Charles grew up in Charleston, West Virginia, and has had a life-long interest in the airlines. Kanahwa Airport in Charleston in the 1950's was typical of the period in being able to see closeup the DC-3's, Martins, Convairs, Constellations, Viscounts, DC-6's/7's, and Electras on the ramp. Charleston was served by Capital, Piedmont, American, Eastern, Allegheny, Lake Central, and United . This spurred an avid and never-waning love of the airlines. During college at West Virginia University, Charles earned his private pilot license. After receiving his D.D.S. degree in 1975, Charles moved to North Carolina to enter private practice. The airline collection has continuously grown since then, and Charles has made many friends in the airline industry, both current and pioneer. His association with the Sentimental Journeys DC-3 operation allowed him to live a golden era of airline history. Today his collection is regarded as one of the premier archives of airline memorabilia in private hands, but it is the wonderful airline-related friendships forged through the years that he treasures most.

 

 

Dinah and Daisy
The sweetest and most loving (and loved) Boston Terriers ever to grace God's Earth

 

Christmas 1998

 

Christmas 1999

 

Daisy -- May 14, 1990 - September 27, 2003

 

Miss Dinah -- May 14, 1990 - February 23, 2000

Dixie
1981 - 1991

Tammy
1955 - 1968

Cindy
1956 - 1970

Tammy's first litter, sired by
"Donegan's Jim Dandy"
1956

 

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