RIP World Airways 1948 - 2014

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    In 2014 World Airways management closed the doors on one of the finest airlines in aviation history.  For Sixty-Six years World Airways provided America and the World the most professional aviation services available in the industry.  Whether supporting the American public, American troops, or private contractors, the men and women of World Airways answered the call to serve our passengers with their personal dedication and professional performance.  Wherever you are today, take time to pause and remember the impact you made upon the aviation industry.  Remember the friends and colleagues you made during those years.  Remember the places you visited.  And most of all, Remember the legacy you have left that others can only emulate.               

    You Were the Finest of the Finest …..

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    Welcome to the “NEW” version of the World Airways Alumni Website.  The original website has recently been updated by Richard Kalman and it is now available for viewing.  You will find links to it throughout this website and you can go directly to it by clicking on the link above.    

    Email addresses are always being added and/or changed and items are frequently added to articles, pictures, stories, and events.  Please visit the website often and always feel free to add comments and/or submit pictures or stories for posting. To leave a comment go to the bottom of the page you are on and find “Leave a Reply”, then just fill in the blanks and select “Post Comment”. Your post will be reviewed and then posted on the “Alumni Posts” Page for everyone to read.

    This site is maintained for you to use and enjoy and to help you stay connected to the World Airways Family.

    A Tribute to Richard “Dick” Kalman

    “Back in 1998, Dick originated the idea of a website that could be used for the benefit of the employees of World Airways.  It was his insight, talent, hard work, and his commitment to his friends and fellow workers, coupled with his dedication to keeping the World Airways Family together, that made these websites possible.”                      

    Thank’s Dick …. From All of the members of the World Airways Family.

    20 Comments on “Home”

      1. Jack Rose

        Hi, everyone, happy to be joining the group.
        Jack

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      1. Ro Logrippo

        Hi fellow WOA alums. It’s been a long time since I flew but I still have fond memories of places I went and people I met from 1968 to 1970 when I was a flight attendant.
        Now retired from a 40+ year career in Journalism, I’ve been living in Arizona for nearly 13 years, I am married to a semi-retired commercial photographer whom I met in the news business. A Vietnam veteran who was based in Saigon when World flew there, he has a photograph he took on his WOA flight home that I’d like to share in hopes that another World retiree might recognize who the FA is and can tell her. Thanks for letting me know how to post a photo.? Ro Logrippo (Spinelli)

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      1. Michael W. Stephens

        Warren Cook was living at Brookdale Assisted Living. Once a month a resident friend of mine would invite me there for Sunday Brunch. It gave me the opportunity to visit with Warren. On Feb 11th, he was not present, and I learned he was not well. Subsequently, I was told he passed away on the 20th. For your interest I have attached his obituary.

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      1. Jean Wiseman

        Margie Sikes and Mike Stephens spent Xmass here as usual, but, on the way home they stopped to walk the dog.
        Margie fell and smashed her upper leg bone.
        She has had surgery and is now in rehab.
        Her phone there is 415-479-5161 in Room 15C. She should be out soon.
        She has had several WOA visitors and that helps….

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      1. Karl Schiller

        …lots of good friends, flights, destinations, once in a lifetime experiences, etc…

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      1. Lyman Hitch

        All of you, please come to the Las Vegas REUNION in 2017. The dates are 9/10-9/13. Mark your calendars block that time because I don’t know how many more I can do. The room price is $46 per night plus taxes. The meeting rooms & banquet price is $65 this year due to an increase in salaries & food cost. It is still cheap considering all we get for it. Come have a small vacation, I would love to see you all.

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          1. Dick Kalman

            LYMAN; GREAT TO SEE YOU AT THE OAKLAND REUNION 2016 AND CONGRATS ON YOUR RECOGNITION OF THOSE MANY YEARS THAT YOU AND KITTY ORGANIZED THE LAS VEGAS FUN TIME. LOOK FORWARD TO THE 9/10/2017 RLAS REUNION AND SURE DO HOPE THAT THERE IS A MUCH FASTER REGISTRATION RESPONSE THAN WARREN EXPERIENCED. THAT PLACES A BIG FINANCIL BURDON ON THE ORGANIZER. REGARDS. DICK

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          1. JOE AND IRMGARD TAMSING

            Hi Lyman,We are usually the first to make our reservation. This year we are juggling with a trip to Europe, so we are probably last minute for our reservation. We are working out logistics etc. Will keep you posted.Have a Happy New Year, Lyman.
            ….. and thank you for all the great effort you put into our reunion. It is one of the very BEST!!!

