February 14, 2010: Happy Valentine's Day ... memories!
JANUARY 1, 2010 - HAPPY NEW YEAR to all our
Robert L. Scott Fan Club Association members!!
Even though Scotty was my favorite hero, I never really came out and told him that. He didn't really like people making a big fuss over him even though he was a big deal to us all. I met Scotty during his really active time of Fund Raisers for the Museum. I was the Sales Manager for Eddie Wiggins Ford Lincoln Mercury who was Chairman of the board at the Museum so it put me in a position to help Scotty on some of the fundraisers. This was the fastest way to gain his friendship because he had such a love for this Museum. I was at a lot of functions that he attended and supported. It was special to be in the same room and watch him work through the crowd and watch all heads turn to watch him walk through. He would always stop and visit with anyone that had a question or wanted to speak to him.
My favorite story to tell about General Scott was the day that he sat in my office waiting for his Lincoln Mark VIII to be serviced, as we chatted and I was digging to hear a war story, I told Scotty that my wish was to have a rare photo of him standing by one of his war ships.After chatting for a while, He asked if he could borrow a car while they finished the service on his Lincoln.So I went out and started up a new Town Car and walked him to it. I said to him" Take your time and I will be sure that your car is ready when You return. He was gone for about an hour and walked back into my office with his arms full of rolled up prints of all sizes and let them roll out on my desk. They were all professional photos and Paintings of him taken by different warships in locations all over the world.I asked him if I got to choose the one that I wanted and he said "No, Benny, they all are yours to keep." Needless to say, these prints are among my most cherished treasures today.
I am enclosing a picture of the inside front cover of GOD IS MY CO PILOT which is one that he gave me from the original prints and signed it on my 50th birthday.What a birthday gift!!! The other picture is one of Scotty,Mike Wallace,and myself hanging around the Museum one day after lunch.
Ben Goodman
Scotty Fan in Warner Robins
I read God is my Co-pilot when I was around 15 years old and fell in love with the WWII generation and its hero's. I find that I look back to the generation I grew up with (WWII) and get comfort in reflecting on their courage, values & integrity. The world's values today lack these things for the most part so that is why "Scotty" means so much to me. I am building a model of his P-40 and need help with the paint colors. From what I have been able to find on various websites the number on the tail was painted out but-is this correct? (The photo on your website shows it). I figured that if anyone knows it would be you. Do you have a close up of the Japanese flags on the side of his ship? How many should be there? My father-in-law's best friend shot down the last Jap airplane just before the war was over. He passed away before I found this out. I hate the fact that all them are leaving us! What history and knowledge they will take with them.
Thanks, Miles
I exchanged letters with General Scott just before I was called to Active Duty. He mentioned to stop by if I ever got out west. Long story (a little shorter) left from Fort Belvior, VA in early 1982, heading for new post at Sierra Depot, California. Was authorized 10 days travel, drove like a bat (made it in 6 days) to make sure I had plenty of time to ... See Moredetour to AZ. I visited him at his home and got to spend most of the day. Later I invited him to visit me at Sierra. He was my overnight guest and was quartered at the VIP suite at the BOQ. Gave him tour of depot, meeting with my CO, we had wonderful time. I arranged gifts for him, we gave him 20mm Shell and Flying Tigers golf club. Before he even knew about that, when he first arrived he gave me several autographed books and a lithograph of himself in a combat action, that just happened to be 40th anniversary of the combat action depicted. What a wonderful couple of days that was...
Mike Hamilton
MEMORIES OF GENERAL SCOTT are all around us this February ..... looking in our "Scotty shoe box" found this letter from 2002!!
BELOW: "THANK YOU" to Ben, Miles and Mike for sharing your General Scott story with the fan club this past month. It’s great to hear about how General Scott inspired you once upon a time and how he continues to inspire you years later.
February 27, 2010
Hello Fan Club Members from around the World!
We can't help but remember General Scott everyday, but today perhaps a little more so.
Thinking of our Hero this time of year, reminds us that just around the corner (April 16) is his annual birthday golf tournament - now a Memorial Golf Tournament and fund raiser for the Museum of Aviation. "The museum gave me a purpose in life"General Scott always said with a smile.
On March 7th you can visit this very webpage for the Fan Club's participation in the fundraiser. 10 of General Scott's books will be up for auction, along with 1 gorgeous 18x24 print of Old Exterminator. 4 books and the print are autographed by General Scott.
Submit your bids by using the form provided. The highest bidder wins. In case of a tie - the earliest date/time of the bid will be the winner.
TAX DEDUCTIBLE: This year all checks can be made payable to: Museum of Aviation (*note a Donation*) - a receipt for tax purposes will be mailed to you.
You can check the Museum Of Aviations website for golf tournament details for players and sponsorships: http://www.museumofaviation.org
SCOTTY RULES, ALWAYS!
Your Friends,
Marilynn, George, Guerry & David
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MARCH 7, 2010:
ATTENTION FAN CLUB MEMBERS! It's "Scotty's Book Auction" event this week - Mar 7 - 14!!
Each year around the anniversary of General Scott's Birthday, the Museum of Aviation holds a fundraiser Golf Tournament in order to raise money for the “Greatest Museum in the World” (Scotty’s’ words!)—
Scotty, who worked tirelessly for the Museum of Aviation until his death at age 98, said the Museum gave him a “purpose in life”—
YOU CAN HELP the Museum on behalf of Scotty and the FAN CLUB by helping sponsor the 5th Annual B/Gen Robert L. Scott Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, April 16, 2010, in one of the following ways:
1)Player $98
2)Hole Sponsor $350
3)Flag Sponsor $750
4)Tournament Sponsor $2500
5)Super Sponsor $5000
(see also the Museum's link www.museumofaviation.org to get all the details for the tournament, download the invite, etc.)
