The Show Must Go On.-

El martes pasado fallecía a los 84 años, el legendario piloto de pruebas Bob Smyth, el primer aviador que voló el F-14 Tomcat y el A-6 Intruder. En 2001 escribía:

"Now, the real purpose of a first flight is to make a successful landing. There is a tremendous level of interest at this point. Hundreds of people have worked long hours for months to reach this point; a large part of the company's future is tied to the airplane's success; and the customer is anxious to see what he's buying. All this creates a great deal of pressure on all concerned. One person has it within his power to bring instant relief to all hands: the lucky guy who gets to make the first flight."

Photo By Grumman History Center.

....... My soul painted like the wings of butterflies
        Fairytales of yesterday will grow but never die
        I can fly, my friends........