Laundrew succumbed to his weakness for vintage machinery and purchased an early 1950s Van Norman # 12, compound milling machine. Laundrew had searched for quite some time for one of these machines and considered himself extremely fortunate to find one in great condition - albeit, the red paint job must eventually go. Van Norman # 12 bids a fond adieu to all of his happy little airplane friends.

Laundrew arranges for machinery movers, always let the professionals move precious cargo.

Van Norman # 12, hmmm... I will now call him Norman. Norman is secured, blanketed and placed under a protective tarpaulin and ready to take the first step on his new journey.

Laundrew momentarily bonds with Norman... Laundrew also tells Norman that he will enjoy his new, more interesting friends over the happy little airplanes that he once knew.

Norman meets a new friend and immediately thinks that life is going to be very interesting.
Norman smiles and he is very happy...

Be well...