WHILE we realize that the above amounts may be a far stretch for most of us, perhaps you feel like we do and maybe would like to “give back” in memory of the MAN who has shaped our lives in such a positive manner. We are, after all, 300 (plus) members strong, and since we charge NO MEMBERSHIP FEE, well….
In order to provide the proper INCENTIVE for this “request”— we have scoured every nook and cranny here at Fan Club Headquarters and found a few jewels that we would like to “auction” to you and to YOU only—the Fan Club Members! A starting bid is noted by each item - HIGHEST BIDDER WINS. In case of a tie - the highest bid at the earliest time wins. Did we mention Tax Deductible yet? Not yet - OK. your donation is tax deductible with your check payable to the Museum Of Aviation.
#1) God Is My Co Pilot, 1943, Scribners “A”, 1st edition, hardcover, no dust jacket, not signed ($35.00)
#2) Damned To Glory, 1944, Scribners “A”, 1st edition, hardcover, dj, not signed ($40.00)
#3) Between The Elephant’s Eyes!, 1954, Dodd Mead, 1st edition, hardcover, dj, not signed ($40.00)
#4) Look of the Eagle, 1955, Dodd Mead, 1st edition, hardcover, no dj, library book, not signed ($25.00)
#5) Boring a hole in the sky, 1961, Random House, 1st edition, hardcover, dj, not signed ($40.00)
#6) The Day I Owned the sky, 1988, Bantam, hardcover, dj, autographed to Norman Gayle, 4/16/91 ($60.00)
#7) The Day I Owned the sky, 1988, Bantam, hardcover, dj, autographed to Linwood & Faye Sheldon, 2/6/91 ($60.00)
#8) God Is My Co-Pilot, 1989, Buckeye, hardcover, dj, autographed, to Larry Scoggins 6/4/01 ($60.00)
#9) God is My Co-Pilot, 1989, Buckeye, paperback, autographed to Big Al, no date ($60.00)
#10) True Comics #32, Feb 1944, “GREAT SCOTT” - very good condition ($35.00) - RARE FIND!
#11) SIR ERNIE'S Limited Print AUTOGRAPHED BY General Scott ($100.00)
- scroll down for current events
Book #1) God Is My Co Pilot, 1943, Scribners “A”, 1st edition, hardcover, no dust jacket, not signed ($35.00) **Note: According to Scotty, there were only 5,000 Scribner's A - these true 1st editions are hard to find** (minimal wear showing in photo)
Book #2) Damned To Glory, 1944, Scribners “A”, another true 1st edition with the "A", hardcover, dj, not signed ($40.00)
#3) Between The Elephant’s Eyes!, 1954, Dodd Mead, 1st edition, hardcover, dj, not signed ($40.00) *General Scott's grandson's favorite book!!*
#4) Look of the Eagle, 1955, Dodd Mead, 1st edition, hardcover, no dj, library book, not signed ($25.00)
#5) Boring a hole in the sky, 1961, Random House, 1st edition, hardcover, dj, not signed ($40.00)
#6) The Day I Owned the sky, 1988, Bantam, hardcover, dj, autographed to Norman Gayle, 4/16/91 ($60.00)
#7) The Day I Owned the sky, 1988, Bantam, hardcover, dj, autographed to Linwood & Faye Sheldon, 2/6/91 ($60.00)
#8) God Is My Co-Pilot, 1989, Buckeye, hardcover, dj, autographed, to Larry Scoggins 6/4/01 ($60.00)
#9) God is My Co-Pilot, 1989, Buckeye, paperback, autographed to Big Al, no date ($60.00)
# 6
# 7
# 8
# 9
#10) True Comics #32, Feb 1944, “GREAT SCOTT” - very good condition ($35.00) - RARE FIND!
#9
#8
#7
#6
These next 4 books are AUTOGRAPHED by General Scott - I don't have to tell you how rare these autographs are .....
#11) Limited Edition Print Number 405 of 1,250,
18" X 24" AUTOGRAPHED by General Scott and artist ($100.00)
Check out Sir Ernie Hamilton Boyette's link on our webpage!! "Thank You Sir Ernie for this generous donation!!"
TO PLACE YOUR BID:
1) Find the items you want to bid on in the form below.
2) Type in your bid price on the form right after its description.
3) Type in your Name, Email, and phone # where indicated at the bottom of the form.
4) Click on the 'SUBMIT' button.
Winners will be announced Sunday March 14, 2010 (highest bid wins - in case of a tie the earliest bid wins.)
Payment: Check payable to "The Museum Of Aviation" (note "Donation" - we will mail you a receipt for your Tax Deductible donation.) I will email each winner with payment details.
If you have trouble using the above form, simply email us with your bid. Click on the "EMAIL ME" below.
All bids will be followed up with a confirmation, so be sure to include your name, email address and phone #.
If you submit a bid and you don't get a confirmation email from me, be sure to send me a separate email to rlsfca@aol.com -
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All ten books up for auction at this years fundraiser.
Marilynn Pantera
It's time for Scotty's Annual Golf Tournament and the Fan Club's Book Auction!! Scroll below for all the details!! General Scott's books & art auction takes place right here on our website, March 7 - 14th!! See below!
