In my old age I often think about my modeling past and the Military. I've been looking for a Green Box Nobler. And found out about a recent passing of a guy in Granbury. This was thru the local classic car and truck club. I only recently became a member. And found four other guys that flew U Control. This was mind you,years ago just like me. I shared my story,and they shared theirs,and we did a lot of laughing. Two of the guys were X Navy and both were shop board during Vietnam. I was the only 23 year retiree. And my Airforce duty did not impress them they called me a (zoomy) had not heard that term in years, I just could not resist (Squid) I do recall,was the term, we all laughed. And one of the guys started talking about the Top flight Nobler. And are you really looking for one or just talking? With that said I finally found a Un molested Green Box Nobler. Right out if the Fiftys. Still sealed with the white tape. And a piece of steel sticking out of the top. It's the elevator control rod.

This brought back memories from Torii Station Okinawa and the model hobby shop that was on base. A sub shop from Kadena. And ran by the nicest Okinawan lady. A Navy chief was going on sea duty. And wanted to sell his Nobler. Only one chance to buy it. This was in 1968. The box was a little tattered from it being hauled around from station to station. I built that plane and ended up selling it in Hawaii. Never regreated it but, in my older years I wanted to find another Green box Nobler. Will I ever build it, I don't know, I just really like looking at it. I my glass case. Great Memory.AJ