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steve dickey
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Thanks again AL!!
Another great selection. I saw Dougs P-51 and Corsair @ Reno the week before. Didn't get to see the -4 fly but what a beaut :D :!:
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Hey Mr Dickey! I'm glad I'm not the only one still up tonight! One on the great things about any show, is the people. Case in point. Steve Lenius. Who? A now retired U.S. Forestry Ranger from Oregon.... OK, whats the big deal? Steve's dad was a WWII gunner on a Helldiver. Steve has been a member of the Helldiver group for many years, and is always looking for the next item to find, make or have made for the airplane..... look at the following pics....
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He made the bomb cradle from pics and drawings, had the bomb made, found the bomb hoist lift, and made the wooden chocks. In addition, I had a 13 year side-kick this year that just really loves airplanes. So Steve took the time to help get Matt into the gunners tub on the "Beast". This kid gets to go home and do a little bragging!
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You know, those gunners just seem to get younger all of the time!
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Two shots from the cockpit of the "Beast"!
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Steve Lenius in the back..... although not visible here, he wears his fathers wings from WWII.
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Great photos again AL, love those Navy issue chocks :supz: Don't think I've ever met Steve before, maybe but just don't recall if he's been to the shop before? Thanx again!
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WE spent until 9:00pm Friday night fixing an ignition problem on the zero, then part of the crew spent almost all day Sunday fixing exhaust and alternator problems. Do your annual before Airsho!!!!!!!
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Now for a few pics on the Navy Fighter front........ starting here with the FM-2. Dave Morss is in the Wildcat and he was to fly chase for Carter Teeter in the I-16.
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One of the most gorgeous fighters ever, the Bearcat! Flown by Jason Somes for the Friday show, doing a little acro for the kids (of all ages!).
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Now for the those with a love for the bent wing bird.........
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Alan,

Somehow my posting ended up linked in correctly. Thanks for all your pictures of Airsho, I made it last year but couldn't attend this year. Nice to see more fighters in attendance.............Roger

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More pics coming tonight (Sunday)..... Alan

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My apologies on being late with more pics from Airsho'!
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Doug Matthews and Doug Jeanes on the ramp. Thanks Guys!
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Rick Sharpe doing a little cleaning!
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B-17G's on the ramp. Thunderbird and Sentimental Journey.... Hey Don! Is TR going to be ready?????????? Be nice to see another Chevy on the ramp.......lol......
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A-26 Lady Liberty on the ramp. Of the three A-26's in the CAF inventory, this is the only true bomber version.
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B-25's on the ramp.
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Ju-52/3m on the ramp..... Needs a sponsor group!
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