by Hawkeye07 » Thu Jan 09, 2014 12:19 pm
As Matt said "I like a challenge, but hats off to this chap, that is really going for it." Having been an aircraft mechanic/aircraft electrician myself for nearly 40 years and recalling some of the challenges I had during that time I can barely imagine what Mr. Smith must have had to deal with back in his time. I'm sure Matt had some similar flashbacks to mine while reading this story too. The kind that make you seriously re-evaluate your career choice and your sanity. I'm sure Mr. Smith's skill, ingenuity, dedication and probably his sanity were put to the test on numerous occasions.
Guy Smith is one of thousands of "unsung heroes" who labored long hours under arduous conditions in less than ideal climates and time constraints to "Keep 'em Flying." Sometimes while under enemy fire or in other hostile situations. Who was Charles Taylor? The Wright Bros couldn't have done it without him. I didn't know about Mr. Taylor until I went to Kitty Hawk back in '91 and saw a small plaque hanging in an obscure corner of the museum there. Who won the Battle of Britain? If the mechanics and armourers didn't keep the Hurricanes and Spitfires serviceable The Few would rarely be mentioned these days. Nonstop intercontinental passenger service wouldn't be where it is today either. The pilots might get all the glory but it's a huge team effort that puts them in the spotlight.
An Aircraft Mechanic only needs two tools, Duct Tape and WD40.
If it moves and it's not supposed to - use the Duct Tape.
If it doesn't move and it's supposed to - use the WD40.
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Re: Gus Smith, Mechanic
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