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Topic: Gen Robert Cardenas
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Rob Sumowski Member Posts: 466 From: Macon, Georgia Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 07-15-2006 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: 977 From: Albuquerque, NM Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 07-17-2006 11:34 AM
Glad to hear you had a good experience after the nightmare! Jurg |
David Stephenson Member Posts: 294 From: England Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 07-18-2006 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: 528 From: Seminole, Florida, United States Registered: May 2000
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posted 07-19-2006 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. |