YELLOWBIRDS

DELTAGANG CHRISTMAS PARTY 2011

2011-12-07T12:42:00.000-05:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all from the DELTAGANG!

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Bill Grady Fly-In October 2011

2011-10-05T13:13:00.006-04:00

Most of New England was getting drenched in downpours
,But the "Rain Gods" seemed to be favoring us in Plymouth,NH.
Because of the weather, the turnout though great, was less than
the June gathering. This made it possible for many to have really
meaningful conversations with their friends. Food was delicious
and no one went home hungry.The photos were taken by
Dino Vlahakis.Thanks Dino! It looks like the Fly-Ins will continue
on and possibly be renamed the "Bill Grady fly-In" in Memory
of Bill Grady's passing this year.
______Hope to See you all there next time._______

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GALLERY LINK

Freddie Tappan Tribute Dinner

2010-05-02T09:41:00.000-04:00

DELTAGANG CHRISTMAS PARTY 2009

2009-12-13T11:37:00.008-05:00

PARTY POSTING: Click here

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Photos: Click here

Slide Show: Click here

Group Room Dedication to Henry Marshall Dec.5,2009 BOS Terminal A @ 9:30AM

2009-11-22T01:08:00.002-05:00

YELLOWBIRD Chapter

2009-10-25T12:39:00.018-04:00

Changing of the Guard

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A Few Words from Freddie Tappan

Nearly fourteen years have passed since Joan Wenzel, Ruth Rice and I met at a coffee shop in Andover, MA to
discuss forming a group to keep in touch with former co-workers at Northeast Airlines. With help from the
late Brad Day and his wife, Dottie, who furnished us with long lists of ground personnel, pilots and flight
attendants from the beginning of the airline, we were on our way. Joan, Ruth, Chris Watson-Byrne, JoAnn
Blanchette, and the late Kathy Cummings helped to spread the word. On October 1, 1996, our group was
formally accepted into the Delta Pioneers as the Yellowbird Chapter.

During the last thirteen years, many changes have occurred. We have advanced one millennium, which caused
much speculation and computer engineering; we have experienced an attack on American soil which has
reflected on our freedom and security, on two wars waged simultaneously, on the collapse of the stock market
and, indeed, on most of the world’s economy. We also suffered the bankruptcy of Delta Air Lines, which was
soon followed by the merger with Northwest Airlines and the emergence of Delta as the largest airline in the
world.

This change brought new members and, with them, new needs, ideas, and opportunities. It has not been easy
for anyone, but we all coped somehow and to some extent, we persisted. Now, it is even more important for
all of us to contribute what we can in order to keep this communication and cooperation going into the future.

In addition to the names mentioned above, I wish to thank Yellowbirds Joan Ferrone (NYC),
Grant Weier (VT), Paul Garbarino (VT), Jack Healy (PHL), Ben Rymut (MD), Dick Murphy (ATL), Jimmy
Collins (BOS), Donna Blanchard (BOS), Andrea Donovan (BOS), Claire Whitten (BOS), Pauline Kopacz
(BOS), Shirlee Purcell (BOS), Captain George Chaudoin, Captain Bill Donahue, Captain Mike Farrey, Captain
Dave Cowley, captain John Caldwell, and Captain Dan Hurley, for their help and support over the years. For
their administrative support, I thank Past National Presidents Arthur Rogers, Jim Gregory, and Paul Schmidt.
Additionally, many thanks to Inez Harris, National Chapter Coordinator and Mary Fowler, National Officer
Manager.

It has been a busy, yet enjoyable thirteen years serving as President of the Yellowbird Chapter of the Delta
Pioneers, and now it is indeed a pleasure to pass along the leadership of the Chapter to Jon Maynard, who has
graciously accepted the challenge for its future. Jon is well known to many of us. He is currently the National
Volunteer Leader of the Delta/Red Cross Partnership, and serves as a member of the Board of Directors,
DALRC, representing Sales and Marketing. Jon’s twenty-six years with Delta included many years as a
facilitator in Boston Reservations in addition to four years spent in Corporate Consumer Affairs in Atlanta. He
also had special assignments in Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, and India in Asia and Lima, Peru in Latin America
where he opened Reservations and City Ticket Offices. I know I can count on all of you to support Jon in his
new venture as President of the Yellowbird Chapter of the Delta Pioneers.

Freddie Tappan

DELTAGANG Utube Videos

2009-05-20T03:26:00.004-04:00

RETIREE FAREWELL PARTY

2009-01-25T19:09:00.000-05:00

What a fabulous turnout for this party. There were 48
people leaving or have already gone earlier in the year.
Debbie DeMaria & Crew did an outstanding job putting
this altogether for a crowd of about 250.
The DJ had the house rocking!
Come and check out the pictures & videos
and join in the fun.

