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RickH
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Finally got some pictures of the Collings Foundation T-33 airborne ! Pictures were shot from the back of the Skyhawk on the return to Houston from the Randolph AFB show on Monday. Rick Sharpe flying the T-33, Tom Gegory III flying the TA-4. It was my first chance to fly the Skyhawk since we started the project, it's GREAT !! I felt obligated to shoot the photo of myself in the Skyhawk, I apologize in advance for the results ! :D

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apologize ?? not bad if ALL you want is PERFECT!! thanks for the pics!
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Most excellent - thanks! Mark
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KEWL..........just great........enjoyed seeeing y'all at RND and meeting some of the other Collings people.

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Thanks, here's the Skyhawk strutting her stuff at Randolph. Capt. Bert Zeller (Navy Res Retired ) flying at Randolph.

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Photo by Kevin Hong, also known as " Jato Kato "

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Sorry for what?! How often can one get a ride in a Skyhawk?! I'd have posted more than one of myself if it was me, ha!

Anyway, great shots Rick. Thanks for posting them.

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Those are awesome! I love the T-33

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Ride ? Tom asked what I wanted him to do on the flight. I told him that I wanted him to put his hands in his lap !! I did get to fly some very loose formation on the T-33 before we got close to Houston's Class B and we took the lead. :D

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Ride ? Tom asked what I wanted him to do on the flight. I told that I wanted him to put his hands in his lap !! I did get to fly some very loose formation on the T-33 before we got close to Houston's Class B and we took the lead.


:oops: Well I stand corrected :oops:

Even better than a ride for sure, excellent!

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Dang Rick...It will be hard to find a helmet to fit your noggin now!

Very cool!

Thanks for sharing the pictures!


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What T-33 is that? Is it the one that was at Stow, MA for many years or another one?

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That is not the T-33 that was/still is at the foundation here in Stow. The airframe that was here, is still here.
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It is N648 - 51-6953

http://www.warbirdregistry.org/jetregistry/t33registry/t33-516953.html

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Rick - you be sure and let me know if you guys ever get an invite to come out West (Reno or Aviation Nation)to another show - I'd be more than happy to piggy back and make it a more profitable trip for you and more affordable for us!

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Tom, if we get any shows out in your direction, I'll be sure to let you know !

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