NAS Whidbey memories

These black and white photographs (as opposed to color) reflect the fact that I was a photojournalist working in Oak Harbor at the time they were taken. Kodak Tri-X was the film of choice. The first image, taken by NAS Whidbey Public Affairs Officer Jim Kennedy, shows an excited young Steve Berentson readying for a flight (too brief!) with Lt. Bruce Davey of the Blue Angels flight demonstration team in 1977. The second photo is one I took of nephew Michael Corley during a visit to Whidbey for an air show several years after my memorable flight. Despite his interest in aircraft, the little guy ultimately locked onto a career path other than naval aviation. Michael is now a young man, finishing medical school in Southern California. The last shot is one of me on the deck of the USS Nimitz. I made that trip with Oak Harbor Mayor Al Koetje and a few other city officials. We were joined by a few hundred other dignitaries and media reps. An awesome boat!