Last night at the Texas Christmas Party, I found out our own Buddy McGown fought in Europe during WWII. He had a picture of himself and two other young soldiers sitting on the engine cowl of Herman Goering's personal Junkers Tri-motor transport after they captured it at Salzburg, Austria in 1945. Buddy said it had a red velour interior!
Buddy will be turning 88 years old in a few days and we all wish him a happy birthday and many more.
I think it would be a good idea if we recognize all of our veterans of any age who belong to the club. I know there are many veterans in the club and pictures are worth a thousand words so lets see a lot of pictures and any stories worth telling!
Blueldr, you out there? We all know how bashful you are, but how 'bout another one of your stories and some pictures to get this kicked off?
p.s. Tell us the stories now, you can always post the pictures later.
And, thank all of you veterans for your service!
Heroes Among Us
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Richard Pulley
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
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Thank you Buddy! And thank you Richard! Great idea. I look forward to the replies.
Del Lehmann
Mena, Arkansas
Mena, Arkansas
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THANK YOU Buddy, for all your service. You and Jean have a MERRY CHRISTMAS.
John & Becky
John & Becky
John Hess
Past President 2018-2021
President 2016-2018, TIC170A
Vice President 2014-2016, TIC170A
Director 2005-2014, TIC170A
N3833V Flying for Fun
'67 XLH 900 Harley Sportster
EAA Chapter 390 Pres since 2006
K3KNT
Past President 2018-2021
President 2016-2018, TIC170A
Vice President 2014-2016, TIC170A
Director 2005-2014, TIC170A
N3833V Flying for Fun
'67 XLH 900 Harley Sportster
EAA Chapter 390 Pres since 2006
K3KNT
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DAMMIT, BUDDY! Why didn't you bring that thing BACK!
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50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
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Thanks for your service Buddy. You are part of the dwindleing few of the greatest generation of Americans that ever lived.
Harold & Carolyn
Harold & Carolyn
Harold Holiman
Member # 893 (11/73)
Past Director, TIC170A
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Member # 893 (11/73)
Past Director, TIC170A
Former Owner of;
C170A N9027A
C172N N1764V
C180 N92CP