Brian Whatcott wrote:

A trivial moment - but I haven't forgotten. And despite the debt I
owe to the WWII bomber crews, I could care less if these bombers never
tour again. That's all it takes to lose favor with the public, I
guess. A little to much attitude from the folks involved.

My experiance isn't quite like yours Brian, but I'd have to say I've
somewhat simular sentiments.

The last time they were at the The Dalles, OR I asked one of the crew when
they were departing as I wanted to take a few photos from my Bonanza. I
got a snippy (to put it politely) response about how there can be no other
planes in the air (?!?) when they are flying because they as they
passengers. The guy was obviously unfamilar with the FARs, which I'm ok
with, but his attitue was unacceptable.

I have since taken my charitable aviation dollars elsewhere.

And whats with the three different paint jobs (each more lurid than the
last) on the B-24?


--
Frank Stutzman
Bonanza N494B "Hula Girl"
Hood River, OR