Photo Gallery

05/24/10

Welcome to the Photo Gallery

Please send me an email with any names I may be missing, (copy the picture to the email so I know which picture). ENJOY!

1984-It All Started Here

The Antelope Valley!

What can I say, Joshua Tree, is this the one thing that represents the High Desert more than any thing?

The Office-1207 hangar and the Boeing B52 Flight Test Office.

Edwards Air Force Base-Rosamond Blvd entrance

One of many shuttle landings at EAFB, this one around 1985.

1984-It All Started Here

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Christmas Party at Dave Gross and my apartment in Palmdale, 1984

Mark Clark in foreground, Debbie on left? Linda Ingersoll on right standing

Me on the beautiful orange love seat, Craig ? on floor beside me, Dave Cole watching TV, Rich ? and wife in foreground, Debbie and Dennis Floyd with back to camera in lower right?

Phylis? Me, Linda Ingersoll, Dennis Floyd standing in background.

Jesse Waters and Debbie Floyd

Dave Gross, Jeff Todd, Bob Davey, Mark Clark, ?, ?, Jeff Champine?

The CSRL test airplane, 00245, a G Model B-52

The OAS, (Offensive Avionics Station), in the lower, forward looking station.

1985

Dave Cole, (now Dr Dave Cole, and as in MD), and me at Mountain High Ski Resort in Wrightwood, CA. After the record snow in December 1984, the ski season was fantastic. Dave, Mike Canada and I would go up to Mountain High almost every Tuesday and Friday in 1985.

Trail Map of Mountain High in 1985.

Bob Davey, Jerry Myers, ? D'Ambrosia, Craig ?, Mike Canada at some unknown location.

Huntington Beach, Labor Day Weekend, 1985, one year down and still going.

And, the beach days, those fun weekend runs to Huntington Beach. Pictured here are Mike Canada, Jack Ostertag, Glenn Bryant, 'The Quiv', and me.

Dave Larson

Glenn Bryant, the Quiv. Is that a cocktail or just a healthy juice drink?

Dave Larson, ?, me, Jack O?

Glenn Bryant, me, Mike Canada and Dave Larsen

Camping in the Angeles National Forrest, Sept 1985

This camp site is Lightening Point near Mt Gleason in the Angeles National Forrest, I went back up to this site and camped at Messenger Flats near by a month or so ago. There was a massive fire in the forest last week and it burned from the LA side all the way across to this area, so, this area has been destroyed. The fire camp that we passed getting to the site was also destroyed and the two firefighters that were killed were on the same road we used to get to the site. I am very glad that I got to return here before the devasting fire even hiked up to the top of Mt Gleason. I also visited the Lightening Point campground that we stayed at.

This is a group camping trip, left to right, sitting/stooping, me, Dave Cole, Mike McGrath, wife, standing left to right, Dennis Floyd, Debbie Floyd, Jeff Todd, Dave Larson, Craig, Gary Christian, Duane Bennett, Dan Gosset, ?, Karen Bennett.

Jack and Dennis Floyd with Gary Christian's classic Chevy Impala, (this car was very popular in East LA back in those days).

Dave Larson, Jeff Todd, Gary Christian, Debbie Floyd, Dan Gosset, Dave Cole

Gary Christian borrowing my night reading glasses! Gary, do you still have these? I can't find them anywhere.

And, we now have Dwayne Sutton with us, another beach weekend. Glenn Bryant, Dave Cole and Mike Canada standing there also.

RIOT-We stayed at a hotel in Huntington Beach over Labor Day Weekend 1986 for the OP Pro Surfing Competition and it turned in to a large scale riot. This photo was taken by Alan Raetz and shows police and life guard vehicles burning.

Dave Cook bachelor party at an unknown location. Yes, this is Dave in the yard being assisted by his co-workers. Mike Canada, Duane Sutton, Dave Ingersoll, Dennis Floyd, Glen Bryant, Jeff Todd, Bob Davey, Dan Gosset, Jeff Champine, Joe Mineer, and Dave Larson.

Dave Gross bachelor party, Oct 1985 with George Papp

Camping in the Sierra Nevada, Dave Larson, Cliff Hess?, Gary Christian, Danny Duarte, Dwayne Sutton, and me camping in the Sierra Nevada, Oct 1985.

Another camping trip in 1986, Dwayne Sutton, Craig Shannon, Danny Duarte, me, Dave Ingersoll, Mike Canada.

