JohnB Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 The more I look at this photo it looks like the pilot has some sort of problem. Obviously it was taken when the 354th FG was just starting ops as the a/c noses haven't been painted white yet. I'm just wondering, was there something "wrong"? Was he sick? Did he crap his pants? LOL What's your take on this guys? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Maybe 'sick ' of 'crapping his pants'? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Sorry, John, I couldn't resist 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggtim Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Maybe they're picking the seat cushion out of his arsehole from puckering too hard! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Parachute harness to tight over his thighs ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Looking at his feet, maybe he put his boots on the wrong feet? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 58 minutes ago, PanzerWomble said: Parachute harness to tight over his thighs ? That would be my guess. Not crapping his pants or picking the seat cushion out of his arse. 😐 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Despite all of the silliness, what a beautiful aeroplane. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy1 VX-4 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Behind the two guys standing to the right of the pilot, does that look like oil stains on the Cowles? Or is that fresh paint? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy the Sheep Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I thought he was searching in his pocket for a dime to tip the parking guy... ...I'll get my coat... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I think Scott is right .. his boots don't look right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Herbert Maxis could tell the story.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy1 VX-4 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 I think what we are forgetting here is. The main reason he needs help walking is he just had an eight-hour flight. Not much room to stretch out. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 12 hours ago, Vandy1 VX-4 said: I think what we are forgetting here is. The main reason he needs help walking is he just had an eight-hour flight. Not much room to stretch out. Wow. Never thought about that. Definitely a young man’s game. Just sitting and driving two hours I look like that getting out of my wife’s Honda Pilot. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Seems to be the right answer - we're reading way too much into what is wrong instead of why. Eight hours in the cockpit surely could do it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 Y'all are probably correct as I too figure he's just trying to stretch, etc. Stiff and sore. 🤪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Wait…..serious question. Could the P-51 carry 8 hours worth of fuel? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Most likely not but just sitting in one spot for hours in a fighter and you can cramp up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy1 VX-4 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 I think their longest missions were eight hours With drop takes that was the Berlin and back raids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Wow… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 I had this Tamiya 1/48 P-51B partially built so I decided to resume working on it and finish it as the one in the photo. I used a Aires cockpit set for the interior. Markings all came from my decal stash. I hope y'all like it! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy1 VX-4 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Looks great John!!!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 8 minutes ago, Vandy1 VX-4 said: Looks great John!!!!!!!! Thanks! A little something unusual. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Your "B" looks awesome and the Twin of the Mustang in the photograph. Some mighty fine work as always.🏆 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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