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David Franks

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Dad's Belated Birthday Present
« on: April 16, 2017, 13:14:55 »
I try to get dad up in a different aircraft, usually an old warbird, each year around his birthday. This year it was this gorgeous North American T-28B Trojan. The pilot, Doug Durning, gave dad one the best rides he has ever had. He not only let dad take the controls for a while, he also treated him to a couple of barrel roles. Dad is still smiling.

For those interested in a lille more info in the T-28: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_T-28_Trojan


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Re: Dad's Belated Birthday Present
« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2017, 13:39:01 »
What a great present for him David.

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Re: Dad's Belated Birthday Present
« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2017, 14:33:54 »
Flying is the best thing ever and so is such a present.
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Re: Dad's Belated Birthday Present
« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2017, 17:20:13 »
Excellent photos
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Re: Dad's Belated Birthday Present
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2017, 20:06:47 »
Very nice image Frank , great detail for your Dad
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Re: Dad's Belated Birthday Present
« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2017, 01:38:27 »
Enjoyed the story of your dad's birthday set to accompanying images. Thanks you.