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Monday, July 16, 2018:
The Brainerd Lakes
Regional Airport was a busy place when vintage bi-planes showed up. |
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Brainerd was on an
American Barnstormers tour. Lots of people booked rides on
planes that were built back in the 1920s. |
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They are slow moving, noisy and have open cockpits. How could
anyone have more fun? |
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Pilot David Mars was there with his
plane, Checkers.
He looked right for the job so Mark
booked a flight over Brainerd.
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Mark got in and away they went. Yes, an open cockpit...no need for
air conditioning. |
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The Mississippi River, near the old paper mill, is not far from the
airport. |
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The hydro-electric dam was worth seeing. |
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Downtown Brainerd showed off it's famous concrete water tower. The
town looks different from the air. |
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Then it was off to Gilbert Lake. Gilbert Lodge with its green roof
was just visible. Gilligan's island is in the top of the photo. |
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A better view of the Lodge from the south side. The Minnow boat
can be seen to its left. |
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Then the lakeside, as seen from north of the Lodge. |
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Finally, it was time to head back to the airport. |
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There were more people getting rides that day. |
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| The Oh, Brother barbershop quartet was there to entertain folks. The act included their rendition of a flying song. |
Quote of the day:
Stay tuned for more barnstormers fun. Mark
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Questions, Comments? Email Mark Persons teki@mwpersons.com |
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