One I never ever considered Minot as being close to me when I was in
Minnesota, because it was a long drive from central Minnesota, through
rolling hills, and open spaces. Plus I had spent enough time there doing
quick turns from Fairchild. I have never seen Barksdale before and know my
old bird is there or she use to be 61-0017.

Never really cared much about the B-2s before until I found out the 325th
was now at Whitman AFB.

But you see I have a love for the buff that goes beyond just a crew chief
and his aircraft. I met my wife under the No. 4 engine of 61-0017 in July
1991 when my starter had failed to motor the engine. I helped her to change
it and we have been together ever since. How we found love that day I will
never know. I was wearing my BCGs and dirty green coveralls. had hydro fluid
in my hair from a leaking servicing cart. So you can say my old girl set me
up with my new one. funny and weird I know, but that is how I feel about it.