Random Shot Of The Day - Part 2

[Desertdawg]

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Strega and the Hilton Shawn

Shawn,

Sure brings back the memories and the fact that time goes so fast, before you know it your an old geezer :-)

Keep sharing, maybe youth will come back to this old body.

[Desertdawg]

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It's absolutely vital that we get kids involved in this event. Not doing so starts the clock that will chime out sooner than later. My grandmother started taking me to Reno in 1969, when I was 4 years old. Both of my daughters started going when they were small, and my oldest grandson has been there every year of his life thus far.
This image is from several years ago. My youngest daughter and my nephew went with me to PRS for a day, and we had a great time. His favorite aircraft was The Bear, and when we saw it being pushed out of the hangar he asked if we could go up and have a look. Not only did we do that, but he was given permission from the crew to take some close-up pics and to even grab a rag and wipe some oil off of the cowling. It made his entire day, and he talked about it for a very long time. We lost him to a drunk driver 4 years ago this month, and seeing his huge grin in this pic puts a lump in my throat. I miss him terribly.

What a nice picture you shared, then I read the part about your loss. No parent/grandparent should have to go through what you'all did.

Thank you for sharing the photo/story with us. His smile will live forever.

Hans

[Shawn Aro]

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1985 Shawn

[Shawn Aro]

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Strega and the Hilton Shawn

[knot4u]

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I hate to say it but without the really fast racers attending it's going to be hard to bring in new fans. Airplanes like the Bear and Strega need to be there to stand out from the crowd of "stock" racers and inspire imaginations. The three blade on the bearcat seemed to be very effective for that.

[AAFO_WSagar]

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I read the post far too quickly and missed the part about your loss! I simply cannot imagine!!! Thank you for sharing!

[AAFO_WSagar]

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It's absolutely vital that we get kids involved in this event. Not doing so starts the clock that will chime out sooner than later. My grandmother started taking me to Reno in 1969, when I was 4 years old. Both of my daughters started going when they were small, and my oldest grandson has been there every year of his life thus far.
This image is from several years ago. My youngest daughter and my nephew went with me to PRS for a day, and we had a great time. His favorite aircraft was The Bear, and when we saw it being pushed out of the hangar he asked if we could go up and have a look. Not only did we do that, but he was given permission from the crew to take some close-up pics and to even grab a rag and wipe some oil off of the cowling. It made his entire day, and he talked about it for a very long time. We lost him to a drunk driver 4 years ago this month, and seeing his huge grin in this pic puts a lump in my throat. I miss him terribly.

I actually named the company that I started after this very need! It's not just the races, it's truly aviation in general!

"the future of aviation lies in the heats of the kid at the airport fence"

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It's absolutely vital that we get kids involved in this event. Not doing so starts the clock that will chime out sooner than later. My grandmother started taking me to Reno in 1969, when I was 4 years old. Both of my daughters started going when they were small, and my oldest grandson has been there every year of his life thus far.
This image is from several years ago. My youngest daughter and my nephew went with me to PRS for a day, and we had a great time. His favorite aircraft was The Bear, and when we saw it being pushed out of the hangar he asked if we could go up and have a look. Not only did we do that, but he was given permission from the crew to take some close-up pics and to even grab a rag and wipe some oil off of the cowling. It made his entire day, and he talked about it for a very long time. We lost him to a drunk driver 4 years ago this month, and seeing his huge grin in this pic puts a lump in my throat. I miss him terribly.

Cannot begin to imagine what this image and, sadly, his loss, might mean to you, sir.

I, for one, appreciate you sharing this...through your still lingering grief.

Somewhere, a forever young race fan smiles down on you....

[Bigger Al]

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It's absolutely vital that we get kids involved in this event. Not doing so starts the clock that will chime out sooner than later. My grandmother started taking me to Reno in 1969, when I was 4 years old. Both of my daughters started going when they were small, and my oldest grandson has been there every year of his life thus far.
This image is from several years ago. My youngest daughter and my nephew went with me to PRS for a day, and we had a great time. His favorite aircraft was The Bear, and when we saw it being pushed out of the hangar he asked if we could go up and have a look. Not only did we do that, but he was given permission from the crew to take some close-up pics and to even grab a rag and wipe some oil off of the cowling. It made his entire day, and he talked about it for a very long time. We lost him to a drunk driver 4 years ago this month, and seeing his huge grin in this pic puts a lump in my throat. I miss him terribly.

[Desertdawg]

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Great place to bring the family together.

Just imagine the smile on these kids faces when they return to school on Monday - what did you do this weekend

[Desertdawg]

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Hangars at Reno can be the scene of cramped quarters and thrashing...or the melancholy of Monday afternoon.

Its home sweet home for a week. Can you pass me the peanuts please?

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Hangars at Reno can be the scene of cramped quarters and thrashing...or the melancholy of Monday afternoon.

[Desertdawg]

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2013 Heritage Display

[AAFO_WSagar]

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Good work all! I am especially fascinated with natural phenonium photos! Lightning is particularly interesting since is it such a powerful event!

Electricity, in itself, fascinates me!!

Anyway, again, some absolutely wonderful shots from everyone!

MANY THANKS TO ALL FOR HELPING KEEP THIS SITE AND MORE IMPORTANTLY AIR RACING IN FOCUS IN FRONT OF OUR EYES TWENTY FOUR SEVEN!!!!!!!

[Desertdawg]

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Early report Reno Air Races 2021 - Bleachers going up .