-84G O-1191
NA-F86L 52-4139 (FU-139)
McDD F-101B 56-0243
Sikorsky HO3S 125136
Bell AH-1J 129216
Bell UH-1H 64-13731
Sikorsky CH-3E 65-12797
Kaman OH-43D 139982
Saw only the top of the fin of either an F-102 or an F-106, but angle did not allow for a better view.
I don't have plans to go back to Charlotte, since it is almost a 100 mile drive each way, but will keep checking other locations near Greensboro.
Saludos!
Tulio