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  • Re: Random Shot Of The The Day

    Originally posted by Desertdawg View Post
    And another T6 shot.

    Two of Hearts

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    I'll see you your Two of Hearts and raise you a VooDoo!
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    • Re: Random Shot Of The The Day

      Originally posted by Desertdawg View Post
      Bob Hoover and Ole Yeller

      This pair will forever have a special place in my heart.

      Whenever Bob was up, we stopped and watched.


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      ... Hoover before Reno ... Spokane (GEG) May 1963...airstair flaps...

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      • Re: Random Shot Of The The Day

        Originally posted by sledge39 View Post
        ... Hoover before Reno ... Spokane (GEG) May 1963...airstair flaps...

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        Thanks for sharing those shots! What a man...what a machine.
        Owen Ashurst
        Performer Air Boss - Reno Air Races
        http://airbossone.com/

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        • Re: Random Shot Of The The Day

          Originally posted by Air Judge View Post
          I'll see you your Two of Hearts and raise you a VooDoo!
          I'll raise you 3 beer ladies and 2 Bombshell babes

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          • Re: Random Shot Of The The Day

            Originally posted by Air Judge View Post
            Thanks for sharing those shots! What a man...what a machine.
            + 2

            Sure nice to see your historical stuff Sledge.

            Bob Hoover always dressed well.

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            • Re: Random Shot Of The The Day

              Originally posted by Desertdawg View Post
              I'll raise you 3 beer ladies and 2 Bombshell babes

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              I'll take that bet!
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              • Re: Random Shot Of The The Day

                Tuggy and La Patrona 2011.

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                • Re: Random Shot Of The The Day

                  Originally posted by Air Judge View Post
                  I'll take that bet!
                  The first one brings to mind the old TWA slogan "come fly the friendly skies with us"

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                  • Re: Random Shot Of The The Day

                    Another La Patrona shot.



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                    • Re: Random Shot Of The The Day

                      Originally posted by Desertdawg View Post
                      The first one brings to mind the old TWA slogan "come fly the friendly skies with us"

                      Think it was National Airlines who ran with the slogan in the 70's: "Hi. I'm Cheryl. Fly Me!"

                      You've come a long way, Baby!
                      Owen Ashurst
                      Performer Air Boss - Reno Air Races
                      http://airbossone.com/

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                      • Re: Random Shot Of The The Day

                        Air race week, the actual racing days are exciting, a schedule packed full of events and racing action.

                        For me however, the early in the week activity such as; arrivals, pit set-up, practice and qualifying are special.

                        Watching the teams go about the business of preparing their racers is priceless.



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                        • Re: Random Shot Of The The Day

                          Originally posted by Desertdawg View Post
                          Air race week, the actual racing days are exciting, a schedule packed full of events and racing action.

                          For me however, the early in the week activity such as; arrivals, pit set-up, practice and qualifying are special.

                          Watching the teams go about the business of preparing their racers is priceless.



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                          Forgive the sentimentality here but you sorta struck a nerve, Dawg.

                          Couldn't agree more. I usually arrive on Friday prior. Of course starting Sunday my days are crazy busy but still believe there's a great story being told on those early days and the early hours of each day of the entire week. Dawn patrol, run-ups at surise, testing, and activity in the pits and hangars really adds to the build up. I wouldn't trade my gig at Reno for anything but having said that, must admit from time to time I do miss the being able to just absorb the experience.

                          At the other end, is what I call "Melancholy Monday." Sitting in the empty stands after sunrise watching everyone tear down, forklifts runing around, sound of metal poles clanking against the tarmac and both aircraft and motorhome alike heading home...not to be seen by most of us for another 51 weeks. One year I sat there and watched them lower Home Pylon, my "home away from home" for years. That really conveyed the finality of the week.

                          One thing about my role now is it does keep me directly involved throughout the year with meetings, planning, and all the rest and that's a good thing. 2019 is looking good on both the racing and airshow side of the house.

                          So, 120 day to PRS and 215 to Race Week. Thanks for keeping this thread alive. One of the best ideas on the site!
                          Owen Ashurst
                          Performer Air Boss - Reno Air Races
                          http://airbossone.com/

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                          • Re: Random Shot Of The The Day

                            F1 hanger has it's own charactor.

                            I can see the checklist for the trip to Reno

                            1 - tools
                            2 - shop towels
                            3 - oil
                            4 - 2 x sofa cushions



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                            • Re: Random Shot Of The The Day

                              Lets stick your name tag right here.

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                              • Re: Random Shot Of The The Day

                                Angels with Dirty Faces...
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