Deisel 38 #1 July 23, 2013 I'm trying to gather info on the old Quantico Parachute Club. In the coming weeks and months, I'm going to try and get the club up and flying again. Any historical data out there would help to show the big wigs that we lost a treasured asset and it would be well worth it to bring it back. So far, I've discovered that (then) Maj PX Kelly was once a club member. He went on to become Commandant of the Marine Corps. Also, Col Ray Fox was once responsible for reserecting the club from near death back in the early 70's. So anyone with any similar vignettes they would like to share, please post and share! Mods- I'm not trying to cross post here. But please feel free to lock or move as necessary. DThe brave may not live forever, but the timid never live at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ripcord4 0 #2 July 24, 2013 Diesel, I was one of the original members of QSPC back in 1962. We used a DZ out towards Camp Barrett and jumped from UH-34D's from the Air Station. Made my first sport jump on a blank gore 28' cheapo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deisel 38 #3 July 25, 2013 Thanks Rip! I'll be in touch as this thing gets moving. I'd like to have former members participate once we actually get airborne. Wouldn't it be awesome if Gen Kelly and Col Fox could come out and maybe even do a tandem on opening day? Not sure what their health situation is currently with them both in their eighties now.The brave may not live forever, but the timid never live at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ripcord4 0 #4 July 25, 2013 I'll jump there again for old times sake but it damn sure won't be a 28' cheapo! Keep me posted! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites