All good things must come to an end!

WELCOME HOME LADIES!

Well, this will be the last of the regularly scheduled updates for the Classic 47 blog. We may post some final pictures when we get to clean up the plane and strip the race numbers. Here is a shot of Bev in Ohio before the final push home in "Race Mode". And of course the sunset at KCPS as Classic 47 is getting close to good ol' Missouri.

Congratulations are in order for a tremendous performance by the crew. It was really exciting to get a glimpse of the Air Race Classic and all the work and preparation that goes into turning in a competitive effort.

The team is not only grateful for our wonderful sponsors and fans, but honestly, the pilots really worked well together and got into the spirit of the competition which made it even more fun. The whole experience has been as wonderful as it could have possibly been for the team and it showed. We are very proud of Classic 47 and thrilled the crew are home and safe. Enjoy some rest ladies ... only 365 days until next year's race!

*BLOGMASTER*

We landed in CPS and Bev dropped me off with a very handsome ground crew. Bill and Diana had a icy diet coke and chicken wings. Bev has a short hop to Cape. Have a safe flight home partner!--TAC

Air n Space and Banquet 6/27

Here is a couple of shots when Bev and Teresa ventured down to the Air and Space museum in Washington D.C. Team #1 went with the ladies to the city to spend the morning before the ending banquet. Bev poses in front of the banquet sign before the ladies went inside and won 3 leg prizes. The prize money and charms were featured a couple of days ago on a separate post, so those are not represented here.

Bev was scheduled to get back from Chicago by Noon today. The team should have started back towards Missouri by around 14:00H Eastern. We'll keep you posted on 6/30 regarding their progress.

*BLOGMASTER*

We are in Clinton OH. Good thing we didn't try to land at KILN. They say they don't like GA and can charge $5K.

I just stopped Bev from using the mens" room. The ladies' is much nicer.

We're trying to decide our next move. --TAC

We are prepparing to launch from FDK at about 3pm ET. Its a 2.5 hour flight to Clinton OH (KI66). We chgd airports due to construction at KILN. We expect it to be bumpy. --TAC

Bev and I made it back to Frederick. We're @ a Quiznos. I got a chicken sammy and salad for $5. Yummy. Now to gas and return the rental. Then we need to get to the airport and flight plan. We think our first leg will be to KILN near Cincinnati. We'll see how we feel and decide if we'll fly on in.--TAC

More pix from 6/26

Here are some banquet shots from the 26th of June. The ladies got to meet some of the honored WASPS and see their medals up close. It was a fun day and final chance to relax before the official end to the race on the 27th. Those photos will be posted around 18:00H Central today.

*BLOGMASTER*

Worked out a little this morning and just relaxed. Now, I'm at the BWI cell phone lot expecting a ring from Bev any minute. She is returning from her visit with her family in Chicago and her Mom's Birthday celebration. Soon we'll be on the road back to Frederick and on our way home. Yay!--TAC

June 26 Pictures

Here are some late uploaded pictures that the team took while wandering around Gettysburg. I will post more pictures throughout the day on Tuesday the 29th. Enjoy!

*BLOGMASTER*