A Smith Miniplane undergoing a ground up restorationEAA Chapter 1363 Quonset Point RI
Strawberry Pancake Fly In - Smithfield International Airport
8 July 2006
This is bit offbeat for the NEMES pages but there is metalworking and old tractors involved so what the heck. I had made a couple small parts for Frank Nowak, a member of 1363, and visited one of their get togethers at Quonset Point airport so when I got an email about this Pancake breakfast it seemed like a good excuse to take a ride. Like I ever need an excuse!
A Smith Miniplane undergoing a ground up restoration
These tractors were on display off to the side of the field. Take a close look at the green Oliver below. I don't ever recall seeing a tractor set up for propane fuel. But then there are a LOT of things I haven't seen.
This is a view of the tent where delicious pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage and
bacon were being cooked up.
This whopping big plane is an Antonov AN2, a Soviet era utility workhorse. It is
undergoing restoration by the Antonov Foundation. For more information
about this project contact damonise@cox.net
A Luscombe Silvaire (?)
The Piper in the left photo was rebuilt by Don Lapointe the fellow in the
right photo. He is chatting with my wife, Terri, about his wife's interest
in quilting. Terri has a pal who is very big into that hobby and promised
to put the two ladies in contact.