Marty returns
A while back I posted photos of a mutt who appeared on our flight line. We had him a few days until base security took him. he was so docile that we were able dress and pose him around the aircraft.
I modified the sled dogs from the Ford Tri-motor kit, and more or less you have Marty ,he was named Marty because that was the name stenciled on the flight deck jersey that we put on him.
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Dan Lee said on April 14, 2021
Always interesting seeing dogs and planes together as I'm a fan of both.
Would it be more appropriate if Marty showed up on VF-143's flight line?
Robert Royes said on April 15, 2021
Maybe if he's a 'pukin dog' . I just realized by this photo that he was close to their flight line,[upper left corner].@dbdlee.
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George Schembri said on April 15, 2021
Smart looking pooch, glad to see he had ear protection.
He was probably hung around hoping to chase after Felix?
George Williams said on April 15, 2021
How much is that doggy on the wing...? etc. Definitely liked.
James B Robinson said on April 15, 2021
Awesome stuff Robert! Me likey... 🙂
Spiros Pendedekas said on April 15, 2021
Nice, my friend @roofrat!
Dogs and planes match!
John Healy said on April 15, 2021
Great story, Robert!
Louis Gardner said on April 15, 2021
Robert, @roofrat
Great story ! After all they are "Man's best friend". Women have diamonds... we have dogs. I'd take a good dog any day. A new tool Tamiya aircraft model would be a close second. The last picture was my favorite with Marty wearing a shirt, hat, hearing muffs and of course the night stick ! Well done buddy... We never had any dogs around (except us of course) when I was in the Army... however I did chase a coyote once for a mile or so through the desert with a M-60 tank... In the end I felt sorry for the poor thing so I stopped chasing it and went on our way... true story.
You know I definitely had to press the "Liked" button. 🙂
Jim Altergott said on April 16, 2021
Great story and photos. Looks like a nice doggie! I have a soft spot for dogs and cats. I hope base security found him a good home.