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25/5/2003
by Neil Cummins.
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This run was organised so the members made their own way to the Warbird
Museum at the Caboolture Airfield. My own Alpine was in need of some tender loving care which had
not been done for several reasons, so I made my journey in the Common-Door.(Oh what shame) I was
first to arrive, closely followed by Ernie & Ros in their Ser.V Alpine.
 Joe & Wendy Cagnacci arrived in the Ser.1 Alpine, but Wendy was having a spot
of bother,seen here on the left, getting out of the car. After some struggling she was freed without
the assistance of Emergency Services and is seen looking more relaxed on the right.
 Neil & Hazel Scope arrived in the 'German Staff Car' and Hazel is doing a
bit of a 'Fairy Dance' over the mud, OR, she has just stepped in something.
On the right we have Bruce & Dorothy Prasser with their daughter Jenny
and son-in-law, Russell, who have returned to Australia recently after living in England for
some time.
 On the left is the lovely 1961 Rapier belonging to Mike Barnett. Mike has been
absent from our runs for some time looking for Tigers in Africa.(No, not the Sunbeam type, the furry,
cranky ones, I think.) On the right is the '63 Soft Top Rapier of David Phillips. David brought along
his son,Andrew, as navigator on this run.
 David Phillips with son Andrew talking to Martin & Jean Kubel prior to going
into the museum.
The group, L to R - John,Kevin,Andrew,Marian,Lyle,David,Bruce,Barry,
Ernie,Ros,Joe&Pat,what are they up to?, Don, Russell, Wendy, Jenny, Dorothy, In front-Hazel & Jean.
We moved on into the museum and were given an outline of the running of
the establishment which is done completly by volunteers. Mostly ex-service personell who wish to
preserve the history for future generations.
On the left is a mural depicting a WW1 Dogfight using a real wooden propellor
for greater realism.
On the right, Pat is
about to take to the sky in the Russian built Mig Fighter. This aircraft saw service in the Polish
Airforce.
 Here is Andrew dreaming of zooming through the clouds chasing off all the
the bandits from our shores. He might need a booster seat to help him see them.
On the right is the Rolls Royce Avon engine that powered the CAC 27 Sabre aircraft which
was used in the Royal Australian Airforce.I worked on these during the 60s when I was in 76 Squadron.
 These are some of the aircraft engines on display, a mixture of piston and
jet engines, begged, borrowed or loaned from many sources. Kevin ponders something.
When we came outside we found John Harrison doing the Soft-top Shuffle
(shuffle:- to shove one way and the other; to throw into disorder)on his Ser.1 Alpine.
 When we left the museum we followed the D'Aguilar Highway to D'Aguilar and
then turned off to Mt. Mee and on to the picnic area in the Mt. Mee State Forest. Here, the tables and
chairs were set up and all kinds of gourmet delights were consumed by those clever enough to bring
them. One, who shall remain nameless, wasn't that smart because he didn't have his wife to look
after him.
Speaking of gourmet delights, have a look at The El Presidente with his glass
of Vino, having just savaged his vittles.
 While on the right, Russell and Jenny look to be
enjoying the sunshine, not a lot where they came from, while having their lunch. They were hoping
to have their Alpine on this run but were unable. Hopefully, next one.
 Pat and Don Christie enjoying the picnic lunch while talking to Jean Kubel &
Barry Ross.
On the right are Barry & Lucy Ross who have a couple of 40s
model Talbots, but for this run were in their modern car.
Mike Barnett with his good friend,'Ronnie',enjoying the picnic lunch on such
a lovely day.Good to see Mike on the outing, as work takes him away to distant shores at times.
On the right are Martin & Jean Kubel who have a Talbot 90 Mk1.Hope to see it
on a run one day.
 Ernie & Ros, having finished their lunch are enjoying a drink, but what is
that Ros is holding? If you check closely you will see it is a bottle of WATER!! Is she able to
behave herself because Lemona is still away, Swanning around Europe, and not being a Bad Influence
on Ros.
 Good to see Joe & wendy on the run driving their '59 Ser.1 Alpine. I like
the chrome carry rack on the boot lid, looks very good.
On the right are the two Ser.1 Alpines of John Harrison and Joe Cagnacci.
We could call this shot, Sunbeams through the trees.
Once again this was a very enjoyable run with a good turn out of members. We
must thank Neil Scope, our events co-ordinator, for researching these nice places to go to. The
Nationals are on in Griffith from 6th. to 9th. of June, I hope everyone has an enjoyable and safe
trip. A report for the website would be appreciated from our members attending.
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