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9 January 2003, 11:54 AM
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Greetings all:
In reference to Tom Mix cowboy actor and his friendship with Wyatt Earp western Icon and the stuff of Legends, I would like to ask the forum a question. Specifically we know of Hughe Wynne's wonderful trestise on the early Hollywood stunt flyers Assoc. * There is a story about Tom Mix's JN-4D (modified?), that he used to fly around souther California, back and forth to film locations. In one of those forays before 1929. *Hughe Wynne told us about a 'joy ride' that Tom Mix took with Wyatt Earp as his 'ballast in the back seat. *I have heard from a reasonbly reliable source that there were several photos taken on the ground before or after this event with the 2 legends side by side with Jenny as a backdrop. Question: has anyone seen such a photo and do you know where it can be found? |
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9 January 2003, 03:31 PM
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For a start, I suspect that the 'modified' might refer to flying from the front seat, with passenger in the rear. As far as I know, Jennies were like Dh82 Tiger Moths..pilot in the back. 2 cents worth of non-answer, I know, but a reply at least. a most obscure query if I may say.
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9 January 2003, 06:12 PM
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Hello Stephen-
Here is a e mail address of an older gent over on the WW1 modeling list. He is quite a fan of Jennys and may be able to answer your question. He's from our parent's generation. lemen@x25.net a url of Lee's pic http://www.wwi-models.org/Images/Rogues/Me...ensinger.jpgHim standing next to a Thomas-Morse the group he participates in built. They also have a flying Jenny and a Fok E.V - not sure about the status of the Five. A square shooter. Am guessing he may be able to be of assistance, or at least, refer you further. Good guy. -Barker
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10 January 2003, 04:31 AM
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I thought most Jennys were dual control. Otherwise, they'd not make good trainers. Of course, there were versions that were modified to carry mail. Those only had the single cockpit.
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