Evergreen

[G100driver]

PLZ explain. I'm a former EZ'er and I've never heard THAT one!

Back in '89 2 or 3 727 (spook crews) were abducted in Panama. US special forces stumbled on them and rescued them. The US forces during the invation had no idea that there were missing Americans because Evergreen never notified them.

When the crews asked for compensation for there wallets, watches and personal effects that stolen Dell told them that he was not responsible because they were in a war zone afterall.

That is story as I know it. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.

 

[mach none]

Back in '91 2 or 3 727 (spook crews) were abducted in Panama. US special forces stumbled on them and rescued them. The US forces during the invation had no idea that there were missing Americans because Evergreen never notified them.

When the crews asked for compensation for there wallets, watches and personal effects that stolen Dell told them that he was not responsible because they were in a war zone afterall.

That is story as I know it. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.

I was a zoner and I never heard this one either.

It is very difficult to tell fact from fiction at the zone. I do know that my classmates (spring of 99) are just now upgrading. I believe they have all been furloughed atleast twice.

 

[G100driver]

Like I say this was in the spook days with the 727. I am sure my buddy that lived it is full of $hit though.

 

[UsAirship]

Back in '91 2 or 3 727 (spook crews) were abducted in Panama. US special forces stumbled on them and rescued them. The US forces during the invation had no idea that there were missing Americans because Evergreen never notified them.

When the crews asked for compensation for there wallets, watches and personal effects that stolen Dell told them that he was not responsible because they were in a war zone afterall.

That is story as I know it. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.

Just Cause was in December '89. I don't recall any crews rescued. I do remember a little bird rescue of some personel that were conducting radio operations.

 

[Dart]

all this crap!!! It was just a post on 400's. Again.....this is a new Everzone....not the same place it was two years ago! If i'm wrong and I get furloughed...please shot me.

 

[FearlessFreep]

I don't want to be too pessimistic, but can you really teach an old dog new tricks?

Additionally I know a number of PFE's over at the zone that would be negatively affected by the -400's.

 

[mar]

Very educational

I've learned something thanks to this thread.

So, here's another off the wall question: Why is it called "the zone"?

 

[furloughfodder]

So, here's another off the wall question: Why is it called "the zone"?

If we told ya we'd have to kill ya....

 

[Dart]

None of the PFE's can pass the check ride!

 

[Rick1128]

I wouldn't worry too much about the FE's. Del will run the classics until they run totally out of time and then run them as fire bombers. Plus Marana is full of classics he can buy, beg, borrow, etc.

That is good about the 400's. Are they the Boeing modded aircraft with extra large cargo compartments? I thought those would be run under 125, so all the over 60 guys could fly them?

 

[cr7driver]

Can anyone please post a link about evergreen buying 747-400s.

thx

 

[furloughfodder]

Can anyone please post a link about evergreen buying 747-400s.

thx

Not gonna happen.

 

[FutureTEDpilot]

What is the latest with the 747-400's ? I hear that Boeing is going to award EVIA with the LCF contract (modified 747-400 to carry the 787 fuselage sections)

Any other latest rumors/news/hiring/furloughing?

 

[Dart]

looks like we got the LCF contract with cargolux. We are setting up the 400 training program now and hiring like mad. The offical word has not came down from the top....but the source is good. We have more classics comin and we are parking the 100s. Things are looking up! FOR NOW

 

[Whale Rider]

Heard you guys got the Boeing contract to fly the 787's subassemblies in 747-400LCF's..............Congrates Evergreen! :beer:

 

[CSY Mon]

I was there from 88 to91 and never heard the spook story.
On the 747 we had guys coming over from the 727s so the story should have leaked really fast.

Why is it called the Zone?
Think twillight.

Del must be getting up there in years, who is going to take over the place when he is gone?

 

[furloughfodder]

Heard you guys got the Boeing contract to fly the 787's subassemblies in 747-400LCF's..............Congrates Evergreen! :beer:

Anyone have a link to this information?

 

[Dart]

no offical word yet. hope its comin soon.

 

[furloughfodder]

Good luck!

The guys over at Evergreen deserve to get it!

Last I heard, it was between Evergreen and Atlas. Atlas probably would be unable to keep the contract because their reliability is so bad. They are also about to lose a fair amount of their AMC flying for next year due to their inability to maintain an ontime airline.

 

[Whale Rider]

Good luck!

The guys over at Evergreen deserve to get it!

Last I heard, it was between Evergreen and Atlas. Atlas probably would be unable to keep the contract because their reliability is so bad. They are also about to lose a fair amount of their AMC flying for next year due to their inability to maintain an ontime airline.

Boeing wanted Atlas "Hands Down". But the business oriented folks at Evergreen were quicker on the draw. Congrates Evergreen!