Earls Jet Era Reflections and Racing Bits
Earl Wilson recalls jet era chatter with Maj. Robin Olds and Pappy Herbst, noting flight risks and public thrills. The column blends aviation anecdotes with a cyclist’s record claim, California connections, and Saratoga sightings, ending with behind the scenes at a racing scene and celebrity absence.
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