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Robert Drake, Jr.
Drake Land Co.
P.O. Box 430
Prosser, WA, 99350
Tel: (509) 781-4505
drake45@charter.net

Meet Robert Drake Jr., Creator of Drake Ridge Estates!

Restoration of a Vintage Airplane: A Labor of Love
A Labor of Love

Then

In Progress

Ready for takeoff!

Owner/Pilot Bob Drake with
F24W46 Fairchild

2002 Great Prosser Balloon Ralley
Pilot: Bob Drake

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Recognition and Thanks

Richard A. Bogert, IA 
www.bogert-av.com
Bogert Aviation
(509) 736-1513
For his innovative genius and craftsmanship, restoring the 1946 F-24 Fairchild Aircraft.

Cory Thompson III & his father, Cormac Thompson II 
Thompson Aircraft
Prosser, WA 
(509) 786-1034
For their great support and flying expertise in bringing the Fairchild home safely.

Bill Winnop
80-year old (young at heart) pilot and cowboy legend.  For being such a great friend and brave passenger.  Sad to say, he has passed away.  We miss him.

Jack Lanning
Arlington, WA
For superior craftsmanship, remanufacture 165 HP Warner Radial Aircraft Engine.

Larry Beck
Canby, OR
For superior technical advice on restoring the Fairchild.

J E MANY Designs
Wanda, Shannon & Staff
For beautiful embroidery of the Fairchild Emblem.

Mike at M & B Upholstery
Grandview, WA
(509) 882-2089
Great upholstery work.

Al Morrongiello
Richland, WA
Volunteer - Excellent fabric work.

Vic Hoeffer
Prosser, WA
Volunteer - Excellent work.

Alan Gates
Prosser, WA
Volunteer, excellent work

 

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