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1. 06:03 AM - Test post, I've received nothing thus far (Widiker, John D)
2. 06:50 AM - P-51 smashup (Widiker, John D)
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--> Warbird-List message posted by: "Widiker, John D" <john.widiker@eds.com>
Test of list
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--> Warbird-List message posted by: "Widiker, John D" <john.widiker@eds.com>
Hi listers (if you are out there) I did a test post and it came through so
here is post #2
I'm trying to identify a P-51 that ran into me in the late 80s. The accident
occurred at Detroit City Airport in 1988 or 1989. I've been telling the
story for years now and think it would be fun to know what specific plane it
was. Here's a short list of the details, maybe someone could suggest a way
to find more about the specific plane.
I was taking my first flight lesson with an instructor from Olsen Flight
service and had preflighted and taxied to a place to wait for clearance. We
watched a man land a P51 Mustang, the instructor remarked that the man had 2
of them at this time. While waiting I noticed that the Mustang was not
weaving as I would expect with a tail dragger but instead progressing
straight along and headed toward us at a considerable rate. I remarked a few
times that he was going to hit us, and much to the instructors surprise it
happened. The planes right wing struck the tail and rear cockpit of our
plane ripping it almost completely off the airframe. We spun several times
and came to a stop. Upon exiting the aircraft it was very surprising to us
that with the total destruction of the rear of our 4 place aircraft the
Mustang didn't even have a scratch on it. We filled out some paper work and
called it a day.
Here's where I'm having trouble. Detroit City is as far as I can tell almost
completely deserted. The only person I've been able to speak to there has
been a janitor. Olsen flight service is out of business (Jan the owner was a
very very nice lady). I've not been able to find the incident posted
anywhere either.
Any suggestions as to how I might solve the mystery of this Mustangs
identity?? Thanks for any suggestions you may have.
~John
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