slotperfect 7 #1 June 16, 2006 Wednesday night I had the pleasure of meeting Loy Brydon, D12, at a Tucson saloon. Loy was one of the original Golden Knights, and held several postions including First Sergeant. He hasn't jumped in about 15 years, but he is in great shape for being 74. I will certainly bump into him again . . . Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cutaway1 3 #2 June 17, 2006 When I was 16 in the 60,s I was working as a gass boy, I only had a few jumps, and I was gassing Don Molitors twin beech at Van Nuys airport, Loy Brydon was preparing to jump out of the beech, and I knew he was one of the most famous skydiviers in the world, he was on a bill borad for an ad in times square, in magazines and all that. Well, I couldn't believe it, it was a hot day, he had all his gear on, and he began running around the area doing ballet turns, and singing, at that moment I knew skydivers were different, everybody was laughing and he was putting on a show, 40 years later I an glad to hear he's still kicking, and sky divers are still different.SCR-21 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usedtajump 1 #3 June 17, 2006 Wow Cutaway1, you were a "lineboy" too, so was I. Worked at Love Field in Dallas back in the 70s. I remember Loy's billboard in Times Square, it was pictured in a couple of magazines back thenThe older I get the less I care who I piss off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,442 #4 June 17, 2006 I have Brydon's signature in my logbook as D-12. Also, it was Jim Arender who was in Times Square, smoking a Camel, not Brydon. Arender was the first American world champ, 1960 in Style & 1962 Overall. Jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardwhite 6 #5 June 17, 2006 QuoteI have Brydon's signature in my logbook as D-12. D-12 it is. See http://www.parachutehistory.com/skydive/uspa/achaward.html D-16 is Ted Strong. QuoteAlso, it was Jim Arender who was in Times Square, smoking a Camel, not Brydon. Yup again. See attached. HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #6 June 17, 2006 I stand corrected. Unfortunately, I am unable to edit my post in this forum. I had not actually asked him for his D number - that came from my skydiving friend who introduced me to him. Oops! Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
debonair 0 #7 June 18, 2006 Loy Brydon... that name brings back memories ... Al Zilk... Jack Ady (still kicking as far as I know...) and others... of The Seattle Skydivers of Snohomish, WA AZChallenger JFTC99/02 GOFAST300 STILLUV4WAY "It's nothing 1000 jumps won't cure..." - Jeff Gorlick, Seattle Sky Divers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,442 #8 June 18, 2006 Hi Deb, I got an email from Charlie Markin recently and he said that Jack still shows up now and then. Of course, with Al gone, he really does not have anyone to BS with. Often, when I would get to Seattle on business I would stop out at Snohomish and BS with Al, and Jack would usually be there. Jerry PS) We ain't kids anymore, Deb. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #9 June 18, 2006 Thanks to Paul Quade, our illustrious Moderator, for correcting my mistake in the original post, and thanks to those who pointed it out. I'll have to buy Loy a beer next time I see him. Cheers,Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #10 June 19, 2006 John, If you run into Loy again ask him if he remembers Jerry Bourquin, D-22. I guess they were roommates on the Nights.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nitrochute 2 #11 June 25, 2006 didnt loy invent the TU-7 modification?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,442 #12 June 25, 2006 Hi Nitro, Yes. Jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #13 June 25, 2006 QuoteHi Nitro, Yes. Jerry Jerry, Did he come up with the idea of the TU mod. or expand on the 5-TU?My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,442 #14 June 26, 2006 Hi Sparky, As you well know, I do go back awhile; however, not THAT far back. Anyone here from Tucson that can go bug him? Jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #15 June 26, 2006 QuoteHi Sparky, As you well know, I do go back awhile; however, not THAT far back. Anyone here from Tucson that can go bug him? Jerry Maybe I can ask Jerry Bourquin, he was Loy's room mate when they were on the GN together.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
