I just came across this article and thought some others might enjoy it too. The old dude's claims are disputed and he might've been blowing some smoke up their trousers, but it was a good scam if so. And who can say? Perhaps he was telling the truth. Stranger things have happened I suppose!
I love the photos and thought about posting this in Modeling Discussion for its diorama potential. Check him out with the ladies!
https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/civil- ... -jet-1955/
Civil War veteran and the "Hun"
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Re: Civil War veteran and the "Hun"
Interesting to be sure...
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
Re: Civil War veteran and the "Hun"
Could be, might not be - like you said, who's to say - interesting though.
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Re: Civil War veteran and the "Hun"
Well… at least he wasn’t claiming to be a former SEAL…
"Surely I have made my meaning plain? I intend to avenge myself upon you, Admiral. I have deprived your ship of power, and when I swing 'round, I intend to deprive you of your life."
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