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Video Show Link: Click here

DELTAGANG CHRISTMAS PARTY 2008

2008-12-10T19:11:00.001-05:00

Once again we had a great turn out & it was a fun day.
If you couldn't make it, just put the photos in the
slide show selection and sit back and enjoy.
See!!! Just as if you were there. Maybe we'll see you
at the June party. Till then, CIAO .

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DELTAGANG SUMMER BREAKOUT PARTY 2008

2008-06-11T00:47:00.001-04:00

Another great DELTAGANG party. Great turnout and
some new faces. Check out the photos and join in the fun.

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Gallery Photos

Irish Wake a Celebration of life

2008-03-08T20:40:00.003-05:00

Pat Daly former DL/BOS/CVG & family wanted to give
their Mother Mary a proper sendoff with a Grand
Irish celebration of a life well lived. After a brief
prayer service and rememberances of her wonderful
life and how she touched so many hearts in a memorable
way. We had a good Delta turnout. In the pictures you'll
see Pat Penta, Ronnie Fudge, Bob Maloney & his wife May,
Ella Moscaritolo,Mike Mustone & me Jim Collins. Pat was
so glad to see that even though he made the move to CVG,
that he still is well thought of back in good old BOS. His
next move is to Ireland and I'll try to keep you updated
on his whereabouts.

Photo Slide Show: Click here

Photo Album: Click here

HAMPTON AIRFIELD NH

2008-01-26T01:47:00.004-05:00

Today Jan.25, 2008, Ron Fudge, Marcel Corrreveau
& me Jim Collins all NE/DL/BOS, all the time, went
rooting around in New Hampshire seeking adventure
& a good meal. Mike Farrey Capt.NE/DL ret. had kept his
restored NE DC-3 @ Hampton Air Field, so we wanted to
do a photo shoot and check her out. Unfortunaly Mike
has moved her to his own private field in Mason NH,
so we missed out on seeing her for now.The day was not
lost though. At the Flt. school office we found retired
Capt. Dick Cummings NE/DL hanging out, as any guy
who loves aviation would love to be doing. Looking at the
photos you can see the place is in a time warp, and has
the look & feel of a "Waldo Pepper" setting, ie, like the
nearest to Heaven one can get without having to fulfill
the requirements. Well all I can say is that we had the
adventure we were after and a huge, great tasting lobster
roll,fries & fish chowder @ Al's Seafood up the road.
It's the simple things in life that truly make a great day
and a great life. Today was one of them.

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Mike Farrey's DC-3 Photos:

DC-3 Now @ NH76 -Mason, Airfield

Google Maps, Mason,NH

DELTAGANG ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY 2007

2007-12-04T23:13:00.000-05:00

Once again it's the Holiday season and time to get together
with family and friends. we had a great turnout despite the
recent typical winter weather. Special thanks go out to
Pat Penta for the vintage NORTHEAST AIRLINES banner
that he somehow aquired & stored all these years.
I believe it originaly was used in the "JIMMY FUND DRIVE",
that NE did every year. Flying passengers around Boston
sightseeing from the air & raising money for a wonderful cause.
You can see it displayed on the fire place as a backdrop.
Nice touch! John Pastore gave the toast, due to our
"Toastmaster General" Mike "Perky" Palladino being out
of action with serious medical problems. Mike we all miss
you & hope you are well soon. That guy with the mountain
man beard is none other than Dick "Crackers" Cook.
A big "Welcome" to the first timers, and hope to see you all
in the future.

PHOTO ALBUM LINK: CLICK HERE

PHOTO SLIDESHOW LINK: CLICK HERE

DALRC MEETING BOSTON 2007

2007-10-18T17:23:00.001-04:00

Cathy Cone, DALRC President

For those of us who were able to attend today's meeting in Boston,
we could see first hand how well we are represented by the DALRC.
Cathy Cone is an absolutely dynamic & impressive driving force. Jon
Maynard, and the team around her are all, so unselfishly focused on
all our best interests. As you can see it was a packed house (194) , and we
were all glad we made the effort to come. In case you're wondering,
the small amount of dues we pay to keep this all going is with out a
doubt some of the best money you'll ever spend. Please encourage
any eligible employees to join & support the DALRC SignUp forms.

