scotttodaro 0 #51 January 14, 2010 fyi Crispy's real name is Mike Blanchard ,,,I thinkQuote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mbranch202 1 #52 January 15, 2010 Quotefyi Crispy's real name is Mike Blanchard ,,,I thinkQuote Crispy's real name is: Mike Branch from Florida, lived in Houston from 1977 - 1985Mike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fastphil 0 #53 January 15, 2010 QuoteQuotefyi Crispy's real name is Mike Blanchard ,,,I thinkQuote Crispy's real name is: Mike Branch from Florida, lived in Houston from 1977 - 1985 Hmmm... but I thought Mike Branch's real name was Crispy. (Just kidding, how are ya Mike ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mbranch202 1 #54 January 16, 2010 QuoteQuoteQuotefyi Crispy's real name is Mike Blanchard ,,,I thinkQuote Crispy's real name is: Mike Branch from Florida, lived in Houston from 1977 - 1985 Hmmm... but I thought Mike Branch's real name was Crispy. (Just kidding, how are ya Mike ;-) Only you could get by with that remark... I'm great..Mike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dks13827 3 #55 January 21, 2010 Quote There is some dispute about who did it first, but the attached photo (larger version is linked to HERE) shows some Dallas Austin people about to take off on the jump that resulted in claims of the first Texxas 20 way. April 28, 1979 McGregor, Texas. It wasn't a DZ; just used for the boogie. There were several rounds on the load also. I was there with 23 jumps under my belt that day A little help with IDs please. I know most of them. Many are still jumping. Row 2 medium dark jumpsuit is astronaut Fred Leslie from Irving and Univ. of Texas. Still jumping in Huntsville, AL. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mbranch202 1 #56 January 21, 2010 Quote Quote There is some dispute about who did it first, but the attached photo (larger version is linked to HERE) shows some Dallas Austin people about to take off on the jump that resulted in claims of the first Texxas 20 way. April 28, 1979 McGregor, Texas. It wasn't a DZ; just used for the boogie. There were several rounds on the load also. I was there with 23 jumps under my belt that day A little help with IDs please. I know most of them. Many are still jumping. Row 2 medium dark jumpsuit is astronaut Fred Leslie from Irving and Univ. of Texas. Still jumping in Huntsville, AL. Bottom Right Kneeling: Mike Branch Living in Houston at the time of Photo. Presently living in Lakeland, FL...Mike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drjump 0 #57 January 22, 2010 Russ--Exactly what do you mean by a TeXXas 20 way? Any formation of 20 jumpers or a special set formation? Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mbranch202 1 #58 January 22, 2010 QuoteRuss--Exactly what do you mean by a TeXXas 20 way? Any formation of 20 jumpers or a special set formation? Don It was my understanding that everyone on the jump was from or lived in Texas, jump was in Texas, and it had at least twenty in the formation. I was very bad about logging jumps during that time frame and I have no entry in my log books for this jump. Per the photo, I was there...Mike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drjump 0 #59 January 22, 2010 Thanks Mike--I have an entry in my log book that reads--Jump # 771, 13 April 1974, Cleveland, TX., DC3, signed by Dave Boatman D-890, 12/5, 60 sec. delay, completed 22 (out of 24) round star. This would appear to be about 5 years prior to the McGregor 20 way. Some of the jumpers on the 22 man star were, the original Texas 10 man team-Boatman, Jessie Hall, David Arrington, the Bottrell brothers, Bob Hilder, Eric Wizawaty(sp), Bob Vincent, Gary Hall. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #60 January 22, 2010 QuoteRuss--Exactly what do you mean by a TeXXas 20 way? Any formation of 20 jumpers or a special set formation? Hi Don. To me, a "TeXXas 20-way" has always meant a 20-way dive in the shape of a Texas star, as shown in the attached photo. I've been jumping in Texas for 20-years now, and that's the generally understood definition, I believe. The "XX" in "TeXXas" of course, stands for the Roman numeral "20", and since it's Texas, the formation represents the Texas star, symbolizing when Texas was an independent nation, after gaining its freedom from Mexico. I believe the "TeXXas 20-way" idea was dreamed up by Laird Cogburn and Madolyn Murdock, long time Houston jumpers, and organizers of the former TeXXas 20-way competition, that was quite popular for several years. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #61 January 22, 2010 There are variations of this as well, still the star, though and you get a patch for doing the jump. Its the "TeXXas" patch. There's a pink patch for all women. The maroon and white patch for an all Aggie way. There used to be, with the old AOT, an Aggie TeXXas 20-way jump onto campus at the Polo Fields. Old-Ags would do the jump and others were invited along. Non-Aggies could get the patch doing the jump onto campus. At least this is how it was explained to me by a couple of old-AOT'ers at one of the AOTMBs.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drjump 0 #62 January 22, 2010 Hi John--That is what I thought, but Russ didn't specify in his original post. Maybe he will clarify his original post. I know that it took us a long time and many many tries to complete that first 20 + round back in the 70's! Small door DC3, single file exit, no floaters, combat RW! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mbranch202 1 #63 January 23, 2010 QuoteThanks Mike--I have an entry in my log book that reads--Jump # 771, 13 April 1974, Cleveland, TX., DC3, signed by Dave Boatman D-890, 12/5, 60 sec. delay, completed 22 (out of 24) round star. This would appear to be about 5 years prior to the McGregor 20 way. Some of the jumpers on the 22 man star were, the original Texas 10 man team-Boatman, Jessie Hall, David Arrington, the Bottrell brothers, Bob Hilder, Eric Wizawaty(sp), Bob Vincent, Gary Hall. I had met most of the guys above during my earlier years at Z-Hills. I'm sure that there were many 20 + stars/formation made prior to this jump in McGregor. I'm pretty sure I was in several at Spaceland prior to the date listed. But no all jumpers on the loads were from or lived in Texas at the time..Mike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites efs4ever 3 #64 January 28, 2010 QuoteHi John--That is what I thought, but Russ didn't specify in his original post. Maybe he will clarify his original post. I know that it took us a long time and many many tries to complete that first 20 + round back in the 70's! Small door DC3, single file exit, no floaters, combat RW! Well, bear in mind that, at the time, I was a 19 jump wonder. I recall the group getting on the plane and me taking the soon to be sunset take off group shot. It was gettin dark. My recollection was all the hooplah and what was said after they completed it. Long time ago. Many of the people in the picture still jump. They would know, more precisely, what the story was.Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RogerRamjet 0 #65 January 28, 2010 Mike, on the left next to the guy in the black jump suite, looks like Billy Revis. Is it and did he live out there then? ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 3331 137 #66 January 28, 2010 Billy Revis died in a plane crash, early 1995 in Florida. Correction it was 1975 I Jumped with the guys who invented Skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RogerRamjet 0 #67 January 28, 2010 QuoteBilly Revis died in a plane crash, early 1995 in Florida. I'm aware of how he died. Not sure why that would keep him from a 20 way in 1979 though... However, I thought he died much ealier than 1995; are you sure of that? ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 3331 137 #68 January 28, 2010 Yep I'm sure. I was at the funeral service in Tampa by the water where his ashes were scattered from a low flying Cessna and I drove the van that picked up the guys that jumped in from the Lockheed Electra. They left their gear in the van and car trunks and nobody knew nothing when the Police showed up. I Jumped with the guys who invented Skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RogerRamjet 0 #69 January 28, 2010 Quote Yep I'm sure. I was at the funeral service in Tampa by the water where his ashes were scattered from a low flying Cessna and I drove the van that picked up the guys that jumped in from the Lockheed Electra. They left their gear in the van and car trunks and nobody knew nothing when the Police showed up. Hmmm, I knew he took off in the fog without instrument lights and crashed in the dump. However, I thought this happened while I was still jumping and I made my last jump in 1980. It's the date of the crash I was questioning... If it was really in 1995, then he could easily be in the photo in the OP's post taken in 1979. ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 3331 137 #70 January 28, 2010 Make that 1975--- I Jumped with the guys who invented Skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RogerRamjet 0 #71 January 28, 2010 Nevermind, I found the info. He died in 1975, so not him in the photo. I was sure I was around when he crashed... http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1755&dat=19750224&id=bOYeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=AGcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6654,4120425 ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RogerRamjet 0 #72 January 28, 2010 Quote Make that 1975--- Steve, yup! I think you are suffering from CRS disease which seem to afflict everyone after a certain age (not saying what age)... ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,439 #73 January 29, 2010 That looks like Kevin Gibson to me. I'm at an age that when I say "hey -- that looks like X" it generally means that it looks like X looked 30 years ago. Fortunately, this really was 30 years ago... Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fastphil 0 #74 January 29, 2010 Yeah, I think Kevin Gibson too, but it took Wendy pointing it out to remember the name. I thought TeXXas twenties were just twenty ways done at Texas DZs. I might even have one of the patches somewhere... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mbranch202 1 #75 February 1, 2010 QuoteNevermind, I found the info. He died in 1975, so not him in the photo. I was sure I was around when he crashed... http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1755&dat=19750224&id=bOYeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=AGcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6654,4120425 Roger, Steve is correct.. Billy had passed long before the photo at McGregor was made....Mike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 Next Page 3 of 4 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. 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Mbranch202 1 #52 January 15, 2010 Quotefyi Crispy's real name is Mike Blanchard ,,,I thinkQuote Crispy's real name is: Mike Branch from Florida, lived in Houston from 1977 - 1985Mike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fastphil 0 #53 January 15, 2010 QuoteQuotefyi Crispy's real name is Mike Blanchard ,,,I thinkQuote Crispy's real name is: Mike Branch from Florida, lived in Houston from 1977 - 1985 Hmmm... but I thought Mike Branch's real name was Crispy. (Just kidding, how are ya Mike ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mbranch202 1 #54 January 16, 2010 QuoteQuoteQuotefyi Crispy's real name is Mike Blanchard ,,,I thinkQuote Crispy's real name is: Mike Branch from Florida, lived in Houston from 1977 - 1985 Hmmm... but I thought Mike Branch's real name was Crispy. (Just kidding, how are ya Mike ;-) Only you could get by with that remark... I'm great..Mike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dks13827 3 #55 January 21, 2010 Quote There is some dispute about who did it first, but the attached photo (larger version is linked to HERE) shows some Dallas Austin people about to take off on the jump that resulted in claims of the first Texxas 20 way. April 28, 1979 McGregor, Texas. It wasn't a DZ; just used for the boogie. There were several rounds on the load also. I was there with 23 jumps under my belt that day A little help with IDs please. I know most of them. Many are still jumping. Row 2 medium dark jumpsuit is astronaut Fred Leslie from Irving and Univ. of Texas. Still jumping in Huntsville, AL. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mbranch202 1 #56 January 21, 2010 Quote Quote There is some dispute about who did it first, but the attached photo (larger version is linked to HERE) shows some Dallas Austin people about to take off on the jump that resulted in claims of the first Texxas 20 way. April 28, 1979 McGregor, Texas. It wasn't a DZ; just used for the boogie. There were several rounds on the load also. I was there with 23 jumps under my belt that day A little help with IDs please. I know most of them. Many are still jumping. Row 2 medium dark jumpsuit is astronaut Fred Leslie from Irving and Univ. of Texas. Still jumping in Huntsville, AL. Bottom Right Kneeling: Mike Branch Living in Houston at the time of Photo. Presently living in Lakeland, FL...Mike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drjump 0 #57 January 22, 2010 Russ--Exactly what do you mean by a TeXXas 20 way? Any formation of 20 jumpers or a special set formation? Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mbranch202 1 #58 January 22, 2010 QuoteRuss--Exactly what do you mean by a TeXXas 20 way? Any formation of 20 jumpers or a special set formation? Don It was my understanding that everyone on the jump was from or lived in Texas, jump was in Texas, and it had at least twenty in the formation. I was very bad about logging jumps during that time frame and I have no entry in my log books for this jump. Per the photo, I was there...Mike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drjump 0 #59 January 22, 2010 Thanks Mike--I have an entry in my log book that reads--Jump # 771, 13 April 1974, Cleveland, TX., DC3, signed by Dave Boatman D-890, 12/5, 60 sec. delay, completed 22 (out of 24) round star. This would appear to be about 5 years prior to the McGregor 20 way. Some of the jumpers on the 22 man star were, the original Texas 10 man team-Boatman, Jessie Hall, David Arrington, the Bottrell brothers, Bob Hilder, Eric Wizawaty(sp), Bob Vincent, Gary Hall. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #60 January 22, 2010 QuoteRuss--Exactly what do you mean by a TeXXas 20 way? Any formation of 20 jumpers or a special set formation? Hi Don. To me, a "TeXXas 20-way" has always meant a 20-way dive in the shape of a Texas star, as shown in the attached photo. I've been jumping in Texas for 20-years now, and that's the generally understood definition, I believe. The "XX" in "TeXXas" of course, stands for the Roman numeral "20", and since it's Texas, the formation represents the Texas star, symbolizing when Texas was an independent nation, after gaining its freedom from Mexico. I believe the "TeXXas 20-way" idea was dreamed up by Laird Cogburn and Madolyn Murdock, long time Houston jumpers, and organizers of the former TeXXas 20-way competition, that was quite popular for several years. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #61 January 22, 2010 There are variations of this as well, still the star, though and you get a patch for doing the jump. Its the "TeXXas" patch. There's a pink patch for all women. The maroon and white patch for an all Aggie way. There used to be, with the old AOT, an Aggie TeXXas 20-way jump onto campus at the Polo Fields. Old-Ags would do the jump and others were invited along. Non-Aggies could get the patch doing the jump onto campus. At least this is how it was explained to me by a couple of old-AOT'ers at one of the AOTMBs.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drjump 0 #62 January 22, 2010 Hi John--That is what I thought, but Russ didn't specify in his original post. Maybe he will clarify his original post. I know that it took us a long time and many many tries to complete that first 20 + round back in the 70's! Small door DC3, single file exit, no floaters, combat RW! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mbranch202 1 #63 January 23, 2010 QuoteThanks Mike--I have an entry in my log book that reads--Jump # 771, 13 April 1974, Cleveland, TX., DC3, signed by Dave Boatman D-890, 12/5, 60 sec. delay, completed 22 (out of 24) round star. This would appear to be about 5 years prior to the McGregor 20 way. Some of the jumpers on the 22 man star were, the original Texas 10 man team-Boatman, Jessie Hall, David Arrington, the Bottrell brothers, Bob Hilder, Eric Wizawaty(sp), Bob Vincent, Gary Hall. I had met most of the guys above during my earlier years at Z-Hills. I'm sure that there were many 20 + stars/formation made prior to this jump in McGregor. I'm pretty sure I was in several at Spaceland prior to the date listed. But no all jumpers on the loads were from or lived in Texas at the time..Mike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites efs4ever 3 #64 January 28, 2010 QuoteHi John--That is what I thought, but Russ didn't specify in his original post. Maybe he will clarify his original post. I know that it took us a long time and many many tries to complete that first 20 + round back in the 70's! Small door DC3, single file exit, no floaters, combat RW! Well, bear in mind that, at the time, I was a 19 jump wonder. I recall the group getting on the plane and me taking the soon to be sunset take off group shot. It was gettin dark. My recollection was all the hooplah and what was said after they completed it. Long time ago. Many of the people in the picture still jump. They would know, more precisely, what the story was.Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RogerRamjet 0 #65 January 28, 2010 Mike, on the left next to the guy in the black jump suite, looks like Billy Revis. Is it and did he live out there then? ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 3331 137 #66 January 28, 2010 Billy Revis died in a plane crash, early 1995 in Florida. Correction it was 1975 I Jumped with the guys who invented Skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RogerRamjet 0 #67 January 28, 2010 QuoteBilly Revis died in a plane crash, early 1995 in Florida. I'm aware of how he died. Not sure why that would keep him from a 20 way in 1979 though... However, I thought he died much ealier than 1995; are you sure of that? ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 3331 137 #68 January 28, 2010 Yep I'm sure. I was at the funeral service in Tampa by the water where his ashes were scattered from a low flying Cessna and I drove the van that picked up the guys that jumped in from the Lockheed Electra. They left their gear in the van and car trunks and nobody knew nothing when the Police showed up. I Jumped with the guys who invented Skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RogerRamjet 0 #69 January 28, 2010 Quote Yep I'm sure. I was at the funeral service in Tampa by the water where his ashes were scattered from a low flying Cessna and I drove the van that picked up the guys that jumped in from the Lockheed Electra. They left their gear in the van and car trunks and nobody knew nothing when the Police showed up. Hmmm, I knew he took off in the fog without instrument lights and crashed in the dump. However, I thought this happened while I was still jumping and I made my last jump in 1980. It's the date of the crash I was questioning... If it was really in 1995, then he could easily be in the photo in the OP's post taken in 1979. ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 3331 137 #70 January 28, 2010 Make that 1975--- I Jumped with the guys who invented Skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RogerRamjet 0 #71 January 28, 2010 Nevermind, I found the info. He died in 1975, so not him in the photo. I was sure I was around when he crashed... http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1755&dat=19750224&id=bOYeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=AGcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6654,4120425 ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RogerRamjet 0 #72 January 28, 2010 Quote Make that 1975--- Steve, yup! I think you are suffering from CRS disease which seem to afflict everyone after a certain age (not saying what age)... ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,439 #73 January 29, 2010 That looks like Kevin Gibson to me. I'm at an age that when I say "hey -- that looks like X" it generally means that it looks like X looked 30 years ago. Fortunately, this really was 30 years ago... Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fastphil 0 #74 January 29, 2010 Yeah, I think Kevin Gibson too, but it took Wendy pointing it out to remember the name. I thought TeXXas twenties were just twenty ways done at Texas DZs. I might even have one of the patches somewhere... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mbranch202 1 #75 February 1, 2010 QuoteNevermind, I found the info. He died in 1975, so not him in the photo. I was sure I was around when he crashed... http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1755&dat=19750224&id=bOYeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=AGcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6654,4120425 Roger, Steve is correct.. Billy had passed long before the photo at McGregor was made....Mike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 Next Page 3 of 4 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. 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fastphil 0 #53 January 15, 2010 QuoteQuotefyi Crispy's real name is Mike Blanchard ,,,I thinkQuote Crispy's real name is: Mike Branch from Florida, lived in Houston from 1977 - 1985 Hmmm... but I thought Mike Branch's real name was Crispy. (Just kidding, how are ya Mike ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mbranch202 1 #54 January 16, 2010 QuoteQuoteQuotefyi Crispy's real name is Mike Blanchard ,,,I thinkQuote Crispy's real name is: Mike Branch from Florida, lived in Houston from 1977 - 1985 Hmmm... but I thought Mike Branch's real name was Crispy. (Just kidding, how are ya Mike ;-) Only you could get by with that remark... I'm great..Mike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dks13827 3 #55 January 21, 2010 Quote There is some dispute about who did it first, but the attached photo (larger version is linked to HERE) shows some Dallas Austin people about to take off on the jump that resulted in claims of the first Texxas 20 way. April 28, 1979 McGregor, Texas. It wasn't a DZ; just used for the boogie. There were several rounds on the load also. I was there with 23 jumps under my belt that day A little help with IDs please. I know most of them. Many are still jumping. Row 2 medium dark jumpsuit is astronaut Fred Leslie from Irving and Univ. of Texas. Still jumping in Huntsville, AL. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mbranch202 1 #56 January 21, 2010 Quote Quote There is some dispute about who did it first, but the attached photo (larger version is linked to HERE) shows some Dallas Austin people about to take off on the jump that resulted in claims of the first Texxas 20 way. April 28, 1979 McGregor, Texas. It wasn't a DZ; just used for the boogie. There were several rounds on the load also. I was there with 23 jumps under my belt that day A little help with IDs please. I know most of them. Many are still jumping. Row 2 medium dark jumpsuit is astronaut Fred Leslie from Irving and Univ. of Texas. Still jumping in Huntsville, AL. Bottom Right Kneeling: Mike Branch Living in Houston at the time of Photo. Presently living in Lakeland, FL...Mike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drjump 0 #57 January 22, 2010 Russ--Exactly what do you mean by a TeXXas 20 way? Any formation of 20 jumpers or a special set formation? Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mbranch202 1 #58 January 22, 2010 QuoteRuss--Exactly what do you mean by a TeXXas 20 way? Any formation of 20 jumpers or a special set formation? Don It was my understanding that everyone on the jump was from or lived in Texas, jump was in Texas, and it had at least twenty in the formation. I was very bad about logging jumps during that time frame and I have no entry in my log books for this jump. Per the photo, I was there...Mike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drjump 0 #59 January 22, 2010 Thanks Mike--I have an entry in my log book that reads--Jump # 771, 13 April 1974, Cleveland, TX., DC3, signed by Dave Boatman D-890, 12/5, 60 sec. delay, completed 22 (out of 24) round star. This would appear to be about 5 years prior to the McGregor 20 way. Some of the jumpers on the 22 man star were, the original Texas 10 man team-Boatman, Jessie Hall, David Arrington, the Bottrell brothers, Bob Hilder, Eric Wizawaty(sp), Bob Vincent, Gary Hall. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #60 January 22, 2010 QuoteRuss--Exactly what do you mean by a TeXXas 20 way? Any formation of 20 jumpers or a special set formation? Hi Don. To me, a "TeXXas 20-way" has always meant a 20-way dive in the shape of a Texas star, as shown in the attached photo. I've been jumping in Texas for 20-years now, and that's the generally understood definition, I believe. The "XX" in "TeXXas" of course, stands for the Roman numeral "20", and since it's Texas, the formation represents the Texas star, symbolizing when Texas was an independent nation, after gaining its freedom from Mexico. I believe the "TeXXas 20-way" idea was dreamed up by Laird Cogburn and Madolyn Murdock, long time Houston jumpers, and organizers of the former TeXXas 20-way competition, that was quite popular for several years. