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On  hot July day in 2006, the Grand Forks AFB hosted the USAF Thunderbirds at it's open house.  Over 40,000 visitors coming form 5 states and Canada enjoyed a great day of displays, acrobatics and events. 
One of the ND-MVCA members is assigned to GFAFB and arranged for us to display 10 MV's.   

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ND-MVCA's Display

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Lyle's M-38A1C with its 106MM Recoiless Rifle

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Members and family seek shelter from the 90 degree day.  Stans Deuce and Camo nets provide relief

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How do you get over 10 MV's to a show?  Here are some of our examples, North Dakota, wide open spaces sometimes make it hard to drive to a show so we tow.  The triaxle has Lyles M-38's and a early 416 trailer, Ken has modified his trailer to except 2 of his early 151's.  Dennis's Halftrack fits nicely with a couple early Swedish ammo trailers to even off the load.

ND-MVCA made a weekend of it with 6 members camping out in Niagara ND.  After a long day we relaxed around a fire to plan the next event.  It was especially nice to display amongst all the aircraft.  We had a great time just talking to all the visitors.