Winslow

Age : 62 Joined : 11 Apr 2008 Posts : 633 Location : Roselle, IL 60172
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Doc Manhattan

Age : 30 Joined : 26 May 2008 Posts : 381 Location : East Harlem, NY
 | Subject: Re: Who Am I ? First Man to..................... Thu Jun 26, 2008 4:58 pm | |
| | Is that J.A.D. "Jack" McCurdy, the first biplane pilot (the "Silver Dart", designed by A.G. Bell?) [Or is he the first ice takeoff/landing pilot (same event)?] |
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jhuggett BoB's Pioneer & Founding Father

Age : 36 Joined : 09 Dec 2007 Posts : 1771
 | Subject: Re: Who Am I ? First Man to..................... Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:43 pm | |
| Thomas E. Selfridge, the first military air casualty. _________________ Jason |
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Winslow

Age : 62 Joined : 11 Apr 2008 Posts : 633 Location : Roselle, IL 60172
 | Subject: Re: Who Am I ? First Man to..................... Thu Jun 26, 2008 6:45 pm | |
| Yes you are correct Jason! How did you get it so fast!I must make these harder to solve!I sent you your tobacco prize this morning for the last contest which you won.You can PM me to select another category of tobacco if you wish.
Winslow _________________ "Pipes are occasionally of extraordinary interest," said he. "Nothing has more individuality, save perhaps watches and bootlaces." |
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jhuggett BoB's Pioneer & Founding Father

Age : 36 Joined : 09 Dec 2007 Posts : 1771
 | Subject: Re: Who Am I ? First Man to..................... Thu Jun 26, 2008 6:52 pm | |
| I recognized Mr. Bell, after that it was an easy search. I'll wait for a while on the next one though. I think I have the upper hand when it comes to having a lot of time in front of the computer.
Make it a surprise from the VA or VaPer area, I like them all. =) _________________ Jason |
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Slow Puffs Resident Sportscaster

Age : 59 Joined : 10 Dec 2007 Posts : 2246 Location : Alberta. Canada
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Winslow

Age : 62 Joined : 11 Apr 2008 Posts : 633 Location : Roselle, IL 60172
 | Subject: Re: Who Am I ? First Man to..................... Fri Jun 27, 2008 12:01 am | |
| The next one shall befuddle him. Posting at 8:00PM CDST Sat. night.
Winslow _________________ "Pipes are occasionally of extraordinary interest," said he. "Nothing has more individuality, save perhaps watches and bootlaces." |
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