Aeroplane Monthly 1983-09
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T.Swain - Across the Rocks
John Mrazek’s Harvard and Jerry Janes' Beech SNB-1 westbound over some stunning scenery at Rogers Pass, just before an equally stunning thunderstorm.
The author himself points to some pretty flow-visualisation on his beloved Bessy after the long trip. Canadian Harvard wheel wells are different from those on American T-6s, which do not have this oil burble-pattern.
Climbing out for Revelstoke, just north of Langley, BC; mountains rising to 6,000ft on either side along the Frazer Canyon; a few miles west of Hope, the valley floor opens out; on finals for Delta Air Park.
Maclean, Jones, Keith MacMann in his red and white MkIV, and Bessy’s wing arrive over downtown Edmonton.
CF-UFZ Bessy, ex RCAF 20321, is overall yellow with a white “retired” flash.
John Mrazek investigates some more mountain terrain in his Harvard Mk IV.
The author's wife Mary smiles on discovering the way home down Frazer Canyon.
John Mrazek’s Harvard and Jerry Janes' Beech SNB-1 westbound over some stunning scenery at Rogers Pass, just before an equally stunning thunderstorm.
Maclean, Jones, Keith MacMann in his red and white MkIV, and Bessy’s wing arrive over downtown Edmonton.