May 2017
Issue 115
TWA RETIRED PILOTS ASSOC. & GREY EAGLES 2017 CONVENTION
SAN DIEGO, CA! Oct. 28 - Nov. 2, 2017 See pages 7 - 13 for details!
ABOUT THE COVER The cover photo for this issue is of the most recently restored Ford Tri-Motor. The photo was provided by Jon Proctor and taken by Jon's friend, Bob Shane. See more about Ford Tri-Motor planes on pages 14-17.
Have an interesting story from your time with your legacy carrier that you'd like to share? We'd love to add it to TWA Topics!
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Copyright © 2017 The TWA Retired Pilots Association Material contained in TWA TOPICS may not be used except with written permission of the Editor. All inquires concerning this publication should be addressed to: Editor Bill Kirschner TOPICSeit@icloud.com. TWA TOPICS is the official publication of the TWA Retired Pilots Association, a not for profit corporation. The Editor bears no responsibility for accuracy or unauthorized use of contents. Magazine designed by Cathy Gillespie, Catzeye Graphics (cathyg@catzeye.com) TWA Topics • May 2017 • Page 2
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Officers .....................................................................................................................................................4 President’s Message ...................................................................................................................................5 Treasurer’s Report ......................................................................................................................................6 San Diego 2017 Convention Information ............................................................................................7-13 Convention Schedule of Events ..............................................................................................................8 Convention Registration Form ..........................................................................................................9-10 Convention Optional Tours.............................................................................................................11-13 Tribute to the Ford Tri-Motor ............................................................................................................14-15 Ford Tri-Motor Elk Hunting Trip – By Bud Kuball ............................................................................16-17 The Grapevine ...................................................................................................................................18-22 Hats & Keepsakes Order Form (perforated for tear out) ............................................................................23 TWA Planes ............................................................................................................................................24 Non-Rev Retiree Travel Update ...............................................................................................................25 History of a WWII Relic – Another Indiana Dedman Story ...............................................................26-30 Captain Guy Fortier’s Health Corner .....................................................................................................31 Fire Ops 101 – By Bill Kirschner.............................................................................................................32 Retiree Photo ID Instructions & Badge Order Form (perforated for tear out) ...........................................33 Retro Postcards ........................................................................................................................................34 "The Very Best of TWA Cookbook" Featured Recipe (perforated for tear out) .........................................35 Classic TWA Hostess Ad .........................................................................................................................36 Howard Hughes in the Cockpit...............................................................................................................37 MGA Sports Car Transport by Connie – By Marc Brecy .........................................................................38 Flown West ........................................................................................................................................39-43 Flown West Reporting .......................................................................................................................44-46 Emergency/Bereavement Travel ..........................................................................................................47-48 TWA Retired Pilots Association Membership Application (perforated for tear out) ...................................49 TWA Postcards........................................................................................................................................50 Interesting “Lynx” .................................................................................................................................51
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OFFICERS PRESIDENT Capt. S.R. Dusty West dustygator@icloud.com 941-538-0729 941-807-7770
PAST PRESIDENT/TOPICS EDITOR Capt. Bill Kirschner topicsedit@icloud.com PO Box 3596, Lake Tahoe, NV 89449 775-721-4386
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Capt. Gene York gyork747@gmail.com 949-759-1197 H 714-318-6000 C
TREASURER Capt. Ed Madigan edmadigan@charter.net 775-831-1265
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT/ SECRETARY Capt. Bob Kavula dalekavula@cox.net 702-240-6257
HOSPITALITY DIRECTOR Capt. Bob Dedman rwded@cox.net 757-463-2032 757-434-5818
SENIOR DIRECTOR Capt. Charlie Wilder clwilder@optonline.net 732-833-2205
View the most recent board meeting minutes and stay up-to-date with the latest information at: TWARetiredPilotsAssociation.com
WEBMASTER Capt. Bob Willcutts capnbobby@comcast.net 774-413-9003
FLOWN WEST COORDINATOR Capt. Rufus Mosley rufus767@gulftel.com 251 955-1080
CONTRIBUTING TOPICS COLUMNIST Capt. Guy Fortier guy4ta@att.net 775-831-3040
MEETING PLANNER Vicki McGowen McGowen Marketing vickimcgowen@charter.net 775-722-2811 / 775-849-1377
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President’s Message April 1, 2016 I’m still soaring from the wonderful memories of our 2016 Annual Convention in New Orleans! If you couldn’t be there, plan to join the fun this fall at our 2017 Convention in San Diego, CA. It takes place at the Wyndham Bayside San Diego, October 28 through November 2, 2017, and once again our convention will be held in conjunction with our friends, the Grey Eagles. I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at the complimentary Hospitality Suite in San Diego. For many of us, this is the best part of our convention experience! The Hospitality Suite is open daily throughout the convention and features a hosted full bar, a variety of snacks, world famous Tarpatini’s (served by a staff of great bartenders/friends), and of course the wonderful camaraderie of mixing and mingling with former flying friends – both old and new. Learn more about the San Diego Convention and the fun events our Meeting Planner, Vicki McGowen has arranged for us on pages 7 to 13 of this magazine. Be sure to call the Wyndham Bayside San Diego (619-232-3861) ASAP to secure your hotel room for the convention, as the first 100 to reserve are guaranteed a Bay View room! Stay up-to-date with the most recent convention info at: www.TWAretiredPilotsAssociation.com. (While you’re at our website, go to the “Directory” section to check that your “vitals” are all current: addresses, phone, contacts, e-mail addresses, etc.) After recently returning from our Board of Directors Meeting in San Diego, I am pleased to announce that we're cruisin' again in 2018! The Board of Directors, along with the Grey Eagles, have unanimously agreed it is time to cruise the Caribbean. We will sail on the Celebrity Equinox, departing Miami on Saturday, December 1, 2018 for a 7 night cruise. Ports of call will include: Key West, Grand Cayman, along with Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico. Celebrity is once again offering us the complimentary Classic Beverage Package, and some really nice amenities to make our cruise most enjoyable. Stateroom reservations will be accepted as early as this summer. Once again, our meeting planner, Vicki McGowen will handle our cruise. Please don't hesitate to contact her with questions (see page 4 for Vicki's contact info). Lastly, we encourage everyone to contact all of your old friends from TWA and invite them to join us for all the fun that comes with our conventions. No matter how many times you've been to one of our convention host cities, nothing equals the experience of being there when we all come together to share and reminisce about the good 'ol days. Really hope to see you in San Diego this fall AND on our Caribbean Cruise in 2018! Sincerely,
Capt. S.R. “Dusty” West President TWA Retired Pilots Association TWA Topics • May 2017 • Page 5
Treasurer's Report M A R C H 1 7, 2 0 1 7
Cash on Deposit, March 17, 2017:
C.A.C.U (CD’S) ..................................................... $ 26,153.94 C.A.C.U. (CK) ....................................................... $
3,518.13
Convention Account ............................................... $
7,496.35
Checking Account................................................... $ 20,006.01 Savings Account ...................................................... $ 19,939.84 Balance March 17, 2017 ..................................... $ 77,192.09
Membership: 475 Respectfully Submitted,
Don't let this be your last issue of TWA Topics! Please bring your dues up-to-date!
Ed Madigan TARPA/Treasurer 775-831-1265 edmadigan@charter.net
Check the mailing panel on the back of this issue! If the date shown near your name is prior to 2017, then it’s time for you to renew. To renew today, contact TWA Retired Pilots Assoc. 2017 Treasurer, Ed Madigan: edmadigan@charter.net
The TWA Retired Pilots Association would like to thank Community America Credit Union for all its support of our Conventions – now and in the past. Thank you!
Once again – a sincere Thank You CACU! TWA Topics • May 2017 • Page 6
San Diego 2017 Grey Eagles & TWA Retired Pilots Assoc. ANNUAL CONVENTION
Sat., Oct. 28 – Thurs., Nov. 2, 2017
our Y e v r Rese TODAY! Room 32-3861 2 eed 619- re Guarant ! 100 a ew Room t s r i i F V a Bay
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Register today for the 2017 Annual Convention! Details are on the pages that follow. Watch the websites for more updates closer to the event!
THE EXCITING EVENTS WILL INCLUDE: • • • • • • •
Grey Eagle/TWA Night Dinner on the USS Midway Hornblower Yacht Bay Cruise Balboa Park Experience San Diego Safari Park Tour Welcome Reception on the Terrace Special Ladies Luncheon Event Micro Brew Beer Crawl
COMPLIMENTARY HOSPITALITY SUITE! Don't miss the Hospitality Suite – the heart and soul of our conventions! Join us each day at the Harborside Room at the Wyndham Bayside San Diego for a hosted full bar, nibblings, world famous Tarpatini’s, a staff of great bartender-friends – and of course great company!