And, Party Central, 1106 Dole Place, Palmdale. After the arrival of Mark McLauchlin, Alan Raetz, and Glenn Bryant, the four of us moved in to this house with a big yard, pool and we also got the house dog, "Wolfe". I went by the house a few months ago, it is still there. It was challenging to find it as the area around this has changed significantly.

And, one of those many parties at the Dole Place house and the party masters, Mark and Al, with Jeff Champine throwing darts.

Dennis Floyd's bachelor party at Dole Place, with the gang, I won't even try to list all of these folks.

Jeff Champine and Dennis Floyd at Dennis' bachelor party

Glenn Bryant, Bob Davey, and me at Lake Tahoe in late 1985.

1986

Wolfe, February 1986. We got her at 16 weeks old and as you can see, she was the spoiled dog from the beginning!

Skiing at Steamboat, one of the group trips. Me, ?, Dan Busse, (friend of mine), Susan Jones, (another friend), Alan Raetz, ?, Evelyn, (friend), Mark Worm, (Raetz friend), ?.

Mark Clark, Jim Kernan, Debbie Floyd, Mary Davey, and Jenny at Dole Pl party.

Mary Moore, (Glenn's friend), Glenn Bryant and me at Tiburon, (San Francisco Bay Area) for brunch in June 1986. Mary is Glenn's friend from Tennesee and Glenn and I drove the "K" car up to visit her for the weekend.

John West Retirement Party-September 3, 1986

John West Retirement Party-Sept 3, 1986-I first met John just after starting my job at Boeing Wichita in January 1984. John worked in the lab and I spent a lot of time in the lab. We both travelled to Edwards around the same time in 1984. John was assisting us with a post flight exercise. One of the pilots on the flight crew was ending his career with this flight and the Air Force CFR, (firefighters), sprayed the crew as they exited the airplane. The hatch doors were wet from that event and when John was coming down with data tapes, he slipped and fell out of the aircraft, breaking his leg. This event drove John to his retirement. John was one of the nicest guys I worked with at Boeing. He and Milo Stock, our two senior lab techs, were really two fine people.

John and Mary West

Duane Bennett presenting John his retirement gift. Glenn Bryan on far left.

Mike Canada on left, Dale DiAmbrosia on right.

And, the Landcruiser Era!

Landcruiser Beginning: From my childhood, I always loved Landcruisers. One of my good friends in college had one and when Chuck Younts bought one, I was hooked to get my own. Chuck found this one for sale in the San Fernando valley, I bought it, Chuck helped me haul it home on a trailer, (the engine was in pieces so not drivable). And, with Al's coaching, I rebuilt and put a Chevy 350 in it. I still have it today! It is showing the lack of attention over the last several years due to work and house priorities but it is on the list of to do's for next year. We were dropping the new engine in here in this photo and Glenn's K car in the background, and all at the Dole house, of course. Photo taken December 1986.

Dave Larsen and Mike Canada, at Alta, UT. This is my truck with the bed. This was our configuration for many ski trips to Mammoth, one passenger in the front and one sleeping in the bed in the back. December 1986.

And the ski rack with our ski's.

Mike Canada, Alan Raetz and me on the Tahoo Queen for the trip from South Lake Taho to ski at Squaw Valley.

And, the beginning of the Pohlkamp Introduction to Edwards. Seen here with me, Mark, his girlfriend Robin and her friend visiting from Kansas City.

And, another ski trip, this time, Purgatory near Durango, CO. Alan Raetz, ?, ?, Dan Busse, (my friend), Susan Jones, (my friend), Dwanye Sutton, ?, Mark Worm, (Alan's friend), Dave Larson.

Our Ride, (Rubin, the ex St Louis taxi driver), to/from Durango airport and the resort. Alan Raetz, Dan Winnegar, Dan Busse, (my friend), ?, ?, Dave Larsen, Dwayne Sutton, and me.

Larry Janik party, Bob Davey and Mike Kraus. 1986

Mike McGrath and his wife at Larry's party.

Wow, is this group OK? Was the photo taken during a massive earthquake? Why is Matt Jorski giving us the peace sign?

1987

Me, Jesse Waters, Kevin Krantz, 1987

Chuck Younts in background, 1987

Jerry Myers, Dennis Floyd, 1987

Mexico

And, the Chili Cookoffs in Rosamond, who could forget?

And, as we extended our radius of exploration, Mexico became a regular location for the weekends. This is Hussongs Cantina in November 1987, one of the first trips.

