You know, it is really nice finally meeting people whom you only known through emails and swapping Bucker parts.  Today was that day.

Since my job took me to Newcastle UK, I was invited by Gavin Hunter to come and see his Jungmann.  After two hours of driving north on the A1, we arrived at Archerfield.  It was great shaking hands with Gavin and Tim Raynor who restored their Jungmann to pristine, original condition. 

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The jacket belonged to Tim.  He loaned it to me. It's not quite as warm in Edinburgh as Atlanta, and I've grown soft.

We chatted about Buckers, flying and mutual friends. Eventually, Gavin persuaded me to go flying.  Touring around the Scottish countryside in a Tigre Bucker was quite the pleasure.  I could have stayed longer, but my crew came with me and dinner awaited back in Newcastle.

A big thanks to Tim Raynor and Gavin Hunter for making this trip memorable.

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