BE SURE TO GET SOME RAFFLE TICKETS!
HEADQUARTERS HOTEL: WYNDHAM BAYSIDE SAN DIEGO Our special room rate: $179/night + tax
For hotel reservations call: 619-232-3861 For event information contact our meeting planner:
Vicki McGowen – McGowen Marketing 775-722-2811 or vickimcgowen@charter.net TWA Topics • May 2017 • Page 7
The raffle GRAND PRIZE is a balcony stateroom for 2 for the 2018 Caribbean Cruise – next year's convention! (over a $2,000 value!) Purchase raffle tickets on the order form on page 9.
TWA RETIRED PILOTS ASSOC. & GREY EAGLES 2017 ANNUAL CONVENTION Headquarters Hotel: Wyndham Bayside San Diego October 28 - November 2, 2017
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS * * * T E N TAT I V E S C H E D U L E - S U B J E C T TO C H A N G E * * * FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 ............................................................................ EARLY ARRIVALS
Hospitality and Registration Set-Up SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28.................................... REGISTRATION & HOSPITALITY OPEN*
Time TBA ...................................................................... BOD Meetings – Both TWA & Grey Eagles Time TBA ..........................................................................................................Hospitality Suite Opens 3:30pm - 4:15pm ..............................................................................................Auxiliary Members Tea Saturday Dinner on Own SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29........................................ REGISTRATION & HOSPITALITY OPEN*
9:00am - 3:00pm ..........................................................................San Diego Safari Park Tour & Lunch 4:30pm - 6:00pm ...................................................................Welcome Reception - Loma Vista Terrace Sunday Dinner on Own MONDAY, OCTOBER 30 ....................................... REGISTRATION & HOSPITALITY OPEN*
10:00am - 3:00pm ........................................Balboa Park Shuttle (15 amazing museums to choose from!) 6:00pm - 9:00pm .......................................................................USS Midway TWA/Grey Eagles Night Includes dinner on Flight Deck, docent tours and Flight Simulator Rides TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31 ...................................... REGISTRATION & HOSPITALITY OPEN*
8:00am - 9:30am.........................................................................................TWA Membership Meeting 10:00am - 3:00pm ................................................................ OPEN DAY for sight seeing on your own OPTION: Visit the San Diego Zoo! Admission is complimentary for those who took Safari Park Tour) 10:00am - 3:00pm ........................................Balboa Park Shuttle (15 amazing museums to choose from!) 3:30pm - 6:00pm ...........................................................Hornblower Yacht Sunset Happy Hour Cruise Tuesday Dinner on own WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1
8:00am - 11:00am.................................................................................... Grey Eagles Business Meeting 11:30am - 1:00pm ............................................................................................. Ladies Luncheon Event 11:30am - 3:00pm ..................................................................................................... Micro Brew Crawl 6:00pm - 10:00pm...................................Final Banquet Dinner & Dance, Wyndham Hotel Ballroom THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2................................................................. Major Check-Out Date
*Open hours for REGISTRATION and HOSPITALITY SUITE to be announced later. TWA Topics • May 2017 • Page 8
<---- Tear out & mail
TWA RETIRED PILOTS ASSOC. & GREY EAGLES 2017 ANNUAL CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM • MUST BE RECEIVED BY 10/6/17 Headquarters Hotel - Wyndham Bayside San Diego • October 28 - November 2, 2017 Name __________________________________ (Spouse) _______________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________________________ City __________________________________________ State
_______
Zip Code __________________
Email _________________________________________Phone ___________________________________
� TWA YES � NO �
WHICH IS YOUR PRIMARY AFFILIATION: ARE YOU ABLE TO WALK FOUR BLOCKS?
� GREY EAGLES
� SOARING EAGLES ARE YOU USING A WHEELCHAIR? YES � NO �
Notes: (1) Please complete your registration form as soon as possible to assure enough space on tours. All forms must be received by 10/6/17 (2) Please review the Registration Guidelines (on back) for additional instructions. DATE
TIMES
Number Attending
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Price Per Person
REQUIRED
Registration: Members & Spouses
$75
REQUIRED
Registration: Non-Members
$100
Saturday Oct 28
3:30am – 4:15pm
Auxiliary Members Tea – Hospitality Suite
Sunday Oct 29
9:00am to 3:00pm
San Diego Safari Park Tour & Lunch
$100
Sunday Oct 29
4:30 pm – 6:00pm
Welcome Reception – Loma Vista Terrace Mexican Fiesta Theme
$50
Monday Oct. 30
10:00am – 3:00pm
Balboa Park Shuttle (Fee is for shuttle; museum entrance & lunch on own)
$15
Monday Oct. 30
6:00pm – 9:00pm
USS Midway – TWA/Grey Eagle Night Buffet Dinner on Flight Deck, Guided Tours & Flight Simulators
$125
Tuesday Oct. 31
3:30pm 6:00pm
Hornblower Yacht Happy Hour Sunset Cruise
$90
Tuesday Oct. 31
10:00am – 3:00pm
Balboa Park Shuttle (Fee is for shuttle; museum entrance & lunch on own)
$15
Wednesday Nov. 1
11:30am – 1:00pm
Ladies Luncheon Event
$60
Wednesday Nov. 1
11:30am – 3:00pm
Micro Brew Beer Crawl
$85
Wednesday Nov. 1
6:00pm – 10:00pm
Final Banquet Dinner & Dance – 6:00pm cocktail reception (cash bar) – Beef or Salmon (select below)**
$100
Total Cost
No Charge
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Raffle Tickets: $5 each, or 15 for $50 (GRAND PRIZE: A Balcony Stateroom for 2 at Dec. 2018 Caribbean Cruise!) ENTER # OF TICKETS DESIRED:
Dietary Concerns or Special Requests:
**Banquet Dinner Meal Choice:
� Beef � Salmon Spouse: � Beef � Salmon Self:
Make checks payable to "Grey Eagles"
Make a copy this Registration Form for your records.
Send completed REGISTRATION FORM along with your check to:
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PAYMENT TOTAL
$
Steve Brooks, Grey Eagles 1115 Spearmint Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360
TWA RETIRED PILOTS ASSOC. & GREY EAGLES 2017 ANNUAL CONVENTION Headquarters Hotel - Wyndham Bayside San Diego • October 28 - November 2, 2017
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES 1. The Registration Fee (first item on form) is required for all attendees. 2. Please complete the entire form, line-by-line, and enter the number attending for each event, then multiply that number by the price. Enter the result in the “Total Cost” column. Total those numbers at the bottom in the “Payment Total” block. 3. Payment is to be made by check, made out to: Grey Eagles. (For consolidation, the Grey Eagles have agreed to receive payment from all three organizations: TWA Retired Pilots Assoc., Grey Eagles and Soaring Eagles.) 4. See pages 11-13 in this magazine for Optional Tour descriptions. If you need an additional copy of the tour descriptions, contact Meeting Planner, Vicki McGowen, or see websites below. 5. Reservations for hotel must be made by September 28, 2017 to assure you are extended the special group rate. 6. The convention Registration Room is adjacent to the hotel lobby in the West Coast Ballroom. This is where you will pick-up your name badges, tour tickets, raffle tickets, and select banquet seating. The exact times for Registration and the Hospitality Suite will be published at a later date. 7. REFUND POLICY: A. REGISTRATION: Registration fees are non-refundable. B. TOURS: Refunds for tours will only be provided if cancellation is received greater than 7 days prior to the event and/or we can resell your seat/ticket. C. HOTEL: Your first night's deposit on the hotel room will be assessed if you cancel less than 60 days before the convention date. The Association takes incredible risk with attrition fees when our members cancel so close to the convention. Your hotel deposit may be refunded if we are able to resell your room and do not incur a penalty from the hotel.
For convention updates and a list of who is attending please check the following websites: www.TWAretiredPilotsAssociation.com www.mcgowenmarketing.com Mail Completed Registration Form and Payment to: Steve Brooks, Grey Eagles 1115 Spearmint Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Any questions? Please contact our Meeting Planner: Vicki McGowen Email: vickimcgowen@charter.net Phone: 775-722-2811 TWA Topics • May 2017 • Page 10
TWA RETIRED PILOTS ASSOC. & GREY EAGLES 2017 ANNUAL CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM Headquarters Hotel - Wyndham Bayside San Diego • October 28 - November 2, 2017
* OPTIONAL TOURS * Saturday, October 28, 2017 Auxiliary Members Tea Hospitality Suite, Windham Bayside Hotel Sat., 3:30pm - 4:15pm • Complimentary Hosted by the Grey Eagles and TWA Retired Pilots Assoc. Board of Directors, this special welcome reception just for all of our Auxiliary Members! It's a great opportunity for our widows to meet, greet and get to know each other. This event is complimentary for all Auxiliary Members to attend, however remember to register so we can plan accordingly.
