1999.11.TARPA_TOPICS

Captain Robert C. Sherman Retires Again

CONTENTS TARPA TOPICS THE MAGAZINE OF THE TWA ACTIVE RETIRED PILOTS ASSOCIATION FEATURE ARTICLES: BOB SHERMAN RETIRES AGAIN

by Editor TARPA TAKES TO THE BRINY...

by Jean Thompson

DEPARTMENTS: 11

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EDITOR'S NOTE John P. Gratz

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SECRETARY/TREASURE Phil Belisle

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TARPA TOURS

by Chuck Hasler

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FLOWN WEST

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GRAPEVINE

by Hank Gastrich

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BRIEF OVERVIEW TARPA 99

by Bill Dixon 20 TARPA 2000 SEA

by Ev Green

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE John P. Gratz

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BIRTH OF THE TARPATINI

by Stu Nelson 22 COLD WAR DAYS REVISITED

by Bill Dixon 38 TAT PLANE TALK Submitted by Don Peters

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AIRPORT MARKS 70TH BIRTHDAY

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SKYLINER 1939,41, & 43 Submitted by Bill Dixon

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CAPT. JAMES McINTYRE AWARD

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TRAINING MEMORIES INCLUDING VINTAGE TWA 73 CHARTS & PLATES

TOPICS is an official publication of TARPA, a non-profit corporation., Editor bears no responsibility for accuracy or unauthorized use of contents.

Cover Photo: Robert C. Sherman Material contained in TARPA Topics may be used by non-profit or charitable organizations. All other use of material must be by permission of the Editor.

All inquires concerning the is publication should be addressed to : John P. Gratz, Editor TARPA TOPICS 1646 Timberlake Manor Parkway Chesterfield, MO 63017

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EDITOR

ASSOCIATE EDITOR GRAPEVINE EDITOR

HISTORIAN

HISTORIAN EMERITUS FLOWN WEST COORDINATOR TARPA TOURS COORDINATOR INTERNET WEBMASTER

John P. Gratz 1646 Timberlake Manor Pkwy (636) 532-8317 Chesterfield, MO 63017 pp g@msn.com j j 1034 Caroll David R. Gratz St. Louis, MO 63104 dave@dgratz.com 291 Jamacha Rd, Apt 52 Henry E. Gastrich (619) 401-9969 El Cajon, CA 92019-2381 hankflew@aol.com 1276 Belvoir Lane Felix M. Usis III (757) 420-5445 Virginia Beach, VA 23464-6746 73644.3341@compuserve.com Edward G. Betts 960 Las Lomas (310) 454-1068 Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 2616 Saklan Indian Drive #1 John S. Bybee (925)938-3492 Walnut Creek, CA 94595 8 Rustic Way William C. "Chuck" Hasler San Rafael, CA 94901 (415) 454-7478 2466 White Stable Road Jack Irwin (314) 432-3272 Town and Country, MO 63131 jack@smilinjack.com

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS, 1999/00 PRESIDENT

FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT

SECRETARY/TREASURER

SENIOR DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR

EX-PRESIDENT

1646 Timberlake Manor Pkwy John P. Gratz (636) 532-8317 Chesterfield, MO 63017 jppjg@msn.com Robert W. Dedman 3728 Lynfield Drive (757) 463-2032 Virginia Beach, VA 23452 rwd@sybercom.net 1810 Lindbergh Ln H.O. Van Zandt (904) 767-6607 Daytona Beach FL 32124 hopvz@compuserve.com 3145 Geary Blvd, PMB 705 Phillip M. Belisle phil_les@compuserve.com (415) 567-9921 San Francisco, CA 94118-3316 848 Coventry Street Harry A. Jacobsen (561) 997-0468 Boca Raton, FL 33487 jeanjake@aol.com Larry Ashcraft 15435 E Shore (406) 982-3366 Big Fork MT 59911 larjet@pti.net 15510 Wendimill Dr. Stephen R. Wiese (636) 256-7732 Chesterfield MO 63017 swiese@compuserve.com 233 S.E.Rogue River Hwy David M. Davies (503) 476-5378 Grants Pass, OR 97527 ddavies@alpronet

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE The TARPA Convention 1999 cruising on the Sovereign of the Seas exceeded even my lofty expectations. The weather was picture perfect, as you will see in our many photos herein. The facilities on the ship were First Class all the way and, the service was outstanding. The entertainment offered was on the level of Hollywood or Las Vegas and, all the recreational activities made for a well rounded floating resort. The shore visits were interesting. They offered scenery, history and shopping in a most agreeable fashion.

We were fortunate to have all that fun wrapped up and delivered by our longtime TARPA Tours team of Pat and Chuck Hasler. They were ably assisted by Jess and Ev Green. They thought of everything. They didn't miss a trick. Their kind assistance did not just start at the water's edge.

They arranged rooms and busses in Miami for before and after the cruise. That really helped those of us who are not cruise regulars. The number of Members attending was less than for land based Conventions but, it was easy to see why so many of those who did it in 1993 pushed for a repeat this time. There does seem to be something about being on the ship that brings people together more than our standard Hotel Conventions. For one thing the formal sitting for the evening meal is the same for all. There is no rushing to go off in different directions . The hospitality rooms on the ship were more than spacious and very scenic. Service there was provided by the usual suspects, TARPA Members who work at it every year. So, if there is another cruise down the road, Pat and I will be there in a heartbeat.

We did conduct a General Business Meeting as usual, but again, due to the fact that we were ship-mates, almost all Members and their guests attended. Bob Sherman announced that he was asking to be relieved of his positions as TARPA Representative to the pilots' Directed Account Plan and, the TWA MEC. Moreover, he stated that he would not be a candidate for re-election as Second Vice-President. Bob will be sorely missed on the Board. His long experience and hard work was invaluable to all of us who have served with him . The Minutes will record the respect of the Members in attendance. A resolution of thanks to Bob and Alice Sherman passed unanimously. The Minutes will also show that the Board of Directors' recommendation on a Bylaws change to allow for a reduced dues requirement for TARPA Eagle Members passed. One of the founders referred to in the last issue of TOPICS, Harry MOKLER, offered the motion which passed unanimously. Several new members were elected to the Board of Directors. H. O. .

Van Zandt will be the Second Vice-President, Larry Ashcraft and Steve Wiese will be Directors It may be hard to believe but, plans are well underway for TARPA Convention 2000 in Seattle at the Doubletree Hotel in Bellvue, September 26 through 30, 2000. The Members of the TARPA

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Convention 2000 are ; Ev Green, Dave Amundsen, Duane Bergevin, Cliff Bjork, Ted Misselwitz and TOPICMary Swhicprovdesm Schliep. They have a brief report included in this issue of idea of the work they have already done and the plans they have made for all who choose to join us in the Great Northwest.

TWA plans to celebrate its 75th Anniversary in 2000. This is based on the incorporation of Western Air Express, one of our predecessor Companies in 1925. They have been making plans for some time and, have asked me to be on the planning Committee. The Committee is considering a wide arrange of events and promotions throughout the year. One thing, a special Anniversary Book is in the works. Its author will be R.E.G. Davies curator of Airlines for the Smithson Air and Space museum I have seen a very rough draft and , it looks-pretty-good.

They have asked me to try to arrange a fly-in of Antique TWA Aircraft as I did in 1994. This time I am investigating the possibility of including a 707. Check the SKYLINER for updates.

Finally, as we are approaching the end of this year and this millenium, let me conclude by offering you my sincere Best Wishes for a Happy Holiday Season

Fraternally Yours

John P. Gratz President EDITOR'S NOTE We are happy to welcome our Artist, Illustrator, Cartoonist, Russ Day back as a contributor to TOPICS. Russ did several drawings for me and others during the Cruise and his extra efforts in producing artwork in a very rapid manner for this issue is greatly appreciated. We look forward to more great caricatures and cartoons in upcoming issues of TOPICS. We received some very interesting pieces of our history from Bill Dixon and Gordon Hargis. We have included them in this issue, copies of old SKYLINERS from Bill and, copies of old training materials, en route and approach charts from Gordon. Not everyone remembers that TWA produced these charts in our earlier years. We hope that these pages provide nostalgia for my generation and older, and amazement to those younger.

We and all of our many contributors are rushed by the effort to publish as soon after our Conventions as possible. One of our hardest working people TARPA TOURS Coordinator Chuck Hasler called to say that in his haste to make the deadline, he forgot to thank The Executive Director of the DAP program, Joe Montanaro, for his usual fine presentation. All those in attendance agree with Chuck in this sentiment.

Photos in this issue of TOPICS courtesy of: Bill Dixon, John Kidd, RCCL, George Nicholson, Jake Rast, and editor.

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October 12, 1999 Dear Members, I was not able to attend our Convention 1999, but I hear it was a success.

As a long ago Naval Aviator and NROTC Midshipman I still enjoy the sight and smell of big ships and blue water. Sorry I had to miss this cruise.

We now enter the TARPA financial season. With the November issue of the "TOPICS" magazine, we ask our Eagles to resume dues payments. About one third of our Eagles have paid dues regularly for years. As a reminder, the dues are $30.00 for regular and associate members, and $25.00 for eagles and subscribers.

In 1997 and 1998 we removed about 110 members for non payment. It looks like about 50 members haven't paid for 1999. I send a post card reminders each spring to delinquent members, and each time most pay up.

Remember, we want to keep in touch because we are all the airline we will ever have. "

Finally in the mode of planning ahead, we will produce the "DIRECTORY As always, I ask you to complete either the after the first of the year.

The data base up-date or application form along with your dues payment. only knows what we enter. I'm particularly interested in birthdays, e-mail addresses, telephone area codes, zip-codes seniority and retirement dates.

Phil

Belisle

TARPA Sec/Treas

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TARPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING CRUISING ON THE SOVERIGN OF THE SEA SEPTEMBER 27, 1999

The annual TARPA Convention meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order at 3 P.M. Monday September 27, 1999 by President John P. Gratz. Officers and Directors present: John P. Gratz Harry A. Jacobsen

Robert W. Dedman Paul B. Can

Robert C. Sherman Ev. Green (Chmn. 00)

OFFICER REPORTS: Capt. John Gratz discussed his activities on behalf of TARPA since the last BOD meeting. He reported that Bob Sherman had decided not to run for reelection and further asked to be relieved of his appointments as the Retired Pilot's Liaison to the DAP Investment Committee and as the Retired Pilots Committee on the TWA MEC..

Offered & Moved by Sherman, Seconded by Dedman: Be it Resolved that H.O. Van Zandt be appointed as the Retired Pilots Liaison to the DAP Board of Directors. The possibility of the 2 "d . V.P. helping the Sec/Treas. with part of his job was discussed. The two are to explore the matter with each other. The presentation of the

By Laws change approved at the last meeting was discussed, reiterating that it did two things; began the charging of dues for Eagle members because of our deteriorating financial situation and revised Article III to consolidate membership definitions and the two reference's to dues. He gave the Sec. Treas. Report for the absent Capt. Phil Belisle.

Capt. Bob Sherman reported that TWA's statement in the recent Plan Summary of Optional Life Insurance offered at retirement that, " TWA reserved the right to amend or terminate the insurance at any time and for any reason", had been referred to the MEC.. They met with TWA to arrange for a letter to be sent to those involved that retracted the incorrect statement.

Capt. Ev. Green , former Site Chmn . told the Board that he would be the `Supervising' Chairman of the 2000 convention to be held at the Bellview DoubleTree hotel (Seattle area), and briefed the Board on the plans for activities which was the reason for extending the convention to four days from the usual three.

Moved to adjourn by Dedman, seconded by Can; [at 3:30 P.M.] passed.

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TARPA MEMBERSHIP MEETING CRUISING ON THE SOVERIGN OF THE SEA SEPTEMBER 29, 1999 The annual TARPA membership meeting was called to order by President John P. Gratz at 0915 's Wednesday morning, 29, 1999. Other officers and directors present were: I . V.P. Bob Dedman, 2nd V.P. Bob Sherman, Senior Director Harry Jacobsen, Director Paul Carr Bob Dedman led the "Pledge of Allegiance" Bob Sherman read the names of those who had `Flown West' since last we met. The list contained 61 names, 41 of which were TARPA members. All of the names will appear in the "Memorial section" , under years 1998 & 1999, in the next TARPA DIRECTORY. OFFICER REPORTS: John Gratz discussed his activities on behalf of TARPA since the last BOD meeting. He reported that Bob Sherman had decided not to run for reelection and further asked to be relieved of his appointments as the Retired Pilot ' s Liaison to the DAP Investment Committee and as the Retired Pilots Committee on the TWA MEC.. He then called upon Capt. Joe Montanaro who had some words of praise for Bob Sherman's service over the last 14 years to the Investment Committee & presented him with a plaque and a pen-pencil-clock desk set from the Committee. Both Joe and John thanked Alice (Bobs wife of 55 years) for her support. President Gratz then read the Secretary-Treasurer Capt. Phil Belisle ' s report. Bob Thompson gave "The Retired TWA Pilots Foundation Report" .

Harry Molder proposed that the Board Of Directors rewrite of Article. III of the By Laws be adopted. Seconded by Al Mundo. The major change was that dues are to be paid by Eagles.

Passed unanimously.

Bill Kirschner proposed the following: Be It Resolved That, TARPA Board of Directors investigate the possibly of establishing a lifetime paid membership option and report at the next B.O.D. meeting. Seconded by Bill Dixon. Passed.

Jack Donlan read the following resolution: Whereas, Bob Sherman has indicated a desire to reduce his workload in TARPA activities and, Whereas, Bob Sherman has been giving time and effort on behalf of TWA Pilots and their families for more than thirty yeasr, the last 15 years with TARPA and, Whereas Alice Sherman has accepted and supported Bob's efforts during these many years now, Therefore Be It Resolved, the we, the members of TARPA, do hereby express our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to Bob and Alice Sherman for the years of good work and many accomplishments and we wish them all the pleasures of a more relaxed and truly retired lifestyle. Seconded by Harry Molder. Passed unanimously by a standing ovation.

Sam Rumford proposed that Dr. Larry Maranelli, M.D. (Former TWA Medical Dept.) be approved for Honorary Membership in TARPA. Seconded by Richard Molinario. Passed.

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Ev Green asked to say a few words before his report. He complimented the work of John Gratz in the production of TARPA Topics. Bob Dedman added that, John's brother Dave should also be recognized for his vital contributions. The Members responded with a big round of applause.

Ev Green, Chairman of the Nominations Committee proposed the following slate of candidates for TARPA Officers and Directors for the next twelve months: John P. Gratz for President; Bob nd Dedman for 1st . V.P.; H.O. Van Zandt for 2 . V.P. Harry Jacobsen for Senior Director; Larry Ashcraft and Steve Weise for Directors. Seconded by Al Mundo. Passed unanimously.

Motion to adjourn by Stu Nelson, seconded by Bill Kirschner Passed [10:30]

BE IT RESOLVED THAT TARPA BY-LAWS, ARTICLE III BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE POLICY SECTION (DUES) BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: ( ALL CHANGES IN ITALICS) Article III Sec. 1. REGULAR members shall be limited to retired flight deck crewmembers of TWA. REGULAR members are defined as those who flew as flight deck crewmembers and who were on the seniority roster of their respective profession in such capacity. Those REGULAR members who, at the beginning of any calendar year have reached their 75th birthday, and have been members in good standing fore at least three consecutive years immediately prior to reaching 75, shall be called "EAGLES". (1999) Sec. 2. ASSOCIATE members are defined as those flight deck crewmembers over the age of 50 years and still listed on the pilot seniority roster of flight deck crew members, including those who may be on leave for any reason.

