The Wirraway and Sea Fury are both owned by Todd Stewart of Key West. The Wirraway is actually just a T-6 with a geared 1340 engine, but it is an excellent restoration that was done by the previous owner, George Baker.

I have a UK Virgin Mobile sim card that I use in my unlocked GSM phone for when I travel to England. It’s nice to have, as incoming calls in the UK on the mobile are free and it’s very inexpensive to have home or work call from the US using an international calling plan (just a few cents a minute). It also makes it much easier to coordinate with friends in the UK by having a local number.

Unlocked GSM phones are wonderful if you travel extensively. I also have sim cards for Hong Kong and China.

I top up my Virgin Mobile card with a US credit card before I travel, but you can also top up at most any petrol station if you run low on funds.

I had a tom cat in College that had been neutered. We called him “Nutless”. He was very popular in the neighborhood, even though he could only shoot blanks. Sadly, one night he did not return. Probably a jealous husband…

Damn, I really miss that cat.

I saw a television show a few weeks ago in China (CCTV 9) where Flying Tiger and Hump vets were being honored. The hour long show featured interviews with several pilots, mechanics, and Chinese who were involved with air operations in the early days of the Japanese War. There was also to be a future segment with Mrs. Chennault, which unfortunately I had to miss do to my travel schedule. Anyway, I thought it was nice to see that the Chinese honor and remember the American vets who fought for their freedom.

Definately not the way I thought I would meet up with Steve on this holiday. I will attend the service next Wednesday for my friend, and will try to represent all the overseas forum members who are unable to attend.

Steve Patterson

Matt Jackson told me that he sat there and watched the Kee Bird burn, with all his tools in the back. They just about made it out of there.

“Sure miss those tools…” M. Jackson