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Welcome Reception Loma Vista Terrace Sun., 4:30pm - 6:00pm $ 50 per person Join us for a very special Welcome Fiesta to celebrate the Mexican heritage and culture of San Diego. There will be a Mexican nacho bar with pork carnitas and all the scrumptious “coronamientos” (toppings) with a No Host Bar.
Mon. & Tues., Oct. 30 & 31, 2017 Balboa Park Experience Mon., 10:00am - 3:00pm • $15 per person Tues., 10:00am - 3:00pm • $15 per person
San Diego Safari Park Tour & Lunch Sun., 9:00am - 3:00pm • $100 per person
A visit to San Diego isn't complete without a tour of the unique Safari Park. Originally designed as the breeding grounds for the animals in the San Diego Zoo, the park is an amazing attraction on its own. Come experience views of the animals in their natural habitats. The Safari Park Tour includes: deluxe motor coach transfers, a 30-minute guided tram tour, buffet luncheon in the Hunte Nairobi Pavilion, unlimited soft drinks, iced tea or lemonade, and a no-host bar. Admission to the park includes admission to the San Diego Zoo on another day (a $50 value!)
Deluxe motor coach transportation to and from Balboa Park is offered throughout the day on both Monday and Tuesday. Balboa Park is in the heart of the city and covers 1,200 acres. The park includes 15 major museums, 19 spectacular gardens, hiking and biking trails, lush greenbelts, and is home to the San Diego Zoo. The park features a complimentary trolley to the major museums and gardens. You are on your own for admission to the museum of your choice: San Diego Air & Space Museum, San Diego Art Institute, Hall of Champions Sports Museum, Veterans Memorial Center, Museum of Man, Automobile Museum, Natural History Museum, and Model Railroad Museum (just to name a few). Many offer senior discounts, so be sure to ask. You'll find numerous lunch options throughout the park.
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Monday, October 30, 2017
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
USS Midway – TWA/Grey Eagle Night Buffet Dinner on Flight Deck, Guided Tours & Flight Simulators Mon., 6:00pm - 9:00pm $ 125 per person
This day is on your own! We are also providing shuttle service to Balboa Park (see page 11).
The USS Midway is a historic Naval aircraft carrier and the top visited site in the San Diego area. We’ll have private guided tours, a scrumptious buffet turkey dinner with all the trimmings, and a cash bar. For a special treat, you’ll have an opportunity to experience the Air Combat 360 Flight Simulator – a state-of-the-art virtual reality motion simulator for a WWII dog-fighting adventure. It’s a 2-minute pulsepounding aerial combat ride! Your admission ticket to the USS Midway is valid all day on Monday, October 30. You can go over anytime on your own during the entrance hours of 10:00am to 4:00pm. Admission includes a complimentary audio-tour, a 15-minute special holographic film depicting the heroes of the vessel, and a visit with 30 remarkable restored naval aircraft on the flight deck. Our special event begins 6:00pm, so you will have to exit the museum at 5:00pm and return at 6:00pm to give their staff time to prep for private evening aboard this amazing US Navy aircraft carrier. The flight deck will be accessible in the evening, however the movie will not be shown in the evening. We plan for most guests to walk the four blocks to the USS Midway from the hotel entrance. Transfers will be provided for our special needs guests.
Visit attractions at your leisure, such as: San Diego Zoo*, Sea World, Old Town, Gaslamp District, Sea Village, Coronado Island, or play golf at one of the 93 amazing golf courses in the area. Remember to return in time to enjoy the Happy Hour Cruise on the Bay, departing hotel at 3:30pm. *All those who participate in Sunday's Safari Park Tour receive FREE admission to the San Diego Zoo ($50 value). Additionally, our hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to/from the San Diego Zoo.
Hornblower Yacht Happy Hour Sunset Cruise Tues., 4:00pm - 6:00pm • $90 per person (depart hotel beginning at 3:30pm)
Experience sightseeing at its best! Join us for this private, narrated 2-hour Happy Hour Bay Cruise aboard the Adventure Hornblower yacht. Enjoy 26 miles of scenic coastline and sailing around Coronado Island, all with magnificent views of the San Diego Skyline just as the sun sets. Our event includes two hosted cocktails, beer or wine, along with hot hors d’oeuvres, bruschetta, chips, dips and salsa. We plan for most guests to walk the 4 blocks to the pier from the hotel entrance. Transfers will be provided for our special needs guests.
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Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Ladies Luncheon Event Weds., 11:30am - 1:00pm $ 60 per person
Sorry guys, this one is just for the ladies!
Come on ladies let’s have a little fun – just for the girls! Our special luncheon event includes a little champagne, Quiche Brunch, and a dynamic guest speaker, Lois Joy Hofmann. She will entertain and inform us with some fascinating stories, having traveled the world in a 48 foot catamaran for eight years, visiting 62 countries. She considers herself an adventurer and circumnavigator.
Final Banquet Dinner & Dance Wyndham Bayside San Diego – Pacific Ballroom Weds., 6:00pm – 10:00pm • $100 per person We’ll begin with a cocktail reception in the ballroom with a cash bar, however your first drink is on us! Next, enjoy a delicious Italian-themed dinner with your choice of beef or seared salmon. (Please indicate your entreé choice on the registration form.) Wear your dancing shoes, because music will be provided! Our special guest speaker for the evening is retired Captain Bob Shore who was in the New York Flight Office during the events of September 11. The raffle takes place at the Dinner Dance, so be sure to purchase some raffle tickets! The Grand Prize is a Balcony Stateroom for two at our 2018 Caribbean Convention Cruise (over a $2,000 value!)
The Micro Brew Beer Crawl Weds., 11:30am - 3:00pm $ 85 per person
Hospitality Suite: Harborside Room Our 2017 Hospitality Suite is in the Harborside Room on the ground level of the south tower in the Wyndham Bayside San Diego. We'll have two open bars throughout the convention, which should once again be "the place to be" for great camaraderie and plenty tall tales! Hospitality open hours along with registration hours will be published approximately one month prior to the event date. San Diego has become known as a mecca for micro brews and so you won’t want to miss this special Beer Crawl! This tour includes round trip transportation from the hotel, guided tours at two breweries, beer tastings at each brewery (around four, 3-ounce pours), souvenir glass, bottled water, and a Brew Pub lunch. (Cost includes all taxes and gratuities.)
For questions or for further information, please contact our meeting planner:
VICKI MCGOWEN MCGOWEN MARKETING vickimcgowen@charter.net
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Tribute to the Ford Tri-Motor
According to Wikipedia: The Ford Tri-Motor is an American three-engined transport aircraft. Production started in 1925 by the companies of Henry Ford and ended June 7, 1933. A total of 199 Ford Tri-Motors were made. It was designed for the civil aviation market, but also saw service with military units. The Ford Tri-Motor was sold around the world.
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Left: TWA Tri-Motor with 707 at SFO (circa 1950s)
Below: Vintage Ford Tri-Motor Ad Bottom: This is a picture from John Proctor's collection of N414H at Hartford in June 1963. It was flown there following the commemorative transcontinental flight from LA to NY. As you probably know, there were three reenactments, one in 1949, another in 1963 and the final one in 1975.
