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Reno report

Posted by Chuck on Wed Sep 11, 2002 10:40:32 PM

The Air Races are a very very exciting and thrilling event to see. Can you believe that Skip Holm qulaified the Dago Red P-51 at 497 mph? I have also seen 4 airplanes haevily damaged since I have been here. Miss America, Strega, Critical Mass, and Czech Mate are out of the races. I believe that Tiger Destefani has retired from Racing as this was to be his last race anyway. The Bear was probably ready to fly today. It taxied around and ran for a while this morning but could get an FAA airworthiness inspection at the last minute after not haven flown in three years. If you have ever seen Rare Bare fly, you know what a major disappointment this is to myself and all of the fans. "September Pops" Seafury is making metal and will get an engine replacement by tomorrow. Precious Metal qualified at 385mph.
The Hughes H-1B replica flew in today and is as beautiful in person as in the pictures. The 2 F-104 Starfighters flew in this afternoon. I cant wait to see their airshow performance. B-25 Sunday Punch and Executive Sweet flew in. The Oshkosh winning Firefly is awesome! I have never seen one before. P-51s Val Halla and Six Shooter flew in late this afternoon. Tony Banta's P-40 is on display and was as P-51 "Section Eight". John Bagley's P-63 was moved over to the other dispplay aircraft for the judging compitition. Last but not least, an A-26 flew in right before I left for the evening. We are still expecting a Corsair and Tigercat.

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