Sec. 3. HONORARY membership shall be limited to candidates nominated by the REGULAR members. The name of the nominated candidate shall be presented for voting at the final business session of the annual meeting. A two-thirds (2/3) affirmative vote shall be required for confirmation. Surviving spouses of deceased members shall be accorded HONORARY membership in TARPA. (1996) Sec. 4. SUBSCRIBERS are those who have asked to be added to the mailing list to receive the TOPICS and DIRECTORY the same as REGULAR members. They will not have a vote or other member privileges but may attend conventions. (1999) Sec. 5. Annual dues for REGULAR and ASSOCIATE members shall be established annually by a five seventh majority vote of the Board of Directors. There will be no dues for HONORARY members. Dues' will be payable each January 1st for that calendar year. (1999) Sec. 6. Annual dues for REGULAR and ASSOCIATE members shall be $30.00 per calendar year except that annual dues for EAGLES and SUBSCRIBERS shall be $25.00 New members joining prior to September shall pay full dues. New members joining in September and later shall be credited for the following year. (1999)

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The TWA Pilots Retirement Foundation, Inc. PRESIDENT Capt. Fred G. Arenas 1622 Cantebury Court Arlington Hts, IL 60004 847-398-1331

VICE-PRESIDENT Capt. Harry Jacobsen 848 Coventry Street Boca Raton, FL 33487 407-997-0468

SECRETARY/TREAS. Capt. Robert R. Thompson 807 West Hintz Road Arlington Hts, IL 60004 847-259-9718

TRUSTEE Capt. Robert D. Essaf 3917 Wellington Circle Palm Harbor, FL 24685-1178

TRUSTEE Donald C. Ulrich 5061 Key Largo Circle Punta FL 33955 Gordo, 941-6373992

THE TWA PILOTS RETIREMENT FOUNDATION, INC. REPORT TO 1999 TARPA CONVENTION SEPTEMBER 1999 - SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS

Ladies and Gentlemen: The TWA Pilots Retirement Foundation was incorporated as a nonprofit organization in the State of Florida, in 1982 (Charter 762206).

The objective of the Foundation shall be to provide certain Trans World Airlines cockpit crew members, who retired under any provisions of the TWA Pilot or Flight Engineer Retirement Plans, monetary assistance on a charitable basis as may be deemed necessary to enable them to meet and offset, to some degree, the effects of inflation and to maintain a reasonable minimum their individual of living consistent with standard circumstances.

Additionally, the Foundation may provide assistance to certain widows and surviving children of deceased TWA pilots.

The Foundation derives its monies for operation from, basically, four sources:

PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS 25 contributors beginning 1998 20 contributors end of 1998 TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS $2,631.00 2.

DIRECT CONTRIBUTIONS 20 contributors in 1998 TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS $4,825.00

3.

TARPA Memorials 1998 $1,225.00

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4.

ALPA CREDIT UNION ACCOUNT DIVIDENDS Total dividends 1998 $10,082.50 Presently paying 4.86 APY as of July 1999

$ 18,763.50 Total revenues for 1998 were $ 15,840.00 Total grant expenditures for 1998 were 333.25 Total administrative expenditures for 1998 were $ Increase To Account Balance

$

2,590.25

ACCOUNT BALANCE END OF 1998

$161,740.19

Since incorporation in 1982, the Foundation has aided 7 pilots The total benefits paid through 1998 have been and 5 widows.

The total projected benefits to be paid through $336,755.00.

1999 will be over $352,000.00. At the end of July 1999, the ALPA The average Credit Union Account balance was $161,860.51. monthly benefit to the recipients is $440.00.

We are presently assisting 2 widows and 1 pilot.

The Trustees encourage all TARPA Members to contact any Board Member if they have knowledge of any person they believe to be eligible for benefits.

Respectfully Submitted,

Robert R. Thompson/ Secretary/Treasurer TWA Pilots Retirement Foundation, Inc.

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CAPTAIN R. C. 'BOB' SHERMAN RETIRES AGAIN

Bob Sherman announced his second retirement when he declined to seek another term as TARPA Second Vice-President. He also stepped down as Retired Pilots Chairman of the TWA MEC and as our representative to the TWA Pilots Directed Account Plan Board of Directors. Bob has been working for TWA pilots in one way or another for at least three decades. He became involved with the ALPA Federal Credit Union in the early sixties and eventually served as its President. At that time, early in their fifty-five years of married life, Bob and Alice were living within walking distance of the old Air Line Pilots Headquarters on Cicero Avenue. That office was itself within walking distance of the then bustling Midway Airport. Bob's proximity to ALPA Headquarters allowed him the chance to personally know each and every ALPA President from Dave Behncke through current President Duane Woerth. In 1968, Bob became more directly involved with TWA pilots when he was elected by his fellow pilots in Chicago to be Chairman of Council 25.

Bob was Council Chairman in Chicago when I was first elected Chairman at San Francisco. As the youngest and newest member of that august body, the TWA Master Executive Council, I was lucky to learn the ropes from Bob and the other members who were there before me. Through all the ensuing years since, Bob has consistently offered his wise counsel to many TWA pilots and family members. Bob wound up his service as an active pilot representative by serving as Secretary-Treasurer of the MEC and on numerous official and ad hoc committees.

After retiring from the job he loved most, TWA Captain, it was only natural for Bob to take a role in the earliest years of TARPA. He has been TWA MEC Retired Pilots Chairman since Roy Van Etten recruited him in 1985. Perhaps his most visible position has been as our Second VicePresident, a position he held for several years. All through these many years, Bob has been a veritable storehouse of information. His knowledge is legend, and extends broadly over a wide range of subjects. Since Bob has always been such a friendly and affable person, he has established a broad network of friends at TWA and ALPA, where he has maintained contacts in

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all departments and at all levels. I suspect that we will still be seeking his assistance for years to come, even though he is giving up his titles and the constant travelling to all those meetings.

Finally, all of you kindly readers must surely know that we would not have had Bob's work for all of these several decades without the patience and forbearance of his lovely wife Alice. She has allowed us to call and depend on Bob with a grace that must have been sorely tried from time to time. Alice and Bob have made a comfortable home and raised two lovely daughters. Those daughters further blessed Alice and Bob with five grandchildren. Everyone knows that Alice and Bob have been regulars at our annual TARPA Conventions. We sincerely hope that they will continue to attend our Conventions in future years and share many more good times with us.

BOB SHERMAN UPDATE As we were winding up production of this issue of TOPICS, on Friday, October 15, 1999, we attended an event organized by the TWA MEC in honor of those pilots who have retired in the last three years. When the Chairman of the Retirement Committee, Vince Lombardi, learned that our Bob Sherman was retiring from his several jobs, he decided to arrange special recognition for Bob and Alice. The Chairman of the TWA Master Executive Council, Tom Brown, invited Bob and Alice to the podium. He presented a beautiful plaque, which expressed the gratitude of those pilots still in the employ of TWA. Captain Brown told the audience that it was Bob's birthday and, at the instigation of Bill Compton, the audience of more than two hundred pilots and wives sang Happy Birthday with feeling and volume. It was a grand evening with several other special events, including nostalgic a slide show of TWA History, a satirical stand-up routine by a "priest" and a short exhortation by the President of TARPA about the pleasures of TARPA Membership.

We had already placed "TARPA Invitations" and applications on every table. We were encouraged to believe that many of those at the party were moved to join.

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BY PAT & TARPA

CRUISE

CHUCK

HASLER

CONVENTION

1999

HOPE THANK ALL OF YOU WHO ATTENDED THE CONVENTION, & YOU HAD AS MUCH FUN AS WE DID. WE, PAT & CHUCK, JESS & EV , ENJOYED YOUR COMPANY, THE GREAT WEATHER & SEA , THE GORGEOUS ACTIVITIES. AS OUR LATE SHIP'S AMENITIES, & ALL OF OUR TARPA FRIEND, SEA BOB WIDHOLM WROTE ABOUT THE 1993 CONVENTION AT GOT UP TO 2 FT. BUT WE PLOWED RIGHT THROUGH "ONE DAY THE WAVES THEM". THE SAME THING WAS TRUE OF THIS CONVENTION. CHUCK'S & EV'S CAPTAINS RECEPTION WAS A CHUCKLE, & JESS TOOK SOME TERRIFIC PHOTOS. THE FINE DAYS PASSED SO QUICKLY THAT IT SEEMED WE UNPACKED, & THEN, SUDDENLY FOUND IT WAS TIME TO PACK UP A LEAVE FOR HOME, WE WANT TO THANK ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS WHO DID SUCH FABULOUS WORK TO CREATE R FUN TIME FOR ALL. IT WAS GREAT FOR THE CO-CHAIRS TO ENJOY THE PARTY AS MUCH AS THE GUESTS. WE GREATLY APPRECIATE COMMUNITY AMERICA CREDIT UNION FOR ENERGY, ITS FINANCIAL SUPPORT, JOHN GRATZ FOR HIS SUGGESTIONS & & CLEONE & ED GRUBER FOR THE BRIDGE GAMES. SPECIAL RECOGNITION WAS GIVEN TO OUR ARTIST IN RESIDENCE, RUSS DAY, FOR HIS CREATIVITY IN PROVIDING WATERCOLOR CARTOONS FOR GENEROSITY & ALL OF OUR TARPA ACTIVITIES. JEAN THOMPSON WAS HONORED AS OUR WRITER IN RESIDENCE; SHE GRACIOUSLY CONTRIBUTES ARTICLES TO THE TARPA TOPICS ON TARPA TOURS ACTIVITIES. CARL SCHMIDT WAS HONORED AS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR FOR ALL HIS EFFORTS & HUMOR. BILL DIXON & A

.T. HUMBLES WERE HONORED FOR THEIR PAST WORK IN

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WRITING & EDITING. A VERY SPECIAL, SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF THE VOLUNTEERS, WHO 20th ANNHELPED AT RECEPTION, MODELING COMMEMORATIVE TARPA MORE POLO SHIRTS, BARTENDING I VERSARY HATS & , BARTENDING & FOR THE BARTENDING ! WE ALSO THANK VENTURES EXTRAORDINAIRE WELCOME ABOARD COCKTAIL PARTY. SEVERAL PEOPLE BELATEDLY ASKED TO PURCHASE THE MEMORIAL PROBABLY ANGEL PINS. PATTI GRATZ SOLD THEM ALL, BUT SHE CAN OBTAIN A FEW MORE; JUST PHONE, WRITE OR E MAIL PATTI .

THANKS AGAIN FOR JOINING US. SEE

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TERMS & CONDITIONS Chuck & Pat Hasler, TARPA Tours, and Weismann Sales & Marketing dba Ventures Extraordinaire (hereafter referred to as WS&M act only as an agent for their clients in matters pertaining to travel by air, land or sea. They shall not be liable for any loss, injury, or damage to person, property or otherwise in connection with any accommodations, transportation, or other services, resulting directly or indirectly from any acts of GOD, dangers, incident at sea or around a vessel, fire, breakdown of machinery or equipment, acts of governments or other authorities, wars, whether declared or not, hostilities, civil disturbances, strikes, riots, thefts, pilferage, epidemics, quarantines medical or customs regulations, defaults, delays or cancellations of or changes In itinerary or schedules, or from any other causes beyond WS&M's control, or for any loss or damage resulting from insufficient or improperly issued passports, visas, or other documents. Neither WS&M nor any of its affiliates or subsidiaries, shall be or become liable or responsible for any additional expenses or liability sustained or Incurred by the tour member as a result of any of the foregoing causes. Any and all claims asserted against WS&M arising out of any services or goods provided to clients, shall be integrated exclusively within either the Superior Court of San Mateo, California or the U. S. District Court, Northern District of California and not otherwise. WS&M must be notified of any such claims within six months of occurrence and any legal proceedings instituted within one year. The right is reserved to substitute hotels and alter itinerary or change the place to be visited. The right Is reserved to cancel the cruise/tour prior to departure. If any cruise/tour must be withdrawn prior to departure, WS&M is liable only for refunding of monies received from clients.

CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations will only be accepted in writing addressed to TAR PA Tours and Ventures Extraordinaire. The date the cancellation is received by Ventures Extraordinaire shall determine the cancellation date. It is strongly recommended that participants purchase trip cancellation/interruption insurance.

CANCELLATION CHARGES: Cancellations received prior to December 29, 1999.... $ 55 per person cancellation fee Between December 29 & February 15, 1999 .......... $200 per person Cancellations received after February 15, 1999....... 100% Full Penalty NO REFUND PAYMENT OF DEPOSITS AND/OR PAYMENTS IN FULL FOR TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS INDICATES ACCEPTANCE OF THESE CONDITIONS.

NOTE: We strongly urge you to consider trip cancellation/interruption insurance. In order for this insurance to cover any pre-existing condition, this insurance must reach the insurance company no later than seven (7) days after deposit is made. Be sure to read the enclosed insurance information carefully and call the 1-800 # listed for answers to any questions you may have.

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TARPA TOURS CANARY ISLAND CRUISE Reservation Form

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Attendees Tarpa 1999 ANDEREGG Bartling & Mary ARMANI, Ronald & Jean BAAR, Rutland & Lucienne BAILEY, Stanley & Shyrl BAINBRIDGE, William & Evelyn BAKER, Jack & Donna BALL, Sueko & Sandi BJORK, Clifford & Nita BRESLIN, James & Erika CACACE, Cyril & Minnie CARR, Paul & Shirley CARROLL, Thomas & Genevieve CLARK, Jack & Norma COCKS, Robert & Janice DAVIS, Dale & Joan DAVIS, Richard & Marcia DAY, Putnam & Carol DEAY, Dwight DEDMAN, Robert & use DEGLER, Kenneth & Ruth Ann DIXON, William & June DONLAN, John & STECHLY, Dorothy DORMAN, Donald & STARKE, Bettie EVANS, Floyd & COUZINS, Katrin FETHERMAN, Betty Jo & POHL, Renate GALANTICH, Dominic & Geraldine GALLAGHER, Joseph & TBA GORCZYCA, Louis & Loren GRATZ, John & Patti GRAY, Norman & Carol GREEN, Everett & Jessica GRUBER, Everett & Cleone HANDY, Russell & Margery HANSON, Glen & Jeanette HAPPY, John & Bette HASLER, William (Chuck) & Pat HOFMEISTER, Howard & Colleen HOOPER, Jacqueline & RAGER, Betty J HUMBLES, Alfred & Betty HYLTON, Frances & DeWELLES, Zella JACOBSEN, Harry & Jean JORDAN, Lewis & Jeanette KADOCH, Rosemary & SMIDDY, Ilene KELLY, Arthur KELLY, Paul & Mildred KIDD, John & Rae KIRSCHNER, William & Barbara

LOCKE, Leslie & THOMPSON, Jean LUCKEY, Sam & Marge MATNEY, Robert & Mary Ann McILVAINE, Edward & RHO, Sharron McKENZIE, Vernon & Evadine MILLER, Dorothee & HAYWARD, John MOKLER, Harold & Frances MOLINARIO, Richard & Sandra MONTANARO, Joseph & Irene MOREHEAD, Walton & Patricia NEALIS, Donald & Josephine NELSON, Stuart & Arlene NICKLAS, Richard & Marilyn NIXON, Clarence & CORRIGAN, Diane PAHL, Clarence & Dora PERSONS, Richard & Billie PHAIL, Gordon & Dixie PIERSON, Leon & Bonnie PINE, Roland & Lois POLK, William & Gayle RAST, Jacob & Rita ROE, James & Karen RUMFORD, Samuel & Joanne SALMONSON, Roger WALKER, Sylvia SCHEMEL, Peggy & SNOOK, Valerie SCHMIDT, Carl & BARKER, Joan SCHMIDT, Ray & Ruth SCHMIDT, Roger & CHAPMAN, Mary SCHUMACHER, Eugene & Henries SHERMAN, Robert & Alice SPARROW, Clifford & Mary STANTON, James & Marilyn STIMMELI Manfred & Petra STONE, Richard & Nancy TERRY, Raymond & Julia THOMPSON, Robert & Marjorie TOOP, George & Mary TREPAS, Stanley & HENDRIKS, Kathleen TYNAN, Craig & Marilyn URBAIN, Donald & Christine VAN ZANDT, Otto & Petra VANDEVELDE, Albert & Mary WALDO, Walter & Eleanor WALLACE, William & Doris WATERHOUSE, Ad & Lois WILDER, Charles & Helen WINCHESTER, James & Martha

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Tarpa Takes to the Briny in Nine and Ninty by Henrietta Wadsworth Shortperson 'Twas the night before TARPA and all through the nation, TARPAns were waiting with great anticipation, Their bags were all packed, an 810 in each hand Excitement was palpable throughout the land.

