Too often these last few years I’ve attended funerals of friends Gone West. Many times I wish I had taken the time to visit them. Enough said.
What I’m asking is that you attend the Birthday Party of JIM RICKLEFS who turns 100 years young on Sunday March 9th. You old timers will remember that Jim had the largest Helicopter operation in the whole country. I first saw his huge hangar at the San Francisco Airport in the early 50’s “Rick Helicopter” it was larger than the airline terminal where United, Southwest (Pacific Airline) western and others parked.
The Party is being held at the Hiller Museum between 1200 noon till 1600 (4:00 PM) Jim is looking forward to the party and seeing everyone, but he gets a little tired about 1600 so he wants to head home and bed.
Jim is still alert and will be able to speak and answer questions.. His daughters are preparing a continuous loop film about his life and there will be time to see his airplane in the museum and the engines he had restored and donated to the Museum. “Channel 2 news” will be down to film the event and we are still trying to get the “Honey Bee’s” to perform for us. If you ever heard them you’ll will know how great they sound. We are planning a couple of large Cake’s with snacks and water, soda pop etc. The Twirly Birds are flying out for the event as well as Helicopter International. The San Carlos Airport Pilots Association will also be attending. Women in Aviation will have some representative attend. Along with the San Mateo County Sheriff Air Squadron. The San Carlos Sky Kitchen will have a few airport bums attend as they see Jim at the coffee shop every Sunday. Please let me know if you plan to attend as a head count is important to our plans for a great party.
Carl Mauck
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