The Other Jewel in the Crown + More Pix

Thanks to Fran Hovan, we are able to bring you the other "Jewel in the Crown". Many of us were very involved in MicroLine from the very beginning and throughout its life. Do you recall its code name? There is also an album on the photo site with several slides Fran provided showing the history of GenAv products. Thanks Fran - these are all wonderful reminders for all of us.

There are also three more new albums on the photo site thanks to Roy C. He took time out from “studying interconnects” to scan in almost another 100 keepers from three meetings. Great job Roy.

Plus an album from Vern Garman including one of Dan Sherwood's retirement.

More Greetings from Chile

Jim Bennett sends his regards. You can see his photos via the "More Photos" link or you can go to his own Shutterfly site (which has many more for your enjoyment) at:

http://xq3jb.shutterfly.com.

For all you Hams, the web site URL is Jims Chilean call.

Here is his contact info:
Office:
Jim Bennett
Director General - CEO
Inter-Con Security Systems Chile S.A.
Avenida Holanda 80
Providencia
Santiago, Chile
TEL: 56-2 231-4004
Direct: 56-2 233-2843
CEL: 56-9 899-3619
e-mail: jbennett@icsecurity.com or, jbennett@intercon.cl

The First Batch of New Photos is IN

Check out the "More Photos" link for

R and R from the FSE Photo Albums

We expect a new batch any day now from the team in San Antonio so check again in a day or two.

New Photos and More to Come- Stay Tuned

Where were these taken? Gene is losing sleep because he can't remember! Now is your chance to help. Send Gene an e-mail and also encourage your fellow Collins retirees to take a look at these and let him know.

There is also a new album on the photo site. Just click the "More Photos" link on this blog and check it out.

Finally, some time this week you will be able to view a new set of photos that will blow your sox off compliments of several of your Collins friends, so check back and urge your fellow Collins retirees to do the same.

Bill Lambing and Loyal Collins Customers

Since most of these pix are of people eating, we assume there were no broken Collins boxes for Bill to repair. Oh - I forgot Bill...you're retired too!!

Alain sends his regards

As you can see, Alain is still enjoying the good life of retirement in France. The wine and the garden. What more could anyone want? Alain will be happy to share his gardening tips with you at: aavellan@wanadoo.fr

More photos from Gene Z.

Here are some more photos from Gene. Some are easy to identify, others not so easy. Included are:
* American Eagle and Collins at Shuttle Launch.
* Dan Hollander & wife, IAI Pilot. Taken
in a Turkish restaurant in Tel Aviv, Dec. 1978

Photos from 1985 Courtesy Diane and John Scannell

Pictures Posted April 3

A large batch of photos showed up over the week and weekend so here they are:

From the top....
NBAA '86 Setup
Two Texans (note the Texas flip-flops) in HI
NBAAA '95 Setup
Top Left Strip - Two Long Term Collins Supporters, Ed Furst, IDC, and Wayne Holmes, Executive Instruments. NBAA Atlanta
Top Right Strip - Dealer trip - 1969
Bottom strip - Can you name the three people in the center of this photo?
Send more pictures - We know you have them. We will do a slide show at Dinner if we can.

Jewel in the Crown

From the Collins 50 Year Book. Collins Pro Line, the birth of GenAv. (Click on the image and then click on it again to read the writeup of this historical event)

Some of GenAv's best customers by Gene Z

This is Roland "Corey" Corriveau, wife Evelyn, and Dan Arnold, Chief Pilot of Abbott Labs (Hawker) at Coy's Steak House in LR. Corey was one of Ark Mod Founders



Come on Gang. Where are the pictures? I know you have them.
Jim O

More CID Photos from Dennis Kendricks

OK, Time to look closely at these three pictures from DK. What do these three aircraft have in common? Yes, they were all on the CID Collins ramp but that isn't the answer

Photos from Jennie Koko - International

People pictures are always great. Recognize yourself? One way to get even is to send pictures!



Who are the people in the first two?
What is this airplane and where was the third photo taken?

Photos from Dennis K. you are sure to enjoy

These are some real classics - thanks Dennis. Several of them will help you answer the question about the lighte sign. The twisted steel is the remains of a hanger that was hit by a wind storm while under construction. Do you know where is was?

For all you retired FSE's - we hope you enjoyed the team getting ready to go for a flight test.