Category: meetings

18 Oct, 2013

Dr Sky interviews Captain Mark Kelly

Attending the Reno Air Races is a great experience! I also had the opportunity to interview former Astronaut Mark Kelly. He has a rich history in aviation and space flight. Captain Kelly was kind...

air force / meetings

6 Jul, 2013

Ole Griffith “The Fascination Of Flight”

Our very own Drsky conducted an audio interview with Col Ole C. Griffith USAF (Ret). The story of a life in the air and a fascination with flight. Please visit the links below to find...

meetings / warbirds

12 Apr, 2013

Aaron Tippin at Sun n Fun

Sun n Fun is a great air show. I’m spending the day wandering the grounds, taking pictures and talking. When I go to a show, I rarely know what I’m going to write about, ...

meetings / post

28 Jul, 2012

Colonel (Ret.) Gaillard “Evil” Peck – Bio

Colonel Gail Peck was born at Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, the 1st son of Air Corps Lt Gaillard and Lois Peck. He was raised in the military attending school...

air force / meetings / warbirds

9 Sep, 2011

Joe meets Bob Odegaard at Reno Races

While walking around Reno last week we had the pleasure to bump into Bob Odegaard and had a chance to talk with him. He was piloting this fine Supper Corsair in the races and...

friends / meetings / military

21 Jun, 2010

Lunch with a legend. Vietnam Ace – Steve Ritchie

A few weeks ago my brother Steve Kates (drsky) got a call from his good friend Brigadier General Richard Stephen “Steve” Ritchie Ret. The General was in town for a speaking engagement and invited...

meetings / post / warbirds

28 Apr, 2010

Photorecon Meets Bill Muszala – ATW Aviation

“Marana 2010″ was the theme for bringing The Collings Foundation’s Classic Warbirds to Marana Airport on April 24th and 25th. Not only did they open the aircraft for public viewing but they also took...

meetings / post / warbirds

6 Apr, 2010

Flying Legend – Betty “Tack” Blake – WASP Class 43-1

Last weekend I had the honor once again to meet up with Ms. Betty “TACK ” Blake. The recent visit of the EAA‘s B-17 Aluminum Overcast brought out many WWII Vets, Blake, among the...

meetings / military

15 Nov, 2009

Photorecon meets Number One

While having dinner at The Memphis BBQ just outside the main gate at Nellis AFB who was to walk in but Thunderbird #1. It was Lt Col Greg Thomas last show as a Thunderbird....