Photo submitted by Jon Proctor
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Ford Tri-Motor Elk Hunting Trip By Bud Kuball Barry Scruff's article about the Ford Tri-Motor in the May 2015 Topics (Issue #111) was very interesting – I wish I could have flown it when it was on floats! Also, the article brought back some fond memories. Back in the late 1950s (when I was based at SFO and living in Saratoga, California), I booked an elk hunting trip with an outfitter in Idaho who had a camp in the Salmon River Mountains. That fall, I drove up to McCall, Idaho, about 100 miles north of Boise. The local fixed base operator, Johnson Flying Service, had a Ford
Tri-Motor (I don't have the "N" number) which they used, among other things, to ferry firefighters into the remote areas of South-Central Idaho to fight fires. The U.S. Forest Service had bulldozed out numerous landing areas in the critical regions which were easily negotiated by the Tri- Motor with its large tires. The following morning, I climbed aboard the Ford Tri-Motor with my rifle, sleeping bag and hunting gear. Also aboard were some cargo supplies for one of the camps. We took off with a roar and headed ENE to a forest service landing strip at Big Creek, along a creek TWA Topics • May 2017 • Page 16
"The U.S. Forest Service bulldozed out numerous landing areas in the critical regions which were easily negotiated by the Tri- Motor with its large tires. " of that name, about 50 miles from McCall and about 20 miles south of the Salmon River. The outfitter met me there with some horses and we rode to our camp. This was not a "guided"
hunt; the outfitter only supplied the camp, food, and the use of horses. I could have used a horse to hunt, but I preferred to go by foot – a little quieter in the woods. One afternoon as I was having my lunch alongside a ravine, I noticed three cow elk followed by a young bull pussyfooting along a trail across the ravine about 100-150 yards away. I picked up my caliber .300 Weatherby rifle, fired off a round and hit the bull. It came tumbling down the ravine and was stopped by a large log. The bull wasn't moving. Incidentally, I bought this rifle with the $300 bonus I received from the State of North Dakota for being in the service during the Korean War era (1950-1953). I took my time finishing my lunch so as to allow the body of the elk to stiffen up. Walking down the ravine and up the other side I carefully approached the elk. The elk seemed dead, but just to make sure, I fixed another round into the neck – too many hunters have been injured by what they thought was a "dead" animal. Now comes the amazing part. When I initially fired, I didn't lead enough and instead of hitting the elk in the front shoulder, the 180 grain bullet hit the hindquarter – nothing vital was hit; the heart, lungs, liver, etc., were all intact. So why did this elk decide to go to elk heaven when he had those pretty cow elk to play with? The answer is "Hydrostatic Shock." Roy Weatherby, the designer of my rifle, was a proponent of high velocity bullets. He would take a regular cartridge, say a military 3006, replace the case with a larger case that held more powder which made the bullet exit the muzzle at a
higher velocity – in this case about 300 feet per second faster (3100 vs. 2800 FPS). According to the "hydrostatic shock" theory, that additional velocity caused increased hydraulic pressure on the veins and arteries of the animal causing the trauma threshold to be exceeded and the animal would die. There are some opponents to this theory (just Google it) but it's my story – and I'm sticking with it! Now, the work begins. I gutted out the elk and propped open the body cavity with pine bows to let it cool down while I went back to camp for some help. On the way, I cut a notch (blaze) in various trees so we would be able to find our way back to the carcass.
"The trusty, old Ford Tri-Motor was waiting … We loaded the elk, deer, and my gear on the cargo and cabin floor – some of the seats had been removed ..." The outfitter was there, so we took some horses, game bags, saw and hatchet back to the elk carcass. The elk is a big animal – even a small bull elk is almost as large as a horse. One horse can carry two quarters, so it takes two horses to carry four quarters. A third horse would carry the hide and the head. After skinning the elk, the saw and hatchet were used to sever the front and hind quarters which were then placed in game bags to keep the flies off. Back in camp the quarTWA Topics • May 2017 • Page 17
ters were hung on a rack made from pine logs to start the curing process. As I still had a few days left to hunt, I managed to bag a nice mule deer buck. After gutting, it was back to camp for a horse. One horse can easily carry even a large deer. The hunt now being over, we saddled up for the ride back to the airstrip. This operation required a total of six horses – three for the elk, one for the deer, and one each for the outfitter and myself. The trusty, old Ford Tri-Motor was waiting for us upon our arrival. We loaded the elk, deer, and my gear on the cargo and cabin floor – some of the seats had been removed – and two more hunters loaded their animals and climbed aboard. After take-off we leveled out at 10,500 feet and headed for McCall. (I remember glancing at the airspeed indicator and saw that it was hovering around 80 mph indicated airspeed!) Back in McCall, I loaded the elk, hide, and deer in a Sear's utility trailer which I towed behind my 1957 Ford station wagon. They were then covered with a large tarp. Next, I stopped in McCall for dry ice to keep everything cool until I returned to Saratoga, CA. Once home, I brought everything to a meat processing facility which cut it up into steaks, chops, roasts and hamburgers. (I had some of the hamburger mixed with beef hamburger to make it more tasty.) The deer and elk hides were sent to a facility in Wisconsin which made them into jackets, gloves and moccasins for my wife and children. The elk and deer heads were sent to a taxidermist for mounting. The deer and elk legs were made into nice table lamps! Nothing was wasted – take note anti-hunters! j
On June 1,1967 the TWA Seniors Club was born. The TWA SENIORS CLUB EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE has chosen to honor this occasion by dedicating the May 2017 TWA Seniors Skyliner to the memory and longevity of this organization. Editor, Carl Barley has compiled 50 years of TWA Seniors Club activities, taken from the archives of over 50 years (over 1,500 volumes) of TWA Skyliners, and created a 20 page Special Edition TWA Seniors Club newsletter. Lots and lots of historic photos and stories are in its pages!
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Oops! We goofed … On page 8 of the November 2016 issue of TWA Topics, the article should have referred to the "Boeing 307 Stratoliner" (not the 377 Stratocruiser.) A big thank you to Don Petersen, Woody Woodruff, Bernie Klopfer and Dale Bebee for bringing the error to our attention!
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Left: When Boeing built the radically new model 307 Stratoliner in 1938, it was the first large 4 engine pressurized airliner available. Based on the Boeing B-17C, it shared the wings and tail of the bomber..... TWA and Western Airlines ordered 5 of the planes (owner of TWA, Howard Hughes bought one for himself too) … the first passengers to fly were given this silver coin, a bit over 1" diameter with both sides embossed with the likeness of the plane.
Below: Boeing 307 Stratoliner on the ground in Glendale, CA (circa late '30s early '40s) - thanks to Jon Proctor for the photo!
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Right: Different variations of TWA pilot's wings and emblems. Below: Vintage TWA Flight Crew Luggage Tag Bottom: Advertisement for TWA Star Stream with the iconic TWA JFK terminal in the background (circa 1960's)
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Above: Early TWA Ad featuring a Connie (circa 1950s) Below: Illustration of a DC3
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A FUNNY STORY A PILOT GETS HOME LATE… A pilot left home about 8:30am to do some work in his airport hanger with his friends. On the way out the door he answered his wife's "What time will you be home?" question with, "Probably about 1:30pm. I'll have lunch at the airport." Well, 1:30 came and went; 3:00pm passed, 6:15pm … still not home. Finally, at about 7:00pm, he rolls into the driveway, and presents his wife with a pizza, and begins the apologetic story. "I finished cleaning the plane about 11:30am, had lunch, and I started home, when alongside the road I saw this attractive girl with a flat tire on her car. I stopped to help, got the tire changed, and looked around for a place to wash my hands. She offered money, but I refused, so she suggested that I at least allow her to buy me a beer. She said there's a tavern just up the road, and they have a restroom, and I could clean up there. I agreed and we had a beer, then another beer, then a couple more, and I realized that this girl was not only pretty, she was very friendly, and a good companion to spend time with. Before I knew it, we were in the motel next door getting “very” friendly. And that is why I am so late getting home." His wife looked him right in the eye and said "Don't lie to me; YOU WENT FLYING, DIDN'T YOU?"
