Brian Whatcott wrote:
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It was quite a few years ago - a B24 was stopping off during its grand
tour. I was a member of the local EAA chapter at the time. Members
were asked to help out with keeping visitors safe.

When I arrived to help, somebody told me I was late, oh dear me!
I was stationed at the rear fuselage door, with the objective of
preventing people falling out of the steep steps in a heap.

At some point, a member of the flight crew saw that a person walking
through the aircraft had exited from the wrong door and felt obliged
to come and reprimand me for allowing it.

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.

Brian Whatcott Altus OK

I know the feeling, I guess the poor sod hasn't mellowed enough
yet to show some tolerance. I'd say that an info letter to the
Pres. of your chapter (cc to the outfit administering the
bombers) might be in order. I'm sure they don't want this kind of
advertisement...not too bright of the crewmember....
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-Gord.
(use gordon in email)