Some gathered in Miami a day or two before, Wondering if smooth sailing `was really in store.

The long lines moved quickly while boarding the ship, We got ID's and room keys at a rather fast clip.

Ventures Extraordinaire provided the first social do, Cocktails and munchies for the whole TARPA crew.

Dinner was as elegant as anyone could wish, Made better by our not washing so much as a dish.

The opening show featured kids with energy and poise, But why must such talent be accompanied by NOISE? Nassau, Bahamas, the first port of call, Was hot and steamy, bustling and small, TARPAns scattered afield on various sallies To forts, lookouts, through squares and down alleys.

Hurricane Floyd visited before we came by, Trees were uprooted, small boats high and dry.

Bahamians were busy cleaning up debris, From Floyd's power that had swept over each tiny key.

TARPAns stared, strolled, sweated and shopped,

And back aboard ship sat with feet up-propped.

Though TARPAns played Bingo without any luck, At other games the mother lode they struck.

Ask Cleone about the bridge hands some TARPAns played, And just whose Team Trivia skill was displayed.

For formal galas TARPAns `cleaned up' very well, Even our Waldo came out of his shell.

We posed with the Captain, smiled our best smiles, Drank Bahama Mamas as we sailed many miles.

For the next shore venture `we docked at Key West, Our tolerance for hot and sticky was put to the test.

Some toured historic houses and ambled through the town, Then got soaked as the rain came plummeting down.

Some TARPAns were included in the closing night's show, One shall remain nameless, let's just call him H.O. His reading of lines lacked pathos and heart, He was replaced by another who took over the part.

The Pahl's decades of wedded bliss were lauded The amazed audience cheered, stomped and applauded.

We sailed back to Miami while passengers slept, The time for debarkation upon us had crept Back to being the jet setters that in real life we are, Back to cooking and laundry and driving the car.

We treasured time together, days without care, We look forward to Seattle, come join us there.

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A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF TARPA '99

By Bill Dixon

Holding the 1999 TARPA convention on the Sovereign of the Seas was an inspired choice for celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Active Retired Pilots Association of TWA. And there were even beautiful knit blue shirts and striking caps for sale to mark the event -- conducted by super-salesman John Gratz and his co-captain, Patty.

The huge, luxurious vessel sailed from Miami on time on mirror seas, and scarcely a ripple was felt on the entire cruise -- and no hurricanes were lurking on the horizon! I feel for those who were unable to experience its comfort and luxury, the comradeship of the nearly 200 TARPA members and friends on board, the superb food, the daily hospitality room -- I've run out of adjectives. In one word, it was GREAT! These annual conventions, the result of dedicated organizing work on the part of flight deck members, their wives, friends, significant others --is something we all treasure. Next year the convention will be in Seattle. It is already well organized by a group living in the area. Mark the dates on your calendar -- September 26 through September 30, "Year 2000!" It is bound to be a momentous affair.

Back to this cruise party, it has been two years in organization by Co-chairs Chuck and Pat Hasler (also our noted tour directors), and Ev and Jessica Green. The fact that everything went so smoothly is prime evidence of their excellent, time consuming preparations.

One example was the eating arrangements. Our entire group occupied a special section in the Gigi-Gigi dining room. We enjoyed the second seating at 8:30 p.m., and the food and waiters could not have been better. Many of us ate breakfast there also, but many chose the spacious Windjammer buffet restaurant for lunch. If anyone came away from this cruise without gaining a pound or two, he or she had tremendous willpower or was a skilled fibber!

Desserts were available for every meal, even breakfast. Chuck Hasler, our dessert expert, didn't miss a one -- sometimes two or three!

The business meeting, in addition to re-election of all officers, included a review of the Direct Account Plan (IRA) by Joseph Montanaro, executive director, and a TWA pilot on leave. He was accompanied on the cruise by his wife, Irene. At the same time, Bob Sherman was presented with a plaque, letter, and desk set, for his 30 years of outstanding and unselfish service to the pilots.

His wife Alice, also was cited for her unswerving support of his activities.

Probably the highlight of these conventions, is the opportunity to renew old friendships, and make new ones -- which gains more importance as we age. The tours also were interesting, with many available at Nassau, Bahamas, and Key West, Florida. Next stop, Seattle!

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TARPA 2000 SEA Now is the time to start planning to come to our Seattle convention September 26 - 30, 2000.

We want to introduce you to or reacquaint you with the great Pacific Northwest. You will be i mpressed by the beauty of the Puget Sound area and we are planning a variety of tours and events to capture the unique flavor of our exciting area.

Some of the events planned are a Boeing factory tour, Museum of Flight, native American salmon dinner at Tillicum Village, winery tour, dinner train, Lake Washington dinner cruise (come and view Bill Gates' new pad), city tour, Pike Place Market, Seattle waterfront, Mount Rainier, Snoqualmie Falls, Bremerton naval shipyard and more. In addition to the organized tours, we plan to have information available for self-guided tours and post-convention tours.

The usual convention activities (golf, tennis, skeet, bridge) will be available and, of course, the hospitality room will be open every afternoon. A special function for the ladies is also being planned.

Our hotel accommodations will be at the DoubleTree Hotel in Bellevue, just across Lake Washington from Seattle. Rooms will be $110/night plus tax, an outstanding price for the Seattle area with free parking available. A jogging trail, Bellevue Square Mall, and numerous fine restaurants are close by.

I will be coordinating 6 committees made up of Ted and Maxine Misselwitz, Cliff and Nita Bjork, Dave and Sharon Amundsen, Maw and Sally Schliep, Duane and Marilyn Bergevin and Jess and myself, each with different areas of responsibility. With all this enthusiastic help, we are planning a great convention! Sign-up forms will be in the next TARPA TOPICS. Looking forward to seeing you in Seattle, Ev Green

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THE BIRTH OF THE "TARPATINI" by Stu Nelson The martini, a favorite drink of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Franklin Roosevelt, is reassuming its position as the beverage of choice for the elite of the civilized world.

Since retiring from TWA, I vowed to contribute something to the economic and social system that has provided me with an interesting, fairly remunerative career. The pursuit of the perfect martini, though not as glamorous as flying the big iron, appeared to be a worthwhile endeavor.

The old "Someone has to do it" cliche applies here.

My initial research centered on taste and appearance; serve them straight up; always use some vermouth. This is a class act; gin or vodka on the rocks is acceptable in the Bowery but not in polite society. An olive or onion is desirable-a twist of lemon mandatory. Watch it sprinkle like raindrops when you twist it.

My years of devoted research finally led to the medical aspects of martini consumption. Several years ago, at the annual neurological symposium in Moscow, Dr. Ivan Skavinsky Gulag presented a paper defining the deleterious effects of vodka to the brain if taken excessively.

Concurrently, in London, Lord Basil R. M. Smyth-Heathrow, assisted by Lady Gwenivere Ginebra concluded that an almost equal amount of gin could seriously damage the liver. There is general agreement that both body parts are necessary for survival.

To expand this data; here are two hypothetical situations: Subject A [alpha] retires from TWA at age 60 [what else] and enjoys two martinis night. This equates to 730 a year or 7300 in ten years. For simplicity in this study leap years are ignored. His assumed limit is 7300 [in this case, vodka] martinis and he expires from brain damage at age 70. Note: Most TWA pilots can drink more than 7300 martinis in ten years, but empirical information, like flying capability over age 60, is unavailable.

Subject B [bravo] also retires at age 60, consumes 7300 gin martinis and passes away at age 70 due to liver damage.

Now, supposing that they follow the Nelson recommendation, the Tarpatini, and apply a 50/50 mix of the two beverages, they have immediately doubled their respective life spans, inasmuch as it takes 20 years to absorb their limit of both ingredients.

Put another way, if x denotes gin and y denotes vodka it is better to drink 2 x+y's than 2x's or 2 y ' s. This formula is quite adaptable because you can assign a value to either x or y as it pertains to your individual tolerance.

In conclusion, [about time] the Tarpatini tastes better, gives some meaning to the cocktail hour and keeps you around the house for another ten years. Your heirs may not like that aspect of it.

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Tarpa's 20th Anniversary Convention Cruise

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SMORGASBORD

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IN MEMORY OF CAPTAIN JOHN L. CLARK MARCH 1, 1921 - SEPTEMBER 16, 1999 IN MEMORY OF CAPTAIN WILLIAM S. COOPER JUNE 15, 1921 - JUNE 1, 1999

IN MEMORY OF CAPTAIN HAROLD T. HASTINGS MARCH 29, 1922 - JUNE 4, 1999

IN MEMORY OF CAPTAIN WALTER J. IMMEL MARCH 19, 1936 - AUGUST 25, 1999

IN MEMORY OF CAPTAIN JOHN W. BENNER MARCH 13, 1915 - MAY 26, 1999

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MEMORY

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CAPTAIN JOSEPH L. BICKETT FEBRUARY 23,1929 - AUGUST 31, 1999

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IN MEMORY OF CAPTAIN HARRY H. WARD DECEMBER 29, 1922 - MAY 27, 1999 I lost my Dad on May 27, 1999. He started my flight training before I even had a driver's license in a 1955 Cessna 170B. A taildragger - old 3407D - would teach me what the rudder was hung on "the other end" of the airplane for. And that, it certainly did.

I remember Dad answering the unicorn in the shack at Suburban Airport during a snowstorm. He said "I'll shovel a couple tracks for you to set down on - make it a wheel landing and keep the tail up and the power on so you don't get stuck." In the background I could hear the airport manager wailing, "the damn airport is closed". I made a low pass over the end of the field and there was Dad; boots, gloves, wool cap, heavy jacket and snowshovel, waving me to come on, while the manager was still sobbing. I whiteknuckled it in and full powered in a big circle up to the frozen pumps — Dad was grinning about to bust. Right after I jumped down the unicorn sputtered "Beechcraft blah, blah, blah, on final". We all watched him turn final as the manager began to gnaw his fingertips off. The Beech hit, bounced, went off the right, and cleaned the prop and gear right off. As Dad and I left the ramp, Dad spit "nosedraggers" and we laughed all the way home.

Dad's accomplishments are too many to list; he was lucky to be a pioneer aviator. He retired from TWA December 1982 as Capt. 747. An 0X5 pioneer #3529 and was on the original Save A Connie crew in Mesa, AZ., that brought N6937C back to MKC and helped make it the flying legend it is today.

We will will miss you dad.

by Gerald Ward

IN MEMORY OF CAPTAIN JOHN M. LYDIC OCTOBER 21, 1920 — SEPTEMBER 8, 1999

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IN MEMORY OF CAPTAIN RICHARD WAYNE FAULDS MAY 31, 1999 APRIL 18, 1925 After an eight-year battle with cancer, Capt. Richard W. Faulds succumbed to the disease on May 31, 1999.

In November 1943 he joined the Army Air Corp and became a navigator on the B-24's. During the Korean War he flew the B-29's in the Air Force. On December 1954 he joined TWA starting as a flight engineer on the Constellations. In 1964 he was able to move up to First Officer on the Boeing 727. He then became Captain on the 727 in 1971. The highlight of his career was being checked out and flying the Boeing 767 before he retired from TWA in 1983.

After retiring he took many trips in his 5th wheel RV. His most memorable was his last trip to Canada where he and his wife, Chris celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. One of his greatest accomplishments was building a vacation retirement home in the mountains of Arizona.

It was at home there that he passed on with peace in his heart.

He was a wonderful husband and father living a productive and fulfilling life. His final flight placed him in the hands of God. Some of his final words "I always knew there was a super being and now I know it is you God." He is survived by his wife, Chris, two daughters, and six

by Chris Faulds grandchildren.

IN MEMORY OF CAPTAIN GERALD J. RIANI FEBRUARY 19, 1937 - JULY 16, 1999 IN MEMORY O CAPTAIN DAVID H. KOCH JUNE 12, 1927 - JUNE 21, 1999

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CAPTAIN

IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM HOLCOMB

TARBOX

MAY 18, 1922 - AUGUST 14, 1999 William Holcomb Tarbox, known as "Bill" to his friends, was born in Minneapolis to Blanche and Charles Tarbox on May 18, 1922. He knew at an early age that he wanted a career in aviation when he jumped off the garage roof holding his Dad's umbrella. The broken arm didn't deter his ambition.

He graduated from Parks College and was hired by Trans World Airlines in 1942, as a mechanic.

He then moved on to Flight Engineer and was a respected expert in his field, helping set up the Training Department and writing some of the first airplane manuals. He joined the Navy during World War II and served in the Pacific as a Crew Chief on an aircraft carrier, the Antietam. In 1964, he was named Flight Deck Man of the Year by Trans World Airlines.

Bill found romance on a flight to Denver when his future wife served him a cup of coffee. Joan knew at first sight that this was her future husband and they were married 4 months after their first date. They celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this past April 12, 1999.

Bill believed very strongly in Community volunteerism. He helped found the Community Library at Lake Travis, Texas and was a member of the Lake Travis ISD School Board. He was a TWA Trauma Team Volunteer. He enjoyed being a volunteer reader at both Lake Travis and Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, elementary schools. He was a Boy Scout leader for many years and served on the ALPA Safety Committee. He taught Sunday school at Church and was a volunteer First Responder in Pequot Lakes, responding to 911 calls. Bill was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Dripping Springs, TX and the Society of Mayflower Descendants.

His wife, Joan; his daughter, Edye Ann Donahey of Greenwich, CT; his daughter, Adrienne Hay of Stillwater, MN; and his son, Dr. Grant Tarbox of Rochester, MN, survive Bill. He was fiercely proud of his children: Edye is an anchor on TV's Fox and Friends on the Fox News Channel, Adrienne is a Flight attendant for Sun Country Airlines, Grant is a Resident Doctor at the Mayo Clinic. He has 5 grandchildren who love him dearly and loved listening to Grampy's stories, even calling him long distance for a story over the phone.

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Bill was a former resident of Clarendon Hills, Illinois and Hong Kong, B.C.C. He was last a resident of Lakeway, TX. Bill passed away at his summer home in Pequot Lakes, MN, after fighting prostate cancer for 5 years. He seemed to be winning the fight, riding his bicycle to daily radiation treatments, and then riding 12 miles per day. Even the subsequent chemotherapy didn't slow Bill down, enjoying cross—country skiing during the winter in Minnesota. On his birthday, at the TWA Seniors Convention in Chicago, Bill took a sudden turn for the worse. The subsequent chemotherapy and radiation was only palliative and Bill died peacefully looking at the beautiful Minnesota sky and lake on August 14, 1999.

by Joan Tarbox

IN MEMORY OF CAPTAIN GUY E. CAPIN FEBRUARY 11, 1921 - OCTOBER 13, 1999

IN MEMORY OF CAPTAIN HERBERT A. OTTEWILL OCTOBER 7, 1910 — SEPTEMBER 12, 1999

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IN MEMORY OF CAPTAIN ROY W. CONAWAY NOVEMBER 11, 1921 - JULY 31, 1999 Roy was born in Deer Creek, Oklahoma. He graduated Junior College and was recruited by the government to learn to fly. He trained pilots in the National Guard during World War II. He joined TWA in 1945 as a navigator, where he met his future wife, Dorothy, who worked for TWA as a secretary. After two years, he moved up to First Officer. In 1955, he went for Captain Training and continued to fly most of TWA's aircraft up to the 747, before retiring in 1981 with thirty-six and a half years seniority.

