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Old 12-02-2014, 07:31 AM
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Default Winter Warbirds #3 Phoenix, AZ Jan 16-18

We are 7 weeks away from our 3rd annual Winter Warbirds. The dates are Jan 16-18th 2015. Sun Valley Fliers in North Phoenix is the host club.
This is a Military Aircraft event. All aircraft must be in military schemes.
If anyone have questions you can PM me here or email me at [email protected]
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Old 12-02-2014, 12:22 PM
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Looking forward to it Tony! For anyone contemplating a visit the last two years have seen absolutely ideal flying conditions. Combine that with a fabulous flying field and a bunch of good folks and you simply can 't go wrong.
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Here are some pictures from the two events.
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Old 01-02-2015, 08:20 AM
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Few shots of last years event ...
Semper Fi
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Only 9 days until the fun starts. Thanks for posting photos Joe.
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nice pics, uncljoe. looks like a really good turnout and event.
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Weather is looking perfect for next weekend. Mid 40's at sunrise with highs in the mid 70's. Zero chance of rain.

Horizon Hobbies sent me 3 planes to raffle off. Thanks for your support Horizon.

i have my to rides for the weekend ready to go. Bates1/5th scale P-51B and TF P-51D.
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Can't wait T! I look forward to this event every year!
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The Bates/Vics RC 51B looks awesome, see you Friday am Tony, I like Colesifer am very much looking forward to it!

Cheers
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Should be a great time!! Tony Q and the SVF Crew always put on a top shelf event...

See everyone on Thursday..

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I'll see you guys Friday.........Leaving Pueblo Colorado Wednesday. Bringing one new P-47 and one old old Ferocious Frankie P-51. Weather is supposed to be awesome all the way down. Jezzzz I'm ready to warm up.

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Old 01-12-2015, 05:46 PM
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Don't bother bringing a coat Ron. . Weather looks to be above normal for the third straight year. Winds 0-5.
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Warbirds West guys will be there with the Don Smith B-29, also bringing a War Weary Ziroli Stuka, a P-47, a Spit and I'll throw in my BUSA L-4 but couldn't get the engine right on the FW-190. Looking forward to a great time, see you all there.
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Thanks for the update Tony.........just bringing a light windbreaker for those 50 degree mornings. Leaving in the morning. 19 degrees outside right now.........OUTTA HERE

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A couple of us Team Vegas guys will be there with the usual stuff.
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some video from last year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9f2...ature=youtu.be
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That was one harsh midair. I will never forget that sound.

Greg, good to hear that there will be Team Vegas at the show.
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NOt bringing this one yet, because she's not ready........my latest project. Top Flite P-47 ARC. A few more pieces of Flite Metal and some tweaking. balanceing etc.....and she's ready. Probably OEAF spring fly in will be the maiden. She's fiberglassed then covered in the flite Metal. 4.2 Fox for the does the hard work.
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The jug looks great Ron.
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Yeah man...glad you did the razor version..looks awesome
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Thanks Guys..........means a lot to me to get the approval of your buddies.............Get this.....she came in at 27 lbs.........I swear, it blew me away. I was expecting at least 29 to30.

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Leaving Thursday early morning, looking forward for another fun event with T and the boys!
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Early Arrivals.. TQ flys the FW190 ......Doug Anderson T6 in Blue Angel scheme
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Looks like a GREAT time, Tony! Les Morrow and I miss you guys. Hope to come back sometime. Have a great event!
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