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Erik, sorry I am so late on commenting upon your response to my suggestion. All the new aircraft images look wonderful, I especially like the S.E.5a, Su-30MKI and the additional national flags.

One of the liberation markers that count every kilometer of the Allied advance from Normandy to ether Bastogne or the German boarder, I cant remember which. Me in front of what I believe is a Long Tom howitzer. The Bastogne War Museum. The Mardasson Memorial commemorating the liberation of Belgium by United State troops and the Battle of the Bulge. One of the fox holes of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. A shell crater in Easy Company's position. The town of Foy, Belgium. This photo was taken less than seventy yards from the location of the two photos above. A Belgian Police officer in Bastogne. Inside the Bastogne War Museum. A World War II reenactment. Me with some World War II reenactors. 82ed Airborne Memorial. 7th Armored Division Tank. Memorial located on the site where eleven African-American US Army soldiers were executed by the SS. Part of the Siegfried Line. A US 1st Infantry Division memorial. The site of the Malmedy Massacre. Part of the Malmedy Massacre Memorial. Me in front of a King Tiger tank. The Belgian Countryside. A Plaque at Parker's Crossroad. Parker's Crossroad. A Panther Tank. The first of two castles we toured. A room inside the castle. A view from the second castle. Outside the second castle as we were leaving. The front gate of Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial. The grave of an Unknown Soldier. Headstones in Luxembourg American Cemetery. This picture speaks for itself. The grave of a member of my grandfathers regiment. From the back of Luxembourg American Cemetery looking toward the Memorial chapel. National Museum of Military History, Luxembourg. Chaff and Window displayed in the museum. A 155mm artillery piece outside the museum. War damage on the museum's outside wall. Statue of Charlotte, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg(Reign 1919-1964) in the city of Luxembourg. Photos taken in the city of Luxembourg. At Terminal 2, Frankfurt International Airport. In flight over Germany. Another aircraft in sight while flying over Germany.

From what I have read, and I fully understand the sentiment, Julhelm is vary protective of his work. As such it is unlikely at this point in time.

http://www.asoldiersilentnight.com/ "A Soldier's Silent Night" By James M. Schmidt Read by Father Ted Berndt T'was the night before Christmas He lived all alone, in a one bedroom house made of plaster and stone. I had come down the chimney with presents to give To see just who, in this dwelling did live. I looked all around A strange sight to see No tinsel, no presents, Not even a tree. On the wall hung pictures of far distant lands. Metals 'n badges, awards of every kind; A sobering thought came alive in my mind. This house was different... it was dark, it was dreary. I had found the home of a soldier, I could see that most clearly. The soldier lay sleeping, Silent, Alone; Curled up on the floor In this one bedroom home. His face was so gentle, The room in such disorder; Not at all how I pictured a United States' soldier. Was this the hero of whom I'd just read; Curled up on a poncho, the floor for a bed? Then I realized the other families I saw this night, Owed their lives to soldiers Who were willing to fight. In the morning, round the world, Children would play; Grown-ups would celebrate A bright Christmas Day. But they all enjoy freedom Each month of the year, Because of soldiers Like the one lying here. I couldn't help but wonder How many lay alone, On a cold Christma Eve In lands far from home. The very thought Brought a tear to my eyes; I dropped to my knees, I started to cry. The soldier awakened I heard his rough voice, "Santa don't cry, This life is MY choice. I fight for freedom, I don't ask for more; My life is my God, My country, My corps." The soldier rolled over, and drifted to sleep. But, I couldn't control it, I continued to weep. I kept watch for hours, So silent and still; As both of us shivered From the cold night's chill. I didn't want to leave him On that cold, dark night; This guardian of honor, So willing to fight. Then, the soldier rolled over, In a voice soft and pure, He whispered, "Carry on Santa, It's Christmas Day, all is secure." One look at my watch, I knew he was right. Merry Christmas my friend, May God bless you this night. P.S. This should have been posted last night.

I thought I would bump this as it is relevant for today.

Also remember the controls below. TOGGLE_RADAR=CTRL+PGUP NEXT_RADAR_MODE=PGUP PREV_RADAR_MODE=SHIFT+PGUP NEXT_RADAR_RANGE=PGDN PREV_RADAR_RANGE=SHIFT+PGDN SELECT_NEXT_RADAR_TARGET=HOME SELECT_PREV_RADAR_TARGET=SHIFT+HOME ACQUIRE_RADAR_TARGET=INSERT ACQUIRE_VISUAL_TARGET_ON_RADAR=SHIFT+INSERT REJECT_RADAR_TARGET=DELETE SELECT_CLOSEST_CENTER=NUMPADSTAR SELECT_TARGET=T SELECT_PREV_TARGET=SHIFT+T SELECT_CLOSEST_TARGET=CTRL+T SELECT_FRIENDLY=Y SELECT_PREV_FRIENDLY=SHIFT+Y SELECT_CLOSEST_FRIENDLY=CTRL+Y SELECT_GROUND=E SELECT_PREV_GROUND=SHIFT+E SELECT_CLOSEST_GROUND=CTRL+E SELECT_LAST_RADIO=R SELECT_LAST_RADIO_CALLER=SHIFT+R SELECT_RADAR_TARGET=CTRL+R SELECT_WAYPOINT=CTRL+W DESELECT_TARGET=

My disappointment is that I have an almost perfect air defense edit of the Ulyanovsk data file but it would require the addition of twelve nodes at specific locations to the model to work properly. Fubar512 and I talked about it but Julhelm does not appear to be interested in any more edits to the model.

Thought I would add this episode of Dogfights to this thread because 'Mugs' McKeown is in it staring at time index 23:53. Let us remember the man in life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GP5gfw0ZAQ&feature=youtu.be&t=1433