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The kid came over yesterday and down loaded pics from camera to 'puter.
So now I have proof that I actually did something fun this summer (so she says
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Went to Nampa and got to see the official unveiling of the P-47 "Dottie Mae".
Several years back I connected with a fellow named Mike about a couple gallons of 34087 Olive drab he had leftover from a project. I told him I could swing by and get the paint and he gave an address at the Caldwell Airport. I find him and he invites me into the hangar while he locates the paint. He says since you're here, come on in and I'll show you our latest project- the P-47 , Dottie Mae![IMG_3373.jpg IMG_3373.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/479/479979-26b84669068c3e4987a3a19f7b86b80e.jpg)
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At that time it was maybe 25% along and I was in awe that I was invited to a private showing by the boss ( yeah, THAT Mike!, second from left, middle pic, owner of Vintage Airframes)
Fast forward to a couple of weeks ago and she's all finished and flying. Was wishing I had a video camera
. The startup, taxi out and takeoff, literally made the hair stand up on the back of my neck!!
Last aircraft combat loss of the war in the European Theatre. Only P-47 flying that has documented combat missions.
About the last day of the war, pilot was flying low over a lake in Austria, showing off for the girls on a boat and hit the water. He would have drowned had they not pulled him out of the drink.
Aircraft sank to the bottom and stayed there for 60+ years until recovered and shipped to Caldwell ID for the restore. About 55,000 man hours and a BUNCH of money and---- well here ya go---enjoy!
Jim
So now I have proof that I actually did something fun this summer (so she says
![Cool 8) 8)](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/images/smilies/icon_cool.gif)
Went to Nampa and got to see the official unveiling of the P-47 "Dottie Mae".
Several years back I connected with a fellow named Mike about a couple gallons of 34087 Olive drab he had leftover from a project. I told him I could swing by and get the paint and he gave an address at the Caldwell Airport. I find him and he invites me into the hangar while he locates the paint. He says since you're here, come on in and I'll show you our latest project- the P-47 , Dottie Mae
![IMG_3373.jpg IMG_3373.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/479/479979-26b84669068c3e4987a3a19f7b86b80e.jpg)
![IMG_3368.jpg IMG_3368.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/479/479980-bc4400d93697b19eab04abb5d5f949ae.jpg)
![IMG_3365.jpg IMG_3365.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/479/479983-f44a99b47f4fc025c1914602a3b9a75b.jpg)
![IMG_3364.jpg IMG_3364.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/479/479984-ceac77b431cac7b35a3fce1b55a02210.jpg)
![IMG_3369.jpg IMG_3369.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/479/479987-3ede937735317632484f8865e5464153.jpg)
At that time it was maybe 25% along and I was in awe that I was invited to a private showing by the boss ( yeah, THAT Mike!, second from left, middle pic, owner of Vintage Airframes)
Fast forward to a couple of weeks ago and she's all finished and flying. Was wishing I had a video camera
![Twisted Evil :twisted: :twisted:](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/images/smilies/icon_twisted.gif)
Last aircraft combat loss of the war in the European Theatre. Only P-47 flying that has documented combat missions.
![IMG_3373.jpg IMG_3373.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/479/479979-26b84669068c3e4987a3a19f7b86b80e.jpg)
Aircraft sank to the bottom and stayed there for 60+ years until recovered and shipped to Caldwell ID for the restore. About 55,000 man hours and a BUNCH of money and---- well here ya go---enjoy!
Jim