March 2013 Newsletter - National Capitol Squadron

National Capitol Squadron’s
Mission Report
MARCH 2013
From The Unit Leader by Col Bill Douglas
NCS/CAF
Fellow Squadron Members,
STAFF OFFICERS
[email protected]
SQUADRON LEADER
Col Bill Douglas
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Col JohnGlen Fuentes
FINANCE OFFICER
March is upon us and along with the cold winds we are into the impacts
we are going to feel from the Federal Government Sequester. The
Langley AFB and Dover AFB shows have already been cancelled with
other shows counting on military participation hovering near cancellation.
Shows later in the year such as NAS Oceana may close as well. This
means we have to find new ways to augment the revenue and we need
your support to make this upcoming Hangar Dance the most successful
ever! More events like the Ferrari Club gathering at the hangar would be
one idea – anyone connected with other car clubs?
Col Dave Wood
ADJUTANT
Col Carol Proven
OPERATIONS OFFICER
Col Rob Kreig
MAINTENANCE OFFICER
Col Mike Hogan
SAFETY OFFICER
Col Jeff Poindexter
EDUCATION OFFICER
Col Walter Phillips
PX OFFICER
Col Pat Kraus Holt
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
Col Joe Whistler
MEMBERSHIP & SPEAKERS
Col Bill Westlake
HANGAR MANAGERS
Col Grover Amick
Col Lou Scalzo
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
VACANT
This is another month where the dinner meeting and Open Hangar Day
will be our primary events, so do not miss our March Speaker, none other
than our own Col Art Nalls, Jr., giving us an update on Nalls Aviation and
the efforts underway to have a flying two-seater. The Nalls Sea Harrier
program is truly an amazing feat, and many “sages” said it couldn’t be
done. We expect Dru Heller to also be there to receive a special
posthumous award for Col Ray Heller.
Staff has approved our Maintenance Officer Col Mike Hogan’s
recommendation to have the annuals on the L-5 & BT-13 done by an
outside source to allow us an independent assessment of both aircraft.
The work will be done by Wings 'N Things at Capital City Airport, New
Cumberland, PA. The schedule is to get them up there in mid-March.
Kudos to Col Lou Scalzo for the repairs to the PX trailer!
In addition to the Safety activities being done and organized by Col Jeff
Poindexter, he reports that he is one upgrade away from getting our
website to version 2.5 which should solve the instability problems we have
been having. Thank Jeff when you see him because that website is going
to become even more important as our image to the community in the
coming months.
Colonels TR Proven and Dave Wood are off to attend Wing Staff
Conference in Midland and permitting us to meet the attendance by every
unit requirement laid down by HQ. I fully expect them to come back with a
lot of valuable information from the event.
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While we do not have the complete inventory list yet, we have been offered the donation of a
considerable amount of office furniture through the actions of Col Andre Ignatov with his
company. There is no doubt that we can use an upgrade of our office, and it would be nice if
we can profit from the sale of the remainder. It will require pickup towards the end of the
month, and with our aircraft out for annuals there could be some temporary room in the hangar
for some. We welcome any ideas on how to profit from the furniture excess to our needs.
Think that’s about for now, so “Keep’em Flying”!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
This edition of the Newsletter continues to be by your unit leader and should make you realize how much we
need a Newsletter Editor – surely we have someone out there with the talent to take on this job!
Similarly, we are still in the search for someone to take over as Webmaster. Any of our new members have the
talent and experience to help out here?
Upcoming Squadron/CAF Activities
MONTHLY MEETING: Monday, 4 March, 1830 at Eggspectation Restaurant, 5009 Westone Plaza Dr., Chantilly,
VA 20151 – Speaker, Col Art Nalls, Jr., on his Harrier Program, really!
