Author Topic: Jist fer Grins, Old Club Pix (Read 4120 times)

Randy Ryan · « **on:** March 12, 2009, 08:08:26 PM »

This is of all things, the Michgan R/C Society, even though we flew everything. This pic was take in front of the Farmington Hobby Shop in Farmington Michigan in 1965. On the far left, behind the little guy holding the flying barrel is one Jerry Brach, better known as Jerome Brach, those of you that have built the Lil' Wizard have seen his picture on the kit box lid. Carl Goldberg refused to pay royalties, so Jerry settled for his picture on the box. Next guy to the right is your's truely with the then stylish "waterfall" hair holding a foam winged bipe of myown design. Over to the right, the man with ART on his sweater is my Dad, my mentor, my hero and lifelong flying buddy. And last, directly below "suppies" in the window is Bill Parker, the manager and our sponsor, he's holding a polyhedral winged Free Flight. I have RC, FF and CL models in the picture and I had the honor of being the president of the club in '66 when I was 16.

One more person of note, some old FFer's may recognize the name, 5th from the left with the F on his jacket is Ken Phare, Ken was a strong FAI F1A flyer for a number of years, not sure what he's up to now.

Dig out your old club shots and let's see 'em!

Randy Ryan · « **Reply #1 on:** March 13, 2009, 10:06:42 AM »

YOU GUYS ARE NO FUN AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Come on, post some old club shots!!!

James C. Johnson · « **Reply #2 on:** March 13, 2009, 10:54:26 AM »

I never belonged to a club per se.. but I do have an old pic of me flying on the Parade Grounds of VMI in 1973.. this Imperial Ringmaster stuck hard.. grass snagged the lines on take off...

Jim

john e. holliday · « **Reply #3 on:** March 13, 2009, 11:53:07 AM »

I would post a pic if I had one. The two clubs I belonged to over the years never had a group picture. DOC Holliday

Steve Fitton · « **Reply #4 on:** March 13, 2009, 04:00:42 PM »

Quote from: James C. Johnson on March 13, 2009, 10:54:26 AM

I never belonged to a club per se.. but I do have an old pic of me flying on the Parade Grounds of VMI in 1973.. this Imperial Ringmaster stuck hard.. grass snagged the lines on take off...

Jim

You're boned, unauthorized operation of model plane on parade deck! Now go march off your 5-1-5!!!!

James C. Johnson · « **Reply #5 on:** March 13, 2009, 04:45:32 PM »

Thanks Keydet... I do remember the RDC well... luckily I escaped with only one midnight rendezvous , the worst were the coat hanger swats by my Dykes room mates.. ... I have seen recent pics of the new addiction to the Insta-Root.. and had done some reading on Bunting ... an experience you never forget..

I had to get a permit to store the plane which I brought back from a Christmas break..

Steve what are you flying these days?

Jim

Willis Swindell · « **Reply #6 on:** March 13, 2009, 05:07:38 PM »

Here is a picture of the Portsmouth Airfoolers club around 1961 and there are three of us still flying together. That is me with the Stuka.
Willis

Clint Ormosen · « **Reply #7 on:** March 13, 2009, 08:07:45 PM »

Quote from: Willis Swindell on March 13, 2009, 05:07:38 PM

Here is a picture of the Portsmouth Airfoolers club around 1961 and there are three of us still flying together. That is me with the Stuka.
Willis

Umm......which Stuka? I see two.

jim welch · « **Reply #8 on:** March 13, 2009, 08:56:14 PM »

I see a slim and trim Willis Swindell and stuka (left top), BILL YODER(YOGI),JIMMY WARD,BOBBY WARD,EMERSON HARRIS,JOHN TATE,LEROY MONDAY,ED PAVEY,and DOC in a tie.Can't forget BOBBY MATHISON in the top row also....PORTSMOUTH AIRFOOLERS class of 62....Jim WELCH

catdaddy · « **Reply #9 on:** March 14, 2009, 02:03:50 PM »

You asked for it

Bill Heher · « **Reply #10 on:** March 14, 2009, 02:57:20 PM »

Hey CatDaddy / Elwyn - that's no hippie picture! The hair doesn't even tuoch the shoulders and you can't see through the jeans. That snap sure flipped a sitch in my brain though - all of a sudden I was right back there,about 1977 in Grand Forks N.D.
I was building a Scientific P-40 on a card table in the 1st apartment I shared with some buddies, Led Zepplin III blasting out of a pair of giant Altec Lansings and we were all on dope. Mine favorite was Aero-gloss and theirs was some off brand from Mexico! I think there was a bit of cross pollination / out gassing going on between the different brands, the music never sounded better.
I have a picture of me standing in the yard at that place that looks almost identical to the one of Elwyn, except I'm holding that beautiful (to me) P-40 painted Fokker Red with black sunbursts, and my hair is curled up a couple inches at the shoulder, topped off by a stylish black farmers cap. Good times!!!
I'll have to find that pic and scan it for posting- we've come a long way baby (remember those TV ads?).

Clayton Berry · « **Reply #11 on:** March 14, 2009, 08:15:42 PM »

My dad.