Roy's daughter, Carol, became a flight attendant on international for TWA in 1968. She remembers fondly having him pin on her wings. They only flew together three times, but she remembers each trip as special one. Roy's son, Jerry, and his other daughter, Linda, flew around the world and enjoyed the wonderful life that he provided for them.

Two of the things that Roy's family remembers about him is how he proudly wore his handsome TWA uniform with his perfectly shined shoes, and how he was always pouring over his flight manuals as he kept them up-dated.

In Roy's leisure time, he played golf. Most of his family lived near or on golf courses. His other favorite hobby was gardening.

Roy is survived by his wife, Dorothy, residing in Spring Hill, Florida; three children Carol, Jerry, and Linda; and four grandchildren Jaime, Carissa, Matthew, and Veronica.

by Dorothy Conaway

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Roy Conaway, A Farm Boy at Heart, A Pilot in his Soul.

A Loving Remembrance of our Dad - Carol, Jerry, and Linda Born on a farm in Deer Creek, Oklahoma In a one room school he got his diploma.

One of 9 children he learned to share.

His work, his play, and his every care His parents were strict we were told.

They couldn't play cards or say a bad word.

He grew to be strong with his parents' love, Then went off to fly in the sky up above.

He taught others to fly in World War II, Then kept on flying because he wanted to.

A pilot in his soul, he loved to fly away.

He flew Into a job with TWA. A trap was awaiting In Washington D.C. Mom hooked the cutest man that she did see.

They married, they moved, had a child, and then, They moved once again, and had 2 more children.

Carol and Jerry, and Linda, that's me.

We knew we were blessed in this family A farm boy at heart, he was down to earth.

He'd been working before sunrise since the day of his birth.

He never asked another to do what he could do.

He was totally self-sufficient, and a bit creative, too!

He built our house, he built our pool, he even built a car.

He coached baseball, for Jerry's team He was a bowling star.

Dad's humor was dry. Dry, dry, dry.

He'd make us laugh until we would cry.

His method of playing cards was not to be believed.

He'd fix them when we left the room to be relieved.

You'd be hooked by his straight face. as he spoke, But all he was doing was telling a joke.

In a VW beetle, he taught Carol to drive With a stick shift on a steep hill. .. how did she survive?

A cup of water balanced in the middle of the car How on earth was she going to go far?

But she did because Daddy was a farm boy at heart, Who never gave up, but was always ready to start Over and over, if there was a way To make something work he'd go all day.

As we got older and moved to other states, This didn't change Dad's love for us, it only changed the license plates.

A pilot In his soul, Dad continued to fly. commuting from Oklahoma, he was a traveling guy.

In 23 years, he never missed a day.

First a navigator, then First Officer, then "Captain Conaway " . Captain Conaway always wore his uniform with pride.

His shoes shined like stars, as he walked with a stride.

Retiring after 36 years with TWA, The heart of the farm boy took over that day.

To golf and gardening, he directed his life...

To giving more time to his children and wife.

Always ready to help a neighbor or friend, His goodness to all those around him did extend And their goodness he graciously accepted In kind, For friends such as these are hard to find.

As his body grew weaker, his humor held tight, For the heart of this farm boy continued to fight.

And the soul of the pilot held on with great might, Till the Holy Spirit got onto our Dad's final fight.

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GRAPEVINE

By Hank Gastrich 291 Jamacha Road Apt 52 El Cajon, CA 92019-2386 Tel /Fax - 619-401-9969 e-mail: hankflew@aol.com Should auld acquaintance - and on and on. Robby Burns wrote Auld Lang Syne which surprised me as much as learning that Rudyard Kipling wrote The Whiffenpoof Song. Of course we Yankees had to change Kipling's words a bit. Man, when you get this issue of the TOPICS in your hot little hands, an entire century (20TH) will have dwindled down to a few precious days. One hundred years or 36,525 days. For what it's worth, our country was at war on 7,139 days (roughly 19.5 years) - 5,482 of those days were with a Democrat as President. Those figures do not include such mini-melees as the Bay of Pigs, Grenada, Kosovo and the squabbles Mary Lee and I had .

Playing with those figures made me think of something else. If there had not been a World War II, I wondered what I would have done from puberty until retirement. What especially, would YOU have done in the years 1940-1990? That thought could make for some interesting stories in the next GRAPEVINE, agreed? What company's name would have been on your paychecks for fifty years?

For me, I might have been writing for the St. Louis Globe Democrat, but that is a very big "might." I was working for the paper when I left for the navy. Making twenty two bucks a week. While there was talk about going to Missouri U. to study Journalism, the paper was even going to help with tuition, et al, there was nothing iron clad.

I consider it unique that I'm going to school now , after a career ended, rather than going to prepare for a career. I did go to college after high school though; to Murray State Teacher's College in Murray, KY in 1943 (Pre-pre-flight school) and then the University of Georgia (Pre-flight school).

Charlie Trippi played for the Bulldogs in those days and any thoughts I had of trying out for the team (I weighed a bruising 133 lbs. then) would have been negated by the Navy. I also went to several other colleges. To LSU to take a coed to a football game, to Florida University to take "girl Gators" for rides in Navy SNJ's. Gainesville was where I did my first slow roll near the ground - and scooped out into the only valley in Florida.

Well gang, Best Wishes and Happy Holidays to you all. Thanksgiving will be just a few weeks distant when you read this, Christmas only a few weeks more. And after Christmas we ' ll all be hummin ' Bobby Burns ' s "Auld Lang Syne " and greeting not only a new year but a new century.

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COLD WAR DAYS REVISITED! Memoir of a White House press charter to Russia, November, 1974 By William A. Dixon With the Russians feuding, albeit on a minor scale so far, with the United States and the NATO countries over the role of Russia in the Kosovo peace keeping process, it reminds me of a personal encounter with the real "cold war" days!

I was the pilot in command of a TWA charter for the White House Press, accompanying President Gerald Ford, on his initial trip overseas after succeeding Richard Nixon. Ford flew to Vladivostok on Air Force One to meet for the first time with Leonid Brezhneff, premier of Russia!

The long distance of the flight, from Washington to Tokyo with a fuel stop at Anchorage, required a five man cockpit crew-three pilots and two flight engineers. Joining me were Captains Jack Robertson and Ed Arbon, and Flight Engineers Bill Hoar and Carl Holzthum. After several days days in Korea and Tokyo, we were joined by a Russian navigator and radioman for the Tokyo-Vladivostok leg.

We spent 10 hours at the airport in Vladivostok waiting for newsmen at the conference site to send dispatches to our aircraft for return to Tokyo that night. This was to avoid Russian censorship. We were the first aircraft from a Western nation ever to land at this restricted fighter base! It was Nov. 25, 1974, cold and snowy.

We landed about 15 minutes ahead of AF One and watched from nearby as Premier Brezhneff and entourage greeted Ford. A Russian major was assigned to us and several soldiers were stationed around the plane. Later he escorted us and the AF One crew to the officers' club for dinner. The major - very distant at first -- warmed up when I asked if I might take his picture. He even allowed me to take photos of non-military scenes and people on the base, including some children!

We flew out around midnight on a direct flight for Washington with with a stop for fuel at Anchorage. There were friendly goodbye handshakes after the cool initial reception. A Pan American charter a couple of days later brought out the newsmen at the end of the conference.

In the 70s there were usually two White House press flights for newsmen. Normally, TWA flew one and Pan Am the other. One always took off before the president ' s aircraft, and landed ahead.

The other press charter took off after the departure, and landed afterwards, so the president could be covered departing and arriving. If only one press plane was along, as happened on this flight, we had to pass AF One enroute. That took some elaborate pre-flight planning!

The White House Press airline crews joked that this schedule was so if the president 's plane crashed on departure or arrival, the press wouldn't miss it! When Ford slipped on steps deplaning AF One in rain in Madrid during a 1975 trip to Europe, reporters and photographers were there to catch it, and the picture and story was plastered over all the papers. I was watching (arrived ahead!). It really was just a minor fall which was blown out of proportion. White House press flights never lacked excitement!

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GRAPEVINE (cont ' d)

HUMOUR

I have been asked, "where do you get the stuff for the humour pages" and the best answer I can come up with is, "I get most of it from you." Probably 99+% from the Internet and forwarded to me as e-mail. As I start to compile this issue, there are 32 pages of e-mail jokes in my "TARPA file" - some of them might even be funny!

TOO MUCH 90s?

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

How do crazy people make their way You tried to enter your password on Q. the microwave. through a forest?

Your granddaughter sells girl scout A. They take the psycho path. cookies - via her web site.

She also bought a CD with music you .Q What do you get from a pampered used to dance to. cow?

You checked your blow dryer to see if A. Spoiled milk. it is Y2K compliant.

You frequently `chat' with a stranger Why do gorillas have big fingers? .Q from South Africa but haven't spoken to the A. Because they have big fingers. next door neighbor this year.

Q. What do you call a boomerang that THINGS NOT to SAY to a COP doesn't work?

A. A stick Are you Andy or Barney?

I thought you had to be in good shape to be a Q. What's the difference between roast police officer. beef and pea soup?

Sorry officer, I didn't realize my radar was A. Anyone can roast beef. not plugged in.

I can't reach my license unless you hold my beer.

CHURCH BULLETINS ANAGRAMS Dormitory The Morse Code Seminola A decimal point Eleven plus two Contradiction

Dirty Room Here Come Dots Is no meal I'm a dot in place Twelve plus one Accord not in it

A professor was walking along a very narrow street when he came face to face with a rival. With no room to pass, the rival, pulled himself up to his full height and said, "I never make way for fools."

Smiling, the professor stepped aside and said, "I always do!"

Thursday night Potluck Supper - prayer and medication to follow.

Don't let worry kill you. Let the Church help!

For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs. his afternoon there will be a meeting in the south and north ends of the church. Children will be baptized at both ends.

Tuesday at 4 pm there will be an ice cream social. All ladies giving milk will please come early.

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HEADLINES

GUILTY OR NOT GUILTY

The following are headlines which actually appeared as "big city" newspaper headlines.

A defendant was on trial for murder.

There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse. In the defense's closing statement the lawyer, knowing that his client would probably be convicted, resorted to trickery.

"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury. I have a surprise for you all," the lawyer said as he looked at his watch. "Within one minute, the person presumed dead in this case will walk into this courtroom." He looked toward the courtroom doors. The jurors, somewhat stunned, all looked toward the doors also. A minute passed. Nothing happened.

"Actually, " the lawyer said, "I made up the previous statement. But you all looked on with anticipation. I therefore suggest that you have a reasonable doubt in this case as to anyone being killed so I insist you return a verdict of, 'Not Guilty!'

The jury, thoroughly confused retired but very quickly returned and the verdict was, "Guilty!"

"But how?" inquired the lawyer. "You must have had some doubt; I saw all of you stare at the door?"

The jury foreman replied, "Oh yes, we all did look at the door ... but your client didn't!"

IRAQI HEAD SEEKS ARMS PROSTITUTES APPEAL TO POPE TEACHER STRIKES IDLE KIDS CLINTON WINS BUDGET, MORE LIES AHEAD WAR DIMS HOPE FOR PEACE MAN STRUCK BY LIGHTNING FACES BATTERY CHARGE ASTRONAUT TAKES BLAME FOR GAS IN SPACE TYPHOON RIPS THROUGH CEMETERY; HUNDREDS DEAD FEELING OLD???

Each year the saff at Beloit College compiles a list to reveal the mindset of incoming freshman. Here are some things to consider for the class of '99.

1.They were prepubescent when the Persian Gulf War was waged.

2.They are too young to remember the space shuttle blowing up.

3.Their lifetime has always included AIDS. 4.The expression, "you sound like a broken record" is meaningless to them.

5.They have never owned a record player.

6. They have always had an answering machine.

7. Most have never seen a black and white TV. 8. The Vietnam War is as ancient to them as both World Wars and even the Civil War.

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY LOG ON: Makes a wood fireplace burn hot.

LOG OFF: Don't add no mo' wood.

MONITOR: Keep an eye on de wood .

DOWNLOAD: Gettin the firewood off de truck.

FLOPPY DISC: What you get from carryin' too much farwood.

RAM: The thing that splits the farwood.

BYTE: What them dang flies do.

MODEM: Whatcha did to the hay fields.

ENTER: Nawthen talk for, "Come on in y'all.

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CHEAPER BY THE BARREL? Crude oil Gasoline Coca Cola Milk Evian Scope Olive Oil Jack Daniel Visine

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

12.00 per barrel 42.00 78.73 126.00 189.90 826.25 1,324.38 4,133.26 32,202.24

PUNNIER THAN EVER Evidence has been found that William Tell and his family were avid bowlers but all records were destroyed in a fire, thus, we will never know for whom the Tells bowled!

There are three pregnant Indian maids.

One sleeps on a deer skin; one sleeps on an elk skin and the third sleeps on a hippopot amus skin. The first two each had a baby boy.

The one who slept on the hippos skin had twin boys. This proves that the squaw of the hippopotamus is equal to the sons of the squaws of the other two sides.

A man enters ten puns in a pun writing contest, hoping at least one wins. However, no pun in ten did!

I DIDN'T KNOW THAT! If you yelled for 8 years,. 7 months and 6 days, the energy produced would heat one cup of coffee. (Hardly seems worth it).

Humans and dolphins are the only species that have sex for pleasure. (And I'm not real sure about dolphins!).

Every time you lick a stamp, you consume 1/10 of a calorie.

A crocodile cannot stick its tongue out.

Polar bears are left handed.

A cat's urine glows under a black light.

OH MY GOD!" A plane was taking off from JFK and after it reached cruising altitude, the captain made an announcement over the PA. "Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking.

Welcome to Flight Number 293, nonstop to Silence followed and after a few moments the captain came back on and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, I am so sorry if I startled you, but while I was talking, the flight attendant brought me a cup of hot coffee and spilled it in my lap. You should see the front of my pants."

A passenger in coach section said loudly, "You should see the back of MINE!"

MORE CHURCH BULLETINS This being Easter Sunday. we will ask Mrs Lewis to come forward and lay an egg on the altar.

The ladies of the church have cast off clothing of every kind and may be seen in the church basement Friday.

A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening. Music will follow.

Weight Watchers will meet at 7pm. Please use the large double doors at the side entrance.

The Senior Choir invites any member of the congregation who enjoys sinning to join the choir.

The associate Minister unveiled the church's new tithing campaign slogan.

I UPPED MY PLEDGE - UP YOURS The service will close with "Little Drops of Water" One of the ladies will start and the rest of the congregation can join in.

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IN LETTERS To The WELFARE WESTERN WIT OFFICE The Lone Ranger and Tonto walked I am glad to report that my husband who into a bar and sat down to drink a beer. After a few minutes, a big, tall cowboy walked in was missing is dead. and said, "Who owns that big white horse Please find for certain if my husband is outside? " The Lone Ranger, standing and dead.

The man I live with now can't eat or do hitching up his gun belt answered, "I do ... anything until he knows.

Why?" The cowboy looked at the masked My husband had his project cut off man and said, "I just thought you ' d like to know that the horse is about dead from the 2-weeks ago and I haven't had any relief since. heat."

