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 Jun 28 2007, 06:27 PM
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QUOTE(Deb Mitchell @ Jun 28 2007, 05:23 PM) [snapback]14420[/snapback] MISSION UPDATE:
Miss Velma's running great and Ed has minutes to go before he's feet dry again. He's cruising at 203 kts, at 5000 ft. He's in great hands when he lands with the Hintons onboard the Pilatus.
Another contest...
We will give away one of The North Face fleece shirts you've seen the guys wearing in the videos with the ASB logo on one sleeve and Operation Bolero II on the other sleeve to the person who guesses the exact hour, minute and second Miss Velma touches down in Duxford.
Private Message: "Bolerocontest"
Enter your guess and we'll see what happens! Hi Deb, My roughly informed guess for velmas arrival at Duxford will be on Sunday 1st July at about 11.3o am. All the best. Tony O Brize Norton
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Jun 28 2007, 06:32 PM
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I just spoke with my son, who has been sailing from Narsarsuaq to Narsaq. Miss Velma passed them a few miles out in the fiord so they must have arrived safely by now. Unfortunately she was to far away for a good picture. Some of my friends in Narsarsuaq will take some pictures and I'll post them here as soon as I have them. QUOTE(Michael Goulian @ Jun 28 2007, 08:57 PM) [snapback]14423[/snapback] My cell phone just rang and it was Shipley in Miss Velma. He was 112 miles out of Greenland and looking at an iceberg. How cool is that!!!!
I know he is completely drained from the last few weeks but he is totally driven to complete this mission. Even though he is flying alongside the PC12, it must be a feeling of isolation to be out there in the middle of the Atlantic in a single engine aircraft.
As you said Deb, this mission was difficult back then and that is still certainly the case today. Ed, you are the man......keep going in the spirit of GG.
Sometimes, it's as much about the journey than the destination. You guys are doing so much for aviation and to honor the brave men & women who ferried these aircraft across the atlantic so many years ago.
Everyone needs to keep pulling for Ed because he has a LOT of ocean to cross in the next few days.
GO FOR IT EDDIE!!!!!
Mikey G
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Jun 28 2007, 06:32 PM
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Just wanted to say something to the whole Glacier Girl / Operation Bolero II team: I was very deeply saddened to hear the news about Glacier Girl. She is indeed an amazing aircraft, but what's even more amazing is the spirit, passion, and dedication of all involved with this mission. I can't begin to imagine the disappointment you all feel, but as far as I see it the mission is already a success because of the attention you have brought to veterans and aviation. I also want to thank you for letting me be a part of it all on the 22nd. It was a truly amazing experience. Best regards, and I hope to see you in Oshkosh. --Dave Ziegler QUOTE(Deb Mitchell @ Jun 28 2007, 03:05 PM) [snapback]14372[/snapback] Glacier Girl's attempt to complete her mission has ended for now. She will remain in Goose Bay while Miss Velma continues on to England. The human spirit's magnificent ability to press forward serves the team well now. Everyone, here and around the world, are disappointed Glacier Girl will remain behind, but Miss Velma carries her spirit across the North Atlantic to England. The "bell" is now safely stowed in Miss Velma and will ring when she lands in Duxford.
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"Aviation in itself is not inherently dangerous. But to an even greater degree than the sea, it is terribly unforgiving of any carelessness, incapacity or neglect." --Captain A. G. Lamplugh
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Jun 28 2007, 06:48 PM
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QUOTE(Deb Mitchell @ Jun 28 2007, 04:38 PM) [snapback]14429[/snapback] MISSION UPDATE:
Miss Velma is now heading to BIRK, 9500 ft, 671 nm, eta 3:30.
Glacier Girl will require a complete engine replacement so she will not leave Goose Bay until that's complete. The rest of the team is in Iceland awaiting Miss Velma's arrival. Wow....a complete replacement?!? What happened?!?
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Jun 28 2007, 06:52 PM
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QUOTE(Deb Mitchell @ Jun 29 2007, 12:38 AM) [snapback]14429[/snapback] MISSION UPDATE:
Miss Velma is now heading to BIRK, 9500 ft, 671 nm, eta 3:30.
Glacier Girl will require a complete engine replacement so she will not leave Goose Bay until that's complete. The rest of the team is in Iceland awaiting Miss Velma's arrival. Has Miss Velma landed in Greenland by now?
