On the way back to Carolina on November 7, being an aviation fan (former Navy squadron service) and being that many of the rest stops are closed in Virginia, stopped at the Dinwiddie County Airport. The terminal is seen to the left. Nice and relatively new airport with a C-130 to view in the area (though from behind a fence). Did some checking, found it was built in 1943 as a Navy aircraft ferry airport (built in three monthswith barracks, fuel storage and trucks, maintenance, restrooms and a Red Cross canteen. Nice modern airport and was nice to look around. Had some old hangars on the site, and a lot of aircraft parked in the area.
Went by Concord Regional Airport during my visit home on a motorcycle ride in Concord, NC. The terminal there is all decked out for the upcoming Christmas holiday. Concord Regional is the home to many NASCAR teams aircraft (Hendrick has a big hanger there) and is constantly expanding. It is either the fourth or fifth (not sure exact number) busiest airport in North Carolina, and is located just a few minutes from Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. Fun to be there, can see a lot of planes takeoff and land from that airport. Day I was there the parking lot was packed, took a bit to find a place to park the motorcycle.
Speaking of flying, this is Mollie waiting for me to fly the frisee in front of a fall colored bush. Was a nice visit, had a birthday this trip. Last birthday dinner was held on November 8 during Patty and my first visit to Richmond (at the Chili's in Chester, VA) , this year was at Chili's in Concord, NC (no real reason, just worked out that way). Enjoyed great weather there with blue skies and 70s all weekend (Richmond also had a fine weekend as well I heard). Patty, Robby, Cassie, Mollie and a couple of great motorcycle rides; can't ask for anything better. Looking forward to a couple of interesting weekends in Richmond, VA next, and some exploring around the area.
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