January 2, 1935 – November 7th, 2016

• flew for TWA
• writer/photographer for Air Progress Magazine
• started the warbird restoration movement in the 1960’s
• redesigned and manufactured the M134 Mini Gun
• Restored – P-40 Warhawk.
• Restored – TT-1 Pinto jet
• Restored – 3 T-34A military trainers
• Restored – UH-1H Huey