MARU 5137

I have SO many books on the go that I am reading....but this one is what I am reading now. As the title suggests what it is about and how and where these young Indian Muslim men ended up . There are a lot of maps and pictures to accompany the factual story.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c751xw96e9yo Now you can cross over the Big Pond with your models to get to Telford IPMS show !!

Hello Ernie, I am truly saddened to hear that you have gone through a really traumatised time. I pray that ,Inshallah , you will have a much better 2026 as I have Faith. You have always been strong and very mindful, caring, helpful to others and if we can help you in anyway, apart from our prayers then you only need to ask Cupcake. May the Lord keep you and Joy and your family safe and well and in good health. Amen.

Martin, Inshallah I may get to see you and if he does come, William too. Let ME know in advance.

Are any of you Gentlemen thinking of coming to Telford in 2026... How about you Martin and William and everyone. Here's a link for SMW ,Telford for 2026. https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/ I've done a bit of research in case you Gentlemen from over the Big Pond,and Europe decide to come. The International Hotel is 12 minute walk to the International Centre where the SMW TELFORD is held... Just to get you thinking of coming over... It would be nice to see old friends again. The world’s greatest fine scale model show The International Centre St Quentin Gate Telford Shropshire TF3 4JH 7th and 8th November 2026 Online ticket booking available and if you're a IPMS member I think you get in before everyone else. Admission: IPMS Members IPMS Members – FREE ADMISSION – click here to learn more about IPMS membership Members need their membership card to gain admission Free admission applies to all IPMS Members, world-wide (and not just UK Members) Opening times 1 hour earlier for IPMS Members.

That's not Ernie but I do believe it may be Gary Hatherly . Yep hid under the wing outta sun Wasn't that veteran a retired B-52 pilot ..standing next to his aircraft. Harvey missed all the PIMA visit because he and Bev driving to see his children...? when we were altogether Harvey was super happy. I recall, I got into the IPMS before it actually opened to see the tables etc, vendors setting up by bribing the guards ..Ernie and Harvey were with ME.... we had a good look see until we left to come another day to see the actual show... Those were good happy days....

Absolutely .... I concur. I sat next to you .

Ernie(or Cupcake as I call him..gave him the name at Phoenix IPMS show) phoned Me to tell Me about Harvey's passing. I listened to his voice mail a dozen times as I could not or would not process that my beloved dearest friend Harvey had gone to Heaven. I met Harvey, Ernie, Tim, Radu et al at the Phoenix IPMS show in 2018 and instantly took to them all. Harvey and I had been in contact before then and we would have long, really long telephone conversation and he, I thought, was a wise, mindful, lovely gentleman and an AWESOME friend. Even MY Mom loved him. I met him and his wife Bev in their hotel room ( we were all in the same hotel at that time) and he had brought some gifts for Me... a blue tee shirt with Shell Knob emblazoned on the front, a Happy Mug and tea spoon, and loads of beaded necklaces from the Mardi Gras, which I still wear from time to time... I always remembered him when I did with a sweet fondness. Our conversations always ended with him saying, "Love you Maru" My reply was "love you too". He was an exceptionally amazing person whom I could lean on when my Mom passed away he was there for Me. I am going to miss his smile, his phone calls, his voice , his laughter, his joking, and I have lost a truly super friend. It is very rare to find a human being who thinks of others, and looks after them, guides them and is absolutely there for you when you need them. He was without malice or a mean bone in his body. Harvey was that person. He was kind, astute, yet humble. Truly a remarkable gentleman and I am proud to have been his friend. And Thank you Harvey for your Services. As you can see in the photos that Tim posted, I am so happy to be with 2 of my best friends Cupcake and Harvey. I remember going out to evening meal and in that photograph he, Harvey , is how I still think of and remember him. I see Harvey and Ernie are wearing the tee shirts that I had made and given out to each of those in that group photo. Harvey is truly missed and I hope he is resting in Peace. Gone maybe but I will not forget him ever. Beautiful man inside and outside with a good Soul. I wish his family all the best in this sad times and send Bev and his children my sincerest condolences for their loss. Rest in Peace Harvey dearest friend. MARU 5137.

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1XaNnPUkLL/ Click on video for sound/commentary. Sweet.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Kai. Enjoy the day.

On March 21st 2016 Lockheed Constellation named "Columbine" by US President Dwight D. Eisenhower departed Marana Regional Airport in Southern Arizona. The plane was beginning a ferry flight to Bridgwater Virginia for a full restoration. ONE of MY Favorites.

https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=586202110448529&id=100071762353954 Looks yummy...

https://www.kotare-models.com/products/k32006-kotare-132-spitfire-mkvb-early Write up about the model kit Spitfire selling at $109. There is a full description below the link once opened.

Hello Peter, I hope you and your wife Diane have recovered well and are in good health. I missed saying Happy Birthday on your special day so a very belated happy birthday Sir to you. Keep well and enjoying life.

You're welcome. Inshallah! See you next year. Where are the NATS .... I was thinking to return to India for a break next year and see what remains of extended family. Just THINKING about it nothing solid planned yet.

Yes. There were sea of men ... it was like an ocean readying for a tsunami with kits !

Yes I know... maybe the price lower as the model gets "older" and is not as new anymore.

Belated Happy Birthday to you Pete. [ dont you have a twin brother Joel.. happy birthday to him. If I have got this wrong then apologies ]. Sorry I'm late to the party. Hope it was a super day for you.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=578210357914371&id=100071762353954 When you open the link, click on "more" to read details about this.

Here you go. Forgive the cell phone photographs.

These videos are on YouTube. So with respect to B.M. members who put them up, thank you. Credit goes to them. I did go . I saw the new 1:48 Scale Airfix Lysander. Hope all of you get a chance to attend this show and come over the Huge Pond. Enjoy.

How wonderful.