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| 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:
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| Joe Baker & Jim Zazas |
The Luscombe crowd. "No Wood, No Nails, No Glue!"
"Let me show you how we start this sucker. . ."
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| Departing Runway 23 at Monroe, NC. |
Point it straight and lock the tail wheel!
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| 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!
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| Jim Zazas & Alex Mello |
Now it's Jim's turn. . .
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| "Where's the line boy when you need him?" |
Time for a break. . .
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| The Tinker Belle, Lancaster, SC. |
"Y'all gonna put that thing on a tie-down?"
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