MERLE MCCOY ANTIOCH OLD TIMERS

[SWIMDOC 0]

This is a pic I took of Merle McCoy under canopy at Antioch DZ circa 1979-1980. I don't remember what that goofy canopy was, but everyone should remember his red jumpsuit.

If anyone is in touch with Merle, let him know I have this pic in 8X10 and will get it to him, or he can see it here.

Swimdoc

[wmw999 2,116]

Don't know Merle, but that's a Para-foil. Flares for line attachment, and spider slider.

Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[JerryBaumchen 1,046]

Hi Wendy,

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that's a Para-foil

Yup; and it looks like a Top Secret rig.

Sort of the hot stuff out west those days.

Jerry Baumchen

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I have seen Merle occasionally out at Lodi.

Very interesting guy to talk to about the old days of jumping!

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[Spooky52 0]

Doc, if you can contact Martha Hamel on Facebook (or have someone do it for you) she can probably give you his address since he was at the reunion in October. Jim

If you know how many guns you have - you don't have enough!

[SWIMDOC 0]

Roger that. Thanks.

[SWIMDOC 0]

Wendy:

Thanks for the ID on the canopy. I guess "goofy" was a bit strong....but I was a "rookie" at the time and had to jump a "Round" (T-10) and then a PC before I could jump a square. Perry Stevens was a stickler on that point. I could at least tell the difference between a Cloud and a Star!Appreciate your feedback and your other posts here!

Doc