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #61 January 22, 2010 There are variations of this as well, still the star, though and you get a patch for doing the jump. Its the "TeXXas" patch. There's a pink patch for all women. The maroon and white patch for an all Aggie way. There used to be, with the old AOT, an Aggie TeXXas 20-way jump onto campus at the Polo Fields. Old-Ags would do the jump and others were invited along. Non-Aggies could get the patch doing the jump onto campus. At least this is how it was explained to me by a couple of old-AOT'ers at one of the AOTMBs.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drjump 0 #62 January 22, 2010 Hi John--That is what I thought, but Russ didn't specify in his original post. Maybe he will clarify his original post. I know that it took us a long time and many many tries to complete that first 20 + round back in the 70's! Small door DC3, single file exit, no floaters, combat RW! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mbranch202 1 #63 January 23, 2010 QuoteThanks Mike--I have an entry in my log book that reads--Jump # 771, 13 April 1974, Cleveland, TX., DC3, signed by Dave Boatman D-890, 12/5, 60 sec. delay, completed 22 (out of 24) round star. This would appear to be about 5 years prior to the McGregor 20 way. Some of the jumpers on the 22 man star were, the original Texas 10 man team-Boatman, Jessie Hall, David Arrington, the Bottrell brothers, Bob Hilder, Eric Wizawaty(sp), Bob Vincent, Gary Hall. I had met most of the guys above during my earlier years at Z-Hills. I'm sure that there were many 20 + stars/formation made prior to this jump in McGregor. I'm pretty sure I was in several at Spaceland prior to the date listed. But no all jumpers on the loads were from or lived in Texas at the time..Mike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites efs4ever 3 #64 January 28, 2010 QuoteHi John--That is what I thought, but Russ didn't specify in his original post. Maybe he will clarify his original post. I know that it took us a long time and many many tries to complete that first 20 + round back in the 70's! Small door DC3, single file exit, no floaters, combat RW! Well, bear in mind that, at the time, I was a 19 jump wonder. I recall the group getting on the plane and me taking the soon to be sunset take off group shot. It was gettin dark. My recollection was all the hooplah and what was said after they completed it. Long time ago. Many of the people in the picture still jump. They would know, more precisely, what the story was.Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RogerRamjet 0 #65 January 28, 2010 Mike, on the left next to the guy in the black jump suite, looks like Billy Revis. Is it and did he live out there then? ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 3331 137 #66 January 28, 2010 Billy Revis died in a plane crash, early 1995 in Florida. Correction it was 1975 I Jumped with the guys who invented Skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RogerRamjet 0 #67 January 28, 2010 QuoteBilly Revis died in a plane crash, early 1995 in Florida. I'm aware of how he died. Not sure why that would keep him from a 20 way in 1979 though... However, I thought he died much ealier than 1995; are you sure of that? ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 3331 137 #68 January 28, 2010 Yep I'm sure. I was at the funeral service in Tampa by the water where his ashes were scattered from a low flying Cessna and I drove the van that picked up the guys that jumped in from the Lockheed Electra. They left their gear in the van and car trunks and nobody knew nothing when the Police showed up. I Jumped with the guys who invented Skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RogerRamjet 0 #69 January 28, 2010 Quote Yep I'm sure. I was at the funeral service in Tampa by the water where his ashes were scattered from a low flying Cessna and I drove the van that picked up the guys that jumped in from the Lockheed Electra. They left their gear in the van and car trunks and nobody knew nothing when the Police showed up. Hmmm, I knew he took off in the fog without instrument lights and crashed in the dump. However, I thought this happened while I was still jumping and I made my last jump in 1980. It's the date of the crash I was questioning... If it was really in 1995, then he could easily be in the photo in the OP's post taken in 1979. ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 3331 137 #70 January 28, 2010 Make that 1975--- I Jumped with the guys who invented Skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RogerRamjet 0 #71 January 28, 2010 Nevermind, I found the info. He died in 1975, so not him in the photo. I was sure I was around when he crashed... http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1755&dat=19750224&id=bOYeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=AGcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6654,4120425 ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RogerRamjet 0 #72 January 28, 2010 Quote Make that 1975--- Steve, yup! I think you are suffering from CRS disease which seem to afflict everyone after a certain age (not saying what age)... ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,439 #73 January 29, 2010 That looks like Kevin Gibson to me. I'm at an age that when I say "hey -- that looks like X" it generally means that it looks like X looked 30 years ago. Fortunately, this really was 30 years ago... Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fastphil 0 #74 January 29, 2010 Yeah, I think Kevin Gibson too, but it took Wendy pointing it out to remember the name. I thought TeXXas twenties were just twenty ways done at Texas DZs. I might even have one of the patches somewhere... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mbranch202 1 #75 February 1, 2010 QuoteNevermind, I found the info. He died in 1975, so not him in the photo. I was sure I was around when he crashed... http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1755&dat=19750224&id=bOYeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=AGcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6654,4120425 Roger, Steve is correct.. Billy had passed long before the photo at McGregor was made....Mike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 Next Page 3 of 4 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. 