Just another Champ?
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A forum for Panther aircraft builders and Enthusiasts. Two simple rules: Play nice and use a real name
A forum for Panther aircraft builders and Enthusiasts. Two simple rules: Play nice and use a real name
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Lowrider
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Re: Just another Champ?
Hats off and a snappy salute to Andy and his Dad!! I was back in Delaware recently and saw a Champ painted OD green with a big white USMC on the bottom of the wings. Keep it in mind for the next paint job.
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rlweseman
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Re: Just another Champ?
That is a super cool Champ and a mega cool son and father team! What a special blessing to have them visit.
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Tony Spicer
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Just another Champ?
Nope, don't think so. It's the only Champ in existence sporting a Panther part.
In the front seat is Panther builder Andy Shorter. Andy is USMC Retired, and a Harrier pilot. In the back seat is Andy's Dad, a 92 year old WWII B-29 pilot. Andy and his Dad flew from New Bern, NC, to Stag Air Park on an absolutely gorgeous day just to sit around and swap lies. On the flight over, the bottom door hinge broke. Not a problem, I said. I just happen to have a Panther canopy hinge and a hacksaw. 30 minutes later, a new door hinge much stronger than the original.
Tony
In the front seat is Panther builder Andy Shorter. Andy is USMC Retired, and a Harrier pilot. In the back seat is Andy's Dad, a 92 year old WWII B-29 pilot. Andy and his Dad flew from New Bern, NC, to Stag Air Park on an absolutely gorgeous day just to sit around and swap lies. On the flight over, the bottom door hinge broke. Not a problem, I said. I just happen to have a Panther canopy hinge and a hacksaw. 30 minutes later, a new door hinge much stronger than the original.
Tony