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Re: This just won't do...
Posted by Jim Church on Mon Oct 20, 2003 07:46:18 PM
In reply top This just won't do... posted by Mike Henniger on Mon Oct 20, 2003 01:00:32 PM
Excellent post Mike, and a subject which I had just considered posting myself! It's been another busy year for me, with many 'highs,' and again, too many 'lows.' Among the 'highs,' my stand out moments would have to be our first ever trip to Oshkosh, courtesy of Tim Savage and his Beech-18 (thanks again Tim), our annual T-6 get together in Seymour, Indiana at the old Freeman Field Army Air Base, photographing Doug Rozendaal air-to-air in the CAF 'Red Tail' P-51C, and my second air-to-air shoot with Will Ward's MiG-17. There have been many other highlites also, including some great airshows, memorable flights, and visits with restoration shops and museums. As far as airshows go, the YAF show in August was tops. Hard to imagine they'll be able to improve on it for next year, but that's their goal. Not only was there a fantastic collection of aircraft on view, but the flying was great, the weather cooperated, and the chance to finally meet some of you was the icing on the cake. In that respect, it has been a very fulfilling year. On the negative side, we have had a few more losses to the local warbird comunity. With the end of the airshow season, and most flying activities for the year, I can't help but reflect on these losses with deep sadness. Here's to a better, safer 2004! (*P.S., hope the link works, and sorry about subjecting you all to my ugly mug in the WIX Gallery!)