Gus Smith, Mechanic
Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2014 6:23 pmAnother fascinating tale....
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-25578363
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-25578363
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Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2014 6:23 pmRe: Gus Smith, Mechanic
Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 8:36 amWonderful read Mark...thanks for the Link...
Re: Gus Smith, Mechanic
Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 8:53 amExcellent read, Mark!
Quote:
"For all the headline-making skill of those at the controls, we now, as then, only stay up thanks to the likes of Gus Smith.".
End quote.
...and our aircraft mechanic...@Matt!
Paul....
...!
Quote:
"For all the headline-making skill of those at the controls, we now, as then, only stay up thanks to the likes of Gus Smith.".
End quote.
...and our aircraft mechanic...@Matt!
Paul....
...!Re: Gus Smith, Mechanic
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2014 9:29 amFozzer wrote:Excellent read, Mark!
Quote:
"For all the headline-making skill of those at the controls, we now, as then, only stay up thanks to the likes of Gus Smith.".
End quote.
...and our aircraft mechanic...@Matt!
Paul....
I like a challenge, but hats off to this chap, that is really going for it
Matt
Re: Gus Smith, Mechanic
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2014 12:19 pmAs 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.
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.