davidlayne 5 #1 November 19, 2008 I thought this picture of the staff and aircraft of Orange Parachuting Center would be of interest.I don't care how many skydives you've got, until you stepped into complete darkness at 800' wearing 95 lbs of equipment and 42 lbs of parachute, son you are still a leg! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardwhite 6 #2 November 19, 2008 Quote I thought this picture of the staff and aircraft of Orange Parachuting Center would be of interest. It is. I'm in it.That's Lew Sanborn in the blue pants and white T shirt in the front row. I'm in the second row, just behind and to his right as you look at the picture. Istel is in the bright yellow coveralls to Lew's left as you look at it. The picture (which became a postcard) was taken by a very famous Life magazine photographer. It was taken in 1969. There are a couple of other versions (one attached) in which a canopy (different ones in each version) is clearly visible over the bowl. No one has figured out where they came from, as all the local jump planes were on the ground. HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzy 0 #3 November 21, 2008 I just emailed Tom McCarthy (owner of Skydive Gananoque and going strong), he's 2nd row / 2nd from the right or so his memory tells him. He says he hasn't seen the original picture in years. Tom was at Orange from 67 thru 69 (instructor 67, Asst Manager 68, and Manager in 69) He quite often regales us with stories starting with "I remember back in Orange". Some of us like to beat him to the punch with that saying now.... Fuzzy Ambition / Ability: Know the difference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rover 11 #4 November 22, 2008 What are the four planes in the rear?2 wrongs don't make a right - but 3 lefts do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardwhite 6 #5 November 22, 2008 Quote What are the four planes in the rear? Noorduyn Norseman. See your January Parachutist for more.HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patmoore 14 #6 November 23, 2008 I made my first jump out of that Norseman at Orange on December 2, 1962. Lew was my instructor and jumpmaster. I recall him saying I had the worst exit he had ever seen on a student.DZGone.com B-4600, C-3615, D-1814, Gold Wings #326, Diamond Wings #152. If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much room! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ripcord4 0 #7 November 24, 2008 Good thing he never saw my first exit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
