Its all over now. Seven days of complete aviation bliss! As I mentioned in yesterday’s update I interviewed the DC-7s First Officer, which was conducted in the cockpit! While we were doing the interview the rest of the crew was preparing the ship for a late morning departure…with passengers heading for its next stop in Detroit, Michigan.

Spectators kept trying to tour the aircraft even while the crew was settling in the passengers and the plane being towed out. A tug towed it out to the edge of the taxiway so it could start up its four massive smoke bellowing flame shooting engines which is something to see in itself. After everything was ready, they taxied out for takeoff and the crowds lined the show line to watch. Once airborne they circled around for a farewell photo pass and the crowd loved it!

This seemed to spark the exodus of aircraft from AeroShell Square and the military apron on the east side of the field.

That’ll pretty much do it for this years day by day. I didn’t cover even a fraction of what I saw and did, but I will be sharing more pictures soon. Now its time to get packed and ready for the IPMS Nationals! During the coming week I’ll be sharing my thoughts, experiences and images of my trip, starting with my first stop…Sprue Brothers!