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History of a WWII Relic ANOTHER “INDIANA” BOB DEDMAN STORY
Above: Restored WWII Bf 109 Messerschmitt All photos in this article credited to Military Aviation Museum owner and Gavin Conroy Below: Bf 109G2 at the bottom of a lake
How did it happen and who were the players? Let's begin with the aircraft pictured in the lake … it was a German pilot who got shot down by the Russians …
… the pilot managed to crash land the aircraft in a lake. He survived, and the airplane sank to the bottom and stayed there for many, many years. After some time, the Russians found the wreckage and salvaged the remains. To say the aircraft was in bad shape would be an understatement. Enter our player, Gerald Yagen by name – and private owner of a wonderful museum of WWI and WWII aircraft and artifacts. TWA Topics • May 2017 • Page 26
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Bf 110 in Dubendorf – March 1944
Gerald was looking for some German planes, and caught wind of the Russian find, so he sent an agent over to negotiate for the remains. The wreck was sent to a German Engine Company located near Freiberg, and this is where Meier Motor experts set out to rebuild the aircraft. They discovered that the fuselage and tail assemblies were too badly damaged, so they started a full scale restoration of the fuselage. The wings were not in too bad condition, so with the help of the Hispano Buchon Factory (a licensed maker of the Messerschmitt in Spain), many parts were used to complete the aircraft. This is not an unusual procedure, it is the swap and trade business: I have a part you need, you give me a part I need … still works. Now we come to the cat and mouse part of this story and that is about the engine that Meier Motors installed for Mr. Yagen. Enter the Mescherschmitt Bf 110, a plane designed for two men, twin Daimler Benz engines and
able to carry a light load of bombs. These were sent over to London, but the aircraft were no match for the Spitfire and the Hurricane which the RAF were flying. The Bf 110 could not maneuver well enough and were shot down by the dozens. So, German Aviation Authorities changed their mission to Italy and Africa, but in the meantime, they were working on a Top Secret modification to the aircraft and that was the instal-
lation of a airborne radar system which would allow the aircraft to fly at night and seek out targets. Well, word has it (as no records of what I will tell you exist), during a night flight near the Boden Sea, just south of Switzerland, the Bf 110 spotted a Lancaster bomber and came in behind and inflicted severe damage to the aircraft. Before it went down, the rear gunner managed to damage the Bf 110. The Bf 110 then ventured into Swiss territory and made an emergency landing at an airport named Dubendorf, just south of Zurich. The crew was immediately captured and sent to internment camp. When the German Lufwaffe brass found out that their top secret airplane was now in the hand of the Swiss, they demanded that the aircraft be destroyed immediately so that the information would not fall into Allied hands. The Germans wanted to send in some Commandos, but the Swiss government told them that if they crossed the border, it would be an act of war and they were sure Continued on next page
Bf 110 Engine in Switzerland
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Restored WWII Aircraft in flight: Bf 109G (front) & Fw 190 (back)
Cockpit Controls of Bf 109
"Word was that Adolph Hitler told the Swiss they could have 12 Bf 109's if they let them destroy the Bf 110…" that the Germans did not want another country entering against them. Word was that Adolph Hitler told the Swiss they could have 12 Bf 109's if they let them destroy the Bf 110. The Swiss checked out the airplane, even on an incline to get an air radar return, and then proceeded to remove the Daimler Benz (will refer to it as DB 605A) engines and then let the Germans blow it up. These were very low
time latest models of the DB’s, so they were quite valuable.
History Of The Bf 109G-4 The Bf 109G-4 was an aircraft designed by Willie Messerschmitt and Robert Lusser at the Bayerische Fligzeurwerke. Willie got in a spat with the German Aviation Council as he claimed they were not giving him enough work, so he sought out the Romanians Cartel TWA Topics • May 2017 • Page 28
as they wanted a light transport. When the German Aviation got wind of this, they offered Willie a contract but it must be a replacement for the aged Heinkel and Arado biplanes. They were very demanding specs … all metal airframe, retractable gear, able to house a liquid cooled V12 cylinder and be very maneuverable. What came out of that contract was probably the most advanced
"The engine was totally dismantled, cleaned and put back together (took about a year and a half)… All of this took lots of time, lots and lots of money and patience …"
DB-605 Engine in Swiss Museum
airplane in the world. The Germans used them extensively in the Spanish Civil War, so they learned a lot while doing so. A total of 33,984 airframes were built starting in 1935. The aircraft went through many modifications and were used as bomber escorts, fighter bombers, all weather fighters, ground attack and recon fighters. Since there were so many aircraft used in the Spanish War, the Spanish were granted a license to build parts in Spain, and Mr. Yagen believes that is where the wings for his aircraft came from. Since the early models had lower HP engines, the “original” ME 109 had just a single radiator scoop in the center of the fuselage. However, when the later model of the DB 605A’s got up to 1450 HP, the excess heat generated made a need for a second radiator scoop, so they were both moved to the wings. Various armament arrangements also dictated changes in the
wings, with installation of 20MM cannons. There were some models of the Bf 109s that had pressurized cockpits but they were not very successful. Our particular airplane is not pressurized.
The Engine For Our Bird Mr. Yagen got wind that one original Bf 110 was stored in a museum in Dubendorf, and he dearly wanted that engine for his plane. Remember – this original
engine was very low time, but had been sitting idle about 60 plus years, thank goodness that it was in a good environment. Months of negotiations transpired and a deal was made, so the engine was shipped to Vintage V12 in Tehachipi, California. The engine was totally dismantled, cleaned and put back together (took about a year and a half) and then sent back to Meier Motors where it was finally installed in the re-done airplane. All of this took lots of time, lots and lots of money and patience, but it finally got done. It was painted in the colors that were used by Klaus Quaet-Faslem, (continued on next page)
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Pulled from the lake and fully restored Bf 109G in flight
a Lufwaffe expert on the ME 109 who was awarded the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross for extreme bravery and 49 confirmed victories. On that subject, the pilot that was shot down managed to escape and after three days, finally got back to German territory. He later flew again and was shot down again, this time sustained the loss of his left arm and toe on his left foot. After a lengthy recovery, he insisted on getting back to flying which he did. Even with an artificial arm, he went on to score six more victories for a total of 64. He, too, was awarded the same medal… quite some history. These aircraft that Mr. Yagen owns are quite rare, very, very expensive, and most are flyable and do so for three major events that we stage each year. This museum is not only a great benefit to Virginia, we also have visitors from all over the world. A great deal of credit must also go out to our wonderful mechanics that keep the aircraft in top shape, the volunteers that learn about the “birds” and show our guests around, the pilots that
use their finest skills in flying these difficult machines, and of course, our supporters. We all thank Mr Yagen for his perseverance in preserving aviation so that we all can look back on Aviation and its influence in our history. The statue in the photo below was presented to Willie Mescherschmitt from Adolph Hitler as the greatest fighter plane producer, really an “Oscar”.
Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the Military Aviation Museum is open daily from 9AM-5PM. The museum celebrates and honors the first 50 years of military aviation, and features guided tours, specials events, plus 15- and 30-minute rides in its 1941 Stearman
Please come visit this wonderful, peaceful and fun airdrome. We have lots of things for kids to touch, an enigma machine to challenge Mensas, and a gift shop full of memories. j TWA Topics • May 2017 • Page 30
and Waco open cockpit biplanes. For more info, call (757) 721-7667 or visit MilitaryAviationMuseum.org
HOW TO COMBAT IT
People who can see well often take vision for granted – that is until Cataracts or Macular Degeneration show up in an eye exam. These diseases afflict millions of older Americans. When faced with a diagnosis of one of these diseases, we often say "why" ... and "how"…? What would you think if I told you that if you eat animal foods instead of plant foods, you have a greater chance of going blind! Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of irreversible blindness among people age 65 and over. Around the macula, there are fatty acids that can react with incoming light to produce a low level of highly reactive free radicals. These free radicals can destroy or degenerate neighboring tissue, including the macula. Fortunately for us, free radical damage can be repressed, thanks to the antioxidants in vegetables and fruits. Two studies provide compelling evidence that food can protect against Macular Degeneration. Each study involved a team of experienced researchers at prestigious institutions. The findings of these two studies suggested as much as 70-88% of blindness caused by Macular Degeneration could be prevented if the right foods are eaten.
The study on dietary intakes compared 356 individuals who were diagnosed with advanced Macular Degeneration against 520 individuals with other eye diseases (subjects were ages 55 to 80 years). Five Ophthalmology medical centers collaborated on the study. Researchers found that a higher intake of total carotenoids was associated with a lower frequency of Macular Degeneration. (We acquire carotenoids from eating certain plant foods.) When carotenoid intakes were ranked, those individuals who consumed the most carotenoids had 43% less disease than those who consumed the least. Not surprisingly, five out of six plant-based foods measured were also associated with lower rates of Macular Degeneration (broccoli, carrots, spinach, collard greens, winter squash and sweet potato). Spinach and collard greens conferred the most protection. There was 88% less disease for people who ate these greens five or more times per week, when compared with people who consumed these greens less than once per month. Food for thought … Good luck, Captain Guy TWA Topics • May 2017 • Page 31
Monthly health tips from Captain Guy Fortier
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Macular Degeneration:
CAPTAIN GUY’S
"The findings of these two studies suggested as much as 70-88% of blindness caused by Macular Degeneration could be prevented if the right foods are eaten."
FIRE OPS 101 By Bill Kirschner
Most of you Crew Members reading this remember the cabin smoke simulator at the TWA Training Center, MKC. "Crawl under the smoke" was the mantra. I remember it well, but little did I know I would be doing it 40 years later… L-R: Trustees: Kevin Kjer, Bill Kirschner, Office Mgr. Kate Warner, and Acct. Specialist Carrie Nolting sit on the car where they used the Jaws of Life.