The Lone Ranger and Tonto rushed I have been in bed with the doctor for 2 outside and sure enough, Silver was very close to dead. They got the horse water and weeks and he doesn't do me any good. If soon had Silver feeling better. The Lone things don' t improve, I will have to get Ranger turned to Tonto and said, "Tonto, I another doctor. want you to stay here and run around Silver A TIMELY STORY in order to stir up a breeze and keep him " A man had been driving all night and by cool. morning was still far from his Kemosabe," Tonto answered "Sure, destination. He decided to stop and started jogging around the big white in the next city and park horse as the Lone Ranger went back into the somewhere quiet so he could get bar to finish his drink. an hour or two of sleep. As luck A short time later another cowboy walked in and said loudly, "Who owns that had it, the spot he chose was one of the city's big white horse outside? " Once again the major jogging routes. No sooner had he Lone Ranger stands and says, "I do, what ' s settled back to snooze when there came a knocking at his window. He looked out and wrong with him this time?"

The other cowboy orders a drink and saw a jogger running in place.

"Yes?" turning to the Lone Ranger answers, "I just "Excuse me sir," the jogger said, "do thought you'd like to know - you left your you have the time?"

Injun running!"

Looking at his watch the man 0hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! answered, "It's 6:15."

The jogger thanked him and departed I WISH I'D SAID THAT! but in the next fifteen minutes this happened The ultimate in snappy comebacks must be that of R B Sheridan, a political twice again. To avoid the problem happening enemy of William Pitt. Pitt, provoked one yet again, the man took out a pen and paper day, said to him scornfully, "You will come to and put a sign in the side window that said, "I your end either upon the gallows or from a do not know the time!"

Once again he settled back to sleep venereal disease!" " but he had barely shut his eyes when there "That depends, Mr. Pitt, replied Sheridan, on whether I embrace your was another knock on the window.

"Sir. Sir. "It ' s 6: 45! " principles or your mistress."

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WHAT I'VE LEARNED IN COLLEGE Actually, the following was taken from answers on High School exams probably by kids that will never see the inside of hallowed halls of ivy.

EGYPT Ancient Egypt was inhabited by mummies and they all wrote in hydraulics. They lived in the Sarah Desert and traveled by Camelot. The climate of the Sarah is such that the inhabitants have to live elsewhere.

THE BIBLE The Bible is full of interesting caricatures, In the first book of the Bible, Guiness, Adam and Eve were created from an apple tree.

One of their children, Cain, asked, "Am I my brother's son?" Moses led Hebrew slaves to the Red Sea where they made unleavened bread, which is bread without any ingredients, Moses went up on Mount Cyanide to get the ten commandments. Solomon had 300 wives and 700 porcupines.

GREECE The Greeks were a highly sculptured people, and without them we wouldn't have history. The Greeks also had myths. A myth is a female moth. Actually, Homer was not written by Homer but by another man of that name. Socrates was a famous Greek teacher who went around giving people advice. They killed him. Socrates died from an overdose of wedlock. After his death, his career suffered a dramatic decline. In the Olympic games, Greeks ran races, jumped, hurled the biscuits and threw the Java. Eventually the Romans conquered the Greeks.

ROME History calls people Romans because they never stayed in one place for very long. Julius Caesar extinguished himself on the battlefields of Gaul. The Ides of March murdered him because they thought he was going to be made king. Dying, he gasped out, "Tee hee, Brutus."

Nero was a cruel tyranny who would torture his subjects by playing the fiddle.

EUROPE Joan of Arc was burnt to a steak. The Magna Carta provided that no man should be hanged twice for the same offense. In midevil times most people were alliterate. Christopher was a great navigator who Columbus discovered America while cursing about the Atlantic. His ships were called the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Fe. Later the Pilgrims crossed the ocean and this was called Pilgrim's Progress. The winter of 1620 was a hard one for the settlers. Many people died and many babies were born. Captain John Smith was responsible for all this.

LITERATURE The greatest writer of the futile ages was Chaucer who wrote many poems and verses and some literature. Another story was about William Tell, who shot an arrow through an apple while standing on his son's head. The greatest writer of the Renaissance was William Shakespeare. He was born in 1564, supposedly on his birthday. He wrote tragedies, comedies, and hysterectomies, all in Islamic pentameter. Also writing at the time was Miguel Cernates who wrote Donkey Hote. The next great author was John Milton who wrote Paradise Lost. Then his wife died and he wrote Paradise Regained. Beethoven wrote music even though he was deaf. For this reason he wrote loud music.

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JEFFRY HILL

Woodstock, IL

Dear Capt. Gastrich, I' m sending the enclosed cover of a recent Trade-A-Plane as I thought some folks would be interested to know that "TWA's First Jet" still soldiers on and is at this minute leaning up against a fence somewhere in Wyoming!

I' m also sending "before and after" pictures of my O-58B (L-3B) project which I flew for the first time (following a 9 year restoration) Tuesday afternoon July 13. How sweet it was! Gave the wife a ride, pictures, videos -- the whole nine yards. I was afraid that now I wouldn't have anything to do.

Not to worry -- the Lord provides. On Tuesday afternoon July 20 (one week to the hour later) a tornado blew away most of our hangar leaving 42-36317 at the bottom of the rubble. I've already started the latest resurrection and hope to have it ready in time for OSH 2000.

One last thing. My L-3 spent the war at Okmulgee, OK with the Sooner Air Training Corps. I've contacted folks at the Okmulgee Airport, Library and Newspaper and no one knows anything about the Sooner Air Training Corps. Apparently the old airport is no longer there. One fellow thought they trained glider pilots there. I wonder in one of your readers might know something about this outfit to help complete the aircraft's history?

We all appreciate the great work all you guys on the "Topics" staff do.

Regards,

Jeff Hill, Sr

Ed's Note: Thanks for the pictures and the `newsy' and ready-to-go letter Jeff. In the past there have been other articles about the first TWA Jet and I hope to be able to have the Trade-A-Plane cover picture you sent reduced and enhanced before I use it. However, your L3 looks great - and takes me back to those first flying lessons I had in 1942.

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LOUIS BARR

Henderson, NV

Dear Hank, Just received the July TARPA TOPICS. As usual, nothing else gets done until it has been read, cover to cover. You people do a bang-up job of putting it together.

I'm writing about the picture on page 35 sent in by Bill Burgener. I don 't pretend to know who the hostess (F/A?) is, but the man on the right bears a very strong resemblance to Captain Bill Shoemaker. It would be interesting to see if anyone agrees with me.

Keep up the good work.

Lou Ed's Note: I was inclined to agree with you Lou since I had flown with Captain Shoemaker (DC-4 International Flight) but then Margaret Thrush called and told me the person in the picture was her husband, the late Roy Thrush. I also flew with Roy (my very first DC-4 landings) and I had to agree with her more than I agreed with you.

BILL DIXON

San Jose, CA

HANK, She probably has been identified for you, but if not, the hostess on page 35 with Frank Busch was Charlene Grinter, sister of TWA pilot Don Grinter. She died many years ago. The other pilot's face look familiar, but I can't dredge up the name - sorry!

See you at the cruise Convention I hope. And thanks for your continuing good work on the GRAPEVINE. Regards, Bill Ed's Note: Thanx for the E-mail Bill. As you can see the other pilot is Roy Thrush. I used to fly a lot with Don Grinter. He never ever told me that he had such a great sister - I can't understand why!

HANK STURDEVANT

Scottsdale, AZ

Dear Phil, I'm still around and doing well. Enjoy TARPA TOPICS with all the news. Enclosed is a check for a couple of years dues - hope it helps.

Hank

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BOB ALLARDYCE

Pittsfield, MA

Dear Phil, Here is my check for $30.00. Consider it an Eagle ' s egg.

I read your report with dismay. Surely we can find a way to fatten up the coffers without stringent cutbacks, particularly when the money goes to such good cause?

I believe many Eagles would not object to going back to the $30.00 dues structure - at least enough to cover the annual costs of printing and mailing "TARPA TOPICS"....

Best Wishes

JOHN WITTEN

Glenview, IL

Dear Phil, I just received my latest copy of TARPA TOPICS. Great! As usual.

You know what the golden years are don't you? That's when the iron in your blood, the silver in your hair, and the gold in your teeth turns to lead! So, here is my dues Check!!

Tou jours John JOHN MILNER

Los Altos, CA

Dear Phil, Just thought I'd drop you a note and include a check along with it.

I'm still clicking along at 83 and a half, going on "39" !

Not as spry as I used to be but I still have my main faculties and still have my driver's license. Cross word puzzles keep my brain sharp.

Will keep the "BUCKS" coming to help stave off that cash flow crisis!

Editor's Note: The Eagles are heard from again ... and again ... and again!

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BILL DIXON

San Jose, CA HOW I LEARNED TO MAKE A BED (From The Villager without permission)

Even war has its humorous touches! Just ask any one of the many WWII and Korean war veterans living in the Villages. Here's a true tale that will ring a bell with many of them.

I was an Air Corps aviation cadet lower classman in preflight pilot training in San Antonio, Texas in February 1943. The upperclassmen and commissioned tactical officers ruled us with an iron hand. The idea was to establish unquestioning discipline so we could continue on to target no matter what the opposition. The same determined discipline existed during basic training in the Army, Navy, and Marines.

In our case, we ate at attention, dressed up our dinner plate at the least infraction, and trotted double-time everywhere. Worse yet, we were expected to make up our bunks so tightly you could flip a coin on the top blanket and the coin would bounce vigorously into the air. When the tact officer conducting the first inspection in my barracks failed to get a quarter to satisfactorily spring off my bed, he ripped the blanket and sheet off with loud fanfare.

As punishment, I was ordered to stand by my bunk, which was in the front of the barracks, at stiff attention and yell at the top of my voice to each cadet as he returned from breakfast: "Look what the lieutenant did to my bed!"

I graduated as a pilot 2nd Lieutenant ten months later, and to this day I am an expert at making beds!

Ed's Note: Thanks Bill - good tale. Which makes me wonder. Now with the military being bisexual, must new male recruits make their beds or can someone who knows how do it?

FRED LINGENFELSER

Daytona Beach, FL

Hello to you Hank, Getting so lazy that I even find it tough to sit down to the computer and visit with my old friends. I sold the Comanche, so that is the reason I changed my e-mail address.

By the way, keep up the good work on the GRAPEVINE. I enjoy your work very much in each and every issue. The word from a friend (Aviation Cadet Classmate) is that a reunion is shaping up for March 31st, 2000 in San Antonio, Texas. We graduated class of 50-A at 1000 hours on March 31, 1950. Cannot believe the years gone by.

Hank, take care of yourself, and hope to see you one of these days if I can get off my lazy - and travel out your way. See ya, Fred Ed' s Note: Thanks classmate and I'll pass your e-mail address on (flingenfelser@juno.com)

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Murphy, NC

LEW JUDD Hank,

I was just reading about the demise of George C. Scott and how he had turned down the Academy Award for best actor in Patton. I lived on a small island in the Bahamas from 1975 to 1981 called Man-o-War Cay (after the bird, not the ship) in the chain of islands called The Abacos, sometimes called the white islands. These folks ancestors were Loyalists from North Carolina, Georgia and New England. Their language was a mixture of cockney and olde English, I.e., "I've got a haxe but I don't ave a achet. They climbed hup the hill."

There was no TV except what bounced from the ionosphere and it varied tremendously. The folks had never seen a movie. They were probably the nicest people on earth. Anyhow, this was the area where the movie "The Day of the Dolphin" was filmed. One of the stars in that movie was George C. Scott. His perk was to have a chartered yacht to live on while the picture was being made. During a lull in the filming, his yacht sailed from Treasure Cay (Plenty of wealthy American, part-time residents) to Man-o-War. Because the marina was small the yacht tied up at the gas dock, which was attended by a white Bahamian man who had never been anywhere except the Abacos in his entire 50 years. George C. Scott, putting on his dark sunglasses and pulling his cap down over his head, stepped from the yacht, and turning to the attendant he announced, "I'm George C. Scott, but don't tell anybody." The attendant who had never been to a movie in his life and had no idea who George C. Scott was, put out his hand and said, "I'm Cyril Albury, and I won't! " I'm George C. Scott As Scott walked around the small settlement he soon took off his sun glasses, then began introducing himself to passing strangers, none of whom had no idea who the hell he was. Talk about an ego buster. He never returned to Man-o-War during the weeks that followed.

Take Care, Lew ' Ed ' s Note: Thanx Lew - I know how poor old George felt. I ve walked around a lot of places and no one knew who I was - or cared! I think I'd like to live on an island though and

I know who with! ! ! I can just see myself, lounging on the beach, calling out, "Alyssa, dear. Be a good girl and bring me another one of those minty things!"

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JOHN J. WITTEN

Glenvfew, IL

Dear Hank, Just got my latest TOPICS. Great as usual. Also learned how the computer works.

HA! HA! It also reminded me dues were due and that I had forgotten to send Phil my dues (ED's NOTE: I was going to stop typing right here, but fortunately read the rest of the line so I will continue). so I got the check off to Phil.

You know what the golden years are don't you? That's when the iron in your blood, the silver in your hair and the gold in your teeth turns to lead. (ED's NOTE: I wonder if JOHN intended to stop there).

After TWA, I tried to put the little white ball in the four inch holes (Roulette?). It drove me nuts.

Having gone off the deep end I went to work for the FAA. Trying to promote safety! ??? FAA safety, like giant shrimp, is an oxymoron. You know what FAA stands for don' t you? Failing At Aviation.

FAA - READY FOR Y2K

If you'd like some true stories about what really goes on, let me know. I'm sure the membership would enjoy knowing just what it is that the FAA does. Some are farcical, some border on insane. But, it reflects the FAA's false veneer and its shallow and trivial interior.

I've written a manuscript about my tour in the FAA. Can't seem to get any publisher's interested. Maybe the truth hurts.

Beau Garcon,

Thanks John, As for those true stories, send me a couple of the insane and maybe three or four of the farces. I plan to study Mythology next year in school. Hopefully we will study the myth about a fuel tank exploding without any source of ignition. That's almost as good as the one about the guy who flew so close to the sun his wings melted. Hey, you don't think ....

Naaaaah.

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LOREN C. NORTH

Sarasota, FL

Aug. 30, 1999

Capt. Phil Belisle TARPA INC. Sec/Treas PMB #705 3145 Geary Blvd San Francisco, CA 94118-3316 Dear Phil, Sorry this took so long to reach you, but again as last summer we are in our motor home trying to escape the Florida summer.

I recently received the forwarded July 98 issue of TARPA TOPICS, after it was returned to you.

Talk about snail mail! The Post Office will not forward mail to my forwarding service unless it is first class.

Even though it is a year late it is worth the wait. I hate to miss even one issue after so many have worked so long and hard to produce it.

I especially appreciate the extra effort on your part to get it to me.

Hope all is well with you and yours.

Russ

How's that thing corner Russ?

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Lincroft, NJ

GEORGE C. TOOP De Meo Patacca

Years ago when Hal Blackburn was about to retire, ALPA decided to make a documentary in rebuttal of the 60 year mandatory retirement age. Schedule asked me to fly with him during this last month. The film company's two men accompanied Hal from his home in Reading, Pennsylvania in the old car that he used to commute to and from the airport. They went to dispatch, were in the cockpit at all times, and went through the full flight routine with their cameras, lights and other equipment - all the time filming and taking pictures.

The pictures (next page) were taken during a three day lay-over in Rome at the De Meo Patacca Restaurant. We sat at the same table on three different trips and the film crew kept the cameras rolling - lights, action, camera! The waiters thought we were movie stars.

However, the best picture - like it was for all of us - was on the final approach into New York's JFK International Airport where the tradition for the last flight of a returning Captain was to turn the approach strobe and runway lights all on full bright. "Happy retirement from the control tower."

