Switch to full style
This is the place where the majority of the warbird (aircraft that have survived military service) discussions will take place. Specialized forums may be added in the new future
Post a reply

Former Stearman Owner Missing

Sun Jul 19, 2009 1:50 pm

Former Stearman ride business owner, Bill Allison & his Cessna 182 are missing in North GA/Western NC. Bill is a retired USFS air attack lead pilot. For many years Bill also operated a 450 Stearman, selling rides at KPDK here in Atlanta. At one time Bill also owned 'The Cannibal Queen', the Stearman formally owned by author Stephen Coonts, & the subject of a book of his by the same name. Bill is well known in the Atlanta area, & many people have taken there first flights with him in one of his Stearmans. He is a buddy of mine, & our own Larry Kraus has worked with him on fires. Lets please keep him & his family in our prayers, & hope for the best.
Here is a link to a news story http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-pilot-a ... ab_newstab
Thanks
Robbie

Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:21 pm

He's gone.
http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/georgia ... ab_newstab

Thanks to those of you for the prayers.
Godspeed Bill!
Robbie

Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:24 pm

So sorry to hear this. Godspeed, and God bless...
Post a reply