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FRANK MONASTERIO'S BIRTHDAY PARTY

2007-10-06T20:07:00.000-04:00

JUST A NICE GET TOGETHER FOR FRANK,
SO WE MADE IT HIS BIRTHDAY & IT GAVE
ALL OF US A CHANCE TO HAVE SOME FUN.

PHOTOS: CLICK HERE

FRANK PASSED AWAY DEC.23,2007

YELLOWBIRD 2007 CLAMBAKE

2007-07-07T01:18:00.001-04:00

NUBBLE LIGHT, YORK BEACH, ME

Yellowbird 2007 Clambake

11th annual Celebration

Mark your calendars now for the 11th Annual Celebration
YELLOWBIRD CLAMBAKE, to be held
Saturday September 22, 2007, at Foster's Downeast Clambake ,
Route 1A,York Harbor, Maine.

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DELTAGANG SUMMER BREAKOUT PARTY 2007

2007-06-06T15:14:00.000-04:00

Hey Gang another great time was had by all.
Some made it from FL,NH,ME & many others also traveled
long distances from the south shore & Cape Cod.
We all were so happy to see one another it was like a big "Love In".
The next party will be in Dec.. Come & join us we'd love to see you!

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DELTA NEW PAINT LIVERY 2007

2007-04-30T15:20:00.000-04:00

Today, We are now out of bankruptcy.
Thanks GOD! Thanks Jerry G. for all you've done
,and Thanks to all of Us.
April 30, 2007

Delta leaves Chapter 11, reveals new look for jets

By RUSSELL GRANTHAM
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 04/26/07
Delta Air Lines formally emerged from bankruptcy protection Monday and unveiled a new aircraft paint job meant to symbolize the carrier's fresh start.
Delta chief executive Gerald Grinstein said the airline's exit financing package was completed Monday morning, meeting the final condition to close its Chapter 11 proceedings.
The $2.5 billion financing package enables Delta to pay back lenders who provided money to operate while it was in bankruptcy.
Meanwhile, Grinstein and other Delta executives and workers gathered at the carrier's main hangar at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport for the new paint job unveiling.

On the other side of the plane by the nose - Ship 638

"Jerry Grinstein
Thank you for your leadership
From the 47,163 employees of Delta Air Lines"

The new livery -- the third redesign in the past decade -- is part of a broader marketing effort by the company as it tries to leave behind a grueling financial crisis.
The new design restores a version of Delta's "widget" logo to the tails of its jets, which in recent years have been covered in wavy bands of blue and red.
However, the logo is in two-tone red rather than the old red and blue. It's also set at an angle across the tail so that the tip is cut off.
The new design also features a new, minimalist typeface for the Delta name on an all-white fuselage.
It's expected to take several years to repaint the entire fleet, as jets are cycled through. Delta said the new design will boost efficiency over the long run because it involves fewer layers of paint and cuts time and labor needed for repainting by 20 percent.
Delta said the design was the product of "months of employee and customer research" and was recommended to Grinstein by an employee committee.
Other celebratory events also were planned Monday.
Later in the week, Delta's newly issued stock will begin regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
Shares of the current stock, which has continued trading over-the-counter during the bankruptcy case, will be worthless.
Delta also plans to dole out stock and cash bonuses to workers, part of a new compensation plan intended to partially restore cuts made during the case. Delta says a typical worker will get about $13,000 worth of stock and cash.
The formal closure of its Chapter 11 case ends a 19-month restructuring that saw Delta slash thousands of jobs; retool its route system; cut billions in debt through negotiations with creditors; and fend off a hostile takeover bid by US Airways.
While the company hopes the new cosmetics will symbolize its fresh start, bigger questions remain: Can Delta deliver on lofty predictions of future profits? And, who will lead the company?
CEO Gerald Grinstein, a longtime board member who became CEO in a 2004 management shake-up, is 74 and intends to retire this summer.
He has said he hopes his successor is internal, and finance chief Ed Bastian or operations chief Jim Whitehurst are considered top internal candidates. But some analysts think Delta's new board could have other ideas and bring in an outsider.

HAMMERSMITH REVISITED

2007-02-06T10:58:00.000-05:00

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THURSDAYS @ 10AM TILL WHENEVER

"GIOVANNI"S 70th BIRTHDAY

2007-02-05T16:05:00.000-05:00

JOHN SALVATORE'S 70th

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HILLTOP CHRISTMAS PARTY 2006

2006-12-06T15:10:00.000-05:00

Click on the Links to see the SlideShow
Again we had a fabulous time seeing all our old friends
at the DELTAGANG Christmas Party.

Saw some new "Firstimers" too. Well maybe after you
see the photos you'll also want to be there too.
See you in June for the Summer Party.