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          1. Janna McDonald

            Hi. I’m planning to come to the reunion. Petra Jaia told me to mail you ( I think) a check for $65 but I don’t see your PO box address here. Maybe she has it. Or please send it to me. thank you. Janna McDonald

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      1. Frederick M. Burkle, Jr., MD

        Would greatly appreciate anyone who was involved with the WOA 1975 April 12 Orphan lift to LAX. I was the Medical Director who flew with everyone to the Philippines and then along with a news cameraman flew to Saigon on a DC-8 . We gathered many orphans and the next day flew them out on two USAF C-141s to the Philippines and loaded most of them on the 747 flight to LAX. I would appreciate talking to anyone regarding historical information.Sincerely,
        Frederick M. Burkle, Jr., MD, MPH
        Professor (ret.)
        email: skipmd77@aol.com

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      1. Liz Ayala

        What a feeling of appropriateness and satisfaction at seeing the tombstone RIP on this website. As disgusting as WOA unnecessarily going out of business, after all our hard work, pay cuts, long duty days, slavery rules up to the last minute, the reason on this tombstone is so right on! Congratulations to whomever submitted this.Liz Ayala

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          1. Darryl May

            Amen, Liz!Your comment hit the nail on the headAloha, Darryl May

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      1. Bob McCoy

        Still alive and kicking , near Travis AFB and drinking Napa Valley wine.

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      1. Skip Coleman

        Am working on a WOA memoir. Only the good, the grand, and the genial. Won’t mention your drunkenness and debauchery in Frankfurt…..sorry, that was me!! Such is Life. If I don’t mention your name, it won’t be because I’ve forgotten; it’s only my name that I sometimes forget. Thanks for the great laughs, the wonderful times (never to be repeated). Of course I hope to include our beloved “Mrs. Wiggins” another main star of WOA. If I was in your WOA life, and you want to be included, email me.

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          1. Dick Kalman

            Do not forget those years in Ground School and the instructors such as Ken (Porkchop) Dovel. We all learned in those classrooms. I was blessed to be part of that team and do hope we added value to our magnificent crews.Enjoy your writing, an experiences of a lifetime. Perfection-Not Correction.

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      1. Jean Wagers-Wiseman

        Guess I’m the oldest LIVING Flight Attendant!!!

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      1. Charlie Mowat

        Can anyone name any of those Flight Attendants? Just curious….. Gudrun???? Hope all is well my former co-workers/family. Charlie Mowat, Spirit Airlines FO

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          1. Kevin Rogan

            Good man Charlie – where are you these days ?

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      1. Rodney Stich

        I flew for Transocean Airlines for many years, out of Oakland, California, starting in 1951. The ten years with Transocean were ripe with unusual adventures.Many of our pilots went with World Airways when Transocean Airlines went bankrupt. I elected to go with the FAA as an airline operations inspector in Los Angeles.That became a hazardous decision when I was given the assignment to correct the very serious problems at United Airlines that made possible many of the airline’s endless series of crashes.I put up an internet site for Transocean Airlines: http://www.transoceanairlines.com. Anyone with interesting experiences, who would like to get them posted, is welcomed to send them to me for posting. My email is stich@rodneystich.com.

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      1. Janet “Pizzo” Summers

        I’m so happy to have this site to recall such a wonderful time in my life! Traveling was the most wonderful education and seeing cultures I could only have dreamed about. I have fond memories with wonderful fellow crew members. Thank you for taking time to put this together. Always in search of friends I’ve lost touch with.

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    • “Our Deepest Gratitude to the “OPERATION AARDVARK” Team for their perseverance and caring about the unique history of World Airways. One Special Team who deserves the thanks from every employee for a memorable “Mission Accomplished”. Great Work !!

      Dick Kalman

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