George J. Marrett is the historian at the Estrella Warbirds Museum in Paso Robles, CA. An amazing individual, he worked for Howard Hughes, has written at least half a dozen books, has test-flown nearly every jet the United States produced since World War II, flew death-defying rescue missions in Vietnam, is building homeless shelters in Paso Robles,Continue reading “Never Quote Me the Odds”
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One Motor, Many Planes
The Southern California Wing of the Commemorative Air Force features a number of spectacular pieces of World War II flying history. Their first acquisition was the massive Curtiss C-46 Commando, the largest twin-engine plane built by the allies during the war. The pride of their fleet is the North American PBJ maritime patrol bomber, theContinue reading “One Motor, Many Planes”
Marvelous Air Museums 