Not sure who of you met my Dad last year, but he came to Reno for his Class reunion with his Air Force Pilot Training Class 49C. He was very ill at the time, (came close to not making it at all), and in an attempt to make the effort very special for him, Randy Goss helped me to get my Dad a ride in a T-6. It was the first airplane he ever flew in and as it turns out, the last non commercial flight he ever made. He loved it and it was a moment in time that will be with me the rest of my life. I am so greatful to the T-6 community for their help, and especially to Randy and his family , and to the Six Shooter crew, Wayne Cartwright and Jim Morgan. You guys and gals are awesome people. It was the coolest thing I have ever been able to give back to him. He brought me to Reno the first time in 74. The last airshow we attended together was the P-38 show at the Warhawk Museum a few short weeks ago. Need I say more?
My Dad served in the Navy the last year of WW2 and was present during the battle at Okinawa. He went on to the Air Force after going to college after the war where he flew T-6's to start, on to B-25's, B-29's, B-50's, B-47's, and finally the Mighty B-52. He flew many Arc Light missions over Viet Nam during several tours over there. He was a great man and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He passed away at age 80, peacefully at home with his family beside him, this past Saturday morning. Blue Skies Dad. And thanks.
My Dad served in the Navy the last year of WW2 and was present during the battle at Okinawa. He went on to the Air Force after going to college after the war where he flew T-6's to start, on to B-25's, B-29's, B-50's, B-47's, and finally the Mighty B-52. He flew many Arc Light missions over Viet Nam during several tours over there. He was a great man and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He passed away at age 80, peacefully at home with his family beside him, this past Saturday morning. Blue Skies Dad. And thanks.
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