... Standing in front of their Stearman PT-13's at 1944 Army Air
Corps aviator school in King City, CA. L-R: Robert Gruber, John Harmon, 1st Lt Robert
Crowther, Waring Hampton (Dad)
That is such a great photo. I wish you and I had met 20 years ago, I was still current and could have taken your Dad up for a flight in one. First time I ever got a lesson in one, back in the late 80's the instructor hung a whistle around my neck. I said "what's that for" and he said "blow it just before landing to wake your feet up". He wasn't kidding.
Four handsome young men. Some guys never lose their spark!
ReplyDeleteYour dad is still a stud!
ReplyDeleteA trip, looking back. Thank him for his service from me and I am glad his days are now filled with fishing.
ReplyDeleteWow! Very cool pic. I agree with Tabor!
ReplyDeleteGRANNYMAR: That's true some don't!
ReplyDeleteLL: Damn straight, just ask'm, lol.
TABOR: Will do.
JENNY: Thanks, he is still up to no good...
That is a great photo.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a great photo. I wish you and I had met 20 years ago, I was still current and could have taken your Dad up for a flight in one. First time I ever got a lesson in one, back in the late 80's the instructor hung a whistle around my neck. I said "what's that for" and he said "blow it just before landing to wake your feet up". He wasn't kidding.
ReplyDeleteBet that group was a hit with the ladies.
ReplyDeleteDid they keep in touch?
Great picture, thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteFrom the photo one can just feel the heart and soul. Brave men deserving of thanks.
ReplyDeleteRACE: Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBRIGID: Thanks, I took Dad up in one like it last year for his 90th. We had a great time.
ARKANSAS PATTI: They were according to Dad... They didn't keep in touch, sadly. I am trying to see if any are still above ground besides Dad.
LSP: Glad you liked it Padre.
GRANNY ANNIE: Yes indeedy...