Friday, January 10, 2014

Campbell Aero Classics

 Yesterday, there was an earthquake in Christchurch. I recall in November 2011, I went flying, I don't mean flying in a commercial jumbo plane or Fokker friendship. I flew in a tiger moth. Yes, I mean tiger moth.

I went to Christchurch to visit my old friends. They took me to Loburn, to visit Ivan and Sandy Campbell. We were all excited as we drove to North Canterbury to Loburn Abbey airfield, as we knew we were going to fly in this special plane. Our oldest "pilot" today was my Kai Ma, Mrs. Chew, aged 81. Paki Paki.

Thoughts of Jean batten conjured in my head. Ivan and Sandra make their own planes and are the creators of the World's only Class leather hard shell flying helmet. Ivan gave us flights and I am so grateful for their generosity.

We all had a marvelous time, looking at the picturesque snow laden mountains, the paddocks, the horses, the sheep and the cows.I also saw the earth quake ravaged Christchurch.

 





2 comments:

eastcoastlife said...

WOW! I would love a ride in it too. *envy*

Joe Todd said...

Really neat