Thanksgiving 1986, Dave Larson, me and Alan Raetz at Hussongs Cantina, Ensenada, MX

Our regular hotel in Ensenada, The Villa Fontanna. It is still there! I have not been there in a few years but my last trip a few years ago brought back so many memories of our days cruising down Avenida Lopez Mateos, eating at Las Brisas, (one of Calvin's favorites), drinks at Papa's and Beer, fun at Bananas, and the fish tacos on the street.

1987

The Softball Team

Our softball team uniform, I still have it!

We had our Boeing softball teams that competed in the Lancaster city league. We even started a fast pitch league, I am catching here in the fast pitch. Joe Flemming was our star pitcher. Matt Jorski took over managing the teams in later years. And, don't forget those nights at Schooners! The good old days!

Here is the Scabs team, we now have Dennis Harlan on the team, a star from the beginning! 1987

And, Dennis Harlan driving another hit, wow, another Manny Ramirez, (RBI Machine).

White Water Rafting. Jeff Champine, Mike Canada, Craig ?, me, Jack Ostberg,

1988

Mark Pohlkamp on skiis, OH WAIT, make that one ski, where is the left ski? Well, actually, it is Mark on his first snow skiing attempt at Mtn High in LA.

OK, Mark is better when not moving, shown here, me, Mark's friend and Mark.

Group ski trip to Snowmass, CO, Dwanye Sutton, Susan Busse, Dan Busse, Gary Thompson, Rusty, Al Raetz, Mike Canada, Jeff Champine, me, Mark Worm, winter 1988

And, of course, ONLY IN LA, snowing one weekend, on the beach the next. March 1988 in Baja California, MX. Mark Pohlkamp and Danny Duarte, Mark surfing, Danny, well, Danny being Danny. On a beach near La Mission, near Ensenada. We spent a lot of time on this beach where we could drive out on it and party the day away!

And, the Mexico beach is great for 4x4's, drive right out to the water, set up, crank up the music, get out the beers, oh wait, that is not a 4x4, who is the dumb #$%& that drove this little Isuzu 2x2 on the beach and is obviously stuck in the sand, is that Calvin Hashimoto? Or, was Jackie driving?

And, another party, wow, we always found some occasion for one of these.Debi D'Ambrosia and Mike McGrath.

And, it's Budda, better known as Dennis Harlan and Mike Kraus, and, note the propeller above Dennis' head?

Dennis Floyd, I am note sure what the hell I said to him here but not a good face here Dennis!

Dale D'Ambrosia

Mike Kraus, one bottle too many.

Bill Schneider, the base manager for B-52 Programs. I was getting an award here, "Thanks Bill"! March 1988

Tacit Rainbow Group in front of 0050 test airplane and test vehicle, (what is this and did it go to production?). Left to right, foreground, Mark Clark, Mic Vanasdall, Mark Clark, Dan Crutcher, standing, Bill Foote, Monte Watson, ?, ?, ?, Ed Kneas, Dave Larson, ?, Owen Carnell, Dennis Harlan, ?.

1989

Me and Mike Canada in Telluride, Spring 1989, at our annual large group ski trip.

One of our team photos.

The End of the Joe Flemming Era

Joe Flemming's last Game, Summer 1989. Champagne Time! Joe was our manager, coach, pitcher, both slow pitch and fast pitch. I was the catcher for this Boeing Fast Pitch team, and I still have the trophies!

Me catching one of Joe's plethora of pitches, (fast ball exceeding 90 MPH, slider, very slow curve ball, split finger fast ball and even a knuckler once in a while).

Joe's last game, watch out of for the $5 Champagne! Me spraying Joe at Lancaster City Park, where the B52 team broke so many records that many still stand today. And, don't forget those Schooners post game debriefs to plan the next match.

And, Joe drinking that cheap Champagne!

Joe's going away party, August 1989, many came and left the B52 crowd over the years, these events were a very mixed emotion for us.

Joe busy with something and I look bored, and the rest of these folks, I said face the camera dammit.

Mark Pohlkamp's girlfriend visiting Mark and with the Landcruiser, in front of Matt Jorski's house where Matt, Mike Grant and I lived.

Robin, Mark Pohlkamp and Mark's friend from college, Joe Sevasia, taken at J Sloans bar at Melrose and San Vicente, along with the Hard Rock Cafe at Beverly and San Vicente,was one of our regular hang outs "in the day". The bar that was J Sloans is no longer, (not sure it is even a bar any longer but the building is still there), the Hard Rock finally closed a few years ago. This was the original Hard Rock in the USA, started based on the original in London, opened in 1984, one of my favorite places and so many memories so seeing it boarded up today is sad. It is vacant today.

