Flight 19's Wild Kingdom
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Hey folks, we are back in the saddle for the second flight on our return from Nam. Well, things didn't start up under our normal finesse some problem did rise, for example, yours truly forgot to lower the gears for landing, Oops! And again, the last flight I lost most of the power range on the Skyraider. The local mechanics noted that I would need an complete engine overhaul or an new engine. Now where in the heck could I find an 3350 engine down here so to the local swap shop. Will keep you all informed on our success, or will be taking the local airlines out of Africa. heheHey there! Ho
w about this, hehe. Well, Dudley showed up to give us a hand with the skyraider and all he could do was the shake his head, and give me the most dirty look. Well, I made the poopie list again, or is it that I am always on it. LOL!
So, we went to the so called swap shop to look over the planes hoping to find one that would suit our magnificent personally, hehe. Really didn't find anything so we head back in the weeds behind the shop and there set a Mosquito bomber, man it sure looked a mess, I didn't think this has seen a wash or service job in years. I sure was disheartening to see shut a magnificent war bird falling apart. Dudley looked at me and we both shook our head and said this is it! Y
ou all got to remember we are part of Flight 19! We love the underdogs!
The bickering for a fair price took some time, but we all finally came to an agreeable price, now the work began! Hehe got a lot of help from the local mechanic and believe me it sure helped. A real surprise was we found the log book for the bird, and of course this was a get help. Make a long story, and if this isn't, short we got her going after a week or so and even gave her a bath. Test runs and flights went great. Now to catch up with Flight I9
w about this, hehe. Well, Dudley showed up to give us a hand with the skyraider and all he could do was the shake his head, and give me the most dirty look. Well, I made the poopie list again, or is it that I am always on it. LOL!So, we went to the so called swap shop to look over the planes hoping to find one that would suit our magnificent personally, hehe. Really didn't find anything so we head back in the weeds behind the shop and there set a Mosquito bomber, man it sure looked a mess, I didn't think this has seen a wash or service job in years. I sure was disheartening to see shut a magnificent war bird falling apart. Dudley looked at me and we both shook our head and said this is it! Y
ou all got to remember we are part of Flight 19! We love the underdogs!The bickering for a fair price took some time, but we all finally came to an agreeable price, now the work began! Hehe got a lot of help from the local mechanic and believe me it sure helped. A real surprise was we found the log book for the bird, and of course this was a get help. Make a long story, and if this isn't, short we got her going after a week or so and even gave her a bath. Test runs and flights went great. Now to catch up with Flight I9
Howdy all!Caught up with Flight 19 and was able to run the same speeds as Moses's Fairchild. Kevin and I took off from Kinshasa and a had great flight to (FOON) Franceville. Going to do a little R&R here waiting for Willy and his T-33 catch up. Now, get this our next flight is from FOON to FOOL now if that isn't weird, I was going to I would eat my hat, crazy I is, but not stupid!
Willy
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Taco and I went on to FOOL. Found a pair of F-80s at the local swap n shop. Took one for a test flght and after a rough landing, I figured I'd take the other one.
Thought we'd got a little lost and were in Oz for a bit there.....
Thought we'd got a little lost and were in Oz for a bit there.....
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Hi all, well, Willy and I got off to a good start last night and part of the Flight 19 joined us a little later, in fact, right after our takeoff. Dudley and I missed a couples of flight this week, Flight 19 personal said it was because the Wooden Wonder needed to wait for some Super Glue to arrive in order to glue some of the wooden parts back together. You a Know Funny Group, these pilots of Flight 19. You all take care see you next time.
Hi folks, Things just don't seem like they are going right. But, what heck, why change now. hehe. I only got one picture for this flight, the conversation was great and just plain forgot about pictures.
Howdy yawl!Hey, how about this we are almost finished with the junket in the Dark Continent. Flying thru Africa has been bunches of fun that has overridden most of the bad points. Now, I don't know if I got this straight or not, but it sounds like the flight is planning to go to a movie house showing the "Wizard of Oz" hehe that movie is almost as old as I am. Why we want to see it, I have no idea but with Flight 19 who knows, but looking forward to the butter popcorn, or in our case cornuts. Wish I could have heard more, and I didn't hear the whole conversation. Then Old Dudley pops up and said I should get me hearing aids charged up and checked. then he said I would be able to hear everything and maybe some things I shouldn't hear. Shucks, I don't have hearing aid, hehe as yet.
So, folks stay tuned to the adventures of Flight 19, hehe, we just might surprise you, and ourselves. lol.
PS. remember you all are welcome to come fly with us. Sounds like the name of a song doesn't it. hehe