From: rertman@ix.netcom.com
Date: Sun Nov 23 2003 - 14:16:51 PST
Yeah, Ian...right behind me!! I sure would love to have one.
Lotsa hours in them. To fly is human. To hover, divine. <G>
Dick
flyn3nvt@adelphia.net wrote:
>
> IAN,.............get inline for that Huey!
>
> Jeff
> >
> > From: International Movie Services <ims@telus.net>
> > Date: 2003/11/23 Sun PM 02:39:46 EST
> > To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> > Subject: Re: [MV] Grounded War Birds - Silver lining to the cloud
> >
> > I agree that the finest method of introducing new enthusiasts to our ranks
> > is to get out and support public events, even if it means risking paint
> > scratches and scuff marks to the equipment. There's nothing more gratifying
> > than talking to the kids that stand in awe of our restorations in the sure
> > and certain knowledge that one of them may grow up with the same burning
> > passion to preserve our heritage. We are, after all only caretaking this
> > stuff during our lifetimes and if we don't foster an interest from those to
> > which we hope to throw the torch the memories will go with us.
> > Now if I can just find that Huey??
> > Ubique!!
> > Ian
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <rertman@ix.netcom.com>
> > To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> > Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2003 8:50 AM
> > Subject: Re: [MV] Grounded War Birds - Silver lining to the cloud
> >
> >
> > > Chris & MV'ers:
> > >
> > > I have to disagree with you about keeping those old warbirds flying.
> > > In all honesty, it warms my ancient heart to see a graceful B-17. B-29,
> > > etc., make a majestic low pass across the airport; and, for me, nothing
> > will
> > > ever match the roar of a piston powered fighter doing its stuff at an air
> > show.
> > >
> > > That said, let me add that nothing saddens me more than hearing about one
> > > of these magnificent airplanes crashing and being lost forever, including
> > the
> > > crew (single seat or 10-man crew). The crew and airplanes are
> > irreplaceable.
> > >
> > > My first solo flight was in a 1939 Mead Primary glider at about 50 mph.
> > Later,
> > > at work (Lockheed), I watched the Mach meter go past 3. I've had a love
> > affair
> > > with flying machines for as long as I can remember, including a stint as
> > an
> > > Army helo pilot. My Dad was one of the founders of the museum at Bradley
> > > International Airport (BDL) in Windsor Locks, CT. The original
> > organization
> > > was The Connecticut Aeronautical Historical Association...dedicated to
> > > preserving these treasures.
> > >
> > > Yes, it's great to see them fly, but it's tragic to lose one. Let's keep
> > them
> > > intact and on display where they can be seen, touched and appreciated by
> > > later generations.
> > >
> > > For flight purposes, let's start an organization to build and fly
> > replicas.
> > > I, for one, would gladly donate my time and what skills I have, along with
> > > some money, to accomplish this.
> > >
> > > Thanks for the bandwidth. Sorry to be so long winded. As you can see,
> > this
> > > issue is near and dear to my heart.
> > >
> > > Dick
> > >
> > > Chris Davis wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I too hope WWII era aircraft will continue to be flown for a long time
> > to
> > > > come, and support the efforts of those involved in keeping them in the
> > air.
> > > >
> > > > That said, keeping an intact example or two stashed away in museums may
> > > > serve more than a "gathering dust" purpose. I remember watching a
> > > > documentary on the History Channel a month or so ago that covered the
> > > > effort to replicate the Wright brothers flyer. The folks involved had
> > to
> > > > do a lot of searching and estimating to make it happen... turns out the
> > > > machine hanging in the Smithsonian isn't as entirely complete or
> > original.
> > > >
> > > > A day may come when it's economically viable to produce faithful copies
> > of
> > > > WWII aircraft, providing something still exists to lay calipers on.
> > > >
> > > > I know... the hand labor involved, expense of the material used, and
> > > > complexity of the designs probably rule this out. But look at the home
> > > > built WW I aircraft made today. Would Eddie Rickenbacker have guessed
> > > > folks would be building replicas of his Spad in their garages some 80
> > years
> > > > after WW I ended?
> > > >
> > > > Who knows, todays WWII "hanger queens" may prove an invaluable resource
> > for
> > > > aerial re-enactors of the 22nd century.
> > > >
> > > > Chris Davis
> > > > MVPA# 20000
> > > > '45 WC51
> > > > Centerville, UT
> > > >
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