Years later, my small children came running into the bathroom where I was getting ready for a trip, crying out, "Daddy, Daddy, you're on TV." As we all ran to the living room I saw myself in the cockpit eating my lunch with other routine shots of Hal, Bill Shaw and the flight engineers. It ended with that beautiful scene of Hal's final approach and landing at JFK. The film was shown on the "Mickey Mouse Club." I have no idea why. It was never released because the film makers had added footage of the collision of the crash of United and TWA airliners over Staten Island. ALPA did not want a documentary to end that way.

Whatever happened to that film? Maybe someone knows.

George C. Toop Ed's Note: Great story George, and perhaps someone knows where that old film might be lying around. I especially remember that day myself - when Captain Dave Wollam died. I was returning to my south Jersey home when the news broke on my car radio - and I cried. I had only flown with Dave once but I never flew with anyone I admired more.

I've trimmed the pictures George included and am going to put them on the next page. They are not of the best quality, but I feel they should be included, even without every one in the pictures being identified. It was so to speak, Hal Blackburn's party and for the few of us all that never knew Hal, he's the one seated between the waiter stealing the butter tray and the one bitchin about the check (?).

Thanks George.

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Flemington, NJ

DICK SIANO Dear Hank,

I didn't send in this letter - you made it up so you could put a picture of my Partenavia in the GRAPEVINE! Dick, Ed's Note: You're right Richard!

Craft of choice: Aspen Helicopters' Italian-built six-seat Partenavia flew over Anacapa Island in the Santa Channel last month to provide tour passengers with a view of blue whales from 1,000 feet above the ocean.

Fort Smith, AR

BILL McMINN Dear Phil, Many thanks for all the work you fellows are doing for all of us.

If they ever end up getting rid of the age 60 restriction and I can get my seniority back, I plan on going back to flying. However, I do not plan on flying past age 90 unless they get new airplanes or routes. in which case I'll consider another five or six years. My wife Marianne and I recently celebrated our first sixty years of marriage and we are still enjoying good health and love living out here in Arkansas especially since Bill Clinton isn't around anymore.

Ed's Note: Congratulations Marianne (and Bill). I agree with you wholeheartedly about a place becoming better when someone else is no longer there!

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JOHN W MALANDRO

Arlington, TX

2101 Westmoor Place Arlington, TX. 76015 Phone (817) 277-4170 Malandro@Arlington.net

Hi Hank, Thanks for your good work on the Grapevine. Far as I can tell, everything seems to be working well around here. Doing what I can to keep my name out of "Flown West".

Never planned on making it to age 76, however I'm still on this side of the grass & I'm going to continue as usual. As "they " say, if it ain't broke, no need trying to fix it!!

My Little Darling and I recently had a neat experience we'd like to share with you all.

We traveled to the city of St. Marys in S.E. Georgia as part of an Elderhostel group.

This particular adventure was moderated by Georgia Southern University.

Each day after lectures to prepare us, we went out on field trips with knowledgeable tour guides. We visited historic St. Marys, the second oldest city in the U. S. We toured the Okefenokee swamp, on footpaths and by boat, passing within 25 feet of some real ugly alligators. All they did was yawn! ! On another day, we sailed to and walked around Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest barrier island. And yet another highlight was a visit to the Kings Bay Submarine Base, east coast home of the Trident Submarine Fleet. While there, we discovered that the Trident type submarine will or has replaced the Battleship as the heavy hitter in the U. S. Navy. The Trident carries 24 missiles, each capable of hitting 10 separate targets with a blast larger than the bomb which destroyed Hiroshima. Yes, that's 240 enormous nuclear bombs!! Add 48 torpedoes and we can easily guess why the Trident Submarines now carry the names of our States as the Battleships did for so long.

For the better part of five days, we were kept on a busy but enjoyable schedule. This was our first Elderhostel experience, however most of the others in our group had done it before. One couple had been on 23. We are sure that we'll go on other trips.

Elderhostel is a non profit organization which provides educational adventures all over the world for adults age 55 and over. If you are interested, Elderhostel's toll free number is 1-877-426-8056. Or on the net at < www.elderhostel.org > Or you may write to them at Elderhostel, 75 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110 My best to all those good guys with whom I shared so many experiences. Nostalgia runs rampant each month as I read through the TARPA TOPICS.

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GIL DAVIS

Pacific Palisades, CA

Hank, Thanks for your help on the "Crew Member Get-Together" on May 13th. Here are some photos of the event which was very successful. Altogether, more than 100 attended.

Everybody had a great time renewing old friendships. Besides the California group we had people from Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Montana and Hawaii. Give us a call or e-mail at gmd@gte.net if anyone has any questions.

Regards, Gil Davis Ed's Note: Glad the GRAPEVINE was helpful Gil. For those who did not attend, this unofficial TARPA get together was held in the Santa Monica Air Museum on Santa Monica Airport.

Here and on the next page are a few pictures of the many who attended.

M.D. "Doc" Jones - Wes Shipstad - Gil Davis - Bob Duncan - "Hoot" Gibson

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Santa Monica Crew Member Get-together

Larry Ashcraft-Ron Adams-Bob Kropp-Wes Shipstad-Mike Francik

Don O'Neil-Ed Strickland-Ted Price-Russ Roberts-Andy Murray

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VERNON T. HITCHCOCK

Santa Rosa. CA

Dear Hank, In my fun in writing the corny "spelin" letter that I sent to you August 11 I made a false statement which I regret and which I hope you will allow me to correct.

Please substitute the following paragraph in the place of the second paragraph of the letter: " I joined the Navy fer WWII. I allus wundered why thu military word CORPS was spoke to sound like KOR, Thu way it wuz speld you wud think it Was a ded pursun. No, fer that tha sed to put uh "e" on tu CORPS".

I might comment on why the Army AIR CORPS did reject me.

It was because I was 3/4 of an inch taller than their 6'2" limit allowed. That 3/4 of an inch probably saved my life, for the following reason : My cousin applied for the Army Air Corps at the same time, and after his being commissioned a 2nd Lt. he was sent, along with 52 other pilots, to Australia to fly the original B-26 against the Japanese. After two years there he was one of six of that group of pilots to return to the USA alive. If I had been there I probably would not have been so lucky.

I tried to make my August 11, 1999, as corny as possible, but I want it to be factually correct. I will appreciate your making the change I have requested. Thank you.

Ed's Note: Thanks for the letters Vern, I think! All nicely typed and camera ready.

Congrats to Betty also - I can see you kept her laughing over the years!

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GRAPEVINE (Cont 'd)

VERNON T. HITCHCOCK

Santa Rosa, CA

Vernon T. and Betty K. Hitchco ck 3411 Sidnev Square Santa Rosa, CA 95405 Phone/Fax : 707-544-0911 August 20, 1299 Dear Hank, Thanks for your letter. I 'll try to get us focused.

We were with Chuck and Pat Hasler on the Bermuda trip. Were you on that trip ? I was with T&WA-TWA in MKC until 1949 and then in SFO until 1951, July 1, when I resigned to enter Stanford Law School. I spent a lot of time in Olathe but apparently left before you were there. I was back to old NAS Olathe June 25, 1992.

My wife, nee Betty Orr, is from upstate New related to Dayton Orr, but did have some flights name of your "kissin cousin", Rosemary Judge, is Betty and me, but at the moment we can't seem to

York. She is not with him. The familiar to both recall any more.

I too would like to have a Grumman Widgeon. I was trained in the PBY. My old "Indian-head" T&WA hat hangs on my wall over a photo of a TWA 049 Connie and along with hats of Navy, NATS, Q.B., Purdue bands, 4-H Clubs, Coonskin, Actic, desert, helmut & goggles, Prairie Farmer, Skunk Train and others too numerous to mention. The remaining wall s pace is filled with pictures of family, Navy, Convair 880, Ham Radio (KB6UOJ), 4-H Clubs, law certificates, Q.B.'s, other bands, George Washington, John Marshall (4th Chief Justice, largely responsible for our present form of government), A. Lincoln and Ronald Reagan, and also Indian artifacts , ears of corn and stalks of soybeans from my Indiana farm. I'm now considering taking the whole mess down before it falls down in the next big earthquake. I'll have a hellova time filling in all the nail holes in the wall.

For two full days now I have enjoyed my "promotion" to Captain on your address to me. I'm reminded of the Indian sailor in the Navy when promoted to Chief Petty Officer said, "I never would have made Chief in my old outfit". I was a Plane Commander in NATS, a Captain in Nationwide Air Transport Service but never stayed long enough with TWA to make Captain.

Thanks for your great work on the TARPA Grapevine.

V. T.(Tom) Hitchcock

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GRAPEVINE (cont ' d)

EARL JINNETTE

CaIpine, CA BOMB's AWAY!

We have all spent layover time in various cities and sat in on the bull sessions that always develop where pilots gather. The conversation invariably evolves into flying experiences. This was not too long after World War II and many war stories were still being told. Some boring, others of skeptical origin and still others that were obviously fabricated. These sessions took place in hotel lobbies, restaurants and even some time in bars, although no crew member ever went there to drink but only to soak up atmosphere and listen to the tall tales.

Jimmy Phillpott was a Captain some referred to as a renegade. I think he was deserving of a more charitable concept and I think his actions might be called "unconventional." Whatever, Jim was a gregarious individual who enjoyed life and did not always operate by the book. It was in one of these sessions that I asked Jim how and when he started flying and his story was one I will never forget and I have not doubt of its veracity.

During the thirties Jim was the personal chauffeur of General Hap Arnold. After months of service in that capacity Jim started a campaign of agitating the General for a transfer to flying school, which had been his ambition since he was a young boy. Success was not immediate but eventually the General gave in and pulled the proper military strings that got Jim transferred.

I don't remember all the dates, but now as the war heats up we move ahead to when Jim, a bird colonel was based at one of the little known bases in the C.B.I (China Burma- India) theater. As the war's momentum swung more and more favorably to the U. S. the base policy where he was stationed was one of no missions on Sunday, unless an emergency existed. Jim who was flying combat missions in B-25's decided one Sunday to give some of the ground personnel a change from their daily routine duties and take them for a B-25 ride. He ordered a plane fueled and the necessary combat munitions loaded.

His crew consisted of the best looking nurse on the base as copilot (a lady whom he later married), the mess sergeant was his bombardier, an office clerk was tail gunner and other GI's filled in wherever there was an opening. Once airborne everyone was enjoying strafing imaginary jungle targets. After about an hour had elapsed Jim spotted a fair sized village that was not on his map. Another clue to something being amiss was that there were no shouting and cheering natives waving at the plane.

Jim then decided to climb to a favorable bombing attitude and released several bombs and all hell broke loose. The village was a recently constructed Japanese munitions dump and the explosion was huge. The news of this unorthodox mission quickly reached the higher echelons of military brass who set in motion the procedures for a medal awarding ceremony - to all members of Jim's crew! When the top brass saw the name, rank and serial numbers of Jim's crew, standing in front of a fan was no place to be!

Instead of metals, Jim went before a courts martial and was busted back to Major. It might have even been worse had not the unauthorized mission been such a huge success.

Ed's Note: Great story Earl. I never flew with Jim but can sympathize with what happened to him. I think, looking back, and I feel sure Jim would agree, if he had found a way to tell the world one of the brass hats had told him to take these people on a mini-mission, there be a different ending.

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IRENE MYERS (R.P.Myers)

New Kensington, PA

Dear Capt. Gastrich, My husband, Captain Russell P. Myers Jr. traveled west on April 10, 1999. He is terribly missed by all of us. I want to thank Captain Gratz, Captain Bob Sherman and his dear class mate Captain John Happy Jr. for all the help they gave me at this time! Without them I would have been in a terrible state! Every time I asked Russ, he always told me, "I'll tell you tomorrow," but tomorrow never came. It took me over four months to get settled and still not quite done. The article in Gone West was written by me and his dear classmate Captain John Happy.

Also, John wanted to add this. All of his fellow TWA Pilot Class of April 1953, will remember Russ forever. I hope you will put this letter in the TARPA Grapevine . Thank you!

Sincerely, Mrs. R. P. Myers Jr. Ed's Note: Thanks for your letter Irene, and my sympathy and that of all TARPA members is extended to you and Russ's family. I was especially glad to include your letter in the Grapevine because of a few words I have italicized in the letter hoping there are none among us that still have not "got around" to talking about a distasteful but very necessary subject.

Lincroft, NJ

GEORGE C. TOOP Hank, Keep up the good work. I look forward to TARPA TOPICS. George Toop

O. J. DIOGUARDI

Atlantic Beach, FL

Dear Phil, As always, enclosed is the Eagle's dues, looking forward to the last year of the 20th Century. Like always, the TARPA magazine rates very high in our household. Thanks to all. I try not to be like a cow's tail who is always behind in her work.

Arrividerci, Rusty DioGuardi

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1.TWA SENIORS CLUB F-mail from Nancy Crowder. dtd 8-5-99, Webmaster TWA Seniors Club Thanks for copying me in Hank. Please stop by the website and sign our Guestbook.

If any retirees or former employees (overage 50 and left in good standing) of TWA live in an area that does not have a Regional Chapter and would like to start a chapter, please contact Trudy Bromberg, 1st Vice President of the TWA Seniors Club. Her e-mail address is on the Regional Chapters page under the Executive Committee heading. We are going to be announcing the start of a new chapter in Branson, MO just this month) in the next Seniors newsletter.

If anyone is not a member of the national organization ($10.00 per year) its very easy to join. If you can receive photo-type attachments I will he happy to send you the Dues Form that you can print off and mail to the Treasure of the TWA Seniors, Larry Gardner, in Las Vegas, NV. Regards, Nancy Crawford 2.TWA SKYLINER Since August 1998 (perhaps earlier) it has been necessary to send in a coupon from the Skyliner all TWA employees receive as a TWA retirement benefit. I almost missed sending mine in in 1998 - as did other TARPA members. Let me tell you, guys and gals, once your Skyliner stops coming in the mail, it would almost be easier to become reinstated on the active flight crewmembers lists than it is to get Skyliner delivery restarted. I plan to put a copy of the coupon in the July issue of the Grapevine, assuming I am still assembling it, next year. while I know receipt of the July TOPICS is pretty near the end of the month of August, if you did not send the Skyliner coupon in, use the one in the GRAPEVINE. However, send it in on the day you first see it. It should be in the hands of the Skyliner people who want it by August 3 I The Skyliner Editor, Ms. Jennifer Dervin was very gracious and cooperative when I contacted her recently regarding restarting Skyliner delivery but we should not increase her work load because of our own errors. If anyone is not currently receiving the Skyliner, I suggest hand written letter to them at: Skyliner Retirees % TWA Distribution Service P.O. Box 20007 Kansas City, MO 64195 3. TWA Corporate Communications TWA Corporate Communications has established a mailbox to which retirees may submit requests and questions. The E-mail address is: CorpCom@twa.com For those who do not have E-mail the telephone is: (314) 5889-3210. 'h You may also write to TWA Corporate Communications, 515 N. 6 St., St. Louis, MO 63101.

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Published Monthly at 5t. Louis

Vol. I, No. 5

CONSTRUCTION

PROOGRESS 120 feet by 220 feet, and constructed entirely of steel is also shown in the photographs. The shell of the hangar will be of light colored brick to harmonize with the passenger station. The hangar architecture likewise will harmonize with that of the station. Both passenger stations and the hangar will be ready for use sometime before actual operations begin.

ONSTRUCTION progress along the route of Transcontinental Air Transport, Inc., has now reached the point where photographs indicate the results of months of effort by numerous crews of workmen and engineers.

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Port Columbus THe most evident results of the construction work are at Port Columbus, eastern terminal of TAT, where three agencies, the city itself, the Pennsylvania railroad and TAT have combined to transform a mere level field into a modern air and rail terminal. As shown in the photographs on page two, the passenger station being built by the city is almost completed and will be but a few steps from the railroad station being built by the Pennsylvania.

