You probably have distinct memories of the first time you saw a World War II aircraft. Perhaps a parent or grandparent took you by the hand and told you about the airplane as you stood beneath it on the ramp. Maybe one flew overhead, bathing you in the roar of its engine. This inspired your tour guide to share stories of his or her experiences with the aircraft, opening a portal into history, creating a path that led you to a hangar full of knowledge about World War II — maybe it was even the genesis of your interest in aviation. Consider yourself lucky to have received that education. “There are fewer and fewer veterans from that conflict here every year,” remarked Adam White, director of Hemlock Films, as we stood amidst a herd of P-51 Mustangs on the Warbird Ramp at this summer's AirVenture. [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="233" caption="Adam White"][/caption] Continue Reading »

===> Posted on September 21st, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. 2 comments. © GAN 2011.