As an elected official of the Tahoe Douglas Fire Dept. Board of Trustees, I was invited to participate in Fire OPS 101, November 2016. After getting outfitted in "turnouts" and a SCBA pack air mask, the next thing I knew, I was inside a burning building that Carson City Nevada Fire Dept. uses for training and literally could not see my hand in front of my face. As we entered the building, I felt a tap on my shoulder and my instructor said, "Bill, there's a room here that needs to be checked for survivors." I asked, "How do you do that?" He said, "Crawl around the room with your right hand on the wall and your left-hand sweeping to feel for bodies." At 80 years old, crawling around the floor of a smoke-filled room wasn't all that bad … YET! I finished the task, caught up with my nozzle man, and helped haul the charged hose into the room that was fully engulfed with fire. My nozzle man got the first shot. Then, we switched and I got the next shot, which contained the fire. The instructor said, "OK guys. Good job. Now it's time to stand up." That's when the challenge hit
me. I'd been on my hands and knees crawling around that smoke filled building for what seemed like an eternity, but it was only 18 minutes. I managed to get upright by crawling up the fully charged firehose that I placed against a wall, and eventually was on my feet, sucking air like it was going out of style. EMT training followed, with hands on CPR/heart shock recovery and getting the patient into an ambulance without killing him or our backs (the most common cause of Fire Fighter injury.) Up next: wildfire training. We dragged a charged hose and made a "scratch line" up the side of a mountain – this is when a team with shovels hand-scratches the brush out of the way of an oncoming wild fire. It was tough, as we were in thin air (about 5,000 feet) and wearing full gear, with no air bottle. Then came the fun part: "the Jaws of Life." My team, another Trustee and two office ladies were given a vehicle in which to cut the occupants out (see top photo). Our first task was to cut out the windows, then I was given a little item that was about 40 pounds called the "Spreader." I spread the TWA Topics • May 2017 • Page 32
seam between the passenger side door and the right front fender so we could get at the hinges.
Then, I was given the “Jawsof-Life,” which weighed about 50 pounds or more, and I cut the bottom and top hinges off of the passenger side door. In the meantime we were still in full battle armor, but no air bottle. After we cut out the windows and the posts, we were able to lift off the roof of the vehicle, freeing the occupants. If your local fire department ever invites you to a Fire Ops 101, by all means take advantage of it. You can really appreciate what these amazing Firefighters/EMTs do in all kinds of conditions, in all parts of the world. I am extremely proud to be associated with these professional Firefighters/EMTs. j
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HOWARD HUGHES IN THE COCKPIT FEBRUARY 15, 1946 After a non-stop coast to coast flight, millionaire flier and movie producer, Pilot Howard Hughes (left), along with co-pilot Joseph Bartles, and navigator Robert Stevens, relax at the controls of their Lockheed Constellation after landing at LaGuardia Field in New York City, February 15, 1946 on a pre-inaugural non-stop coast to coast flight from Burbank, California. The Constellation, named "Star of California" landed at LaGuardia Field eight hours and 38 minutes after leaving Burbank. The flight carried 34 passengers, including movie stars and a crew of seven. See black and white video footage from this flight at this link: youtube.com/watch?v=z55gdRCMitM TWA Topics â&#x20AC;˘ May 2017 â&#x20AC;˘ Page 37
MGA Sports Car Transport by Connie By Marc Brecy
David Knowles is a motoring historian and author of a number of books about the MG sports cars. His current project is a book on the story of the MGA, which was in production in England between 1955 and 1962. The MGA was launched onto the international stage at the September 1955 Frankfurt Motor Show, which was based a few miles from Frankfurt's airport. To get one of the cars to the show, it was decided at the 11th hour by Nuffield Exports (BMC) to fly it out. In order to do this, a TWA Constellation was employed with a 'SpeedPack' pod bolted
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underneath the aircraft. It was kind of an external removable cargo hold which could be used for freight cargo or, in theory, to supplement the Constellation's meager internal baggage compartments. The plane flew from London on February 21, 1955 and the journey was about 600 miles. The crew included Captain G.W. Lambert and Hostess Carol Joyce. The event was covered by a British film crew from Pathe News. Captain G.W. Lambert flew for TWA 1940-1968; he "flew west" on November 30, 1995. j
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IN MEMORY OF
CAPTAIN ROBERT C. SHERMAN October 15, 1922 – April 15, 2017 TWA 1952-1982 Capt. Robert Sherman is an honoree at the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum in Washington, DC. Over career spanning nearly 40 years, Capt. Sherman's contributions to aviation facilitated the wide acceptance of flight as a safe, efficient mode of transportation. Flying aircraft
from J-3s to TWAs B-747s, Bob safely transported thousands of military and civilians passengers to their destination from 1943 to 1982. While in active status as well as in retirement, he freely volunteered time and energy in the service of his fellow pilots. He served in an impressive number of senior positions -President of the ALPA Federal Credit Union, Chairman of Council 25 at Chicago, Secretary-Treasurer of the MEC and TWA MEC Retired Pilots Chairman. j
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CAPTAIN THOMAS C. IRWIN February 26, 1941 - March 30, 2017 TWA 1967-2001
RADM Thomas C. Irwin served in the US Navy for 33 years. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Joan. Burial with full military honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery (date to be announced.) j
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CAPTAIN JAMES B. MCARTHUR March 15, 1921 - March 8, 2017 TWA 1947-1981 Captain McArthur was born in Scotland, came to the United States and served this country proudly as a member of the World War II army air Corps. After the war he was employed with TWA for 35 years. Captain James McArthur (pictured, far left) made the first ever category 3 landing in a TWA L1011 at SFO when the Bay Area was fogged-in and other flights were circling or diverted. The photo includes the ORD-based flight crew who made the historic landing with Capt. McArthur. j TWA TWA Topics Topics • November • May 2017 2016 • Page • Page 39 39
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CAPTAIN PHILIP J. VANREETH October 1, 1930 - February 15, 2017 TWA 1954-1988 Phil VanReeth enlisted in the Navy in June '48; in '49 he was accepted into the OCS program in Pensacola, FL. He attained his Navy wings shortly after his 20th birthday and flew during the Korean conflict. He remained active in the Navy, serving in the Reserves at NAS Glenview until 1970. Phil had a long and storied career with TWA. He flew many aircraft and was Captain on the Constellation, the Convair 880, as well as the L-1011, B-727 and B-747. He was active in general aviation, sharing his knowledge of all things flying with anyone who was interested. j
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CAPTAIN ERIC F. WALKER November 27, 1935 - February 19, 2017 TWA 1965-1995 After 7 years of active Air Force duty, Eric Walker flew for TWA for 35 Years. He commanded many TWA Jets; his favorite was the L1011; favorite flights: JFK to CDG, also to CAI and TLV. He enjoyed giving his passengers a little extra fun by doing figure eights around the Pyramids. From Richard Batchelor: Eric was my 707 ground school hydraulics instructor at KC training center (spring '67). He was also a member of our Prescott Military Pilots group (meets monthly at the local Elks Club.) Saw Eric last at the Feb. 8 lunch, 2 weeks before he flew west. j
IN MEMORY OF
CAPTAIN FRANCIS J. KOLB May 12, 1928 - February 13, 2017 TWA 1952-1988 Frank Kolb joined the Navy and flew the F6F Hellcat fighter. He left the Navy in 1951, was hired by TWA and retired in 1988 as a 747 Captain. His entire family
IN MEMORY OF
CAPTAIN KEN FAIRCHILD JR. January 16, 1935 - February 12, 2017 TWA 1966-1991
Ken Fairchild Jr., spent his early years in aviation helping to build Fairchild Air Service with his Father, former TWA captain, Kenneth Fairchild Sr. Prior to TWA he was with Lockheed Aircraft doing flight test on military EC 121 Constellation aircraft at JFK. He joined TWA in 1966 and flew the 707 and 727. In 1969 he was awarded "Flight Deck Crew Member of the year." A real accomplishment. j
