October 11, 2008
Merry and I decided to check out the Marina Air Fair that's held annually at the Marina Airport. There wasn't a lot going on while we were there, but there were some neat old planes and beautiful classic cars. The highlight, however, was getting a free ride in a B-25 Bomber. Merry had donated some signs and banners and negotiated getting us a two for one ride (which she kindly paid for, since rides were expensive!) with some other sponsors in the Bomber. They took us out over the bay on what happened to be a very clear day in Monterey. I rode in the middle, while Merry rode up front with the pilot. She was able to climb into the nose, while I climbed into the tail. There were even guns at all the seats! It was such an amazing experience! Especially since it's not something I thought I would ever have an opportunity to do. After the flight, Merry, true to her form, made friends with the owner and pilot of the plane and got us an invitation to the Sponsor's dinner at Kulah Ranch where we got a free buffet meal complete with complimentary wine. Not a bad way to spend a day!
Old Planes
Old Glory - B-25 Bomber
Takeoff!
Monterey Bay!
Salinas River
Pilot & Owner in the cockpit
Merry in the nose
From the nose
Tight squeeze to get into the tail
Check out my guns
Huge nerd
Huge nerd in the tail
Salinas
Fort Ord
The soldiers signed the plane
Merry in the nose
Merry and I with John the owner
Merry and the Corvette
Pretty Cars!
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