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Mbranch202 1 #54 January 16, 2010 QuoteQuoteQuotefyi Crispy's real name is Mike Blanchard ,,,I thinkQuote Crispy's real name is: Mike Branch from Florida, lived in Houston from 1977 - 1985 Hmmm... but I thought Mike Branch's real name was Crispy. (Just kidding, how are ya Mike ;-) Only you could get by with that remark... I'm great..Mike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dks13827 3 #55 January 21, 2010 Quote There is some dispute about who did it first, but the attached photo (larger version is linked to HERE) shows some Dallas Austin people about to take off on the jump that resulted in claims of the first Texxas 20 way. April 28, 1979 McGregor, Texas. It wasn't a DZ; just used for the boogie. There were several rounds on the load also. I was there with 23 jumps under my belt that day A little help with IDs please. I know most of them. Many are still jumping. Row 2 medium dark jumpsuit is astronaut Fred Leslie from Irving and Univ. of Texas. Still jumping in Huntsville, AL. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mbranch202 1 #56 January 21, 2010 Quote Quote There is some dispute about who did it first, but the attached photo (larger version is linked to HERE) shows some Dallas Austin people about to take off on the jump that resulted in claims of the first Texxas 20 way. April 28, 1979 McGregor, Texas. It wasn't a DZ; just used for the boogie. There were several rounds on the load also. I was there with 23 jumps under my belt that day A little help with IDs please. I know most of them. Many are still jumping. Row 2 medium dark jumpsuit is astronaut Fred Leslie from Irving and Univ. of Texas. Still jumping in Huntsville, AL. Bottom Right Kneeling: Mike Branch Living in Houston at the time of Photo. Presently living in Lakeland, FL...Mike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drjump 0 #57 January 22, 2010 Russ--Exactly what do you mean by a TeXXas 20 way? Any formation of 20 jumpers or a special set formation? Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mbranch202 1 #58 January 22, 2010 QuoteRuss--Exactly what do you mean by a TeXXas 20 way? Any formation of 20 jumpers or a special set formation? Don It was my understanding that everyone on the jump was from or lived in Texas, jump was in Texas, and it had at least twenty in the formation. I was very bad about logging jumps during that time frame and I have no entry in my log books for this jump. Per the photo, I was there...Mike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drjump 0 #59 January 22, 2010 Thanks Mike--I have an entry in my log book that reads--Jump # 771, 13 April 1974, Cleveland, TX., DC3, signed by Dave Boatman D-890, 12/5, 60 sec. delay, completed 22 (out of 24) round star. This would appear to be about 5 years prior to the McGregor 20 way. Some of the jumpers on the 22 man star were, the original Texas 10 man team-Boatman, Jessie Hall, David Arrington, the Bottrell brothers, Bob Hilder, Eric Wizawaty(sp), Bob Vincent, Gary Hall. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #60 January 22, 2010 QuoteRuss--Exactly what do you mean by a TeXXas 20 way? Any formation of 20 jumpers or a special set formation? Hi Don. To me, a "TeXXas 20-way" has always meant a 20-way dive in the shape of a Texas star, as shown in the attached photo. I've been jumping in Texas for 20-years now, and that's the generally understood definition, I believe. The "XX" in "TeXXas" of course, stands for the Roman numeral "20", and since it's Texas, the formation represents the Texas star, symbolizing when Texas was an independent nation, after gaining its freedom from Mexico. I believe the "TeXXas 20-way" idea was dreamed up by Laird Cogburn and Madolyn Murdock, long time Houston jumpers, and organizers of the former TeXXas 20-way competition, that was quite popular for several years. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #61 January 22, 2010 There are variations of this as well, still the star, though and you get a patch for doing the jump. Its the "TeXXas" patch. There's a pink patch for all women. The maroon and white patch for an all Aggie way. There used to be, with the old AOT, an Aggie TeXXas 20-way jump onto campus at the Polo Fields. Old-Ags would do the jump and others were invited along. Non-Aggies could get the patch doing the jump onto campus. At least this is how it was explained to me by a couple of old-AOT'ers at one of the AOTMBs.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drjump 0 #62 January 22, 2010 Hi John--That is what I thought, but Russ didn't specify in his original post. Maybe he will clarify his original post. I know that it took us a long time and many many tries to complete that first 20 + round back in the 70's! Small door DC3, single file exit, no floaters, combat RW! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mbranch202 1 #63 January 23, 2010 QuoteThanks Mike--I have an entry in my log book that reads--Jump # 771, 13 April 1974, Cleveland, TX., DC3, signed by Dave Boatman D-890, 12/5, 60 sec. delay, completed 22 (out of 24) round star. This would appear to be about 5 years prior to the McGregor 20 way. Some of the jumpers on the 22 man star were, the original Texas 10 man team-Boatman, Jessie Hall, David Arrington, the Bottrell brothers, Bob Hilder, Eric Wizawaty(sp), Bob Vincent, Gary Hall. I had met most of the guys above during my earlier years at Z-Hills. I'm sure that there were many 20 + stars/formation made prior to this jump in McGregor. I'm pretty sure I was in several at Spaceland prior to the date listed. But no all jumpers on the loads were from or lived in Texas at the time..Mike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites efs4ever 3 #64 January 28, 2010 QuoteHi John--That is what I thought, but Russ didn't specify in his original post. Maybe he will clarify his original post. I know that it took us a long time and many many tries to complete that first 20 + round back in the 70's! Small door DC3, single file exit, no floaters, combat RW! Well, bear in mind that, at the time, I was a 19 jump wonder. I recall the group getting on the plane and me taking the soon to be sunset take off group shot. It was gettin dark. My recollection was all the hooplah and what was said after they completed it. Long time ago. Many of the people in the picture still jump. They would know, more precisely, what the story was.Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RogerRamjet 0 #65 January 28, 2010 Mike, on the left next to the guy in the black jump suite, looks like Billy Revis. Is it and did he live out there then? ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 3331 137 #66 January 28, 2010 Billy Revis died in a plane crash, early 1995 in Florida. Correction it was 1975 I Jumped with the guys who invented Skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RogerRamjet 0 #67 January 28, 2010 QuoteBilly Revis died in a plane crash, early 1995 in Florida. I'm aware of how he died. Not sure why that would keep him from a 20 way in 1979 though... However, I thought he died much ealier than 1995; are you sure of that? ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 3331 137 #68 January 28, 2010 Yep I'm sure. I was at the funeral service in Tampa by the water where his ashes were scattered from a low flying Cessna and I drove the van that picked up the guys that jumped in from the Lockheed Electra. They left their gear in the van and car trunks and nobody knew nothing when the Police showed up. I Jumped with the guys who invented Skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RogerRamjet 0 #69 January 28, 2010 Quote Yep I'm sure. I was at the funeral service in Tampa by the water where his ashes were scattered from a low flying Cessna and I drove the van that picked up the guys that jumped in from the Lockheed Electra. They left their gear in the van and car trunks and nobody knew nothing when the Police showed up. Hmmm, I knew he took off in the fog without instrument lights and crashed in the dump. However, I thought this happened while I was still jumping and I made my last jump in 1980. It's the date of the crash I was questioning... If it was really in 1995, then he could easily be in the photo in the OP's post taken in 1979. ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 3331 137 #70 January 28, 2010 Make that 1975--- I Jumped with the guys who invented Skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RogerRamjet 0 #71 January 28, 2010 Nevermind, I found the info. He died in 1975, so not him in the photo. I was sure I was around when he crashed... http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1755&dat=19750224&id=bOYeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=AGcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6654,4120425 ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RogerRamjet 0 #72 January 28, 2010 Quote Make that 1975--- Steve, yup! I think you are suffering from CRS disease which seem to afflict everyone after a certain age (not saying what age)... ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,439 #73 January 29, 2010 That looks like Kevin Gibson to me. I'm at an age that when I say "hey -- that looks like X" it generally means that it looks like X looked 30 years ago. Fortunately, this really was 30 years ago... Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fastphil 0 #74 January 29, 2010 Yeah, I think Kevin Gibson too, but it took Wendy pointing it out to remember the name. I thought TeXXas twenties were just twenty ways done at Texas DZs. I might even have one of the patches somewhere... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mbranch202 1 #75 February 1, 2010 QuoteNevermind, I found the info. He died in 1975, so not him in the photo. I was sure I was around when he crashed... http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1755&dat=19750224&id=bOYeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=AGcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6654,4120425 Roger, Steve is correct.. Billy had passed long before the photo at McGregor was made....Mike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 Next Page 3 of 4 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. 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dks13827 3 #55 January 21, 2010 Quote There is some dispute about who did it first, but the attached photo (larger version is linked to HERE) shows some Dallas Austin people about to take off on the jump that resulted in claims of the first Texxas 20 way. April 28, 1979 McGregor, Texas. It wasn't a DZ; just used for the boogie. There were several rounds on the load also. I was there with 23 jumps under my belt that day A little help with IDs please. I know most of them. Many are still jumping. Row 2 medium dark jumpsuit is astronaut Fred Leslie from Irving and Univ. of Texas. Still jumping in Huntsville, AL. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbranch202 1 #56 January 21, 2010 Quote Quote There is some dispute about who did it first, but the attached photo (larger version is linked to HERE) shows some Dallas Austin people about to take off on the jump that resulted in claims of the first Texxas 20 way. April 28, 1979 McGregor, Texas. It wasn't a DZ; just used for the boogie. There were several rounds on the load also. I was there with 23 jumps under my belt that day A little help with IDs please. I know most of them. Many are still jumping. Row 2 medium dark jumpsuit is astronaut Fred Leslie from Irving and Univ. of Texas. Still jumping in Huntsville, AL. Bottom Right Kneeling: Mike Branch Living in Houston at the time of Photo. Presently living in Lakeland, FL...Mike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drjump 0 #57 January 22, 2010 Russ--Exactly what do you mean by a TeXXas 20 way? Any formation of 20 jumpers or a special set formation? Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbranch202 1 #58 January 22, 2010 QuoteRuss--Exactly what do you mean by a TeXXas 20 way? Any formation of 20 jumpers or a special set formation? Don It was my understanding that everyone on the jump was from or lived in Texas, jump was in Texas, and it had at least twenty in the formation. I was very bad about logging jumps during that time frame and I have no entry in my log books for this jump. Per the photo, I was there...Mike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drjump 0 #59 January 22, 2010 Thanks Mike--I have an entry in my log book that reads--Jump # 771, 13 April 1974, Cleveland, TX., DC3, signed by Dave Boatman D-890, 12/5, 60 sec. delay, completed 22 (out of 24) round star. This would appear to be about 5 years prior to the McGregor 20 way. Some of the jumpers on the 22 man star were, the original Texas 10 man team-Boatman, Jessie Hall, David Arrington, the Bottrell brothers, Bob Hilder, Eric Wizawaty(sp), Bob Vincent, Gary Hall. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #60 January 22, 2010 QuoteRuss--Exactly what do you mean by a TeXXas 20 way? Any formation of 20 jumpers or a special set formation? Hi Don. To me, a "TeXXas 20-way" has always meant a 20-way dive in the shape of a Texas star, as shown in the attached photo. I've been jumping in Texas for 20-years now, and that's the generally understood definition, I believe. The "XX" in "TeXXas" of course, stands for the Roman numeral "20", and since it's Texas, the formation represents the Texas star, symbolizing when Texas was an independent nation, after gaining its freedom from Mexico. I believe the "TeXXas 20-way" idea was dreamed up by Laird Cogburn and Madolyn Murdock, long time Houston jumpers, and organizers of the former TeXXas 20-way competition, that was quite popular for several years. