Enthusiasm in all of it's guises, is pleasing to me. This thread is not truly about modeling. It is story about taking two people I care deeply for to their first Airshow. I will confess that following an Airplane Adventure, my Model Mojo peaks.
Depart Marion, IA 0805 29 June. For The QCA............
Cue the music!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxPLHUtTunI
"Best Breakfast EVER!" Hardee's in Mount Vernon.
Hey Russell, lookit where that Army Guy landed his Helicopter! Man had SKEELS! Newbies are FUN!
Patience and courtesy are the norm on arrival here in Davenport. The volunteer kids were waving us in. We waved back, and got a couple of good smiles from the youngsters. Ever'buddy was rill naahs! Smahlin' n' Wavin'!
Teresa & Grandson Russell with Blue Angel XO Cmdr. Matt Kaulk. Commander Kaulk flew with the Team later on. (I'll skip the obvious Pun here!)
Recruiting is now entitled "Talent Procurement". There was a lot of free Navy.com swag to be had!
Weather?! 106 Degrees is the forecasted high.
Let's go to Weather central!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXdmTtk1Mm4
PT-17/N3N's on the flight line!
Russell wants to know if I can still fly a Citabria. After all this time, I doubt I could get Her unchocked.
We Toured the AC-47A from Topeka, KS. "Spooky" was in the markings of John L. Levitow's airplane. For more of the story:
https://amcmuseum.org/history/airman-first-class-john-l-levitow/