Some Pictures of Dayton's First C/L Flying Field
Jim Vornholt sent a couple of pictures of him at the Dayton Flying Field from 1959! Thanks, Jim! Looks like it was a good turnout, too.
Some Preliminary Research
The Dayton Buzzin' Buzzards were created in 1947. I've often wondered where the original founders got the name "Buzzin' Buzzards." A quick Internet search revealed a couple of plausible explanations.
B-25D "Buzzin' Buzzard" Serial Number 41-30632
Click to Enlarge. From The Allison Collection.
This aircraft flew scores of combat missions in the Pacific theater from October 14,1943 until its unfortunate crash during a training mission on March 10, 1944. For more information, see:
Pacific Wrecks
Through the Camera's Eye: The Allison Collection of World War II Photographs (MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History)
Pacific Wrecks
Through the Camera's Eye: The Allison Collection of World War II Photographs (MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History)
What's Buzzin' Buzzard? (1943)
Cartoon created by Tex Avery. Avery created or developed some of the most timeless characters in cartoon history with Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and Droopy Dog, along with the inimitable catch-phrase "What's up, doc?"
See the cartoon on You Tube
Tex Avery information on IMDB site
Tex Avery Information on Bright Lights Film Journal site
See the cartoon on You Tube
Tex Avery information on IMDB site
Tex Avery Information on Bright Lights Film Journal site