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #61 January 22, 2010 There are variations of this as well, still the star, though and you get a patch for doing the jump. Its the "TeXXas" patch. There's a pink patch for all women. The maroon and white patch for an all Aggie way. There used to be, with the old AOT, an Aggie TeXXas 20-way jump onto campus at the Polo Fields. Old-Ags would do the jump and others were invited along. Non-Aggies could get the patch doing the jump onto campus. At least this is how it was explained to me by a couple of old-AOT'ers at one of the AOTMBs.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drjump 0 #62 January 22, 2010 Hi John--That is what I thought, but Russ didn't specify in his original post. Maybe he will clarify his original post. I know that it took us a long time and many many tries to complete that first 20 + round back in the 70's! Small door DC3, single file exit, no floaters, combat RW! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbranch202 1 #63 January 23, 2010 QuoteThanks Mike--I have an entry in my log book that reads--Jump # 771, 13 April 1974, Cleveland, TX., DC3, signed by Dave Boatman D-890, 12/5, 60 sec. delay, completed 22 (out of 24) round star. This would appear to be about 5 years prior to the McGregor 20 way. Some of the jumpers on the 22 man star were, the original Texas 10 man team-Boatman, Jessie Hall, David Arrington, the Bottrell brothers, Bob Hilder, Eric Wizawaty(sp), Bob Vincent, Gary Hall. I had met most of the guys above during my earlier years at Z-Hills. I'm sure that there were many 20 + stars/formation made prior to this jump in McGregor. I'm pretty sure I was in several at Spaceland prior to the date listed. But no all jumpers on the loads were from or lived in Texas at the time..Mike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #64 January 28, 2010 QuoteHi John--That is what I thought, but Russ didn't specify in his original post. Maybe he will clarify his original post. I know that it took us a long time and many many tries to complete that first 20 + round back in the 70's! Small door DC3, single file exit, no floaters, combat RW! Well, bear in mind that, at the time, I was a 19 jump wonder. I recall the group getting on the plane and me taking the soon to be sunset take off group shot. It was gettin dark. My recollection was all the hooplah and what was said after they completed it. Long time ago. Many of the people in the picture still jump. They would know, more precisely, what the story was.Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerRamjet 0 #65 January 28, 2010 Mike, on the left next to the guy in the black jump suite, looks like Billy Revis. Is it and did he live out there then? ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3331 137 #66 January 28, 2010 Billy Revis died in a plane crash, early 1995 in Florida. Correction it was 1975 I Jumped with the guys who invented Skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerRamjet 0 #67 January 28, 2010 QuoteBilly Revis died in a plane crash, early 1995 in Florida. I'm aware of how he died. Not sure why that would keep him from a 20 way in 1979 though... However, I thought he died much ealier than 1995; are you sure of that? ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3331 137 #68 January 28, 2010 Yep I'm sure. I was at the funeral service in Tampa by the water where his ashes were scattered from a low flying Cessna and I drove the van that picked up the guys that jumped in from the Lockheed Electra. They left their gear in the van and car trunks and nobody knew nothing when the Police showed up. I Jumped with the guys who invented Skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerRamjet 0 #69 January 28, 2010 Quote Yep I'm sure. I was at the funeral service in Tampa by the water where his ashes were scattered from a low flying Cessna and I drove the van that picked up the guys that jumped in from the Lockheed Electra. They left their gear in the van and car trunks and nobody knew nothing when the Police showed up. Hmmm, I knew he took off in the fog without instrument lights and crashed in the dump. However, I thought this happened while I was still jumping and I made my last jump in 1980. It's the date of the crash I was questioning... If it was really in 1995, then he could easily be in the photo in the OP's post taken in 1979. ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3331 137 #70 January 28, 2010 Make that 1975--- I Jumped with the guys who invented Skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerRamjet 0 #71 January 28, 2010 Nevermind, I found the info. He died in 1975, so not him in the photo. I was sure I was around when he crashed... http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1755&dat=19750224&id=bOYeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=AGcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6654,4120425 ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerRamjet 0 #72 January 28, 2010 Quote Make that 1975--- Steve, yup! I think you are suffering from CRS disease which seem to afflict everyone after a certain age (not saying what age)... ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,439 #73 January 29, 2010 That looks like Kevin Gibson to me. I'm at an age that when I say "hey -- that looks like X" it generally means that it looks like X looked 30 years ago. Fortunately, this really was 30 years ago... Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fastphil 0 #74 January 29, 2010 Yeah, I think Kevin Gibson too, but it took Wendy pointing it out to remember the name. I thought TeXXas twenties were just twenty ways done at Texas DZs. I might even have one of the patches somewhere... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbranch202 1 #75 February 1, 2010 QuoteNevermind, I found the info. He died in 1975, so not him in the photo. I was sure I was around when he crashed... http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1755&dat=19750224&id=bOYeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=AGcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6654,4120425 Roger, Steve is correct.. Billy had passed long before the photo at McGregor was made....Mike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