OPEN HANGAR DAY: SATURDAY, 9 MARCH, CULPEPER AIRPORT, VA
STAFF MEETING: MONDAY, 18 MARCH AT 6:30 (SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT AT DCA)
CAF WING STAFF CONFERENCE, 28 FEB – 2 MAR, MIDLAND, TX
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NCS 2013 SCHEDULE OF POTENTIAL EVENTS
BEGINS ENDS
03/09/13
03/16/13
04/09/13
04/13/13
04/20/13
05/04/13
05/04/13
05/11/13
05/11/13
05/11/13
05/17/13
05/25/13
06/07/13
06/08/13
06/15/13
07/29/13
08/10/13
08/17/13
09/07/13
08/24/13
08/31/13
09/14/13
09/14/13
09/20/13
09/21/13
09/28/13
11/09/13
12/14/13
TBD
04/14/13
04/21/13
05/05/13
05/05/13
05/12/13
05/19/13
05/26/13
06/09/13
08/04/13
08/18/13
EVENT
LOCATION
OPEN HANGAR DAY
BT-13/L-5 GROUND SCHOOL
SUN 'N FUN FLY-IN
OPEN HANGAR DAY
CULPEPER REMBRANCE DAYS
MANASSAS AIR SHOW
VA FESTIVAL OF FLIGHT
HANGAR DANCE
THUNDER OVER THE BLUE RIDGE
OPEN HANGAR DAY
WARBIRDS OVER THE BEACH
LYNCHBURG REGIONAL AIR SHOW
WORLD WAR II WEEKEND
OPEN HANGAR DAY
BE A PILOT DAY
AIR VENTURE
OPEN HANGAR DAY
NEW GARDEN AIR SHOW
CJR
CJR
LAKELAND, FL
CJR
CJR
MANASSAS
SUFFOLK
LEESBURG
MARTINSBURG, WV
CJR
VA. BEACH (PUNGO)
LYNCHBURG
READING, PA
CJR
DULLES/UDVAR-HAZY
OSHKOSH, WI
CJR
TOUGHKENAMON,PA
LOUISA AIRSHOW
LOUISA
08/25/13 LANCASTER COMM DAYS A/S
09/01/13 AIR EXPO
OPEN HANGAR DAY
PLANE PULL
09/22/13 NAS OCEANA AIR SHOW
LANCASTER, PA
NAS PAX RIVER
CJR
DULLES
VA BEACH
WINGS & WHEELS EXPO 2013
STAFFORD WINGS & WHEELS
HAGERSTOWN, MD
STAFFORD
OPEN HANGAR DAY
OPEN HANGAR DAY
CJR
CJR
FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING
CJR
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Maintenance Status Update – Colonel Mike Hogan
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Notes from the Finance Officer – COLONEL DAVE WOOD
We are moving into the time of year where our cash receipts are typically slow prior to the Hangar Dance and
Air Show PX sales. This means it is important to have a very good Hangar Dance on May 11th. Everyone can
assist in this effort by inviting friends to purchase individual tickets or to encourage your employer to become a
sponsor. Other opportunities for revenue are items for the silent auction. Carol Proven can provide the details,
but individual tickets are $20, Silver sponsorships $750 and Gold are $1,500. Last year our sponsor revenue was
$14,500 and as of today we have sponsor commitments of $7,500. We're off to a good start but with the
sequestration we need a maximum effort from everyone. A number of the military air shows have been
canceled which will mean fewer PX opportunities.
Speaking of the Silent Auction, I have been able to obtain copies of two different books autographed by the
author for the auction - "We Were Soldiers" and "Only 317 Survived!"
While both books are special, I would like to offer squadron members who might be interested an opportunity
to purchase an autographed copy of "Only 317 Survived!" This book is about the sinking and survivors of the
USS Indianapolis after it delivered the atomic bomb to Tinian Island. The sinking was the Navy's worst tragedy
at sea with a loss of 880 men. Of the 317 survivors there are about 40 still living. I purchased for the silent
auction an autographed copy from one of the survivors and will have a second survivor whom I know personally
sign the auction book. The cost for the book is $30 plus shipping which can be minimized with a bulk order. If
you're interested in purchasing a book to be autographed, please contact me and I'll be happy to arrange for a
bulk order and for the autograph from these two survivors. My personal copy says "Sixty-four years ago today I
was still floating in a life-jacket in the Pacific Ocean - Loel Dene (L.D.) Cox S1/c 8/2/09.
Finally, if you haven’t paid your 2013 squadron dues, please do so soon. Dues are $50 payable to “National
Capitol Squadron.” Send a check to Dave Wood, 560 S. Nursery Ave, Purcellville, VA 20132. Carol Proven has
reached out to everyone who hasn't paid. At last count we have collected dues from 61 people. Thanks to each
and every one of you.
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What do a swing dance and 100,000 crusaders have in common?
May 11th!
There was a crowd gathered in 1189, as Emperor Frederik I Barbarossa & 100,000 crusaders left Germany
for the Holy Land, and in 2013, another crowd will gather as the National Capitol Squadron hosts our 11th
World War II Swing dance, at the ProJet Hangar in Leesburg.
It will be fun, with dancing, dance instruction, good food and a silent auction, as well as dance and
costume contests with cash prizes! Mark your calendar for this evening of fun and good music, even if you
can’t dance! Eat, watch the show, relax and have a good time, while you support this major fund-raising
event for our squadron. With airshows being cut, we need to make a success of the dance more than
ever.
Tickets are available on our website http://www.nationalcapitolsquadron.org/site/
$20/person in advance, and $25 at the door. If you would like to buy tickets over the phone, call Carol
Proven at 703-753-3329.
Frederik needed help with his Crusade, and so do we!
Buy tickets to the dance – invite your friends and neighbors. They will thank you!
Volunteer:
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Donate silent auction items - silent auction items are always needed. Anything aviation-related or
unusual would be appreciated. We have sold everything from propellers to gold teacups! We’ve
already had airplane rides donated.
Publicity – help contact newspapers, social media, “like” the dance on Facebook
Poster distribution – put up posters at your workplace, school, and local shops
Lots of help needed the day of the dance to set up tables/chairs
Even more help needed the night of the dance to greet people, take tickets, help with the PX,
silent auction, raffle tickets, liquor sales and finally, cleanup and take down of tables/chairs
To sign up, or if you have any questions, please contact Carol Proven at
[email protected]
Thanks! We’re counting on you!
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:
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TBM Update:
Crew is preparing to do a full pitot/static check and weight and balance check. All major components are
installed except the right elevator. The left main landing gear will be disassembled for seal replacement, due to
leak. We are in process with FAA approval of the maintenance program and receiving the special flight permit
for flight testing.
Crew at Hagerstown working at connecting the hydraulic system. Continued thanks to Tracey Potter, owner of
Hagerstown Aircraft Services, Inc., for use of his hangar.
March in Aviation History
March 1
 In 1933... U.S. Air Commerce Regulations are amended to increase the flying time required for a pilot's
license from 10 hours to 50 hours. (OTM)
March 2
 In 1918... Lloyd Andrews Hamilton becomes the first American to receive a commission in the British
Royal Flying Corps when he is assigned as lieutenant with No. 3 squadron in France. (F&F)
 In 1949... Commanded by Capt. James G. Gallagher, the crew of 14 aboard the Strategic Air Command
B-5A Lucky Lady II of the Forty-third Bombardment Group, USAF, completes the first nonstop round-theworld flight of 94 hours 1 minute. Flying a distance of 23,452 miles the B-50A is refueled four times by
KB-29 tankers before landing back at Carswell AFB, Texas. (F&F)
March 3
 In 1911... With Capt. Benjamin D. Foulois navigating a course and Phillip Parmelee at the controls, the
Wright Type B on loan from Robert F. Collier sets an official U.S. cross-country record from Laredo to
Eagle Pass, Texas. It flies the 106 miles in 2 hours 10 minutes. (F&F)
 In 1960... The longest nonstop flight ever made by a Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft is completed when a
Vickers Valiant B.Mk.1 (serial no.XD858) piloted by Sqdn. Ldr. J. H. Garstin flies around the British Isles
for a total distance of 8,500 miles aided by two inflight refuelings. (F&F)
March 5
 In 1923... The great aeronautical pioneer Igor Sikorsky sets up the Sikorsky Aero Engineering Corp. in
the United States with the financial help of several important leading figures, including Sergey
Rachmaninoff. Sikorsky left Russia in 1917 when revolution threatened his work and his life. (F&F)
March 7
 In 1961... The # 2 North America X-15 becomes the first manned aircraft to exceed Mach 4 when pilot
Capt. Robert M. White reaches a speed of 2,905 mph which, at the altitude of 77,450 ft., is Mach 4.43.