SILVER WINGS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2006

2006-12-06T11:00:00.000-05:00

Thanks to Marie Maffei for these photos
of the Annual Silver Wings Christmas Party at the
CONTINENTAL RESTAURANT Saugus , MA
Dec. 6, 2006

FM's HOMEWARMING

2006-11-02T16:58:00.000-05:00

Some familiar faces from NE/DL

Home Warming Party for Frank Monastiero
BOS/NE/DL at MAPLEWOOD in Malden, MA
NOV.2, 2006

CLICK HERE: SLIDESHOW

BILL GRADY'S FLY-IN OCT.3 2006

2006-10-16T12:08:00.000-04:00

PLYMOUTH, NH

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Here are the latest photos , and Freddie Tappan says she has more to come.
If you have any, please send them along to Freddie and she will get
them to me and we'll post them on site. Looks like a great turnout and the weather surely cooperated.

LINK TO MAP: TO FLY-IN SITE

YELLOWBIRD CLAMBAKE 2OO6

2006-09-29T11:49:00.000-04:00

10th Anniversary Celebration

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Freddie Tappan sent these photos along from Marie Maffei. If anyone else took photos at the clambake send them to Freddie and we can get them posted on this site for all to enjoy. Once again it was a happy, well attended event, thanks to Freddie & her crew.

YELLOWBIRD INVASION

2006-09-27T18:18:00.000-04:00

FREDDIE TAPPAN, PRESIDENT OF THE YELLOWBIRD
CHAPTER / DELTA PIONEERS & CREW,

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INVADED PAT FERULLO'S RESTAURANT, THE "HIGH-TIDE"
IN WINTHROP, MA. FOR A GREAT BREAKFAST GET TOGETHER
TODAY. MAY 11, 2006.PAT WAS REALLY
HAPPY TO SEE THE GANG AND SERVED UP
A FINE BREAKFAST FOR THEM.
Map to High-Tide:

NE/DL 75th Anniversary service to BOS

2006-09-13T03:12:00.000-04:00

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS:

Welcomes to all, from Donna, Brian, Jim & Betty! Thanks for coming and celebrating with us.

HILLTOP SUMMER BREAKOUT PARTY 2006

2006-06-06T22:15:00.000-04:00

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Great time and some new faces. We all hope to see again.
There were a few folks,regulars, that couldn't come due to illness
, but they were still there in spirit. We all wish them well and
speedy recoveries. Somehow I didn't manage to get in any photos this time.
Maybe that's a good thing! No, don't feel obliged to comment on that. Enjoy the slide show.

NORTHEAST DC-3

2006-06-05T22:53:00.000-04:00

NORTHEAST DC-3

HILLTOP CHRISTMAS PARTY 2005

2005-12-07T12:12:00.000-05:00

HEY GANG ONCE AGAIN WE HAD A FABULOUS TIME . IF YOU CAME, YOU ALREADY KNOW IT. IF YOU DIDN'T, CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS AND SEE ALL THE GANG AT PLAY. ENJOY!

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Retirement Party for the Ramp BOS/120

2005-10-22T12:57:00.000-04:00

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THURSDAY NOV. 3, 2005
3:30 PM----7:30 PM

SPINELLI'S Function Room
Day Square, EAST BOSTON

TICKETS ARE $25.00 EACH

click here for more: PARTY INFO

BOSTON RESERVATIONS 2005 FAREWELLS

2005-08-30T21:20:00.000-04:00

BOS RESEVATIONS 2005 FAREWELLS
JIM FULTON SENT THESE PICS OF SOME OF OUR OLD FRIENDS. SOME WILL BE RETIRING, OR SOON MOVING ON WITHIN DELTA TO NEW ASSIGMENTS. GOOD LUCK TO ALL.

HEY LOOK WHO'S 70 yrs YOUNG

2005-07-17T19:36:00.000-04:00

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HILLTOP SUMMER BREAKOUT PARTY 2005

2005-06-08T15:23:00.000-04:00

HILLTOP BREAKOUT PARTY JUNE 7, 2005
WHAT A GREAT CROWD. WE HAD OVER 60+ FRIENDS TURNOUT FOR THE PARTY.EVERYONE HAD A FABULOUS TIME SEEING THE OLD GANG. STEVE NOCE FLEW IN FROM FL. AGAIN, TONY CID MADE A DROP-IN, SCOTTY MOORE FROM LONG,LONG AGO ALSO MADE A WELCOME APPEARANCE.NICE TIME , NICE PEOPLE, TIME WELL SPENT. ENJOY THE PHOTOS AND RELIVE THE EVENT.

