While in Lancaster, California, which is next door to Edwards Air Force Base, we were able to attend the Veteran's Day Parade. It was a highlight for Dave because here he is shaking hands with the parade Grand Marshall, pilot Dick Rutan.Dave, who loves all things aerospace - was excited to actually see someone about whom he has read. Dave got a hand shake, I got the photo.
The following is an excerpt from Mr. Rutan's website, an account of the historic flight of the Voyager, which was piloted by Dick Rutan and Jeanna Yeager...
"On a cold December morning in 1986, the fuel laden Voyager struggled to become airborne to begin her journey around the world.
On one tank of gas and without refueling, the carbon composite honeycomb sandwich airplane, designed by Burt Rutan [Dick's Brother] would fly around the globe. Taking off from Edwards Air Force Base in California on December 14, 1986 and landing 9 days, 3 minutes and 44 seconds later on December 23, 1986, the Voyager set absolute distance records and many other world records that remain unchallenged today."
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