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Jun 28 2007, 07:01 PM
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QUOTE(Deb Mitchell @ Jun 28 2007, 04:38 PM) [snapback]14429[/snapback] MISSION UPDATE:
Miss Velma is now heading to BIRK, 9500 ft, 671 nm, eta 3:30.
Glacier Girl will require a complete engine replacement so she will not leave Goose Bay until that's complete. The rest of the team is in Iceland awaiting Miss Velma's arrival. will the mission continue after the engine change? or will GG be flown back to the US?
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Jun 28 2007, 07:02 PM
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My two sons are visiting their grandparents in Narsaq near Narsarsuaq. They saw her cruising in formation at low altitude in the fiord a few miles from the airport. So she must have landed. QUOTE(beidell @ Jun 28 2007, 09:52 PM) [snapback]14432[/snapback] Has Miss Velma landed in Greenland by now?
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Jun 28 2007, 07:10 PM
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The Gang from Wingspeed is grateful for the effort to get Glacier Girl to Duxford, and releived that the crew and the 'Girl' are safe. I want to tell Ship how proud we all are that he has made the decision to press onward. If you ever wonder what true spirit, guts, sense of adventure and fortitude are all about, look to Ed Shipley. God Speed, Ed. EZTiger
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Jun 28 2007, 07:15 PM
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Until this story I never thought of the brave men who transported aircraft thru Greenland. It's an amazing story which Operation Bolero has turned into. With all the modern tools we have this mission has been difficult on the men and equipment. After all the exacting rebuilds and the unsurpassed human talent. The route has proven hard. In the 1940's we sent men of 19 and 20 years old out with airplanes and they did it with nothing more then a brave heart.
Thanks to the entire team for a fantastic history lesson. Taking 2 museum pieces and reliving history. It just doesn't get any better then this.
Pepper
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Jun 28 2007, 08:00 PM
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Operation Bolero II has achieved a new high -- literally and figuratively -- in "social networking" for the global, historically-oriented flying community. The drama, the personal stories and the immediate access to all of the action and drama via video updates and live two-way communications -- it's groundbreaking stuff. I'm blown away, not only by the extreme effort of the Bolero team, but also by the level of sincere interest from the community of people from literally every corner of this wonderous Mother Earth!
The personal impact is surprising as well. I have a totally new appreciation for people like my dad, who was captain of an LCT in China during WW-II where he ran munitions and avgas inland for the AVG. And for people like my father-in-law who was a radio man in a TBM -- the commander's plane off the pitching deck of the Bennington in the Pacific for the sinking of the Imperial Japanese Battelship Yamato -- and ditched outside of safe-return distance on the way home.
The immediacy of Operation Bolero II brings these historic events home in a clearer, even stark new light. Bolero is a time machine that's compressing the 60-plus years between our lives today and the trials of yesteryear.
I'll end this rumination by offering a personal prayer of thanks for those who, today, protect our freedom to pursue such incredible endeavors. God Bless all of you in this moment where we honor our fathers, our mothers -- and our protectors!
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Civis Aerius Sum
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Jun 28 2007, 08:12 PM
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Shipper checks in......
A little over two hrs out, Shipley checked in with Florida! "Hey, the icebergs a huge out here!"
Miss Velma is running very well. 10,500 ft/250 Kts TAS, weather is beautiful and a little over 2 hrs to landing. Fat on fuel but disappointed that Steve was in the PC-12.
Ed is the ultimate wingman and team player to carry this historic mission forward. I know both Steve and Ed along with Rod Lewis are already planning the next mission of GG's return. They will use the lessons learned getting the Mustang across for the next attempt. These guy's are the best!
What an adventure. Wish I was there.......
Godspeed guy's,
Lee Lauderback
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Jun 28 2007, 08:12 PM
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WOW! Does everyone realize that according to the latest posts by Deb Mitchell and Jim Beasely, Miss Velma is now shooting to make REYKJAVIK, ICELAND TODAY, June 28?? !!!(California time). I didn't expect this. I thought that Greenland was going to be today's final destination. That is one long, long flight to make in one day (Goose Bay to Reykjav?k, with at least one stop in Greenland plus the turn-around back to Goose Bay earlier today). I wonder if Ed Shipley is doing all of the flying of Miss Velma today? It sounds like he is. Go for it, ED! You're an iron man. This is exciting! I can't wait to hear more news  Best, - octane130 -
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