SNJ-5 'Daisy Pearl': A Tribute at AOPA Summit 2010

Wilbur Owens's SNJ-5, 'The Daisy Pearl,' is a tribute to two men, Thomas Hudner and Jesse Brown, who flew for the United States military. Brown was the Navy's first African-American pilot. He was shot down during the Korean war. Hudner, a fellow pilot, earned the Medal of Honor trying to save Brown from the elements and Chinese infantry. Read more here: http://www.avweb.com/alm?daisypearl&kw=YouTube

The aircraft was on display at Long Beach Airport during AOPA Summit 2010.

video by Glenn Pew for http://www.avweb.com

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[pvliving1]

Who will actually be flying this bird??

[jknickmeyer]

You have not only preserved a wonderful aircraft but also a beautiful story from our nation's history. Thank you Wilbur on both accounts.

[sanforce]

You guys did a great job presenting this amazing aircraft... thumbs up!

[pathyskeeter]

Oh baby!

[lancealexander1]

great film. that pilot sure knows his stuff.

[N137LA]

Good looking bird, but where's the tail-hook? I didn't see it.

[pwnerpinistic]

Great vid. Presenter was great! Thanks for showing us a beautiful aircraft and sharing an informative story.

[SVnerd]

Daisy Peal is a puuurty bird :-)

[MrElSatan]

what a beautiful machine!

[flynmid]

Cool vid. Presenter wasn't very good tho