The Pennsylvania station at Port Columbus is of interest in that it is the first instance in the world where a railroad has erected a passenger station at an airport and arranged for its trains to make regular stops at the station.

The municipal station will be constructed of cream colored brick and will be two stories in height. The first floor will be occupied by waiting rooms, a restaurant, newstands, and rest rooms. On the second floor will be the field office of TAT, quarters and rest rooms for pilots and an observation tower for the field director.

The frame work of the TAT hangar,

May, 1929

The airport itself is being drained and leveled and two runways, each 100 feet wide, are nearing completion.

Eastern Division ROGRESS has been equally rapid at other cities on the eastern division of the line although it is not so evident to the casual visitor as at Columbus. At Indianapolis, for example, a deep ditch which traversed Stout field has been filled to make possible a very long runway in the direction of the prevailing wind. The passenger station, radio facilities a n d lighting equipment will be complete some time before July 1. At Kansas City, progress has been delayed by unusually heavy rains. The municipal field which will be the site of TAT operations there, has largely been cleared of trees to make possible a runway 6,000 feet long. Construction on the elaborately equipped passenger station to be erected by the city has been contracted for and will be ready

by June 1. Some of the radio and teletype apparatus is available for use at

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HERE is the man on whose shoulder, fall the multitude of construction details that must be completed before TAT begins its operations.

He is Mr. J. V. Magee, vice-president in charge of the General Offices in St. Louis.

Mr. Magee, a chemical engineer by education, entered aviation in '922, when, as special assistant to the Postmaster General, he undertook the task of lighting the transcontinental airway between Chicago and Cheyenne, Wyoming, for night flying with the mail. He completed the job in 1925. in 1924 Mr. Magee was assigned by the Postmaster General to make a survey of a proposed air mail route between the United States and South America. The route which he suggested at the completion of the survey has been adopted and Colonel Charles .4. Lindbergh recently flew the first mail over the Pan-American route. Mr. Magee more recently was manager of the aviation department of the DuPont company.

His particular j ob in TAT is, in his own words, "to " get the line operating and keep it running.

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T A L K

(Left) The municipal passenger station at Port Columbus, two stones high and of light faced brick, will have a complete waiting room, restaurant, newstands, ticket offices and on the second floor, the TAT field office, pilots' restrooms and a tower for the field director. It will be completed before July r.

once; the balance will be ready by June 15.

One of these fuel trucks, capable of pumping sixty gallons of gasoline a minute into the tanks of a plane, will he stationed at each TAT airport.

The planes can he refueled from the truck in less than five minutes. weight of the giant multimotored planes which will taxi over them. All construction work is expected to be complete by June 15.

In the photographs on page three, all of which were taken about April 1 is shown some of the activity on the western division. The group of workmen around the work shanty in the Waynoka photograph, has virtually completed the runways there. The broad runway is shown toward the background of the photograph. The framework of the standard hangar at Clovis stands completed and ready for its sheet metal covering.

At Wichita temporary quarters will be available in one end of the hangar as early as June 1. Completion of other details, including passenger station, radio, tele-type and weather bureau facilities is expected by June 15.

The Pennsylvania railroad passenger station at Port Columbus, (shown above) is the first of its kind in the world. Passengers transfer between plane and train directly at the airport. At the right is an aerial photograph of Port Columbus showing the locations of the municipal station, the TAT hangar and the Pennsylvania station.

Western Division N THE western division at airports owned by the Company, engineers have determined from exhaustive tests the most effective oil treatment for the soil to provide hard surfaced runways which will shed water rapidly and withstand the

O Beacon lights placed at regular intervals along the TAT airway, and at airports, for the guidance of pilots at night, will be erected on towers such as this one.

The Kingman photograph, taken from the air indicates clearly the preparations necessary for the oil treatment. The runway is furrowed repeatedly, and after each operation, oil is applied and allowed to settle. When rolled level the runway is waterproof and entirely clear of the

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The group of men in the center of the photograph is the crew of engineers and workmen preparing the airport at Waynoka, Okla., for the use of the multimotored TAT planes. The wide runway is shown in the background.

T A L K

Each airport is furrowed repeatedly and the soil subjected to an intensive oil treatment which makes the runways water-proof and removes the dust annoyance. The photograph is of the furrowed runways at Kingman, Ariz.

Passenger Stations

dust which is often a source of annoyance. Between a gallon and two and a half gallons of oil are used per square yard of surface.

In the center of the photographic group is a tractor, typical of the kind used on these western fields.

Other construction work not shown in the photographs includes the erection of radio towers about one half mile from each airport, erection of beacon light towers at the airports and along the airway, and preparations for the installation of the teletype equipment. A photograph of one of the beacon towers appears on another page. Weather bureau instruments have been installed at some of the airports and observation stations.

This passenger station at Albuquerque, N. M., is done in the old Spanish style of architecture familiar to the region.

It is one story of tile and stucco. In one wing are the waiting rooms, newstands and restrooms. The other wing is occupied by TAT offices.

The steel framework of the TAT hangar at Clovis is shown here completed and ready for its covering of sheet metal The hangar is 120 feet by 220 feet and owned by the Company.

PASSENGER stations containing waiting rooms, restrooms and other conveniences are being erected at each airport, the photograph of the one at Albuquerque being shown here as typical of TAT stations on the western division.

The station will he located at the corner of the airport near the other buildings shown in the aerial photograph of the Albuquerque airport.

The five runways shown in this photograph all have been treated with oil to provide the hard, water-proof surface necessary and to remove the dust. The East and West runway, shown at the left in the photograph, is being extended to exceed 3,000 feet.

An aerial photograph of the TAT airport at Albuquerque showing manner of laying out runways to permit a take-off in any direction depending upon the wind direction.

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P L A N E

No. 5 Volume I May, 1929 Published Monthly by Transcontinental Air Transport, Inc. Syndicate Trust Bldg.

St. Louis. Mo. Permission is hereby granted for the reproduction of any or all of the text matter or illustrations in this publication.

Trucks ASOLINE trucks designed especially for fueling TAT planes during the fifteen minute stops have been completed and

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are now being driven overland to the various ports. The truck includes a pumping unit which will deliver 60 gallons of gasoline a minute into the wing tanks of the huge planes. A photograph of one of the trucks is shown on page two.

Although it now appears that the line will be ready for operation by July 1 at the latest, everyone connected with the Company is mindful of the word of Mr. C. M. Keys, president of TAT, that operations must not begin until "the day we are properly ready,"

PROGRESS ome conception of the progress made

by TAT since February, when the Progress Chart was first published in PLANE TALK, can be gained by comparing that first chart with the one below indi -

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T A L K BINDERS FOR PLANE TALK Loose-leaf binders of semi-flexible black imitation grain leather, equipped with rods for preserving a file of 24 issues of PLANE TALK and stamped in-' dividually in gold with the owner s name and the title " PLANE TALK, " may be obtained through the Traffic Department of TAT, Syndicate Trust Bldg., St. Louis, Mo., at cost, $3.25 each, postpaid. Check or money order should accompany the request, and the individual name should be typewritten or legibly printed. Re' quests should be received by the Traffic Department before June 25, and reasonable time allowed after ordering for manufacture of the hinders.

CHART

eating the status on May 15. The areas in solid black represent work completed.

Areas cross hatched indicate work undertaken by municipalities or private airport operators. When this work is completed

the areas will be shown in solid black.

The few remaining areas in white indicate work necessary but not completed.

When all the units can be shown in solid black TAT will begin its operations.

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Airport marks 70th birthday It was a rainy but exciting summer day 70 years ago on the eastern outskirts of town, when the Ford Tri-Motor airplane dubbed the City of Columbus roared off into the western skies and history. Nearby, on the Pennsylvania Railroad's tracks, sat the Airways Limited, which had brought 18 passengers to the new air terminal called Port Columbus. The train's surrender of those adventurous travelers on July 8, 1929, signaled a change in how Americans would travel.

Air travel was still a novelty in 1929 when 18 train passengers boarded this Ford Tri-Motor at Port The City of Columbus and its companion vehiColumbus for a flight to Los Angeles. The train plane cle, the City of Wichita, were links to the future trip was billed as "coast to coast in 48 hours. " in what was then referred to as a trip "coast to coast in 48 hours." The Tri-Motor airplane took its passengers on a westward trek that would end in Los Angeles two days after they had boarded the train in New York City. The train-and-plane service, known then as Transcontinental Air Transport, was inaugurated the same day that Columbus' major airport opened, said aviation enthusiast Don Peters of Westerville.

Columbus newspapers carried schedules of festivities that had begun two days before the dedication. Stunt aviators, parachutists, plane rides and concerts were all part of the sounds and sights on the flat acreage just north of a two-lane path now known as E. 5th Avenue. The event drew scads of curious residents who had read about plans for the new operation. It also brought in automaker Henry Ford, his son, Edsel, and their friend Harvey Firestone, the tire magnate.

Other notables who attended were Gov. Myers Y. Cooper and legendary aviator Amelia Earhart.

William Oxley Thompson, president-emeritus of Ohio State University, dedicated the airport.

Peters, a retired TWA pilot, and some fellow aviation fans will celebrate the hub's birthday at 10:30 a.m. today in a ceremony at the original terminal, which has been converted into an office building. There will be birthday cakes for Port Columbus and TWA, which Peters said is the descendant of Transcontinental Air Transport and other early air services. North Side resident Clarence Potter will be presented the Master Mechanic's Award. It's given to mechanics with at least 50 years' experience in aviation, Peters said.

Ralph Charles of Somerset, Ohio, who received the award some years ago, expects to be on hand.

Charles, 99, still maintains his pilot's license and can remember Fort Columbus' earliest days. He was hired in 1930, after the Depression wiped out his own airport operation in Zanesville. Action at Port Columbus was pretty skimpy for a while, too, he said. On Sundays he offered flyovers of the city--" 15 minutes for $2 a passenger."

Charles said today would be the first time he's seen Port Columbus in 50 years. He'll notice some big changes, said airport spokesman David Whitaker. "For one thing, there's a $92 million capital-improvements project under way." Editor's Note: This article is reprinted by permission of the Columbus Dispatch.

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TWA Seeks to Re-open Pacific Coast

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Captain James A. McIntyre, TARPA Award of Merit Recipient, Earns Top Aviation Award The International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI) has named James A. McIntyre recipient of its Jerome F. Lederer Aviation Award for 1999. The award is given for outstanding lifetime contributions to technical excellence in furthering aviation accident investigation and achieving Society objectives.

ISASI is an organization dedicated to enhancing aviation safety through the continuing development and improvement of investigation techniques. To this end its membership is made up of persons who are actively engaged in the investigation of aircraft accidents or in prevention activities that identify, eliminate or control aviation hazards before accidents result.

In making the award presentation, 97-year old Jerry Lederer, often referred to as the ` Father of Aviation Safety,' said: "Jim has become one of the giants in the world of airline aircraft accident investigation. His early philosophy was that a thorough determination of the cause of accidents was the best way to improve safety. Five decades and 22,000 flight hours later, that philosophy remains firmly entrench within him."

Frank DelGandio, ISASI President, said, "This award is a fitting tribute and worthy recognition of the lifetime of effort Captain McIntyre has devoted to air safety and the goals set forth by the ISASI." John Goglia, board member of the US National Transportation Safety Board, and the only board member with a background in aircraft maintenance, says of McIntyre, "If it wasn't for him, I would not be here today. " Goglia explains: "Very early on, before anyone else even thought about it he reached out to the maintenance community to help with safety. I was one guy in a bunch of people that heard him give a pitch." But, Goglia adds, McIntyre, kept coming back and I kept talking to him. Without doubt, he helped mold and push me toward this work.

McIntyre, retired as a 747 jumbo jet Captain from Trans World Airlines in 1987 after a 34 year commercial piloting career that included more than 30 years in aviation safety work. He also served as a naval aviator. After his retirement from TWA, McIntyre continued his aviation safety advocacy as a safety Consultant and through his association with ISASI. Among the many national aviation safety enhancements that cany his imprint are today's use of transponders in aircraft and the universal 250-knot speed limit below 10,000 feet, both of which have sharply reduced midair collisions. He also contributed significantly to the reduction of terrorist hijacking of aircraft by working to initiate the existing passenger screening systems in use at airports today. He also was instrumental in forming the Aviation Hazardous Material Act that regulates the carriage of such material in passenger aircraft.

More recently, he has helped create an understanding of how Human Factors affect all aspects of aviation from piloting, to boardroom decision making to aircraft maintenance. He spent many of his last flying career years leading the Air Line Pilots Association TWA Accident Investigation Board, introducing and refining procedures for recognizing and finding the cause of accidents rather than seeking to determine who or what was at fault. He also coordinated ALPA's Professional Standards Committee and connected its efforts to accident prevention.

While with ISASI, he provided oversight to all the ISASI Chapters in the United States, directed the Society's human factor efforts, creating training and investigative procedures for air safety investigators worldwide.

After residing at White Picket Farm in Deerfield, NH for 40 years, McIntyre now resides in Waterville, Valley NH with Anna, his wife of 46 years. They have four children and nine grandchildren. The oldest son, Jim, is a pilot flight instructor for United Airlines and lives in Littleton, Colorado. Daughter, Mary, and family raise sheep and cattle in Lebanon, NH; Son, Jeff, hauls granite from New Hampshire and Vermont to all parts of the US and Canada. Son, Chris is a carpenter living in Moultonboro, N.H.

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ADDRESS CHANGES E-MAIL -ZIP-AREA CODE (E) BAINBRIDGE, Jr. 913-631-7988 (R)BAKER 949-492-3948 (R) BAKER 505-982-5407 (H)BALL 530-661-6575 (R)BATES 203-775-1373 (R) BATES 941-423-6645 (R) BECK 913-631-0616 (A)BECKNER 407-254-5508 (A) BE VAN 941 -415-9096 (R)BRENT 913-631-3746 (R) BROWN JR 314-469-0398 (R)BUNNELL 410-754-5465 (R) BURGESS 830-990-8314 (H)BUSHEY (R) CALLIHAM 913-631-5660 (R) CANNON 760-471-6132 (R)CARLUCCI 480-595-7030 (E) CARNEAL 520-649-5652 (R) CHAMBERLIN 408-624-0830 (H) CONVERSE 760-346-1832 (A)CONWAY 520-825-1478 (R)CORE 530-274-0422 (R)COTTRELL 925-935-5315 (R) CUNNINGHAM 520-284-0390

William

Capt. (EVELYN)

495 Lakeshore East KS 66217 Lake Quivira, 207 Calla Delicada Jack L. Capt. (DONNA) CA 92672 San Clemente, Richard S. Capt. (LILLY) • • • 105 East Look NM 87501 rsbkr@aol.com Santa Fe, Sueko Mrs. (STUART) 303 Mt. Whitney Dr. CA 95695 Woodland, Westbrook 49 Lake George Rd Capt.

CT 06804 Brookfield, wbates2@erols.com Westbrook Capt.

