U-2 Dragon Lady, Harrier, Stearman, Reno Race Pilot Interview

Andrew is a US Marine, Naval Aviator, GA Advocate, Race Pilot. Ercoupe, Harrier, U-2, Stearman, Pitts racing at Reno, recollections and stories.
The first of a series, interviews with Ercoupe pilots.

[@victorcurmi9631]

Thanks to you James for highlighting Andrew's remarkable career - he is so humble and down to earth. Kind regards from OZ

[@PeteD-f5v]

great interview

[@Tommmmas]

Fascinating discussion. Thank you

[@grahamaindow8894]

Great interview James. What a brilliant career!

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

What an aviation military career.
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[@prof.heinous191]

Great interview!

[@ronaldgarnes8809]

Fascinating, Semper Fi Marine.🙂

[@joewilliams4142]

I believe that’s “Sonar” whom I spent the day with at Beale in the chase car in the group shot. He is the tall balding guy sort of in the middle . Nice guy and was a lot of fun. Interesting interview, thanks ! We will be at Reno this year, my 30th year !

[@watashiandroid8314]

I never considered the U-2 being a tailwheel airplane. Now though I can see it. Interesting video.

[@toodie6980]

Most interesting interview James, thanks for posting it. You are on the cover of the Chico paper for the fly in at Oroville, today! Good show! We used to fly into Oroville for breakfast and their fly-ins. Boy, does the ship look spiffy! Lots of elbow work. Best to you and Diane and Charles

[@JamesGood]

Oh cool, I saw the website, is it actually on a printed paper? Could I ask you to save a copy for me, please? I can come and pick it up. Be nice to put in 805's file.

[@toodie6980]

@@JamesGood Sorry, only have access to the computer version. Would be happy to otherwise. Call the paper or send animal, I'm sure they would be happy to send you the paper. It's a beautiful picture.

[@toodie6980]

Sorry meant email....not animal...good grief! Best Toodie

[@johnmay2786]

Well, what a career Andrew has experienced, such varied aircraft and missions! Thanks James for sharing this with us all.

[@Airsally]

Great interview James! Man Andrew had a lot of different experiences in military and civilian avation.....i am so jealous. Glad he helped you get your coup.

[@cogwap359]

Thanks James. It is always fascinating to hear how individuals find the career they have. Cheers

[@simontillman3463]

Most pilots in the past would start off on the Stearman, Andrew did it the other way round.

[@janrobertbos]

NICE!!!...Semper Fidelis, Per Mare...Per Terram, Qua Patet Orbis...sorry, I just like Marines...