thu may 14, 2012

May Newsletter


Read all the latest and greatest RRSW news in the May Newsletter from newsletter editor Ed Lloyd.

sun mar 18, 2012

Great Video of Swift N70803 by Gary Daniels

wed dec 14, 2011

North to Alaska, the trip of a lifetime - Marvin Homsley


The purpose of this trip was to meet some friends who were going to be in Homer, Alaska for a few days. I never imagined having so much fun along the way. This was the best few weeks I can remember. It started with winning an award at Oshkosh and now going on the trip I had wanted to make for years.
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sun dec 11, 2011

A Little History about the Globe plant - Stan Price


Recently I had an opportunity to visit with the superintendent of the Texas Army Reserve National Guard unit that now controls what was formerly the Globe Aircraft Factory. Maj. Michel is also interested in the history of this property and has kept an archive book which he allowed me to copy a few of the items to share with you. Continue .....

tue dec 6, 2011

N3387K & Dave Anderson


Here is a gorgeous photo of N3387K, piloted by Dave Anderson and taken during the 2011 Fredericksburg RRSW Fall Gathering. Photo courtesy of Todd Bengston.

And just found on the web, video of Dave Anderson playing the bagpipes during the missing man flight over the RRSW Fredericksburg fly-in. Listen to Dave play Amazing Grace as Dave Carpenter pulls up and turns his Swift towards the setting sun.

sun oct 30, 2011

RRSW Fredericksburg Fall Gathering a huge success


22 Swifts flew in from all over the country for the 2011 RRSW Fall Gathering at Fredericksburg, TX. This was a wonderful event and everyone had an outstanding time. All the details here from Stan Price.

Here are some more great Fredericksburg photos courtesy of Todd Bengston, Barb Wilson, Stan Price and Alan Dicker.