I just finished reading through this thread... all 36 screens of it. It is amazing recounting of a bygone era. The pictures and Bob's story behind them are a pleasure to take in.
A few screens back I read of Bob's accident and passing away. What shock! He risked so much for his service and to have it all end in motorcycle accident is very sad.
There is so much more I'm sure that Bob had to share both photographically and historically. I'm very, very grateful that we have this thread where he took the time to graciously write this down for us and for future readers. Rest in peace, Bob.
I am also happy to know that the book is on track. Hopefully it incorporates everything that Bob posted here too. Keep us posted!