Many thanks to all for the kind words and great information. It is only thru a brotherhood such as this that we can gain and share such a wealth of knowledge. Please accept my sincere thanks. I mentioned earlier that the weekend was special. The gun show and military show was special indeed, but the Saturday night at the hotel evolved into a very special evening. My friend, Tom and I were privileged to be seated at the same table as a World War II US fighter pilot and a German Luftwaffe pilot. The two pilots were meeting for a reunion. A special reunion indeed, as the German pilot had been shot down some 60 plus years earlier by the US pilot. The night was filled was stories and laughter. Tom and I could not believe what we were privileged to. Later on, Tom learned that the US pilot was actually his commanding officer in 1969 in Viet Nam. We were later joined by the famous Flying Tiger fighter Ace Tex Hill. That alone was a special pleasure. It was a night I will not soon forget.
Thanks again,
Mike
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