The radio room at Dayton was overflowing with expensive hardware and almost all the radios were cased.

After another successful bombing run Carl brings her in for a landing on the same runway WWII era bombers and fighters flew from in the 40's.

Paul's F-7 climbs skyward as the gears retract. Paul's Tigercat was awarded best warbird at the show.

Curtis Alderman from St. Clairsville, Ohio does a one wheel down pass with his Bob Holman B-17. Curtis uses two stroke power for this four engine bomber. This a/c has been flown for years and has been a regular at big bird events. (thanks to Tom Lazar for the info)

Matt Miller from Massillon, Ohio tries to start a stubborn number two engine on his 18 foot wingspan B-17. Matt uses four G-38's for power.

Paul Conrad's B-29 with X-1 get ready for another flight. Paul's B-29 is scratch built from foam and glass and painted with Imron. This bomber weighs 29lbs with a 144" wingspan and flies with four K&B 61's. The X-1 uses an Aerotech G-25 for propulsion. For more on this bomber go here.

Evan inspects the nose of dad's B-25C. Dad (Jim) used Ziroli plans to construct this bomber out of wood and glass. Two G-23's fill the cowls very well. 30lbs and 101 wingspan complete the picture.

Gary Webb from Troy, Ohio works on his red tailed Tuskegee Airman P-51 D. Gary modified a Nosen kit using balsa, ply and glass construction. Robart retracts, CB Associates cockpit and pilot, graphics by Kirby Kustom Graphics and PPG Polyurethane paint. A G-62 on alcohol flies 38lbs and 102 wingspan with ease. Gary has displayed this plane at a reunion of Tuskegee Airman. For more go here.

Roger Hess from Springfield, Ohio shows off a good looking Top Flite P-51. Roger used Ultracoat over balsa and ply construction. The Mustang weighs 25lbs and has an 84 1/2" wingspan. A Zenoah G-62 gives it plenty of forward momentum. For more go here.

Mike Barbee from Columbus, Ohio and his Balsa USA Stearman. Mike used balsa, ply, fiberglass and metal to construct this beauty. Covered with Stits fabric and weighing 52lbs this trainer sports a 118" wingspan times two. A 215cc gas four cycle five cylinder radial hides under the cowl giving this Stearman some presence. For more go here.

David Parr from Newman, GA with a very nice looking P-51 Mustang. David used a Fiberclassics kit and came out at 32lbs with a 105" wingspan. A Husky Challenger 4.4 spins the prop on this warbird. David says "it flies like a trainer." For more go here.

Willis Lewis from New Castle, IN. shows off this fine P-40. Willis used Zirolli plans to construct this bird. He finished her up with fiberglass and auto paint. The P-40 tips the scales at 34lbs and has a 94" wingspan. A G-62 heads up the engine compartment. For more on this warbird go here.