There's a point to this — if I were simply 'drawing airplanes,' this finished piece would have been posted earlier in 2024 when I finished the man's Vietnam War(bird).
But, the story - the very thing I care most about - was hardly complete. Frankly, I had a pretty good idea that there was 'more to the story.' and whatever comprised 'more,' was also going to be, at best, uncomfortable.
So, I waited. Not necessarily because of any vibe Michael was giving. It was more about figuring out what to do next. Kind of like how someone might think-through what to do next when discovering a large rattlesnake coiled up in the far corner of the tool shed...
Fast forward to earlier this summer (2025), I got a call from Michael from, of all places, his hospital bed.
If you've ever heard a Boston accent, try to put that into your mind as you read my recollection of the dialogue...
"John?! It's Michael. I'm in'd'hospital. Eye'gotta question..."
"Huh?!"
"When y'gonna finish my story..."
So. The rattlesnake moved and I realized I couldn't ignore it any longer. Click the picture below or click here for what's happening next...
btw - the film will Premeire at a Veteran's event on 20 November, the, it'll be live on my "Old Guys and Their Airplanes" Vimeo channel.
In the meantime, the Teaser/Trailer in the above links will set the tone for the story. You might want to stand back a little as it strikes people differently...
