Re: Air Show - Owl's Head

Jon Rettinger (jon@nbnet.nb.ca)
Thu, 25 May 1995 00:26:58 -0300

>
>I saw the first flight of the Depperdussin in this country a few summers ago.
>It was built in France and had about 50 hours TT before arriving at Owl's
Head.
>Thomas J. Watson Jr. of IBM fame had wanted to just hop it a few feet and
set it
>back down. After several high speed runs he came to the conclusion that the
>runway was not long enough to keep him happy. He asked for his leather helmet
>and proceeded to take off and make 2 circuts before setting it down again.
>

<SNIP>

Thayer,

Thanks for the tidbits on the Owl's Head's replicas. It must have
great to see that Depperdussin flight! It really makes me wish I was
there. I've made the Owl's Head "pilgrimage" for the past four years, and I
never get tired of seeing those old birds fly!


>I grew up in Camden, just north of the museum and have spent many hours
here. It
>is a great place to see some unique stuff up close and in operation.
>
>
How lucky can you get!!! You not only got the last Proctor Jenny and Albatross
models, but you lived that close to Owl's Head, as well! 80)

Camden is a beautiful little town, I've spent many hours there shopping.

Jon


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