A GOOD DAY, The Sea Fury Four Ship

On July 11, 2022, VAN's Stephen Chapis was afforded a unique opportunity during a visit to Sanders Aeronautics in Ione, California. For over ten years, Stephen had followed the restoration of the Dwelle family's T. Mk. 20 WE 820 (formerly known as Blind Man's Bluff/Critical Mass) and as the first post-restoration flight approached, Stephen and Ken Dwelle discussed the customary photo flight. During those discussions, Stephen broached the subject of flying a Sea Fury four-ship with WE 820 and the Sanders' Sea Furies 924, Argonaut, and Dreadnought. Ken spoke to Dennis Sanders who enthusiastically agreed to the flight.