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4 October 2008, 11:47 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Iowa Falls, Ia.
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Hello from the Cornpatch; aka Iowa
This has to be the best site on the net! I'm a 57 year old Navy vet; Corpsman, hence the Doc handle. Early aviation, especially WW I, has been nearly an obsession to me since early childhood. I don't KNOW much, but definately interested. There's a small museum near me in Hampton, Ia. Mr. Doyle has a replica Dr I and Neiuport; but many original engines and other artifacts. He has several sections of original fabric from original planes, including the Sioux Chief insignia from a plane of the Lafayette Escadrille. Is it heaven? Just a museum in Iowa, but close.
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4 October 2008, 10:08 PM
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Forum Ace
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
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Mate,
Welcome to the flagship of the Aerodrome - where the greatest minds on the planet get together and talk about their favorite subject - WW1. ttfn tcrean7828 tom  P.S. Werner Voss fan here. |
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5 October 2008, 12:07 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Iowa Falls, Ia.
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Thank you for a most refreshing welcome. The museum in Hampton, Ia., is a private affair but Mr. Doyle does showings by appointment. If anyone will be in north central Iowa, I'll be happy to pass along the phone number.
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5 October 2008, 12:14 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: St. Charles, Iowa
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Hi There,
A hearty welcome to the Forum from another Iowan (I live in St. Charles, a very small town south of Des Moines)! I've been to Ed Doyle's museum a couple of times, and you're right - a very well-hidden little bit of heaven in Iowa! He has a Sopwith Pup as well; I believe some (or all) of his replicas were built by Jim and Zona Appleby, and they were once all airworthy and frequently flown. It's a treasure. Hope to see you back here often. Greg
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5 October 2008, 02:47 PM
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Two-seater Pilot
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Pennsylvania
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Doc welcome to the 'drome. As an ex-navy airdale, its good to have you on board. I served a good deal of my time aboard the Constellation (CVA64) on Yankee Station in 'Nam.
This is the place to learn and have all your WW1 questions asked...both historically and model-wise. Kaiser Bill |
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