Friday, October 17, 2014

Brother Baker Goes Commando!

It's not what you think. . .  Then again, maybe it is!


Tinker Belle & the Hatz, Monroe, NC.

Thursday morning I received a text message from Brother Baker.  It was actually a group text message---Brother Barbeau was included, as well.

Joe:  "Gonna check out Tinker Belle today.  They're doing a training flight.  I'll get some pix!"

Me:  "Are you included in the training?"

Joe:  "Probably not this time.  But. . .  I'll keep you posted!"

Me:  "Commando Joe!"  "As in C-46 Commando, for Gary."

Gary:  "I was in mid sentence."  "Does that mean he's not wearing underwear?  That can be chilly in the Hatz today!"

Joe:  "Nah, I am fully supported!  I appreciate the "support" from you guys, tho. . ."



The Tinker Belle is a 1944 Curtiss Wright C-46F Commando.  It is owned by the City of Monroe, North Carolina.  (I'm sure there's a story!)  Brother Baker was invited to ride the jump seat Thursday morning.  Here are a few pictures:

Joe Baker & Jim Zazas

The Luscombe crowd.  "No Wood, No Nails, No Glue!"


"Let me show you how we start this sucker. . ."

Departing Runway 23 at Monroe, NC.

Point it straight and lock the tail wheel!

Runway 24 at Lancaster, SC.

Keep it locked for landing. . .


"That was fun!  Let's do it again!"


I know what you are thinking. . .  That control wheel is so cool!

Jim Zazas & Alex Mello

Now it's Jim's turn. . .

"Where's the line boy when you need him?"

Time for a break. . .

The Tinker Belle, Lancaster, SC.

"Y'all gonna put that thing on a tie-down?"

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