This Just In! Discovery of a 1943 Mohawk!

All the hoopla about Ardipithecus ramidus (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ardipithecus), the newest fossil find of what is purported to be one of our most ancient relatives, has overshadowed the much more recent discovery of video of a 1943 Mohawk. Yes, that’s right! A 1943 Mohawk, complete with a crew!

The video was discovered during a recent trip to a small town in middle Tennessee. The archeologists who located this historic record were in the Volunteer State to meet with their former Army aviation comrades, something they do annually. We owe a debt of gratitude to Steve Sachs for being willing to reveal to the world that he is in possession of the only flyable 1943 Mohawk. Click on the movie below and enjoy the ride!

(Editor’s note: Alex Berkeley and I certainly did!)

A Sad Anniversary

Our friend Larry Conway sent me the following e-mail this morning:

Oct 14, 2009 marks the 40th anniversary of the deaths of Mark Babson and James Savage, KIA while flying a mission for the 225th SAC out of Phu Hiep, RVN.

RIP, boys.

Who Was In Nashville?

I thought you all would like to see who was at Nashville last weekend.

Here’s the list (not in any particular order): Don Bernstein, Bill Miller, Ernie Marsh, Jerry Murphy, Steve Sachs, Danny Talbot, George Drago, Joe Beckham, Bill Page, Ben Perez, Ron Peterson, Joe Floyd, Ernie Serna, John Ferguson, Alex Berkeley, Tony Chapa, Steve Hammons, Bob Heckendorn, Joel Haugen, John Gardosik, Bob Riha and Johnny Martin.

I think that’s everybody from the 225th. It was great to see everyone! Let me know if I missed anyone.

More Pictures from Nashville...

As promised, here are some more pictures from our 20th Reunion in Nashville. These were provided by Margie and Joe Floyd and Jerry Murphy.