(F&F)
 In 1957... A U.S. Navy ZPG-2 nonrigid airship sets a new unrefueled endurance record when it lands,
having remained aloft for 264 hours (11 days) 12 minutes, beating the record set by the Graf Zeppelin in
1929. (F&F)
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March 8
 In 1910... Elise Deroche, the colorful self-styled Baroness Raymonde de Laroche, becomes the first
woman in the world to receive a pilot's license in Paris. (AYY)
March 10
 In 1956... The first aircraft to exceed 1,000 mph (1,609 km/h) is an English Fairey Delta 2. Piloted by Lt.
Cdr. Peter Twiss, it reaches a speed of 1,132 mph (1,822 km/h). (OTM)
March 11
 In 1957... The prototype Boeing 707 jet lands after a press demonstration flight from Seattle,
Washington to Baltimore, Maryland during which it covers 2,350 miles in a record time of 3 hours 48
minutes. (AYY)
March 15
 In 1938... De Havilland D. H. 88 Comet racer G-ACSS begins a record-breaking flight from England to
New Zealand and back for what some regard as the most notable success of the Comet's achievement:
a return flight time of 10 days 21 hours 22 minutes. (F&F)
March 16
 In 1911... The first certificate of airworthiness awarded to an airplane in Britain is signed by Mervyn
O'Gorman, superintendent of the Balloon Factory at Farnborough, covering the Farman III Type Militaire
purchased by the British Army during the second half of 1910. (F&F)
March 17
 In 1911... U.S. Navy Lt. John Rodgers reports to the Wright Co. at Dayton, Ohio for flying instructions.
On March 9, the Wrights had offered to train one Navy pilot if that service bought a Wright flying
machine at a cost $5,000. The conditional offer was later replaced by one that provided unconditional
free training for one would-be Navy pilot. (F&F)
 In 1921... The first U. S. Marine airman to serve in the Pacific arrives on Guam with responsibility for
supporting U. S. land and sea forces in the region. There, 10 pilots and 90 enlisted men operate
seaplanes on reconnaissance duty as Flight L, Fourth Squadron, for 10 years. (F&F)
March 18
 In 1952... Two USAF F-84 Thunderjets land in Neubiberg, Germany after the longest sustained jet flight;
they flew 2,800 miles from the USA in 4 hours 48 minutes, without refueling. (AYY)
March 19
 In 1912... The first of the U. S. Signal Corps Scout series capable of meeting a specification issued
February 8, 1912, the S. C. No.8 is delivered to Augusta, Georgia by Curtiss pilot Charles F. Walsh. It
finally passes all tests at College Park, Maryland in May with Lincoln Beachey at the controls (F&F)
 In 1918... U. S. airplanes in France make the first operational flights. (OTM)
March 20
 In 1922... The CV-1 Langley, America's first aircraft carrier, is commissioned into the U. S. Navy at
Norfolk, Virginia under the command of Comdr. Kenneth Whiting. (F&F)
March 22
 In 1915... The term naval aviator is adapted for U. S. Navy officer pilots to replace the identification navy
air pilot in official terminology. This term is still in use today. (F&F)
March 23
 In 1903... The Wright brothers file a patent request for a powered flying machine based on the second
(modified) version of their 1902 glider successfully tested at Kill Devil Hill. (F&F)
 In 1908... French industrialist Lazare Weiller signs a contract with the Wrights establishing a Wright
airplane company in France, on condition that the brothers make two demonstration flights covering 50
km (31.1 miles) within an hour's flying time. They will receive FF500, 000 and half the founders' share
(AYY)
 In 1939... NCS Unit Leader Bill Douglas is born.
