MUSTANG STAMPEDE A BIG SUCCESS

Saturday’s Mustang Stampede, put on by the CAF Museum, was a big success for the High Sky Wing this year.  Not only did we bring in some money from lunch sales (thanks to all who prepared and served), but we also sold and raffled rides in our PT-19 (Thanks to Michael Clinton and his crew for that idea).  Rides sold for $195 and the raffle tickets were $5.  We sold rides to Mr. Mark Harding, Ms. Cari Eisele, Ms. Heath May and our own Col. Jamie Linebarger (Jamie will be taking her ride at a later date).  The raffle was won by the venerable H.A. Tuck, who generously donated it to Ms. Shirley Qualia (she is the owner of the restored Model T that always draws a lot of attention at the Stampede).

Michael Clinton, Buffy (behind the sign), Jamie Linebarger and Alan Haskin admire their handiwork.

Michael Clinton, Buffy (behind the sign), Jamie Linebarger and Alan Haskin admire their handiwork.

James Martin familiarizes Mr. Mark Harding with the PT-19 just prior to taking off.

James Martin familiarizes Mr. Mark Harding with the PT-19 just prior to taking off.

James Martin briefs Ms. Cari Eisele on the intricacies of the harness system in the PT-19

James Martin briefs Ms. Cari Eisele on the intricacies of the harness system in the PT-19

Mark Haskin makes sure that Ms. Shirley Qualia is secure before taking off.

Mark Haskin makes sure that Ms. Shirley Qualia is secure before taking off.

James Martin and Kyle Linebarger give instructions to Ms. Heath May.

James Martin and Ryan Linebarger give instructions to Ms. Heath May.

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Monahans Flight A Big Success

HSW aircraft (about 11) dominated the fly-in.  Photo by Tuck

HSW aircraft (about 11) dominated the fly-in.
Photo by Tuck

Photo by Tuck

Photo by Tuck

Alan Haskin, Paul Cooper, Steve Clinton, Bill Coombes, James Martin, John Echols and Steve Bolin debrief after the Monahans Fly-In

Alan Haskin, Paul Cooper, Steve Clinton, Bill Coombes, James Martin, John Echols and Steve Bolin debrief after the Monahans Fly-In

Robin Donnelly, John Echols and Keegan Chetwynd explore the new Monahans museum. Photo by Tuck

Robin Donnelly, John Echols and Keegan Chetwynd explore the new Monahans museum.
Photo by Tuck

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She’s Baaaaack!

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FIFI blew into town the other day and is currently in the Commemorative Center hangar undergoing some maintenance.

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Hangar Shotz 7/26/14

Bent to the task: Lyle Thornton and Bob Keating working hard.

Bent to the task: Lyle Thornton and Bob Keating working hard.

 

Saturday visitors enjoy our airplanes.

Saturday visitors enjoy our airplanes.

John Meyer, Lyle Thornton and Brent Collins work on a "newly discovered" hydraulic lift.

John Meyer, Lyle Thornton and Brent Collins work on a “newly discovered” hydraulic lift.

The kind of smile we like to see on the faces of our young visitors. Any guesses on whose knee brace that is on the right side?

The kind of smile we like to see on the faces of our young visitors. Any guesses as to whose knee brace that is on the right side?

Speedy Blake Cowart stocks the ready room fridge.

Speedy Blake Cowart stocks the ready room fridge.

Randy Wilson uses his knowledge and gift of gab to put a smile on the face of a new fan.

Randy Wilson uses his knowledge and gift of gab to put a smile on the face of a new fan.

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The Flyer Newsletter by Col Bill Coombes

Click on the link below to be connected to the latest issue of The Flyer. Col Coombes will be producing another one before the end of the year.  Thanks, Bill, for taking over the responsibility.

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