Yeah i watch him where ever he maybe in the sky.. Usually from the carshows, or he would do tricks for the kids over the house.... He loves those loops..
I think Willard is one of the sweetest people I have ever met. Him, His wife, and Chauncey are all wonderful!! Willard with forever be a town celebrity.
i Know willard, he has shown me all of his planes. I like that man, hes one of those ppl who is just full of knowledge. he was flying over my house that day. I remember watching him that day. Willard is one of the Bennington Celebrities. when everyone sees him, ppl try to watch and see if he is gonna do stunts like that.
Wow.... Chalk up another kid who grew up knowing Willard. Used to go with my dad to the the airport and on occastion to his house. I believe dad may have machined parts for his aircraft. Also pretty certain my sister got a ride in that very plane.
my dad used to work on his planes years ago at bennington airport, I always loved aviation as a kid and still do so I met "Van" as my dad would call him, maybe 15 years ago when i was like 5. Thats awesome theres video of his flying on youtube haha.
That is my father, Willard Van Wormer. A crazy old coot of 84 who loves to do aerobatics in the stearman biplane he lovingly restored. He used to instruct in that very plane back in world war II. For him, nothing is more gratifying than doing an airshow for those that appreciate aviation. I'll be sure to show your video to him, he'll be thrilled.
judywachala - Thanks for the reply. I got your dad's name a short while back. This confirms it. I have recorded him a couple more times since but nothing matches this first sighting by me. I hope he likes the video.
This is my great grandmother's brother .
He passed away a few days ago .
RIP !
ErinThiessen1997 9 months ago
A man to be remembered.
Rest in peace Van.
The Thomas' Prayers are with Virginia and family
Bob Thomas
BobDispatch 9 months ago
We miss you Van.
SLIRBRooster 9 months ago
Yeah i watch him where ever he maybe in the sky.. Usually from the carshows, or he would do tricks for the kids over the house.... He loves those loops..
thinkcrow 2 years ago
I think Willard is one of the sweetest people I have ever met. Him, His wife, and Chauncey are all wonderful!! Willard with forever be a town celebrity.
talkingalwayz 3 years ago
i Know willard, he has shown me all of his planes. I like that man, hes one of those ppl who is just full of knowledge. he was flying over my house that day. I remember watching him that day. Willard is one of the Bennington Celebrities. when everyone sees him, ppl try to watch and see if he is gonna do stunts like that.
IronOutlaw36 4 years ago
I got very lucky that day with the show that I got.
GeoCubedTV 4 years ago
Wow.... Chalk up another kid who grew up knowing Willard. Used to go with my dad to the the airport and on occastion to his house. I believe dad may have machined parts for his aircraft. Also pretty certain my sister got a ride in that very plane.
AKING3RD 4 years ago
my dad used to work on his planes years ago at bennington airport, I always loved aviation as a kid and still do so I met "Van" as my dad would call him, maybe 15 years ago when i was like 5. Thats awesome theres video of his flying on youtube haha.
john2k24 4 years ago
That is my father, Willard Van Wormer. A crazy old coot of 84 who loves to do aerobatics in the stearman biplane he lovingly restored. He used to instruct in that very plane back in world war II. For him, nothing is more gratifying than doing an airshow for those that appreciate aviation. I'll be sure to show your video to him, he'll be thrilled.
judywachala 4 years ago 4
judywachala - Thanks for the reply. I got your dad's name a short while back. This confirms it. I have recorded him a couple more times since but nothing matches this first sighting by me. I hope he likes the video.
GeoCubedTV 4 years ago
Hi Judy- Very impressive.. though I don't remember him doing these stunts in the tri-pacer all those years ago... ;<)
Doug
dough1963 4 years ago 2
rad video bro!
donkeyboyjared 4 years ago
thats really funny! because i almost got out my camera and started shooting that plane too i remember that!
msgfilms 4 years ago