Tribute to aviators of the past

[gmbpilot757]

A thread dedicated to loved ones who share(d) & instilled in us our passion for flight.

My grandfather, 1st Lt. Lester J. Blucher, United States Army Air Corp - 9th Air Force, 386th Bombardment Group
Pilot B17, B26

Share with us who gave you your love of aviation!

“Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.” - Leonardo da Vinci

 

[mrmag00]

My father plane mechanic in the united state air corp during Korean. Our son followed him by joining the Air Force just retired after 21 yrs. My dad taught me the cleanliness is next to goddesses working on jet engines, and he would say we did in the sand.

 

[timothymeyer]

My father, early 50's, US Air Force. Flew the B-29, KC-97. Pics are during training, the B-25 was used for multi-engine, and the T-6 for single.