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XcYZ
11-30-2009, 07:18 AM
www.asb.tv/videos/view.php?v=1bf99434

Filmmaker and P-51 Mustang Pilot Chris Woods has put together a wonderful film that captures the emotional reunion between a humble WWII Mustang ace (Jim Brooks) and the historic plane he thought he'd never see again.

Inspired by the flood of memories triggered by this unimaginable encounter with a long lost friend, the 88-year old pilot finally breaks his silence, sharing his stories and experiences of war with the grandchildren who never thought they'd hear them.

Wood's interviews with Brooks, his grandchildren, and other airmen who were touched by the Mustang's role in history are cut together to create a compelling narrative that is framed in stunning high-definition photography.
GregWeld
11-30-2009, 08:04 AM
That was/is so kool! I have to admit tearing up... We owe so much to these guys. Thanks for sharing!
camcojb
11-30-2009, 08:09 AM
that was great, thanks Scott.

Jody
camcojb
11-30-2009, 08:10 AM
That was/is so kool! I have to admit tearing up... We owe so much to these guys. Thanks for sharing!
yeah, me too, I guess tearing up is part of getting old................ ;) Thank God for those guys.
Bow Tie 67
11-30-2009, 09:30 AM
Great video, talk about the ultimate antique.
rwhite692
11-30-2009, 11:10 AM
Dammit...I got something in my eye...
69MyWay
11-30-2009, 11:24 AM
Wow - kind of reinforces what we already know about the connection between man and machine.

They dont' make guys like him anymore. This world was still a very dangerious place, but was just that much safter when guys like Jim were on watch.
Ricochet
11-30-2009, 01:00 PM
Thanks for sharing Scott! Really makes you think and puts life in perspective!
hapevo
11-30-2009, 01:35 PM
Wow! Thanks for sharing that with us Scott.

Now, someone pass me a tissue.........
RECOVERY ROOM
11-30-2009, 04:22 PM
That is something,Good find.I have a relative that flies F16's and he still says WW2 pilots are more of a pilot than today's(no computers).They had to be to stay alive.We go and watch at the local airport when we hear the Mustang that is there fly over,Incredible sound.
waynieZ
11-30-2009, 04:48 PM
Nice video makes me sad to see the past slipping away.
IndyNova
11-30-2009, 05:21 PM
wow, nice video. makes me wish I wouldv'e asked my grandfather and uncle about their war stories before they passed. those guys are true americans
lil427z
11-30-2009, 06:03 PM
that is a first class story.
thanks scott.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Jon69RagTop
11-30-2009, 06:28 PM
That was one of the coolest documentaries I've ever seen.

:thumbsup:

Jonathan