March 24
 In 1909... The Wright brothers found a school in the USA to train pilots for exhibition flights. The first
pupil is a childhood friend, Walter Brookins, 21, from Dayton. Because Dayton's weather is not good
enough, Orville Wright sets up the school at Montgomery, Alabama, where winds are generally light.
(AYY)
 In 1939... American woman air record-breaker Jacqueline Cochran achieves a woman's altitude record
of 30,052 ft. 5 in. over Palm Spring, California in a Beechcraft Model 17. (F&F)
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March 25
 In 1917... One of the greatest fighter pilots of WWI, Canada-born Lt. Col. William Avery Bishop, scores his
first combat victory over an Albatros single-seat fighter while flying a Nieuport. (F&F)
 In 1926... Willie Messerschmitt, a graduate of Munich Technical High School and already an experienced
designer of light aircraft and sailplanes, forms the Messerschmitt Flugzeugbau GmbH. (F&F)
March 30
 In 1939... Piloted by Flugkapitän Hans Dieterle, the Heinkel He 100 V8/R (serial no. D-IDGH) seizes the
absolute world air speed record from Hermann Wurster, who has flown his Bf 109 to 379 mph. The pilot
achieves four legs of a course at Oranienburg to record an average speed of 463.92 mph, adding 70 mph
to the previous record. (F&F)
March 31
 In 1979... The British government announces development and production costs for the Concorde
supersonic airliner since November 29, 1962, when agreement was reached with France to design and
built the aircraft. Through December 31, 1978, the French government spent a total of £920 million
whereas the British spent £898 million. The total cost of £1.818 billion would increase by a further £163
million, before government funding ceased. (F&F)
Works Cited
Editor-in-Chief: Bill Gunston, Aviation: Year by Year, Amber Books Limited, London, UK, 2001.
(AYY)
Leonard C. Bruno, On the Move: A Chronology of Advances in Transportation, Gale Research
Inc., Detroit, MI, 1993. (OTM)
Arthur George Renstrom, Wilbur & Orville Wright: A Chronology, United States, Library of
Congress, 1971 (COFC)
From Centennial of Flight
OUR MARCH SPEAKER:
LT. COL. ART NALLS, JR. , USMC (RET)
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Our own Squadron Member and the only civilian owner and pilot of a Harrier aircraft will give us a wrap up on
completing his FIFTH Air Show Season with six successful events and a glimse of what is coming for the future of
Nalls Aviation. Don’t miss this event!
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De Havilland (Canada) DHC-1 Chipmunk
After many years of building British-designed aircraft for the RCAF
and RAF, the De Havilland (Canada) DHC-1 was the first aircraft
designed solely by the Canadian subsidiary. First flown on 22 May
1946, it was designed by a Polish immigrant engineer named
Wsiewolod Jakimiuk who had fled during the German invasion of his
home country and escaped through France to Britain to work for the
parent De Havilland company.
His time in the UK was short lived as there was need to support the Canadian subsidiary in producing the DH
Mosquito, so DH paid for Wsiewolod’s passage to Canada where he became the head of the engineering
department in June 1940.
The DHC1 was originally conceived as a modern, all metal replacement for the ubiquitous DH Tiger Moth open
cockpit biplane that had served the Commonwealth Training Schemes during WWII. The locally built Gypsy Major
1C of 140 HP was chosen as the power plant for this fixed wing, two seat design as the factory was awash with
engines left over from the Tiger Moth projects. The first prototype was a non-electric aircraft without radio or
navigation equipment, but RCAF requirements soon dictated that the production aircraft had an engine driven
electrical system and radio equipment.
One of the early Canadian prototypes, CF-DIO-X was shipped to DH in Hatfield, England in December 1946 for
evaluation by the British parent company with a view to satisfying the requirements of the RAF for a future trainer.
