The Flight of the Saltire

[emolas]

You know, I'm very near there. If the Saltire comes my way, and I can do it without being arrested by the MPs, I'll gladly take a picture of the Saltire at Lakehurst Naval Air Station.

I used to be stationed there back in the 80's for Parachute Rigger school. The place had the biggest hangar I've ever seen.

[Big Mikey]

Perhaps due to some complication of his advanced years, the Wizard posted the passing of the Saltire in the "Kilt Nights" forum. I, however, with my youthful, sharp-as-a-tack mind, remembered the stickied thread for posting all things Saltire. So my dear friends I present the further adventures of the Saltire.

Here the stately airship passes from the Kilted Juggernaut to the Wizard of B.C.



The two elder statesmen of the evening, the Wizard and Thistledown, between them 187 years of kilting!



Some of the assembled rabble get the stories flowing.



Nathan pipes us all in for dinner.



The Wizard holding court and if you look closely, you'll see the ever present coffee mug and yes, it was filled with COFFEE!



And finally, a repeat of the rabble. Oh, what are those striking looking accessories on the legs of the distinguished gent on the right?



It was a wonderful evening of fellowship, learning and general good stuff. And in case you missed it in the Wizards post, the Saltire is now FERINTOSH bound. Safe voyage to her.

[JerseyLawyer]

I used to be stationed there back in the 80's for Parachute Rigger school. The place had the biggest hangar I've ever seen.

Hanger 1 at Lakehurst is where the Hindenberg was supposed to go. It's almost 300 feet high, and 800-some feet long, though a lot of it has now been turned into parts of the Ocean County VoTech. It is big enough to have its own weather inside, though!

[Weasel Mender]

I just attended the largest gathering of lighter than air aircraft in the world, the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. One aircraft was missing, the Saltire!! Something MUST be done about this!!! Next October the Saltire simply must stop here during the first full week for Balloon Fiesta

Ens, Mender O.D.
Security Detail XMTS Airship Saltire

[irishrob]

I hope to be the first Washingtonian to be affiliated with the flight of the Saltire when I head to Victoria on the 1st.

Rob

[Earl D]

If the Saltire needs a stopover in Utah, I'll give her a berth. Mayby Mr. Handy and me could meet up and do some notable sites with the good ship.

[sjrapid]

I can offer a mooring in London, and also an offer to meet various London/South East UK members for a handover/photo op.

[Derek Conley]

This is very cool.

[Panache]

I look forward to the pictures from this weekend as our forum's airship continues her flight.

Colin, please don't spill beer on her! (it is neither respectful for the airship or the beer!)

Cheers

Jamie

[Colin]

Who me? What makes you think I even like beer