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Topic: Gen Robert Cardenas
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Rob Sumowski
Member Posts: 460
From: Macon, Georgia
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted July 15, 2006 02:06 PM
   
Hi All:I sent my mahogany B-29/X-1 combo model to General Bob Cardenas (Pilot of the B-29 that launched the X-1 on 14 October 1947), and within one week received it back signed and inscribed "From the X-1 Team" by Gen Cardenas. He also sent along three signed metal data plates from his B-24, B-29, and Flying Wing assignments. The General would not accept a dime for his signature. It really meant a lot to me. What a gentleman. Rob |
Jurg Bolli
Member Posts: 446
From: Albuquerque, NM
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted July 17, 2006 11:34 AM
Glad to hear you had a good experience after the nightmare!
Jurg |
David Stephenson
Member Posts: 280
From: England
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted July 18, 2006 04:23 PM
Hi Rob,
i had a similiar experience with Gen.Cardenas,he is a genuine nice guy.
All the best,
David. |
apollo11lem5
Member Posts: 526
From: Seminole, Florida, United States
Registered: May 2000
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posted July 19, 2006 05:32 PM
Hi Rob...I am very pleased to hear of your great result from General Cardenas !! He is very much like you as you are BOTH great guys !! General Cardenas is tops as are you !! I would expect a great result considering the two fine gentlemen involved !! Congrats Rob....you deserve it !!....Donald Brady Jr. | |
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