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Evergreen International Airlines Flies Last Military Flight and Parks Aircraft
Evergreen International Airlines flew its last flight on December 2, and parked all aircraft after 3 decades of service with the CIA and the US Military. (www.oregonlive.com) עוד...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
As a volunteer at a museum where some of our aircraft have taken a turn for the worse due to lack of interested funding, I hope that if Evergreen should become unable to maintain their museum, that someone else will, because it is a pity to watch such pieces of aviation history slowly deteriorate. I have not had the opportunity to visit Evergreen's museum, but it is on my list, and I want it to be able to keep it that way. Such a pity to lose such a great air cargo company.
It"s sad to see a company disappear after many long years. I spent many hours on most of their aircraft through-out the early years and retired with many wonderful years of experiences and friends. Of course, it was not perfect but it worked and provided a sound career that prepared me for future careers. To those whom I know and remember from pass working relationships, I hope you all are able take those "Zoner" experiences and turn them into positive experiences that prepare you for your future. There are many opportunities out there - please look for them and be positive.
Museum is a great place I hope it stays open. Sorry Evergreen is folding.
I was a Loadmaster out of JFK on their 747's in the early 90's going to Paris weekly, JFK-CDG-YUL-ORD-ORY-JFK, fuel stop in Gandor or Shannon depending on load, sometimes twice a week. We would get the Air France Concord amenity kits and food. Every once in a while we would fly to Bombay with crew rest in Dubai. Flew accross the Atlantic 26 times in one month. Some of the best memories I had sitting in the jumpseat with the great crews.
Evergreen will be missed.
Evergreen will be missed.
I live about 10 minutes from the Evergreen Air museum in Mcminnville Oregon. Im lucky to see the Spruce Goose daily. When I lived in southern California I would see it sitting outside when we took our boat to Catlina Island fishing. This was a time before the dome was built for her. I know Evergreen has had a few problems paying some contractors in a timely fashion and I heard that the museum may file bank ruptsy but I doubt if its going out of busines.They just made the final payment to California Areo Club, owner of the goose. I know that have been doing alot of construction a chapel and adding more airplanes to their collection. They have done a great job. Today their parking lot was packed with paying visitors. Not bad for the winter season. Come to Oregon to see the Goose and out beautiful coast.
What a shame! We did three deals at the old Evergreen Air Center in Arizona, and visited the museum in Oregon, which included lunch with Del Smith. Very sad, indeed!