Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Aircraft

[Doug and Terri Anderson (dnt]

Hello Rick - Yer right on.  Airplane guys are like true car guys - doesn't 
matter what they fly, model after or follow, a true airplane guy LOVES all 
airplanes - just 'cuse.  And best yet, they APPRECIATE well done things that 
go in the air.

A few days ago it was Dec 7th.  In 1941 Dad was stationed at Sacramento Air 
Depot at McClellan Field (I think that's what it was called).  Lo and 
behold, at Pearl Harbor, several Japanese attack craft were shot down.  The 
pieces were picked up and shipped state side for analysis.  When that was 
finished - on the scrap heap with the junk aluminum.  Dad snatched a few 
pieces and shipped them home to his folks.

I have them now.  A chunk of Zero wing tip spar from the main spar right at 
the folding hinge.  About 3 feet long.  VERY interesting.  Yes - verry very 
interesting.  One hole about the size of a 50 cal - - - but who knows. 
There is more to that part than the aluminum.

DOUG