Helldiver coming to Saint Louis

EDowning · **Posted:** Wed Feb 27, 2008 11:38 pm

I am proud to announce that I have hired Mike Rawson (AKA HELLDIVER on WIX) to head the maintenance operations for my warbird collection. Mike will be moving to Saint Louis starting next monday. I interviewed several highly qualified IA/AP candidates, and Mike's attitude and experience stood out among the applicants.

Once Mike gets situated, I will be adding airplanes to the collection. No types named now, but I will be posting as additions are made.

I am very happy that the proper choice turned out to be a WIXer. Thanks to all that reccomended people for me to interview.

P.S. For those naysayers that PMed me to tell me how you "knew" this couldn't pay what I said it would or have the benefits that I had outlined, NEVER SAY NEVER.

mustangdriver · **Posted:** Wed Feb 27, 2008 11:42 pm

That's awesome news. Mike seems like a stand up guy. If I was an A&P I would have been all over the chance.

Dan K · **Posted:** Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:43 am

Great news for both Eric and Mike!

But whatever will Mike do without a regular supply of lutefisk or lefsa?

bdk · **Joined:** Sun May 02, 2004 1:16 am **Posts:** 11336

Does that mean that HELLDIVERS has to pack up and move his TBM again?

airnutz · **Posted:** Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:58 am

Pretty cool! A superbly talented money-manager/eclectic collector hooks-up with a supreme technician/artiste!

"The world is spinning in greased grooves again"...

JDK · **Posted:** Thu Feb 28, 2008 1:47 am

EDowning wrote:

I am proud to announce that I have hired Mike Rawson (AKA HELLDIVER on WIX) to head the maintenance operations for my warbird collection. Mike will be moving to Saint Louis starting next monday.

Ah. if I may:

Quote:

HE FOUND YOU YOU'RE FIXED THANKS MIKE! HELLDIVERS!

Good news, great for all concerned.

warbird1 · **Joined:** Fri Sep 21, 2007 6:25 pm **Posts:** 2760

That's awesome Eric!

Congratulations, Mike!

Now Eric, are you going to buy Mike's other Helldiver project and have him restore it to flying condition for you? Just think what an airshow act you could have - a Helldiver and a Skyraider in formation, along with Mike's own TBM once he gets that done. You could have a perfect tri-fecta of Naval bombers. I would think that would generate a lot of interest at airshows!

I would love to see another Helldiver flying......hint....hint....hint.....!!!

Jim MacDonald · **Posted:** Thu Feb 28, 2008 5:43 am

When I read the title of this post, I thought A Helldiver was going to St. Louis...not THE HELLDIVER!

Congrats to the both of you.

Mac

N3Njeff · **Posted:** Thu Feb 28, 2008 5:53 am

congrats mike and eric..............sounds like a great team. Eric, I certinly considered putting my name in the hat but I need to hang here a little longer until my wife gets that RN behind her name, then its off to greener pastures with the sweet smell of 100LL and aircraft dope. :shock:

F3A-1 · **Posted:** Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:33 am

Eric,

I have known Mike for about 15 years and he has become a good friend. I am going to miss him. He has been a great source of information and support. I wish you both the best.

Pirate Lex