Just did a three ship formation flight today...practice for the upcoming Air Show at Olympia, Washington. We had a UH-1H (now identified as GrandPa's bird), a UH-1K, and a very pretty AH-1P. Several guests from the UK arrive tomorrow to get stuck into flying in our warbirds.....helicopters and airplanes. Boss Fellah owns a few very nice airplanes. After the formation practice, I got the thrill of riding in the Strikemaster....then the other wingman rode in the TBM Avenger. Somehow, I think this working for a living can have its moments.
Tomorrow after our guests arrive, we will crankup the N3N Stearman, TBM, A1E Skyraider, Strikemaster, L39, P51, Zero, Cobra, Huey's....and have a grand time!
I will try to get some photos to post....
Time for Grandpa to bed down for the night!
Dynamic Component....I have a very dear friend that flew in the 48th with Mason....he seconds that account....most of the account is borrowed from others that did the job and marched on...he absolutely spits when he hears of Mason....I dunno...wasn't in that unit but I do suspect my friend might be telling the truth....his reaction was too forceful to be made up.
Look forward to seeing your pictures. In the meantime, I think this might be your Strikemaster.
Heliport 