Steve Fitton · « **Reply #12 on:** March 15, 2009, 03:28:41 PM »

Quote from: Willis Swindell on March 13, 2009, 05:07:38 PM

Here is a picture of the Portsmouth Airfoolers club around 1961 and there are three of us still flying together. That is me with the Stuka.
Willis

Is that Mike standing next to you Willis? And is Tate the one with the goofy tie?

Steve Fitton · « **Reply #13 on:** March 15, 2009, 03:31:34 PM »

Quote from: James C. Johnson on March 13, 2009, 04:45:32 PM

Thanks Keydet... I do remember the RDC well... luckily I escaped with only one midnight rendezvous , the worst were the coat hanger swats by my Dykes room mates.. ... I have seen recent pics of the new addiction to the Insta-Root.. and had done some reading on Bunting ... an experience you never forget..

I had to get a permit to store the plane which I brought back from a Christmas break..

Steve what are you flying these days?

Jim

Yeah, I guess my old room (389,289,189) is gone thanks to the new eyesore, errr, addition. My Ringmaster lived in the top of Scott Ship hall in the CWRT room to avoid the flak of getting a permit. I don't think I have a pic of it on the parade deck, but I should check. The tac thought the plane was awesome and was bummed when it flamed out of a wingover and busted the tail off of it. He wanted it to fly all afternoon!

Willis Swindell · « **Reply #14 on:** March 15, 2009, 07:16:18 PM »

Steve
That is Bill yoder next to me He passed away about Two years ago. The guy with the tie is Ben Neace. He came out for a visit last summer and flew with us at Fentress. John is holding the speed plane
Willis

Steve Fitton · « **Reply #15 on:** March 15, 2009, 08:09:50 PM »

Quote from: Willis Swindell on March 15, 2009, 07:16:18 PM

Steve
John is holding the speed plane
Willis

Oh, man! Thats funny!

Randy Ryan · « **Reply #16 on:** March 15, 2009, 08:22:13 PM »

Now this is cool stuff!!

jim welch · « **Reply #17 on:** March 15, 2009, 09:26:15 PM »

My Bad...got Ben mixed up in the photo with Doc.....only been 43 years I can't believe I mixed um up but there ain't no denying John Tate...good one Steve on the tie, youre gonna pay for that one! LOL.......Jimmy

Willis Swindell · « **Reply #18 on:** March 15, 2009, 09:40:38 PM »

Before and after shot left to right . Me I’m the one holding the stuka on the left in the club picture. John Tate He is holding the little speed plane. Jim Welch was not in the picture his mother wouldn’t let him out to play that day. and Bob Mathison with the buttoned up shirt is beside the Smoothie. The other picture is Ben Neace he has the tie and holding the Smoothie
Willis

Patrick Rowan · « **Reply #19 on:** March 15, 2009, 09:53:11 PM »

Willis,

That is a great photo.

Old photos of John Tate!

I owe you.

jim welch · « **Reply #20 on:** March 15, 2009, 10:23:49 PM »

Patrick, feel free to utilize this opportunity to rag John as I'm sure he hasn't read this thread yet he he he...LOL...Yes Willis Jimmy couldn't play that day,but I cut grass and saved my $7.99 and bought that K&b 19 green head which has definately affected me for over 45 years now!Oh yeah that 1927 picture really shows how we all have grown with this great hobby.LMAO...thanks for the launch....JIMMY

Joey Mathison 9806 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 16, 2009, 05:22:16 AM »

did john ever master the art of flying mono-line

Steve Fitton · « **Reply #22 on:** March 16, 2009, 08:01:37 AM »

Quote from: Patrick Rowan on March 15, 2009, 09:53:11 PM

Willis,

That is a great photo.

Old photos of John Tate!

I owe you.

Did Tate's mom still dress him? Check out that shirt he has on!!!!!

jim welch · « **Reply #23 on:** March 16, 2009, 12:40:03 PM »

STTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTEVE....stop it your killing me! jimmy LOL

Robert McHam · « **Reply #24 on:** April 01, 2009, 07:02:14 PM »

Quote from: Bill Heher on March 14, 2009, 02:57:20 PM

Hey CatDaddy / Elwyn - that's no hippie picture! The hair doesn't even tuoch the shoulders and you can't see through the jeans. That snap sure flipped a sitch in my brain though - all of a sudden I was right back there,about 1977 in Grand Forks N.D.
I was building a Scientific P-40 on a card table in the 1st apartment I shared with some buddies, Led Zepplin III blasting out of a pair of giant Altec Lansings and we were all on dope. Mine favorite was Aero-gloss and theirs was some off brand from Mexico! I think there was a bit of cross pollination / out gassing going on between the different brands, the music never sounded better.
I have a picture of me standing in the yard at that place that looks almost identical to the one of Elwyn, except I'm holding that beautiful (to me) P-40 painted Fokker Red with black sunbursts, and my hair is curled up a couple inches at the shoulder, topped off by a stylish black farmers cap. Good times!!!
I'll have to find that pic and scan it for posting- we've come a long way baby (remember those TV ads?).

Hey Bill! If you do find that picture, make sure you post it in the half A forum as well!

Trying to boost support over there.

Hey, another thought... I am pretty sure I was listening to Zepplin and Stevie Ray Vaughn while building a few of my hollow logs. We might be close in age!

Robert