…Katherine Kruse, which was my mother’s maiden name. I did not take this photo, but it is one of my favorites of her.
My mother and father took flying lessons in the early 1940’s in single engine aircraft. I believe he recieved his license to fly solo. She did not, as it was discovered she was pregnant with Only Brother, and therefore was not allowed to accumulate time flying in the cockpit by herself.
My mother and father took flying lessons in the early 1940’s in single engine aircraft. I believe he recieved his license to fly solo. She did not, as it was discovered she was pregnant with Only Brother, and therefore was not allowed to accumulate time flying in the cockpit by herself.
Then there were three small ones, five years and under. No time for such lofty pursuits!
Momma loved flying, though, and in later years, when the family went on ski vacations, she said she considered learning to ski as that might be as close to flying as she would ever get again. We encouraged her learning, and I believe she could have done it, but she chose not to.
Momma loved flying, though, and in later years, when the family went on ski vacations, she said she considered learning to ski as that might be as close to flying as she would ever get again. We encouraged her learning, and I believe she could have done it, but she chose not to.
She looks so ‘Amelia Earhart’ in this photo, a true aviatrix.
3 comments:
Way Cool!
I second that 'way cool'! The photo is fabulous!
Yeah, what a cool Mom! Beautiful photo.
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