Mike Canada Bachelor Party, October 1989, going around the room, Mike Kraus, ?, (B2 crew from Seattle guys).

Joe and Phyllis Flemning at Mike Canada's Wedding, Oct 1989

The McGrath's, Carolyn and Ken Marsh, ? at Mike's wedding.

Is that Mike Grant doing something to that lady?

Chilli Cookoff in Rosamond, CA, This was the international final here and held here for many years. This was actually one of the last years in Rosamond. The International Chilli Cookoff was held here from 1979 to 1991 in Rosamond and well attended by many actors including Ernist Borgnine. Shown here are Brian Dulac, Joe Sevasia, (Mark's friend), Mark Pohlkamp, ?, me. Learn more about the ICS history by clicking here.

And, one of the most memorable moments of my life, a major league baseball "All Star" game in Anaheim Stadium. This was July 11, 1989. Joe entered the 'lottery' and won four tickets and invited me along with Jack O and some others. Anaheim Stadium has been remodeled to accommodate baseball only now, here it was still hosting the Rams. I have always been a big baseball fan and to get to see an "All Star" game was off the hook, thanks to Joe. I am a Dodger season ticket holder, go to over 50 games a year, live ten minutes to the stadium, have been to many playoff game.

Joe and I in the crowd.

Jack Ostberg, me, ?, and Joe, posing before autographs

Party in Mexico, this time with Kim Burgess, my sister Cathy and some of her friends, Matt Jorski, Mike Grant, Mike Canada and me. Some upstairs bar on Avenida Lopez Mateos in Ensenada, MX.

And, the favorite, Papa's and Beer in Ensenada, the original, the first.

Me, Cathy, (my sister), and Mark at Smitty Gonzales in Ensenada.

Villa Fontanna in Ensenada, this was our motel, well, when we finally got back to our room. Matt Jorski here, scanning the night life.

Matt getting a 'popper', one of many of course.

Jay Salerno, (my brother in law), Mark Pohlkamp, Matt Jorski, Cathy, (my sister), and Brian Dulac in Mexico.

Calvin and Jackie Hashimoto at the Villa Fontana in Ensenada, Calvin showing his best side.

Jay Salerno, (my sister Cathy's husband), Calvin Hashimoto, Cathy, (my sister), and who knows who this guys is.

Jerry, Noah and Jackie Myers at the Hard Rock Cafe in November 1989. This was the Myers and Alan Raetz last night in LA.

Al Raetz at the "Last Supper in LA". Novermber 1989

Mike Grant, Calvin, Noah Myers, and many other folks! Hard Rock Cafe, Al and Jerry's Last Supper.

1990-The Last Full Year for Me!

Breckinridge, CO, February 1990, the group ski trip for 1990. Same old suspects here again.

Dwayne and his characterisitic dance moves! Breckenridge has never been the same.

Frank Cech, Kim Burgess, at Papa's and Beer in Ensenada, MX.

Papa's and Beer in Ensenada

Dave Ingersoll's 30th Birthday Party, and if I say this is 1989, I am NOT saying his age. Dave, how old are you?

Duane Bennett, the best manager of any instrumentation group at Edwards working B-52 projects, (OK, just kidding but Duane is right up there with the best managers I ever worked for then and still to this day).

A typical Saturday afternoon at the Jorski house in Lancaster, Mike rooting on those Sooner's, drinking his Bud and Scope.

Dayna Kelly, with Jackie Harr, (formerly Proffitt), and Mark Pohlkamp on the bus trip to the LA Raiders versus Seattle Seahawks at the LA Colisuem. Unfortunately, Dayna is no longer with us, God Bless Dayna.

Mark McLauchlin, Ralph Gorman, Bob Dawes, (Bob, this is the only evidence of you, and Cathy is unscathed)!.

Mark Pohlkamp at Halloween 1990.

Mark Pohlkamp, Robin, Joe Sevesia and ?

Chris Hartman, Chris Rhinehart, Bob McGinnis in Mexico on beach near La Mission November 1990

Barb and Dwayne Sutton standing, Mark, Jackie Har, (Proffitt), and Dayna Kelly on beach in Mexico, November 1990.

Matt Jorski, Calvin Hashimoto, Jackie Harr, (Proffitt), Dayna Kelly, me and Jackie Hashimoto at Christmas party 1990.

1991-The End of the Era for Me

I departed for Seattle in March 1991 so for me, this was the end of the era of living in The Antelope Valley, Edwards AFB, flightlines, and a fantastic group of folks.

After 1991

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