lodestar 0 #1 October 26, 2009 Ran across these two pics.... http://s524.photobucket.com/albums/cc329/redfish443/?action=view¤t=ZHills-02a12.jpg http://s524.photobucket.com/albums/cc329/redfish443/?action=view¤t=ZHills-02a12.jpg Thought someone might be interested. You may have to cut and paste to get there....DZ site didn't want to load them due to size... That would be me in the blue T-shirt and headband. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Niki1 1 #2 October 26, 2009 I recognize Mike Patterson (Rumson) in the orange and Larry Gosler in the middle in red. In black on one knee, that sure looks like Fred Cruess, an Air Traffic Controler from Jacksonville. He jumped at Palatka when we all wound up there after Bobby Tier had exhausted all the other options in north Florida. Do you know if this is the same guy?Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossilbe before they were done. Louis D Brandeis Where are we going and why are we in this basket? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbranch202 1 #3 October 26, 2009 I sent that photo to Larry Gossler and here's his reply: The Photo Left - Right: Ty Zellars - Navy Seal Jock Covy - One of Hoopers friends. Me Tuna - Pilot Mike Patterson Ray Secrest - Welding Engineer LarryMike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lodestar 0 #4 October 26, 2009 Any clues on the other picture? Apparently I was at the controls, the prop was spinning and only recognize Larry and I think Donna? Might be Phil Smith in the aircraft behind me but can't make him out well. Interestingly enough, Ty Zellers was nice enough to gift me with a wrist compass which was Seal issue, I still have that....I'd forgotten about that till Larry identified him.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lodestar 0 #5 October 26, 2009 A couple more, Hoop, if you're out there, I think the patch could be the very first one before the one with stars on the outside. I'm wondering who designed this one.... http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc329/redfish443/ZHills-02d12.jpg http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc329/redfish443/untitled196.jpg http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc329/redfish443/DSCF1354.jpg There are three new ones, two more of the 196 and one of the patch I found recently. You will still have to cut and paste this in your browser window but these are direct links. I'm drawing a blank on who is in the second picture but all of them were together in my upload. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lgossler 0 #6 October 27, 2009 Tuna, The Patch in Photo: DSCF1354 was designed by Tony Patterson. Larry Gossler Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lodestar 0 #7 October 27, 2009 Larry, that's what I thought but wasn't sure....I think Hoop designed the one with stars around the perimiter... I'll take credit for the "Z" though, I first had that painted on the doors of my green pickup we used at the DZ, as you may remember the "Z" is a takeoff from the ZigZag papers....might have had some significance back in those days.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #8 October 27, 2009 clickies! http://s524.photobucket.com/albums/cc329/redfish443/?action=view¤t=ZHills-02a12.jpg http://s524.photobucket.com/albums/cc329/redfish443/?action=view¤t=ZHills-02a12.jpg http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc329/redfish443/ZHills-02d12.jpg http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc329/redfish443/untitled196.jpg http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc329/redfish443/DSCF1354.jpg"Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbranch202 1 #9 October 27, 2009 both links are the same?? Same photoMike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbranch202 1 #10 October 27, 2009 I recognized Mary Doonan, Larry Gossler, and Terry Mazz??? SP?Mike Branch NSCSA #7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lodestar 0 #11 October 27, 2009 http://i524.photobucket.com/...h443/untitled196.jpg I'm thinking the second from left in this shot may be Roger Ramjet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveJack 1 #12 October 27, 2009 Here are some pictures my wife and I took of her. They were taken at Oshkosh in 2007. It was hard to believe this was the same old girl! The owner from Florida did a beautiful job with the restoration. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lodestar 0 #13 October 27, 2009 Man, Oh Man, is that gorgeous, hard to believe I have about 300 hours in that sweet thing.... Must have cost him a bundle.....but is it ever worth it.... Thank you so much for finding that.....does the heart good to see it!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerRamjet 0 #14 October 27, 2009 Quotehttp://i524.photobucket.com/...h443/untitled196.jpg I'm thinking the second from left in this shot may be Roger Ramjet? It's not me Tuna. Maybe sitting on the wheel is Tony Patterson and to his left Billy Reevis? ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerRamjet 0 #15 October 27, 2009 All these shots were before the new wing and paint job done later: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/96/266069808_f82259ae8b_o.jpg ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonstark 8 #16 October 27, 2009 Quote Here are some pictures my wife and I took of her. They were taken at Oshkosh in 2007. It was hard to believe this was the same old girl! The owner from Florida did a beautiful job with the restoration. Hey! I know the guy in blue. Used to catch 'gators with his bare hands and jump out of planes. Bear Grillis ain't got nuttin on him! Looks like his BOW is up a bit from those days but it's a tough life in the left seat what with all them clocks and dials (and catering) to keepa track of. jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveJack 1 #17 October 27, 2009 QuoteAll these shots were before the new wing and paint job done later: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/96/266069808_f82259ae8b_o.jpg Here's another one from that flight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lodestar 0 #18 October 27, 2009 Yep, I think Tony Patterson aka Ferret, but dont' think Revis is in there.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LtlRichard 0 #19 October 27, 2009 Hey Tuna, one of your pictures is not of N4395N it's Frank's from Rainbow that he used to bring down to Z-hills for the formation loads. It was wrecked and rebuilt by Frank and then sold to a guy in Wisconsin who let one of his weekend pilots total it. N4395N is now owned by a good friend of mine in Lakeland, FL. I test flew it for him after the $150K rebuild and restoration. I also own 95N's sister ship it is the last of the four 195's that Parks Aerial Survey built into 196's. It has never been a jump plane, but if you want to fly either mine or 95N sometime let me know, I live in Ocala on the Leeward Air Ranch. Would be good to see you some time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lodestar 0 #20 October 27, 2009 Wow! I'm blown away by your most generous offer Richard, although I'm not current, it would be a totally amazing thing to just take a ride! Those are the most awesome aircraft I was ever in and flew. By Frank, do you mean Frank Youngquist (sp) I remember when he flew the 95N to Florida and I believe Searles bought it at that time, somewhere I have a picture of Frank, Jeff and Bonnie standing in front of the 196. I'll have to dig that up. I was flying a 182 for Wisconsin Skydivers which burned up one Easter, I then contacted Searles and got to flying at Rainbow, in Franklin and there met Frank on occasion. Don't remember anything of the crashes or of the sister ship. That would have been in 1965-66. I then moved to Chicago and started flying at Bong AFB in 1967, left there in 69 to fly for Searles at the Hills. I'd love to take you up on your offer, let me think and figure out when would be a good time, awful busy right now but PM me with your email and we can get together for that. Wow, still spinning with the memories....thank you , thank you , thank you....I'm not far away in St. Augustine. Tuna... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerRamjet 0 #21 October 28, 2009 QuoteQuoteAll these shots were before the new wing and paint job done later: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/96/266069808_f82259ae8b_o.jpg Here's another one from that flight. I was still working at the center when the first "paint job" was done. They used a chemical to strip the current paint from the aircraft. I had never seen this done before and had no idea how effective that stuff was. They had completely stripped the paint in under an hour. Then they polished the exterior surfices. I don't know if a clear coat of some sort was applied or not, but it sure was shiny. The rainbow paint job came much later. ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patmoore 14 #22 October 28, 2009 I remember that plane well. Here's a shot someone took of me in it climbing to altitude. http://i35.tinypic.com/2qc1rw8.jpgDZGone.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
LtlRichard 0 #23 October 28, 2009 QuoteI remember that plane well. Here's a shot someone took of me in it climbing to altitude. http://i35.tinypic.com/2qc1rw8.jpg Pat, that picture was probably taken on the first weekend right after my Dad bought it back in 1967, he flew it home and I helped him remove the right side upholstery to access the door bolts to remove it, he flew that first weekend with the dual yoke still in it. It was the next week that his mechanic Jim Cooper installed a 182 front seat that faced rearward on the right side so a jumper could sit on the floor in front of the door. That was a long time ago, the airplane to date has been flown over 17,000 hours and about 12,000 of that was hauling jumpers. It has been retired from a jump plane and restored to an airshow award winning classic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrigger1 2 #24 October 28, 2009 Dave Dewolf is on the left end, second row. He has the solid red jumpsuit and white helmet. Just spoke to him about it. BS, MELSkyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardwhite 6 #25 October 28, 2009 You can see it briefly in this clip, taken at Z-Hills in the mid 70s. HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
