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- Jim Andrukates -
Memorial
Big Bird Fly-In
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The Cen-Tex Modelers had a beautiful day for the
BIG BIRD FLY-IN on 13 June 2009
Pilots came from the below listed Clubs
Temple Aero Club, Temple TX
Canyon Lake Aeromodelers (CLAM), San Antonio, TX.
Also present was our good neighbor club, the
Gerorgetown Aeromodelers Asso.,(GAMA) Georgetown, TX
Below are a variety of pictures taken during the event
----(Pictures were taken by Larry White, Jim Rolleston, and Hubert Dirr, CTM)---
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NOTE: To see the picture enlarged, just click on the it.
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This year, the Big Bird was in Honor to
Jim Andrukates,
the founder of the Cen-Tex Modelers.
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Pilot's arrival and setting up
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Lynn Kelch on the Registration Table, also selling Raffle Tickets
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A Dual Ace
and a Extra 300 (Kit) not shown donated by
Larry White
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A Big Scale
Gee Bee donated by Larry White
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Raffle Prices were donated by Waco Hobby and Larry White (CTM)
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Pilot briefing by the CD Jim Hillin
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Grill Master Lee Mitchell at work
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Enjoying the Lunch
Even the 4-legers do
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Aircrafts on display
for the
Spectators and Pilots
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Aircrafts Contest
$50 Cash Price each
The Winners are:
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Pilots Choice:
John Hall from San Antonio (CLAM) with his Nieuport 28
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Spectators Choice:
Hubert Dirr from Harker Heights (CTM) with his Stearman PT-17
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Dubro Fill Station
Richard Chambless,Killeen, TX (GAMA)
donated by
Waco Hobby
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Extra 300
Fred Reese, Killeen, TX (CTM)
Fred sold it to John Pratt and donated the money to the Club
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Gee Bee
Lee Mitchell
Killeen, TX (CTM)
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John's wife Mary with the money in her hand ready to take possession
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Thanks for coming and hope to see you again in 2010
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