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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!
Ah, Evergreen Aviation. The company that brought us Chemtrails!