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CAPTAIN WENDELL H. RONE December 29, 1938 - March 29, 2017 TWA 1965-1998 Wendell Rone retired as a Major and received his "Wings of Gold" from the Marine Corp in Oct. '59. He flew missions all over the US and Japan, including the Missile crisis in Guantonomo Bay, Cuba. Wendell served in various management positions at TWA, including Chief Pilot in STL and NY, and VP of Flight Ops training in STL. Over his 34 year career with TWA he never missed a day of work. j was with him on his final trip. Upon his retirement, Frank continued flying small planes and always stayed physically active. He was a marathon runner, a skier and a nationally recognized tennis player, ranked number one in New England for age 70 and over tennis players. He loved to travel and spend time with his family. j
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IN MEMORY OF
CAPTAIN MARK I. GERMANN August 25, 1941 - March 23, 2017 TWA 1966-2001
IN MEMORY OF
CAPTAIN JEROME LAHR June 2, 1927 - March 23, 2017 TWA 1953-1985
IN MEMORY OF
CAPT. MURRAY (NICK) NICHOLSON October 11, 1933 - March 16, 2017 TWA 1966-1992
IN MEMORY OF
CAPTAIN BERT C. SCHAAR June 24, 1918 - February 23, 2016 TWA 1942-1978
IN MEMORY OF
CAPTAIN THAD L. FENTON December 12, 1923 - February 16, 2017 TWA 1955-1984
IN MEMORY OF
CAPTAIN DANIEL B. SOUTHARD November 18, 1942 - February 13, 2017 TWA 1966-2002
IN MEMORY OF
CAPTAIN ALFRED M. GUSTAFSON February 22, 1929 - February 2, 2017 TWA 1956-1989
IN MEMORY OF
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High Flight Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, And danced the skies on laughtersilvered wings; Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds, – and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of --Wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung Continued on next page
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My eager craft through footless halls of air ... Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue
IN MEMORY OF
CAPTAIN RICHARD A. DAVIS January 7, 1924 - January 25, 2017 TWA 1953-1984
IN MEMORY OF
CAPTAIN RICHARD C. BOGATKO February 12, 1926 - January 8, 2017 TWA 1952-1978
IN MEMORY OF
I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace
CAPTAIN JAMES E. HIGGINS August 29, 1935 - January 6, 2017 TWA 1965-1996
IN MEMORY OF
CAPTAIN ROBERT E. FORSYTH
Where never lark or even eagle flew -And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
January 9, 1941 - December 31, 2016 TWA 1967-2001
IN MEMORY OF
CAPTAIN WILLIAM W. POLLARD September 23, 1925 - December 29, 2016 TWA 1953-1985
IN MEMORY OF
CAPTAIN DONALD E. SQUIRES December 16, 1935 - December 22, 2016 TWA 1964-1995
IN MEMORY OF
Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
CAPTAIN DONALD E. MCKINNEY March 15, 1930 - December 21, 2016 TWA 1955-1985
IN MEMORY OF
John Gillespie Magee, Jr
CAPTAIN CLARENCE T. MITCHELL March 22, 1926 - November 21, 2016 TWA 1956-1984 TWA Topics • May 2017 • Page 42
IN MEMORY OF
CAPTAIN EVERETT R. GREEN December 15, 1923 - November 21, 2016 TWA 1951-1983
IN MEMORY OF
CAPTAIN JOHN E. HOAG March 6, 1929 - November 21, 2016 TWA 1953-1989
IN MEMORY OF
CAPTAIN JOSEPH R. HEASTON July 17, 1937 - November 14, 2016 TWA 1966-1992
IN MEMORY OF
CAPTAIN EARL S. LIMA August 12, 1920 - August 26, 2016 TWA 1953-1984
IN MEMORY OF
CAPT. CARLETON (SKIP) GENEBACH March 2, 1930 - June 24, 2016 TWA 1956-1992
IN MEMORY OF
CAPTAIN HARRY PEABODY July 27, 1933 - June 1, 2016 TWA 1966-1988
IN MEMORY OF
CAPTAIN JOHN WALLACE February 28, 1917 - December 31, 2015 TWA 1944-1977t
Help us locate these spouses of members who have Flown West: Our condolence letters have been returned-tosender from the following surviving spouses – some from more than one address: 1. Doreen Kolb (widow of Fred Kolb) 2. Joan Van Reeth (widow of Phil Van Reeth) 3. Elanor Lima (widow of Earl Lima) 4. Linda Pollard (widow of Bill Pollard) 5. Jessica Green (widow of Ev Green) If you happen to know a current address for one or more of the people listed here, we'd appreciate it if you could pass it along to our Flown West Coordinator, Captain Rufus Mosley. Here's how to contact Rufus: Email: rufus767@gulftel.com Phone: 251 955-1080 Mail: 8146 Bay View Drive Foley, AL 36535
Thank you!
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FLOWN WEST REPORTING PROCEDURE REVISED APRIL 1, 2016
American Airlines Survivor Support: 1-888-860-6178 The procedure for reporting a pilot’s death is for survivors to call American Airlines Benefits Service Center at 1-888-860-6178. The primary reason for that is to determine eligibility for Insurance benefits. They will want complete information on the deceased and the beneficiary; that is: • Full names and addresses • Social Security numbers of both • Date and cause of death • Beneficiaries’ relationship to the deceased • Funeral home information • Beneficiary will later have to submit a certified copy of the death certificate.
Initial contact must be by telephone. American Airlines wants voice contact. Have the information at hand before the call. If beneficiary is unable to call, and if someone else calls for them, beneficiary must be on hand.
FOR TWA TOPICS MEMORIALS TWA Retired Pilots Association maintains basic Pilot information and uses that information for the Flown West section of TWA TOPICS, inclusion in the In Remembrance page on our website, and also in the Directory. All TWA Retired Pilots Association Members should save this notice and provide a copy for their family members. Family members and friends may send Memorials for TWA Retired Pilots Assoc. Members who have Flown West to:
Capt. Bob Willcutts 3 Dale Terrace Sandwich, MA 02563 774-413-9003 Webmaster@tarpa.com
All TWA Retired Pilots Association members should save this notice and provide a copy for their family members. See the next two pages for a complete Flown West Checklist in the event of death of a Retiree, Spouse or Dependent. j
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FLOWN WEST CHECKLIST
In the event of death of a Retiree, Spouse or Dependent • Updated April 1, 2016 The following items are to enable you to find the answers for your estate upon the death of a TWA Retiree or Spouse: Make copies of all correspondence and log all phone calls by name, number and time.
Contact: American Airlines Benefits Service Center 1-888-860-6178 FAX 1-847-554-1884 PO Box 564103 Charlotte, NC 28256-4103 You will need the last four of the SS # & D.O.B. MetLife, 800-440-6081 if needed, for proof of TWA Retiree Life Insurance. INFORMATION NEEDED: Deceased Employee's Name, Employee Number (AA Number) or TWA payroll number. Date of Death, Cause of Death, relationship of notifying party, Address and Phone number of notifying party. Names of surviving family members, Marriage date (if caller is surviving spouse). AA Benefits Center will provide important information concerning any benefits that may be provided. They will also send a detailed information package. MEDICARE: Forms for Medicare should be at a hospital or Doctor's office. FUNERAL PLANS: It is desirable that a person or family member have funeral plans ahead of time. These plans should be in writing and members of the family should know where they are located. DEATH CERTIFICATE: Several official copies should be made, at least 12. WILL/TRUST: General knowledge of the contents of either the Will or Trust should be known or easily referenced. It is important to know the Executor or Trustee for the documents. Legal
procedures for the Will/Trust need to be followed. Using a Trust/Estate Attorney is the safest route for these procedures. Legal advice will confirm if the Will/Trust needs to be probated or not. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE: An accountant or tax attorney should be contacted to determine the liability of taxes due on the estate for both federal and state. The laws are constantly changing and the allowed deductions and exemptions vary from year to year and state to state. Each state has its own laws and procedures. Ownership in several states may require legal advice in those states. NOTE: Any action of a legal nature should be referred to your attorney. RETIREMENT PENSION ANNUITY AND TWA DAP (401K): Contact the PBGC at 1-800400-7242 TWA DAP (401K): Contact Great Western Financial at 800-338-4015, or plan Coordinator, Michelle Silberberg at 314-739-7373. STOCKS AND BONDS: It may become necessary to liquidate stocks or other assets so bills can be paid. Check for ownership and survival succession. Your broker should be notified upon death. Proper forms should be available to your broker or banker to release funds. VETERANS ADMINISTRATION: Check with the VA for benefits such as Life Insurance if you are the family of a veteran. Information can be found under US Government in your phone book to obtain a Service Officer to render assistance. This can be American Legion, Disabled American Vets, State Office of Vet Services, AMVETS, VVA, VA etc. These individuals are the advocates for the veterans and can assist navigating the VA process. MILITARY RETIREMENT: If the veteran was drawing military retirement they should contact the military service paying the retirement. If they are obtaining and receiving disability compensation.
