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The Bomber Trike 5-14 Sat Color Challenge


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So glad this challenge caused me to do this page - my husband is so pleased, he wants a copy he can carry with him (I hope not in his pocket.)

 

Journaling: During WWII, Joe was born. His dad was foreman of the wing division at the Kansas City B-25 bomber assembly plant. Joe’s Grandpa and Uncle Eddie also worked there. Due to war rationing, tricycles were

not available. Dad, Grandpa and Uncle Eddie manufactured a trike for Joe at the bomber plant. Rubber was rationed, so the wheel is solid cast metal with a rubber bead around the rim. Joe was about 3 years old when this picture was taken – the envy of the neighborhood on one of the few trikes around.

 

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Wow--great layout, and love the blended photo. I hope your husband has a smart phone with a decent screen--that's how I take my pictures with me!

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This is a beautiful layout. The photo is wonderful and so is your story. How incredible that his Dad, Grandpa and Uncle Eddie built this fabulous bike for Joe. I know that he must have been thrilled with it and the envy of everyone kid in the neighborhood, as well as some adults.

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What a great story! What talented men in your family! The browns work really well here and that's a great alpha for this layout.

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What a great page and a great way to tell that fascinating story! I especailly love the bomber in the background, and I also love the way you made the photo look a little crumpled. Nice touch of blue, too.

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Super story. Isn't it amazing, the things we can just take for granted now that were such a struggle back then. Looks like a very happy little guy!

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