Zeb D. Harrington, raised near Moncure in Chatham County, N.C., developed an early fascination with the military and airplanes during World War II. He later married Martha and raised four children, Gerald, Sherri, Jane, and Chris. He served in the U.S. Army and Reserves for 30 years, including duty in the Nike Ajax missile program and the paratroopers, before retiring in 1986. Afterward he worked in construction as a welder, millwright, pipefitter, and, in his words, “other stuff.” In rural Chatham County he then built a replica airplane, a missile, and restored a World War I Army wagon in his backyard. The airplane, a Curtis P-30 Warhawk built from materials gathered from scrap yards and construction sites, became known as the “Junkyard Dog.” Started in 2007 and finished in 2010, it was constructed entirely by Harrington alone and without plans. At about 91% of actual size, it closely represents what Lt. Hoyle Upchurch flew on his last mission with the Flying Tigers. After hearing of a plane in someone’s backyard, Roland Gilliam found it, met Harrington, and arranged to bring it to his airport on loan so long as it was properly cared for. Harrington shared the plane as a historic reminder of the millions of men and women around the world who fought against oppression.