Bob,
I think Cliff was every Europa builder's friend. Even though I never had the
occasion to meet him, but we mailed each other about small mods to
personalise the aircraft. I hope that he is still flying in heaven with
Betty on his side. Can you bring over my condolences to the family while I
dry my tears?
Karel Vranken,
#447 F-PKRL
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Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 4:36 AM
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> Many of you old timers on the list know me well, some of the new ones may
> not - I have re-subscribed so I can keep everyone up to date on the very
> sad loss of Cliff & Betty Shaw in their beautiful Europa - Wiley E Coyote.
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> Cliff and Betty were lost today at Oshkosh when they crashed short of
> runway 26 while on landing approach. Details are not clear at this time.
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> Many of you know Cliff as he was always willing to give an opinion and
> help out others & Betty for her freindly ways at fly-ins. I first met
> Cliff about 28 years ago when we both built model boats, and we became
> fast friends. We built lots of model projects together over the years so
> when I began building my Europa several years ago I asked Cliff if he
> wanted to help. He did and my Europa was completed in 18 months and was
> beautiful. Cliff came up with lots of novel ideas that I used.
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> Eventually he became so interested that he took flying lessons and shortly
> after my Europa was finished he got his license. We flew together in my
> plane a lot - but eventually he wanted his own so he built his lovely
> tri-gear. Cliff also worked for me two days a week so we always had fun
> stories to share about flying all the time.
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> I last spoke with Cliff yesterday as I was getting daily updates from him
> on his third excursion to Oshkosh in his plane.
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> Over the next several days I will update you all on information as I find
> out. Cliff's son Mike is my store manager, please remember the family in
> your thoughts and prayers.
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> Cliff & Betty were good friends - they will be missed.
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> Bob Jacobsen
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> N165BB (my old Europa)
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