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Gary Morisoli
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https://youtu.be/6tO_dNqSlw0?si=Bcc98FbgdgHL161R

Just saw this. Maybe it has been posted earlier?

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Sat, May 2, 2026 9:33 PM
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Quite the recovery and restoration project. Thank you for sharing. Hats off to Matt V. and Shawn S. for doing the hard work!

Glad to know your'e around Gary. Hope the grape biz is still being kind to you. JM

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Sun, May 3, 2026 12:58 AM
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AWESOME!!

The frame must have placed the load for the chopper at the max but it seemed to handle it OK. Darned good pilot!!

Glad we have folks that wish to preserve history!

Cats Forever

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Mon, May 4, 2026 5:20 AM
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Hi Gary, yes they posted about it back then and also put out a DVD of the recovery. Tractor was restored and is a runner. Pretty cool

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Mon, May 4, 2026 12:25 PM
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