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 Post subject: Warbird #1 has gone West
PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 11:56 pm 
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Walt Ohlrich left on his last flight on Friday, god speed Walt. :(

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 12:23 am 
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http://www.warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-ne ... erich.html

I never knew why he called himself "Warbird 1". I know now. RIP.

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 12:42 am 
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God Speed Walt,
it was a pleasure flying with you.

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Walt was one of the very best, he will be missed.

Blue Skies Walt...

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 11:40 am 
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He was more then our safety officer, he was a good friend to me and all NATA members.

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Thanks for sharing this. I never met or knew Walt, but there's no denying that his involvement in EAA changed the organization forever, in a very good way. Blue Skies and Tailwinds Warbird #1.

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RIP Walt. I'm honored to have known you.

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