Say Hey,
I saw where your part of the world finally got some rain. Sorry it wasn’t in time to save the corn. Also, saw that remarkable cardboard Jeep. WOW!
Caught the T-Birds out in Wyoming, back in ‘75. Fabulous show. Here’s another Air Show that you might find interesting. The Rhinebeck Aerodrome. Saw it first back in the late 60’s when Cole Palen was still alive. This was his baby. He supplied all the planes for the film “THOSE DARING YOUNG MEN IN THEIR FLYING MACHINES”, and other movies. He was a good guy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZ4GSefwq-4
Here’s a link to Palen’s Wiki page , just for some background. As a museum person yourself, you might feel a connection.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cole_Palen
Enjoy it when you get a chance.
Take care.
Howdy, TigerHawk.
Yes, we finally got some GOOD rainfall yesterday! It was sorely needed. It would have been nice to have gotten it sooner, while the corn was still growing and it could plump up the kernels. But the corn’s not a total loss, fortunately. The ears are full but the kernels are smaller than normal.
The Thunderbirds were here several years ago for an air show and I went both days. They do put on a fabulous show.
Can’t say I’ve ever heard of the Rhinebeck Aerodrome. I have the video up now and what cool planes!! Neat that they’re carrying on with Cole Palen’s tradition. It looks like a lot of fun. So you got to see this event in person back in the day? Bet that was a blast.
That video of the air show at the Rhinebeck Aerodrome is SO much fun! I burst out laughing at the “race” with the three pilots in their boxers. The commentary was hilarious. They have a good announcer for their shows.