USAF General Chappie James’ F-106B
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Chappie in his flagship bird
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General Daniel “Chappie” James grew up in my hometown of Pensacola, Florida. He was a Tuskegee Airman and the US Air Force’s first black General.
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In primer, awaiting pre-shading
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PE seatbelts and other scratch mods (x2)
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No cheesy instrument panel decals for me—all hand-painted gauges
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Complete cockpit
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Initial construction of major sub-assemblies
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Comentarios
9 22 June 2019, 00:49
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That's Chappie who confronted Gaddafi with his hand over his handgun?
Following, obviously.
12 October 2021, 18:34
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The very same man! And a native of Pensacola, Florida USA like myself 🙂
12 October 2021, 19:06
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Reading the story was kinda hilarious. Chappie had some balls, I wouldn't like to be in Gaddafi's shoes that day!
12 October 2021, 19:53