A trip back in time, by Rod Drake

The 58th Bomb Wing Association 44th Reunion was held from Monday, Sept. 11 through Sunday Sept 17, 2000 at the Hilton Wichita Airport Inn. (See photo below). The main conference room was set up to accommodate all four Bomb Groups, the 40th , 444th, 462nd and the 468th. This is the banner with insigina used by the 468th.



One of the first couples we met there was Lew and Margie Meeks. Lew has been a member of Sal's group for quite a while now. Great people! This is a photo of Lew, myself and Robert Becker. Bob was on Crew # 10 from the 792nd Squadron and one of the original bunch. Both Lew and Bob have been very helpful in providing me with information about my late father M/SGT Robert J. Drake.


Lew Meeks, Rod Drake, Bob Becker




Before the actual tour of the inside of FIFI began we took some outside photos.




This front view shows some work being done to engine #1.



A closer look at the work on #1.

FIFI and my wife Sue.

 



Sitting next to FIFI was another pretty lady, Diamond Lil.
What a thrill it was to be up close to these great ships.





Another view of Diamond Lil and Yingling Aircraft Hanger on the left.


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