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Random Griz Aviation Musings

wink said:
Saw these guys at home base today. Didn't have time to talk. The C-172 was first in. When I left I saw the two C-152s. I had heard much about previous Air Force Academy aircraft and the ultimate switch to the Cirrus. Had no idea what these guys were all about, especially the 152s. In all I read about the new flight training aircraft that led to the Cirrus selection, it was about hot high performance in Colorado Springs, so the 152 was a surprise. Turns out there is a fleet of 172s (T-41) and 152s (T-52) just for the competitive flying team.

Also notable was the lack of masking and milling about less than 6 feet apart. I saw the C-172 at the fuel pump, and neither pilot had on masks as they taxied up. So what is the status of masks on a daily basis for active duty? Are these guys just going rouge while away from the flag pole? If so, I salute them. Very un-Air Force, let alone cadet like.

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Here at Pax (well, my squadron at least) it's masks on the flight line unless you're alone. Aircrew generally wear masks to preflight and interact with PC/DEMOT, then demask for startup.

Of course, the Dyncorp contractors are unsurprisingly terrible about it, usually "snorkeling" (nose uncovered). Our entire contract line shack has been quarantined twice.
 
Flew up to KFDK. While having lunch this brand new, just off the shelf, -60 flew in. The crew were Sikorsky employees and the bird is heading south to get stacked up with a bunch of others for FMS.

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Also the airport is named for this tragic soul who died in WWII. I guess someone from every town had to go first.

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Griz882 said:
Flew up to KFDK. While having lunch this brand new, just off the shelf, -60 flew in. The crew were Sikorsky employees and the bird is heading south to get stacked up with a bunch of others for FMS.

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Also the airport is named for this tragic soul who died in WWII. I guess someone from every town had to go first.

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Found the below, in reference to Lt. Delaplaine.



Ensign W. T. Delaplaine, USNR, was designated Naval Aviator #6892 in 1940. Entered active service via the pre-war Aviation Cadet (AVCAD) program.

Lieut. Delaplaine, and seven other naval personnel died when their transport plane crashed near NAS Oakland, Calif.



The News
Frederick, MD
May 6, 1943

- Full Honors for Naval Flyer at Entombment

A funeral with full naval honors was accorded Lieut. William T. Delaplaine, III, U.S.N., Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the home of his parents, Mr. and William T. Delaplaine, 273 Dill avenue. Lieut. Delaplaine was killed in the crash of a two-motored Navy plane near Oakland, Calif., last week.

Services were conducted for the family and relatives by Rev. Dr. Henry L. G. Kieffer, pastor of the Evangelical Reformed Church assisted by Rev. Samuel S. Johnston, rector of All Saints Church. Employees of The News and The Post, with whom Lieut. Delaplaine was associated before entering the Navy, attended in a body.

The flag draped casket was borne by eight enlisted men from the Washington Navy Yard, and the following officers of the U. S. Naval Reserve formed an escort: Lieut. Commander John R. Fitzpatrick, Lieut. Gray C. Boyce, Lieut. Earl Heavrin, Lieut. Robert D. Clapperton, Lieut. (j.g.) John B. Chamberlain and Ensign A. Atlee Radcliffe, a close friend of the deceased who accompanied the body from the Pacific coast.

As the body was entombed in the Frederick Memorial Park Mausoleum a firing squad of eight enlisted men fired three volleys under command of Chief Petty Officer Pickett. Taps were sounded by Chief Petty Officer Vaughan. Harry E. Carty Company had charge of local arrangements.
 
Griz882 said:
Flew up to KFDK. While having lunch this brand new, just off the shelf, -60 flew in. The crew were Sikorsky employees and the bird is heading south to get stacked up with a bunch of others for FMS.

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Also the airport is named for this tragic soul who died in WWII. I guess someone from every town had to go first.

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That's my home airfield (childhood home and first flight). Once this COVID nonsense is over, I should be able to get up there on the taxpayers' dime for lunch on Market St.
 
IKE said:
That's my home airfield (childhood home and first flight). Once this COVID nonsense is over, I should be able to get up there on the taxpayers' dime for lunch on Market St.
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I’ll be happy to cover my portion of this tax boondoggle! Gub’ment paid flying is the best flying!
 
IKE said:
That's my home airfield (childhood home and first flight). Once this COVID nonsense is over, I should be able to get up there on the taxpayers' dime for lunch on Market St.
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I miss the Snow White Grill, the White Star, and of course the Barbara Fritchie on the Golden Mile.
 
brownshoe said:
I miss the Snow White Grill, the White Star, and of course the Barbara Fritchie on the Golden Mile.
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Snow White moved lock, stock, and barrel up to Winchester VA. Closed a bit for COVID it is expected to reopen in the near future.

Loved the pies at Barbara Fritchie’s!
 
Griz882 said:
Snow White moved lock, stock, and barrel up to Winchester VA. Closed a bit for COVID it is expected to reopen in the near future.

Loved the pies at Barbara Fritchie’s!
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Barbara Fritchie's is now a used car lot. Masser's (next door) is still there though, and the food there is still the same.

Barbara Fritchie's was run by the same folks until it closed, not just the pies, but all the food was cooked right there, and it was always great!
 
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