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yourtcfg(at)aol.com
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Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:42 pm Post subject: JOHM WAYNE

"SIR" BARRY....

 I have a guy on my airport that swears John Wayne, the great actor (and my hero) owned a Turbo Commander, the nN number ended in JW.  He was not a pilot so he had it flown.  Ever hear this??  jbPlanning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. 

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barry.collman(at)air-brit
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Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 3:03 am Post subject: JOHM WAYNE

Hi JimBob,

  

 Yes, it's true!

  

 Jointly with a Ken Reafsnyder and a Clement  Hirsch, John Wayne (of Buena Park, CA) owned 681-6016, N126JW, from new in  August 1969 to October 1971, when it was sold to distributor Western Commander  Inc., of Van Nuys, CA.

 Perhaps one or both of these co-owners flew the  Commander for him.

  

 Very Best Regards,

 Barry

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deneals(at)deneals.com
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Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 8:26 pm Post subject: JOHM WAYNE

Wouldn’t John Wayne the actor, who lived in Orange County, use his real name, Marion Michael Morrison, on any legal documents?      

   

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John Vormbaum

Joined: 21 Aug 2006
Posts: 273
Location: SF Bay Area, CA

Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:32 pm Post subject: JOHM WAYNE

Deneal,



Not to cast any aspersions on the Duke, but is "Marion" really a tough enough name for a Commander Man? If you're going to own a Commander, you oughtta have a name like John Wayne! 



Heck, every time I climb into the left seat of my 500B, I feel a little bit tougher than the average Joe.



Can't say I blame him for using his pseudonym. "Better put on your seat belt, pilgrim!"



/John



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barry.collman(at)air-brit
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Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 3:52 am Post subject: JOHM WAYNE

Hi Deneal,

  

 That's an interesting point.

 But, the question I'd like to ask is  whether an FAA Bill of Sale is actually a legal document?

  

 When Conway Twitty bought his Commander, it was  admittedly in the name of Harold L Jenkins, doing business as Conway Twitty  Enterprises.

  

 Best Regards,

 Barry

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n395v

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 450

Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:18 am Post subject: Re: JOHM WAYNE

I believe John Wayne actually had his name legally changed to John Wayne

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yourtcfg(at)aol.com
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Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:41 am Post subject: JOHM WAYNE

"Well, into each life a little rain must fall"  Marion, really!!  jb 

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yourtcfg(at)aol.com
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Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:44 am Post subject: JOHM WAYNE

I dont think I would give up any other name for Conway Twitty!!  I am however a great fan of his music.  I sat in his Commander 500 once, where is it now??    jb

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John Vormbaum

Joined: 21 Aug 2006
Posts: 273
Location: SF Bay Area, CA

Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:11 am Post subject: JOHM WAYNE

I remember that airplane, I sat in it once also. The airplane was named "Mean Mary", supposedly after Conway's wife!



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barry.collman(at)air-brit
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Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:38 am Post subject: JOHM WAYNE

Hi JimBob,

  

 Well, I might sit in Conway Twitty's Model 500 in  June, as it's currently owned over here in the UK!

  

 It is owned by Robert Barnett, who runs an  aerial photography business called Centerline Aerospace.

 It's actually still registered as N3596T (ex  N359CT) to Centerline Aerospace Inc., in Clermont, FL.

  

 I have been in email contact with Rob and he  might bring the Commander to the Air-Britain Fly-In to be held at North Weald  airfield in June.

 He tells me there is a plaque in the cockpit  covering the fact that it was once Conway Twitty's Commander.

  

 He also has a 690A and may, if the company  schedule permits, bring that one along too.

  

 Best Regards,

 Barry

  

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