Several modifications were implemented, including an upgrade to the Gypsy Major 10 Mk 2 of 145HP, relocation
of the main undercarriage legs slightly forward of their original design, the reduction in fuel capacity from 24 to 18
Imperial gallons to allow for the forward CG created by the heavier engine and modification to the seat belt
harness configuration. Eventually 217 aircraft were built in Downsview, Canada, 1000 in the UK and a further 66
were built under license by OGMA in Portugal for the Portuguese Air Force. The DHC1 Chipmunk was replaced
in RCAF service in 1970 by a modified Beech Musketeer and in RAF service in the autumn of 1973 by the BAE
Bulldog. The PoAF withdrew all but six of its inventory in 1975, but continues to fly five modified aircraft as prescreeners for the Elementary Flight Evaluation. The RAF continues to fly two Chipmunks as tail wheel transition
trainers for pilots assigned to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
Several countries used the DHC1 as a primary trainer including India (the Chandra), Kenya, Thailand, Denmark,
Ghana, Egypt, Finland, Iran, Iraq and Eire. All subsequent propeller driven aircraft designed by DH Canada were
also named after indigenous Canadian wild life – the DHC2 Beaver, DHC3 Otter, DHC4 Caribou, DHC5 Buffalo
and DHC6 Twin Otter.
Chipmunk DHC-1A-1 serial 18001 N13Y
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Canadian build DHC1 serial 18001 was one of the first batch of three aircraft supplied to the RCAF on April 1 ,
1948. This aircraft served in various RCAF training bases until withdrawn from service in June 1956. It was then
sold to Pacific Wings Ltd of Vancouver, Canada in May 1959 as an engineless airframe. Art Scholl acquired the
aircraft in July 1966 and registered as N13Y, had it converted to take a 260 HP ex-military Lycoming GO-435B.
The aircraft was modified with the larger rudder, metallized wings which had the inner bays removed to shorten
the wing and allow for the full length ailerons, a single cockpit, retractable undercarriage and metal rudder and
elevator. Art Scholl successfully entertained crowds at airshow performances across the country from 1966 until
1984, encouraging others to take up the profession. Art eventually died in a Pitts accident in September 1985
during the filming of the movie Top Gun and his aircraft was donated to the NASM in 1988 having flown a total of
2087 hours.
Bibliography: Chipmunk – The First Fifty Years by MDN Fisher, RW Brown and T Rothermel
DHC-1 Chipmunk: The Poor Man’s Spitfire by Hugh Shields, Rod Brown, Jose Goncalves and Rod Blievers
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APPLICATION FOR SQUADRON MEMBERSHIP
NAME __________________________________________________________________
MAILING ADDRESS_________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
(CITY)
(STATE)
(ZIP)
HOME PHONE _______________
BUSINESS PHONE _________________________
CELL _______________ FAX _____________ E-MAIL ____________________________
PROFESSION _________________COMPANY & TITLE ______________________________
MILITARY SERVICE? ___ BRANCH ______ DUTIES _____________________________
IF RETIRED, PAST PROFESSION ______________COMPANY __________________________
DATE OF BIRTH _________ MARRIED? _____ IF YES, SPOUSE’S NAME __________________
CAF COLONEL ID NUMBER ________ LIFE MEMBER? ______ DATE JOINED _______________
ARE YOU A PILOT? ____
I WILL ATTEND MONTHLY SQUADRON MEETINGS OR OPEN HANGAR DAYS? _____
WHAT SQUADRON ACTIVITIES ARE YOU MOST INTERESTED IN?
PX
IT Skills
WHAT SKILLS WOULD YOU BRING TO THE SQUADRON?
Fundraising
______________________________________________________
I have enclosed my first year dues of $50.00 (if joining in October, November or December dues apply to the
following year). I also understand that I must be a CAF Colonel in good standing or have sent my Colonel
application to Commemorative Air Force Headquarters prior to joining the National Capitol Squadron. I realize
the CAF Code of Conduct applies to all members and that I will abide by it.
Make all checks payable to: NCS, CAF. Mail application and payment to: Colonel Dave Wood, Finance
Officer, 560 S. Nursery Ave, Purcellville, VA 20132.
SIGNATURE _________________________________ DATE _________________
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