Ah yes, Jonzarno.
I think that image was captured in Seattle earlier this year, prior to Tracey embarking upon the final leg of her "Circumnavigation of the World".
Earlier, she'd been interviewed by a Seattle newspaper, during which she referred to Ewald, while he was assembling the Stearman, as "my mechanic", whom
she'd graciously permitted to "tag along" on her adventure.
I seem to recall that the intended USA gig had been reported as being "solo", as well. .. Just another stupid journalist who can't get things right, I presume.
Just by way of a p.s. .. Had TCT, as planned, triumphally lobbed into Oshkosh during the EAA convention, I wonder just what kind of reception she was
expecting from the International Organisation of Women Pilots, the 'Ninety-Nines', who have a presence there every year.
That organisation was set up in 1929 by, among others, Amelia Earhart and Nancy Bird-Walton.
A Canadian member had confided in me that they were aware of TCT's reputation and that questions were likely to be asked.
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