kaneohecrawler
RCC Addict
let me formally introduce myself.
some of you may know me as the jeep guy... or the guy that cuts the shit out of tires... but actually
My name is Travis Rake. i was born and raised in southern indiana in a small town called starlight. my whole life my dad tought me to be proud and take pride in any and everything i do.
in 2006 i joined the United Stated Marine Corps. after bootcamp and all my schooling, i got stationed at marine corps base hawaii working on the CH-53d sea stallion. ive been stationed here for the last 5 years and about to take part in my 3rd deployment overseas as a helicopter airframes mechanic.
The CH-53d has been around since vietnam and still going strong but as the years go by this old bird is ready for retirement. my unit HMH-362 the "UGLY ANGELS" are about to go on the last deployment the 53d will ever see, b4 they get decommissioned upon our return from afghanistan.
so im taking what my father taught me and putting it into a build that i will and i hope you guys will enjoy. And also to commemorate this aircraft that I've put my blood sweat and tears into.
the official build will begin tomorrow when the mail man gets here. i just wanted to rant about why the build will go the direction it is.
the paint job will commemorate the aircraft pictured below. same paint scheme/decals and such.
heres the old horse in all her glory after 40+ years of endurement and service. my prayers go out to all the families and friends of the 6 marines that died in th tragic crash 2weeks ago that is still under investigation.
semper fidelis to all my fellow marines
some of you may know me as the jeep guy... or the guy that cuts the shit out of tires... but actually
My name is Travis Rake. i was born and raised in southern indiana in a small town called starlight. my whole life my dad tought me to be proud and take pride in any and everything i do.
in 2006 i joined the United Stated Marine Corps. after bootcamp and all my schooling, i got stationed at marine corps base hawaii working on the CH-53d sea stallion. ive been stationed here for the last 5 years and about to take part in my 3rd deployment overseas as a helicopter airframes mechanic.
The CH-53d has been around since vietnam and still going strong but as the years go by this old bird is ready for retirement. my unit HMH-362 the "UGLY ANGELS" are about to go on the last deployment the 53d will ever see, b4 they get decommissioned upon our return from afghanistan.
so im taking what my father taught me and putting it into a build that i will and i hope you guys will enjoy. And also to commemorate this aircraft that I've put my blood sweat and tears into.
the official build will begin tomorrow when the mail man gets here. i just wanted to rant about why the build will go the direction it is.
the paint job will commemorate the aircraft pictured below. same paint scheme/decals and such.
heres the old horse in all her glory after 40+ years of endurement and service. my prayers go out to all the families and friends of the 6 marines that died in th tragic crash 2weeks ago that is still under investigation.
semper fidelis to all my fellow marines
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