5095 Palena Blvd FL 34287 North Port, Robert W. 133 Terrace Trl W Capt. (SANDI) KS 66217 Lake Quivira, Richard R. Capt. (CONNIE) 857 Oakwood Dr. FL 32940-1785 Melbourne, twacap@metrolink.net Lewis Capt. (JOYCE) 19478 Silver Oak Dr. FL 33912 Ft Myers, George W. Capt. (CAROL) 120 Lakeshore West KS 66217 Lake Quivira, Donald H. Capt. (THERSA) 13319 Fairfield Square Dr. MO 63017 Chesterfield, ramjet323@aol.com Thomas H. Capt. (JEAN) 5278 Preston Road MD 21632 Federalsburg, tbunnell@earthling.net 193 Bob Moritz Dr. John D. Capt. (JUDY.) TX 78624-3035 Fredericksburg, jacknjudyb@fbg.net Lillian Mrs. (WILLIAM) 1925 Green Canyon Rd Fallbrook, CA 92028 Max Capt. (PAT) 480 Navajo KS 66217 Lake Quivira, ttater@ msn.com William R. F / E (ANN-MARIE) .... 6708 Paseo Del Vista CA 92009-6007 carlsbadbill@prodigy.net Carlsbad, Raymond Iro (ROSELLA) .... 7047 E. Canyon Wren Circle AZ 85262 Scottsdale, Walter E. Capt. (NORMA) 205 S. Cowboy Way AZ 86326 Cottonwood, Roy W. Capt. (MARY) 25750 Carmel Knolls Dr. CA 93923 rchamberlin@mail.arc.nasa.gov Carmel, Virginia Mrs. (LARRY) 46205 Portola Ave. Apt. D CA 92260-5599 Palm Desert, Richard E. Capt. (ANNEMARIE) • 14041 N. Desert Butte Dr. AZ 85737-9332 Oro Valley, dick2dc@aol.com Richard D. Capt. (JANET) 16219 Sharon Way CA 95949 Grass Valley, djcore@jps.com William R. I R O (LYNN) 2372 Walnut Blvd.

Walnut Creek, CA 94596 wrcottrell@yahoo.com Ronald B. Capt.

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ADDRESS CHANGES E-MAIL -ZIP-AREA CODE (R) DARBY 702-346-6294 (R)DAVIS 941-637-0093 (R) DAVIS 925-825-8032 (E) DENNISON 954-428-2887 (R) DOBRESCU 602-362-0720 (A)DRAKE III 603-929-5636 (A)EGOROFF 636-561-4268 (E) ELLINGTON 520-399-0529 (S)EVANS 908-996-6162 (A)FAIRCHILD 904-423-8894 (R)FAIRHURST 573-348-3688 (R) FRANZ 941-596-9640 (R)GANSE 281-359-7478 (R) GENTRY 561-626-4825 (R)GIFFORD 561-283-6012 (R) GIFFORD 610-983-3227 (A) GILLIGAN 949-376-8640 (E) GIRARD 415-482-0265 (E) HECKER 703-757-0534 (R) HEN RICKS 616-857-2324 (A)HENRICKS 941-349-4943 (H)IMMEL 512-250-1528 (R)INGENHUETT 702-645-4338 (R)JACOBSON 847-437-0550

David A.

Capt. (LARAINE)

Dale E. Capt. (JOAN) dogeasy@afcon.net Theodore A. Capt.

73644.117@compuserve.com Warren C. Capt. (FRAN) frandenny@worldnet.att.net Charles V. Capt. (RUTH) twacaptcvd@aol.com Charles Capt. (BARBARA) cadrake@prodigy.net Herb Capt. (CAROL) hegoroff@earthlink.net Harold F. Capt. (MAXINE) dukell@theriver.com Diana Ms. Ken Capt. (MARGARET mac@ucnsb.net Paul Capt. (JUDITH) pauljudi@lakeozark.net Jerry Capt. (JUDI) capjer@aol.com Larry R. Capt.

Iganse@grupotaca.com Russ Capt. (MAVIS) rustymave@aol.com Eugene F. Capt. (CONNIE) genecaptwa@aol.com Eugene F. Capt. (CONNIE) genecaptwa@aol.com Tom FIE Lawrence A.

Capt. (PHYLLIS)

Lawrence M. Capt. (CLARE) heckair@aol.com John Capt. (MARGARET) John

Capt. (MARGARET)

Katherine

Mrs. (WALTER)

Morris E.

Capt. (MADELINE )

Wesley L. Capt. (MARVEL) wljacobson@aol.com

1217 Wigwam NV 89027 Mesquite, 2601 Rio Plato Drive FL 33950 Punta Gorda, 3144 Baker Dr CA 94519 Concord, 1572 S. E. 5th Court FL 33441 Deerfield Beach, 6045 W. Potter Drive AZ 85308-6732 Glendale, 63 Hampton Meadows NH 03842-1813 Hampton, 73 Champagne Dr. MO 63367 Lake St. Louis, 1560 N. Sage Sparrow Rd. AZ 85614-6003 Green Valley, 3004 River Dr. Rt 29 N J 08825 Frenchtown, 2519 Glenwood Dr. FL 32141-5158 Edgewater , POBOX1568 MO 65049-1568 Lake Ozark, 5910 Roiling Oaks Ct. FL 34110 Naples, 1503 Sandy Park Lane T X 77339 Kingwood, 41 Dunbar Rd Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-6827 2258 Sw Bradford PI FL 34990 Palm City, P 0 Box 695 P A 19481-9998 Valley Forge, 227 Cozumel CA 92651 Laguna Beach, 11 Milano Place CA 94901-1524 San Rafael, 322 Walker Rd. Great Falls, V A 22066-3507 Box 891 M I 49453 Saugatuck, 8735-107 Midnight Pass Rd. FL 34242 Sarasota, 9422 Spring Hollow Dr T X 78750-2931 Austin, 8753 Fisher Ave. Las Vegas, 1203 Dover Lane Elk Grove Village,

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ADDRESS CHANGES E-MAIL -ZIP-AREA CODE (E) JUDD 602-488-2592 (R)KAHN 508-737-6267 (R) KIEWEL 970-577-9774 (R)KIEWEL 480-816 -6454 (A)KLEIBOEKER 636-561-3709 (R) KLEINER 913-631-5832 (E) KNUDSEN 913-631-7665 (E) KOUGHAN

William F.

Capt. (BETTY)

Ken

Capt. (CHERYL)

(E) LEWIS 727-446-6645 (E) LEWIS 508-945-0415 (R) LOGUE 619-625-8357 (R) LONG 805-497-8306 (R) MARCHIONE 757-5356-0536 (R) MCCORMICK 602-975-7281 (E) MCFARLAND 913-345-91 51 (R)MCNEACE 727-596-5747 (R)MEYERS 941-947-3037 (A)MILLER 310-399-3025 (H)MILLER 718-225-7100 (R)MOCK 818-889-7077 (R)MOCK 417-338-0747 (R) MOFFITT 505-864-2716 (R)MONTANARO 314-561-4618 (A)NANSTIEL 407-330-1840

Peter Capt. (ELLIE) kiewel@sprynet.com Peter Capt. (ELLIE) kiewel@sprynet.com Ron Capt. (KAREN) Richard L.

Capt. (HELEN)

Alvin R.

Capt. (KATHRYN)

John P.

Mr.

Horace W.

Capt. (PEGGY)

Horace W.

Capt. (PEGGY)

(JEAN)

Charles J. Capt. (JEAN) cj@scanavia.com David A. F I 0 (FAY) toropoo@gte.net Angelo Capt.

103533.1166@compuserve.com Gerard W. Capt. (CLEDA) H. Leo Capt. (JUNE) junebug@gni.com Clarke Capt. (CATHERINE) mcneace@ibm.net Roger Capt. (MARLENE) rogmeyers@aol.com Brent S. Capt. brentmillerl@compuserve.com Dorothee Mrs. (WILLIAM) James A. James A. William O.

Capt. (MARLENE) Capt. (MARLENE) Capt. (DOROTHY)

Joe A. Capt. (IRENE) jmontanaro@compuserve.com Bill Capt. (DORIS) 73644.214@compuserve.com

P. O. Box 1085 AZ 85377-1085 Carefree, P 0 Box 153 M A 02637 Cummaquid, 675 B Steamer Dr. CO 80517 Estes Park, 16108 E. Andrew Dr. AZ 85268 Fountain Hills, 4020 Key Harbor Dr. MO 63367 Lake St. Louis, 143 South Lakeshore KS 66217 Lake Quivira, 233 Apache Trail West KS 66217-8706 Lake Quivera, P. O. Box 787 CA 95227 Clemants, 756 Harbor Island FL 33767 Clearwater, 9 Pine Grove Rd P 0 Box 383 M A 02669 W. Chatham, 5326 Renaissance CA 92122-5632 San Diego, 1491 Berea Circle CA 91362 Thousand Oaks, P O. Box 1024 V A 23431-6024 Smithfield, P. O. Box 5745 AZ 85376-5745 Sun City, 4704 West 120th Street KS 66209 Overland Park, 318 Belle Isle Ave. Belieair Beach, 20259 Trl Puma Estoro, 10 Ocean Park Blvd#4 Santa Monica, 39-33 223rd St Bayside, 30701 Whaleboat Place Agoura Hills, 1404 Catalina Drive Branson, P. O. Box 169 Belen, 1006 Hunter Lane Lake Saint Louis, 226 Enterprise Road Osteen,

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ADDRESS CHANGES E-MAIL -ZIP-AREA CODE (R)NAPIER 530-269-0818 (R) NELSON 913-631-5554 (R) NELSON 310-377-4460 (A)NEUBAUER 603-253-5388 (A)NICHOLSON 615-356-4937 (E) NOLAND 541-857-6657 (R)OECHSLIN 505-856-6160 (R) PAULSON 765-764-1710 (R) PETTIJOHN 816-587-1764 (H) PICOTTE 805-683-0608 (R) PLATTNER 217-285-4517 (R)PRATT 636-405-0840 (R) RICHARDS 619-464-7846 (R) RICHTER 858-794-7216 (A)RIDGWAY 775-833-0628 (R) RIDGWAY 520-684-2633 (R) RIEBELING 775-857-2278 (E) ROBERTSON 913-648-7228 (R) RONE 913-631-7989 (A)RUEGE JR. 816-587-9172 (R)SAUERS 201-755-21 19 (R)SAVAGE 948-458-1414 (R)SCHMIDT 760 -451-1568 (R)SCHUMACHER 660-668-4517

Capt. (LINDA) Jerald L. jnapier@jps.net Richard R. Capt. (FRAN) rnelson200@aol.com Capt. (ARLENE) Stuart F. nelnevl@earthlink.net .

Richard J. Capt. (LINDA) rjnlmn@cyberportal.net Murray M. Capt. (RUTH) murray.nicholson@gte.net Ray A. Capt. (DESSIE) F / 0 (ANNIE) Pete poechslin@aol.com G. N. Capt. (CAROLYN) rosewood@tctc.com James H. Capt. (GLORIA) Lorraine

Mrs. (ROBERT W.)

R. David Capt. (SUE) rdplat@adams.net Horace B. Capt. (JOYCE) hpratt8935@aol.com Capt. (SUE) Gene. gene_richards@hotmail.com James H. Capt. (KRIS) Capt. (MARY JANE) Phillip E. peridgeway@aol.com Phillip E. Capt. (MARY JANE) peridgeway@aol.com Herbert A. Capt. (MADELINE) John D.

Capt.

Wendell H. Capt. (JAYNE) www.wrone@compuserve.com Frank Capt.

William F.

Capt. (PATRICIA)

Jan L. Capt. (PAT) jnpsavage@compuserve.com Carl M. Capt. twaslvrtx@nctimes.net Capt. (HENRIETTA) Eugene J.

26691 Tablemeadow Road C A 95602 Auburn, 515 Lakeshore East KS 66217 Lake Quivira, 21 Coveview Drive Rancho Palos Verdes, C A 90274 P. O. Box 133 NH 03226 Center Harbor, 6666 Brookmont Terr. #1006 T N 37221-8121 Nashville, 1200 Mira Mar Ave. #115 OR 9750'4-8560 Medford, 11305 Oakland Ave N.e.

NM.87122 Albuquerque, 110 Maple Cove IN 47993 Williamsport, 4735 N. Hickory Ct. MO 64116 Kansas City, 325 Morton Bay Ln. #2 C A 93117 Goleta, 619 E. Washington St. IL 62363 Pittsfield, 1432 Westhampton View Ln. MO.63005 Chesterfield, 8515 Costa Verde # 709 CA 92122 San Diego, 13239 Haxton Place C A 92130 San Diego, Box 7324 NV 89452-7324 Incline Village, Box 2208 AZ 85358-2208 Wickenburg, 7410 PINEHURST CIRCLE NV 89502-9739 Reno, 3509 W. 95th St. #17 KS 66206 Overland Park, 210 Glenview W. KS 66217 Lake Quivira, P. 0. Box 177 MO 64020 Concordia, S / V Luv Cats C / 0 9804 Aldersgate Rd. MD 20850-3703 Rockville, 21781 Michigan Lane C A 92630 Lake Forrest, P. 0. Box 850 CA 92088-0805 Fallbrook, Rr #2, Box 269 Lincoln,

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ADDRESS CHANGES E-MAIL -ZIP-AREA CODE William T. (R)SCOTT Capt. (MARY) 480-575-9033 wilbilsct@worldnet.att.net (R)SHEEDY Stephen L. Capt. (SANDRA) 843-651-2348 leosa@aol.com (R)SMITH Adrian R. Capt. (MARILYN) 941-637-0355 airhart@sunline.net (E) SMITH Darrow H. Capt. (PATRICIA) 816-452-7133 darrow@sound.net (E) STURTEVANT Henry Capt. (ADRIENNE) 480-947-4884 sturegg@webtv.net (A)TENAGLIA John L. Capt. (FRAN) 1-203-746-2012 jftags@aol.com (R)THOMAS Lawrence W. Capt. (GERRY) 727-784-9176 (R)THOMAS Richard E. Capt. (PAT) 816-505-2215 (E)TITTINGER George J. Capt. (LEILIA ) 909-652-9711 (R)ULRICH Kurt J. Capt. (SHARI) 970-921-7177 flyingu@tds.net (R)VAN PELT Vincent R. Capt.

949-361-96464 ugahonk@aol.com (E) WAGGONER William C. Capt. (KATHLEEN) 831-625-0617 (S) WAHL Mary M. Ms. (PETER E.) 561-395-2967 (R) WALGREN Paul Capt. (JANET) 941-923-2267 pwalgren@home.com (R) WATERHOUSE A. D." Puck " Capt. (LOIS) 808-878-1931 puckwaterhouse@compuserve.co (A) WETHERELL Richard J. Capt. (DREAMA) 503-539-0189 richwx@aol.com (R)WETMORE Stan Capt. (JOYCE) (860) 350-2286 flyhigh@freewwweb.com (E) WHITE Charles M. Capt. (ELLA) 718-939-1577 (R)WOODEN, Jr. John C. Capt. (FAITH) 847-259-4048 (R)YATES Bob F I 0 (STEPHANIE) 727-869-1399 sryates@gte.net (R)YATES Keith E. Capt. (MARJORIE) 727-785-5336

7323 Sunset Sky Circle AZ 85262 Scottsdale, 1413 Hwy 17 S, P M B #181 SC 29575-6040 Surtside Beach, 654 Andros Ct FL 33950-5809 Punta Gorda, 935 N. Woodland Dr MO 64118 Kansas City, 8100-176 East Camelback Road AZ 85251 Scottsdale, 6 White Birch Dr. CT 06812 New Fairfield, 724 Severs Landing FL 34683 Palm Harbor, 4615 N. Holly Ct. MO 64116 Kansas City, 1803 Pueblo Dr. CA 92545 Hemet, 2400 Black Canyon Rd. CO 81415-9554 Crawford, 2906 Calla Gaucho CA 92673 San Clemente, 200 Del Mesa CA 93923-7951 Carmel, 3125 N.e. 8th Ave. FL 33431 Boca Raton, 3875 Spyglass Hill Rd. FL 34238 Sarasota, 1112 Mano Drive HI 96790-9522 Kula, P M B 242 , 8951 Bonita Beach Rd. #525 Bonita Springs, FL 34135-4208 6 Saddle Ridge Rd. CT 06776-2512 New Milford, 38-20 Bowne Street NY 11354 Flushing, 201 N. Vail Avenue Arlington Heights, 13419 Starfish Dr. Hudson, 100 Poole Place Oldsmar,

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