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FLOWN WEST CHECKLIST In the event of death of a Retiree, Spouse or Dependent • Updated April 1, 2016 THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF ITEMS YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK OR HAVE CHECKED BY YOUR ATTORNEY OR TAX ACCOUNTANT: SOCIAL SECURITY: Notify the Social Security office for possible death benefits. You may need to return the last Social Security check or have your bank return it if you are using direct deposit. Social Security Administration: (800) 772-1213. Have the Social Security Number available. A one-time payment of $255 can be made only to a spouse or child if they meet certain requirements. Survivors must apply for this payment within two years of the date of death. REQUEST YOUR MILITARY SERVICE RECORDS ONLINE, BY MAIL, OR BY FAX Includes DD 214/Separation Documents, Personnel Records, and/or Medical Records www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records BURIAL AND PLOT INTERNMENT ALLOWANCE is available from the Veterans Administration. Survivors should contact the Service Officer or the VA Regional at 1-800-827-1000 and provide first notice of death. www.cem.va.gov/burial_benefits MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS: Check ALL memberships such as ELKS, American Legion, Moose, VFW, ALPA, Shrine, etc., for possible death benefits. Check online as each organization has a website. It maybe .org or .com (i.e., www.ALPA.org). For TWA Retired Pilots Assoc. Members, contact the Flown West Editor: Captain Bob Willcutts 3 Dale Terrace, Sandwich, MA 02563-1824(774) 413 - 9003 webmaster@tarpa.com CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSITS: (CD's), Savings Bonds, Money Market Funds: Check for survival benefits, survival succession and survival ownership. BANK SAVINGS, CHECKING ACCOUNTS, AND CREDIT CARDS: Check for ownership and joint ownerships or other signatories.
AUTOMOBILE TITLES, HOME DEEDS OR DEED OF TRUSTS, MORTGAGES OR LOANS: Check for ownership and survival succession and payoff information. AUTOMOBILE LOANS, HOME MORTGAGES, AND OUTSTANDING LOANS: Check to see if they are covered by insurance. Check for procedure to change ownership. OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: The location of Birth and Marriage, Certificates, Living Will, Power(s) of Attorney, Divorce Papers, Military DD 214, Veterans Benefits Papers, Deed or House Mortgage, Bank Statements, Investment and Broker Portfolios, Partnership or LLC's, Credit Union papers, Life, Health, Home and Auto Insurance, Past Tax Statements and any other items you consider important. These are some of the many questions and situations that may arise upon the death of a spouse or family member. It is NOT the intent of the TWA Retired Pilots Assoc., or any other TWA Retiree group to act as legal counsel or provide legal opinions. The above information is for your consideration and planning, to ease the burden on your survivors. IF YOU USE A COMPUTER: it would be a good idea to make a list of all your passwords to give to a trusted family member. But DO NOT transmit them electronically, especially by email. Even typing them as a list on the computer can be risky. This is one time to make use of pen and paper. I know using this check list will be during one of the most trying times of your life and you have my sincere condolences in advance. – Captain Bill Kirschner, TWA Ret. Editor TWA TOPICS • Past President
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EMERGENCY/BEREAVEMENT TRAVEL Overview In the event of an emergency involving family members, in an effort to help you through this difficult time, the company offers an emergency/bereavement travel pass on American and American Eagle flights listed in N RTP. Emergency/bereavement travel is offered to you and certain members of your family when a personal emergency involving death or imminent death due to a life-threatening illness or injury of certain relatives occurs. Every effort will be made to confirm you and your eligible travelers on an eligible flight due to the personal situation. Emergency/bereavement travel is not intended for non-emergency situations or for ongoing trips to care for an ill or injured relative. You may request a second emergency/bereavement travel pass in the unfortunate event the illness or injury results in the death of your relative. If the personal emergency involves the death of certain members of your family and you must travel, emergency travel can be booked up to 30 days after the death, funeral or memorial service. Your return flight should be booked at the same time as the originating flight if at all possible to keep the PNR active. We ask that all emergency travel be completed within 30 days of the event. En-route elective stopovers are not permitted.
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This list also includes those who are eligible for emergency travel: • You • Your spouse, surviving spouse, domestic partner (DP) or registered companion (RC) • Your children or stepchildren • Children of your spouse or DP • Your daughter in-law/son-in-law • Your parents/stepparents • Parents/step-parents of your spouse or DP • Your siblings, step-siblings, siblings in-law • Siblings, step-siblings, siblingsin-law of your spouse or DP • Your grandparents/ step-grandparents • Your grandchildren/ step-grandchildren • Grandchildren of your spouse/DP
1-888-WE-FLY-AA
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(1-888-933-5922), or if you are outside of the U.S., you may call the local reservations number. If you are involved in the emergency, your spouse or DP other family member or RC may call.
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EMERGENCY/BEREAVEMENT TRAVEL Who to Contact For Assistance Employees must contact their manager for authorization and to book travel. Employees and employees on a leave of absence (LOA) must contact their management team to verify if they qualify for travel and for assistance booking their flights. Retirees call 1-888-WE-FLYAA (1-888-933-5922), or if you are outside of the U.S., you may call the local reservations number. Be prepared with desired flight details, names, dates of birth and relationships of travelers for whom emergency/bereavement travel has been authorized. Also, provide the nature of the emergency. If you are involved in the emergency, your spouse or DP other family member or RC may call. A passenger name record (PNR) will be created with an authorization for emergency travel. A copy of your PNR will be sent to your manager. You must notify your manager as soon as possible that emergency or bereavement travel has been authorized for you and any eligible travelers.
Service Charges Service charges do not apply for emergency pass travel for the qualified travelers listed on the previous page, and guest passes will not be deducted from your pass bank. If travel is completed by anyone other than those listed in the eligibility section, the appli-
cable number of guest passes will be deducted and guest travel service charges will apply.
Shipment of Human Remains We understand how painful losing a loved one is, and we want to respect the wishes of travelers and employees who wish to carry or transport crematory remains as part of their carry-on luggage. Employees, retirees or eligible family members are allowed to carry on a crematory container provided Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening and the laws of the country of destination (if applicable) can be met. This does apply to international employees; however, charges are only waived on American's portion of the transport in cases where interline travel is required. The company also provides confirmed space for the shipment of an employee's, retiree's or eligible family member's remains between cities on the American Airlines system. At this time, American Eagle is unable to accommodate the shipment of remains. For additional information, you may contact TLC@aa.com. You will need to contact the funeral home or mortuary to make
the arrangements. They will need your employee number, station/ branch and your relation to the deceased. The funeral home will contact our Cargo Department to make the arrangements. Any additional charges will be the responsibility of the next-of-kin or estate. The company is unable to secure courtesy shipment of remains on other airlines. Eligible family members of employees include: • Your spouse or DP or RC • Your children or stepchildren (incl. children of your spouse/DP) • Your daughter/son-in-law • Your parents/stepparents/ parents-in-law (parents of spouse/DP) • Your sister/stepsister/ sister-in-law • Your brother/stepbrother/ brother-in-law • Your grandparents (including those of our spouse/DP)
• Your grandchildren (including those of your spouse/DP)
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A sampling of Christoph Hunziker's collection of TWA Postcards. He has 39, total. View them all on his facebook page: https://goo.gl/ZHMsvy
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Interesting "Lynx" Many of these web links bring back wonderful memories, while some are just interesting or a heck of a lot of fun. Type the links in your web browser to view. Enjoy! 1.
AA-TWA classic merger video: goo.gl/F7NF50
2. If don't use any other links you have to see this one! Best Aviation Photos of 2015: goo.gl/iEFe1w 3. Two Planes In Formation Fly Through A Hangar: goo.gl/Mc0l7u 4. Into the Eye: goo.gl/8RvHM9 5. Can you imagine lifting off at 1,010,000 pounds? goo.gl/4nWTwU 6. A must see! Discovery & Boeing Proudly Present: The Age of Aerospace TheAgeOfAerospace.com 7.
For you "Gear Heads": goo.gl/wefKwi
8. A classy tribute by Air France to the venerable Boeing 747, which they used for 47 years: goo.gl/TYYt9l 9. Warbirds of America, Aircraft Beauties: vimeo.com/170885727 10. Hollywood movie stars aboard a Lockheed Constellation plane piloted by aviator Howard Hughes: goo.gl/MhntS2
Note: many of these links have been turned into "shortened urls" so they will be easier to read and type in your web browser If you would like to receive this list via email (so it's easier to click the links), email us at: TopicsEdit@icloud.com
11. A Look Inside a TWA Constellation (today): goo.gl/V2qjrr 12. Flying in a Lockheed Constellation in the 1950's: goo.gl/6p0c1B 13. This gives all of Seniors hope – goo.gl/5RnnsK 14. TWA's Terminal Hotel! You have to see this: goo.gl/K955zo 15. Last B-727 Flight –goo.gl/hnGV3L 16. Super Constellation L 1649 - Very cool RC "Connies": youtu.be/gdH2kHbqO5s 17. 0-60 In 1.8 seconds!! youtu.be/_hf6ke1-i3E 18. Russian Air Museum. They can build sister uglies! goo.gl/Diueju 19. Fun and amazing! goo.gl/Iq9f44 20. "KISS" Performs in Iraq at a USO tour of a US Marine Base: goo.gl/XnmcxU – May God bless America and these wonderful servicemen. Please remember to pray for all of them and their safety!
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