HILLTOP SUMMER BREAKOUT 2004

2005-05-07T14:37:00.000-04:00

HILLTOP SUMMER BREAKOUT 2004
HEY GANG CHECK OUT LAST YEAR'S PARTY AND SEE ALL THE FUN THE GANG IS HAVING. MAKE PLANS TO BE THERE THIS YEAR. WE ALL WANT TO SEE YOU. MORE INFO TO FOLLOW.
TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2005 1pm till ?

CLASS OF 2005 RETIREMENT PARTY

2005-04-07T05:04:00.000-04:00

CLASS OF 2005 RETIREMENT PARTY

GREAT TIME! LOTS OF OLD FRIENDS . STEVE NOCE FLEW IN FROM FLORIDA . LARRY YARD AND JOE BEST LIVENED UP THE PLACE. OF COURSE "PASKY" WAS ON TOP OF HIS GAME. PAUL O'KEEFE, BOB MEALEY & BUDDY CARDOZA BROUGHT UP THE OLD GUARD. THANKS GO TO TONY COLLELLA & CREW FOR ANOTHER GREAT TIME.
CLICK HERE TO SEE JOE BRILL'S PICS

CHARLEY CROWLEY aka RALPH CRAMDEN

2005-04-05T21:23:00.000-04:00

CHARLEY CROWLEY SURE LOOKS HAPPY!
CLASS OF 2005

CLASS OF 2005 (BOS) LAST DAY

2005-04-05T21:22:00.000-04:00

MIKE ENGLISH PHOTOS
MIKE DID A GREAT JOB ON CAPTURING THE HAPPY SAD MOMENT. THE PICS WERE TAKEN IN THE NEW DELTA AIRLINES TERMINAL 'A' (BOS)

CLASS OF 2005

2005-04-05T21:19:00.000-04:00

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CLASS OF 2005........BOS

TERMINAL "A" BOS OPEN HOUSE

2005-03-05T21:17:00.000-05:00

TERMINAL A BOS OPEN HOUSE
Great time , super turnout, and a fabulous reunion for many of the retirees.The new facility is certainly something we all can be proud of.

TERMINAL A BOS

2005-02-18T02:07:00.000-05:00

Terminal A BOS
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YELLOWBIRDS

2005-02-13T02:11:00.000-05:00

YELLOWBIRDS ENHANCED
After all these years I though it would be nice to dress them up. Hope you think so too.

2005-01-09T17:00:00.000-05:00

DELTAGANG, YELLOWBIRDS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2001
AT THE HILLTOP .This is the first one I went to and had such a good time seeing all the guys again, that I haven't missed one yet. Once you come you get hooked and can't wait for the next one. Hope to see you there next time.

2004-12-20T22:25:00.000-05:00

My favorite "FOODIE" Holly Moore from "Philly" is the man to see, when you're traveling and looking for that great, inexpensive place to eat. Many are even in your own local areas. Check it out.

2004-12-09T02:23:00.000-05:00

What a fabulous site. Check out all the photos of Delta aircraft. 1011, DC-3 SHIP #41, Spirit of DELTA, SHIP #102

2004-12-08T14:01:00.000-05:00

HILLTOP CHRISTMAS PARTY 2004
FOR DELTA RETIREES & OUR STILL DAL ACTIVE FRIENDS.
MAYBE WE'LL SEE YOU THERE NEXT YEAR.

2004-11-30T01:14:00.000-05:00

BOS RUNWAY 9 TAKEOFF

TERMINAL "A" OPEN HOUSE INFO

2004-11-28T15:19:00.000-05:00

PLEASE CLICK ON THE ABOVE LINK FOR PARKING & LODGING INFO

2004-11-24T09:55:00.000-05:00

YELLOWBIRDS......The unoffical website, as he calls it, by Jack Healy....(PHL)...Check it out for the latest news & links and activities of the YELLOWBIRD CHAPTER of the Delta Pioneers

2004-11-07T03:00:00.000-05:00

JACK HEALY,JIMMY DYKES & FREDDIE TAPPAN.75th BOS

2004-11-07T00:09:00.000-05:00

LAST 1011, LAST FLIGHT

SPIRIT OF DELTA REPAINT

2004-11-06T23:58:00.000-05:00

"SPIRIT OF DELTA" REPAINT

2004-11-06T23:30:00.000-05:00

JIMMY HAVING A GOOD TIME @ 75th

2004-11-06T21:21:00.000-05:00

MIKE ENGLISH