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Harvard Mk. IV

Canadian Car & Foundry Harvard Mk IV
I was somewhat surprised to see the old girl again, John and I put a good many hours on her. Of all the aircraft I have flown she still holds the fondest memories for me, and every time I hear that familliar rumble of a radial and the snarl of that prop my eyes turn skyward and a smile comes to my face. It is great to see her being preserved and displayed as she is. Looking back it is a wonder she survived some of the things we did with her, I am sure the poet that wrote High Flight must have flown a Harvard.
John Bootsma unfortunately is no longer with us as he passed on last year.
Take care of the old girl, it was nice to see her again.
K Dusterhoft, March 16, 2008
Drayton Valley
Alberta Canada

 

 

Lonely Ringer Image

Beech RU-8D Twin Bonanza
While brousing aricraft at various air museums I came across the picture of the RU-8D known as Lonley Ringer 358 by the guys in the 138th RRU at Danang Vietnam. I flew many missions in 358 with Mr. Clapman. On one occasion Mr. Clapman saved our lives when we flew into the propwash of a C-130 during our landing flair. Mr. Clapman was flying co-pilot that day and when the pilot froze Mr. Clapman grabbed the controls and managed to get 358 back in the air and saved our lives. He was a great pilot and a good officer, I have thought of him often and am sorry to hear about his passing.
Take good care of 358, she took good care of us and deserves to be displayed in your museum.
Ron Knight, April 4, 2008
SP/5 United States Army Security Agency
138th Aviation Co. 224th AVn Btn
Danang Vietnam 1966-67

 
 
 

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