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Post by Schultz on May 11, 2012 9:56:46 GMT -5
Guys, If you have the means to do so, it's not all that hard to join either WOA or the CAF. Find a squadron or a wing near you if possible. If that's out, maybe a museum or group like Collings or another museum with airworthy aircraft like the chief is with. You can become a crew member very easy. Again, if you have the means. Chris I got to meet the Chief pilot of the Collings Foundation. He's a very down to earth guy! Maybe one day.....
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Post by cco23i on May 11, 2012 13:15:36 GMT -5
Who did you talk to? Was he the 24 or 17 pilot? Jason we know and he's a HOOT!!
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Post by Schultz on May 11, 2012 14:01:42 GMT -5
Who did you talk to? Was he the 24 or 17 pilot? Jason we know and he's a HOOT!! It was Bob Collings I believe and He was flying the P-51C when I met him. I was doing some practice approaches at an airport in Florida when the whole Collings gang showed. I landed and parked so I could checkout the warbirds. I walked across the ramp and started talking with the guys.
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Post by cco23i on May 11, 2012 14:50:18 GMT -5
I know Rob is a cool guy!! His dad started the whole deal. The guy with the red beard is Jason.
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Post by bluenose352 on May 13, 2012 21:51:41 GMT -5
That's right!!
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Post by cco23i on May 14, 2012 9:12:10 GMT -5
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Post by cptsmith on May 16, 2012 17:55:39 GMT -5
EXACTLY!!! The key word here is VOLUNTEER! They LOVE that stuff!! Scotty is right about volunteering. These planes originally had large ground crews, plus mechs from numerous shops on the base working on them. Now all that work still has to be done with fewer people. And you get to play with neat toys!
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Post by cco23i on May 16, 2012 20:41:51 GMT -5
And believe me it's a BLAST!!
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Post by bluenose352 on May 17, 2012 20:12:24 GMT -5
Yes it sure is.
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Post by cco23i on Sept 16, 2012 15:50:41 GMT -5
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Post by williegford on Sept 17, 2012 11:54:12 GMT -5
Very nice Scott! I love seeing the progress reports. Keep 'em coming and tell us what's next.
Bill
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Post by cco23i on Sept 17, 2012 12:20:20 GMT -5
You got it Bill!! I know we are to start more "torpedo camps" and such and we are working on getting all the "class room" stuff set up. (I feel like an instructor again) )
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Post by Buggnkat on Sept 17, 2012 20:17:49 GMT -5
Whadda mean AGAIN, every day on the line you teach some one something...... Ya acting like a rookie Chief, you know what that means..... Me an Mike and the other Mike will have to stitch and ditch ya....... Just sayin
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Post by cco23i on Sept 17, 2012 22:41:12 GMT -5
You're right, I guess I owe you, mike and Mike a beer. DAMN
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Post by cco23i on Sept 23, 2012 16:03:49 GMT -5
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Post by cco23i on Sept 26, 2012 22:44:17 GMT -5
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Post by cco23i on Sept 27, 2012 15:37:28 GMT -5
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Post by cco23i on Oct 14, 2012 14:41:42 GMT -5
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Post by Schultz on Oct 14, 2012 15:08:18 GMT -5
man, she looks sweet!
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Post by cco23i on May 6, 2013 15:56:07 GMT -5
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