Friday our group went to Ft. Eustis, and the US Army Transportation Museum. It was a wonderful place and we saw so much.
Fort Eustis is a United States Army installation near Newport News, Virginia. In 2010, it was combined with nearby Langley Air Force Base to form Joint Base Langley–Eustis. The post is the home to the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command, and also home to the U.S. Army Aviation Logistics School.
We had a full tour of the Army Base, and then we were brought tot he Officers Club for lunch. It was a beautiful building, so nicely appointed and we enjoyed a nice lunch.
After lunch, we went to the area where the Army Helicopters and planes were kept for display. Then guys got to see their much loved and cherished fixed wing, Otters, Caribous, Beavers and U8D Seminole (Commonly known as a Twin Beech). Jack flew all but the Seminole. Below are photos of some of the planes.
The Beaver
The Beaver Aircraft & my friend, Betty.
The Otter.
A short blurb on the Otter Aircraft.
The Men who flew and worked on the Caribou Aircraft.
It was wonderful to see the aircraft that my husband flew during his Army days. All the men and women on the tour smiled broadly while visiting these old friends.
Our day ended by going out with our friends to a Crab Shack for dinner. It was so good! We enjoyed this meal, but most important we enjoyed spending the time with Jim and Geraldine.
It must have been very interesting for Jack to see the aircraft he knew so well and maybe a little emotional too.
I was surprise I thought I would be seeing live aniamals on some adventure.
Coffee is on