Six years already - we still miss you, Gary.

[lmritger]

Those who've been around a while will understand. Can't believe it's been six years already.

I bet he would have loved seeing "Doc".

In memory of our own RetroAviation hero, Gary Austin.

Lynn

[Warbird Kid]

Aw man... how time freakin' flies. So sad. Even though I never had a chance to meet the man, I got the feeling that he was a patient and extremely knowledgeable person. I remember eagerly waiting for the next update on the B-24 thread, then the B-29 thread for a short time. He was a giant here, and will be remembered as long as there is a WIX. We'll never forget you Gary.

[RyanShort1]

I'm glad I met him. Sad he passed.

[Fouga23]

Cheers Gary! This place will always be a little bit yours. You are missed!

[RandolphB]

Exchanged e-mails with him a number of times, he was a positive influence when I was working on my A & P. Glad to have had the chance to shake hands with him and chat at Nellis some years ago. Wasn't ware he was a member of the International Formula One race family until recently...and he is remembered there too. He is missed by many....

[Steve Nelson]

It was Gary's "Diamond Lil Makeover" thread that got me on WIX in the first place. I've been thinking for years about building a diorama in 1/144 scale of his fabled "Stratolina.)



SN

[DH82EH]

I have never felt, such a sense of loss, for someone whom, I had never met.

I think of him often. He was a very special, special human being.

I have also wished that I knew his birthday. I would much rather remember that day.

Andy

[Brad]

20 August was his birthday.

[CAPFlyer]

Wow, you're right - time flies. Hard to put into words the effect he had on me in the short time I knew him, but I mostly miss his humor.

For you Gary -

[Lynn Allen]

Every time I check on here I think of him...

[Tulio]

He was as cool as s**t!!!


Remembering you, Gary.


Saludos,


Tulio

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[K5DH]

Every time I see the CAF's B-24A (whatever her name is this week ), I think of Gary and get a little choked up. I miss seeing that playful grin (or was it a sly smirk?) that he always seemed to have on his face. There'll never be another one like him. Miss ya, bro!

[tulsaboy]

CAPFlyer,
Every time I see a vintage picture like the one you posted, I think to myself "Gary coulda fixed that!"
kevin

[Warbird Kid]

It was Gary's "Diamond Lil Makeover" thread that got me on WIX in the first place. I've been thinking for years about building a diorama in 1/144 scale of his fabled "Stratolina.)



SN

Geez, ya know, I had the unfinished 1/144 B-24A model in my hands just yesterday and was looking at it with such fondness. I guess with the untimely passing of Gary, made me just loose a lot of spark, excitement, and interest in that project. But I still regret not finishing the kit during the actual rebuild of the real Diamond Lil.

Sigh... I will finish it in his honor.

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[wendovertom]

Sigh - Gary was a great guy. I met him only once - on his way to Reno he stopped in at Wendover and we had a chance to chat. He was incredible. His story reminds me about a local radio host who has a saying - hug the people you love when you get home folks!

Tom P.