European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 22, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse World War ii buffs enjoyed from left an me-109, a p-40 and an me-108. Continued from Page 14memorial flight Quot in which 50-year-old Allied fighters dulled with German counterparts. The Aerial display included German me 108s and 109s, British spitfires and american p-40s the nostalgia lights were in Sharp contrast to the thunderous exhibitions of the flying teams the routines of the air Force thunderbird and team from France had the crowds awed if not temporarily hard of hearing. The Patrouille de France struck a patriotic note with Brilliant red White and Blue smoke trails from its Alpha jets not All the action was in the air. The air Force a-10 Thunderbolt ii warthog a easily distinguished by its bulging Bug eyed Turbofan engines and Chin whisker 30mm Cannon Drew Long lines of curious visitors while signing autographs for school children a-10 Pilot capt Mark Dawson paused momentarily to watch one of the ungainly a-10s lift off the runway Quot just look at that Quot he blurted Quot in t that just gorgeous Erial extravaganza i a-10phota lot u malt most Saki left and capt Mark Deleon explain their aircraft a Grumman am nov Puong Mlp Riding Oil to i. Readers action Lin number one pop album not on a fest shelves l to la Nelly visibly cd 1ho Heido Luig Elijh n us Ulm Center to pm Chase a Loco Ding by the controversial rap group n w a the album had been number one on billboard s pop album Chart Tor the past two weeks when i could t find the cassette i asked the sales clerk when she expected a shipment to arrive she told me that this particular recording was not on her order form and could not be ordered. She explained to me that some recordings for reasons unknown Don t appear on the order form i asked it a number one album had Ever been excluded trom this list and she said no she then assured me that cafes docs not practice censorship and gave me a list of places downtown where i might find this recording if cafes does not practice censorship i would like to know what determines which recordings Are made available and who makes these l. Harris Heidelberg Germa Nyle sgt. Maj. Michel j. Bolduc he cafes Europe replies our buyers in our Dallas Headquarters decide what recordings our stores Stock based on their judgment and intuition Aslo what will sell worldwide. They Don t censor recordings but buyers sometimes misjudge what Wilt make it on the popularity charts. A Ontaiy to what you were told we will try to get the recording you want if it s not on our Stock assortment just fill out a customer comment form and Well get you an answer within seven working Days As to whether it s possible since distributors Don t give special orders a High priority it usually takes another three to four weeks or the recording to arrive so if someone else has the recording in Stock you la get it much faster if you buy it from them. Please feel free to make your musical preferences known to your sight n sound store manager. Managers Are on the Job to serve you. And they Welcome comments and recommendations to write us readers action line is the readers Quot court of last resort striving to answer some of the questions about he overseas m a military environment or questions about policies and guidelines when other avenues for answers Are not readily available. If you have a question and Don t know where to turn for the answer write to readers action line co the stars and stripes. Apo 092 h-4211 All letters must be signed and preference will be Given to those seeking information of general interest to our readers. H 5. A Page 16 a the stars and stripes sunday september 22, 1991
