DougGuy
11-06-2017, 12:02 PM
95yr old veteran Gerald Parker flew this same aircraft in several theaters during the war, it is the only survivor of at least one of the North Africa campaigns, he flew this aircraft in support of the Market Garden offensive and also flew it during the D-Day invasion.
The aircraft has a storied past and through the diligent research and restoration efforts of owner Scott Glover, the history of not only this aircraft but the pilots who flew her is brought to life in a compassionate and colorful presentation.
Regretfully, Gerald Parker passed away on 10-18-2017 but he was in good enough health to fly this aircraft once more at the age of 95, and share some of his experiences with this aircraft. Ride along with Gerald Parker as he flies his last mission:
http://www.youtu.be/watch?v=5thY5l4G2kg
Not going to post the video, but here are some youtube links to more from Gerald Parker, and also the discovery and restoration of this aircraft:
https://youtu.be/uHZUOyg-ZWw
https://youtu.be/hnMLLg3Q2d4
Phone interview with Mr. Parker about the D-Day mission:
https://youtu.be/OeQFG2MTsgk
The aircraft has a storied past and through the diligent research and restoration efforts of owner Scott Glover, the history of not only this aircraft but the pilots who flew her is brought to life in a compassionate and colorful presentation.
Regretfully, Gerald Parker passed away on 10-18-2017 but he was in good enough health to fly this aircraft once more at the age of 95, and share some of his experiences with this aircraft. Ride along with Gerald Parker as he flies his last mission:
http://www.youtu.be/watch?v=5thY5l4G2kg
Not going to post the video, but here are some youtube links to more from Gerald Parker, and also the discovery and restoration of this aircraft:
https://youtu.be/uHZUOyg-ZWw
https://youtu.be/hnMLLg3Q2d4
Phone interview with Mr. Parker about the D-Day mission:
https://youtu.be/OeQFG2MTsgk