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Capt. Richard W. Sanders, Steinar Saevdal and Arnfinn
Halland
September 1983
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Andrew J. Cammareri
Andrew J. "Andy" Cammareri passed at his residence on
Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Andy was born on September 13, 1928 in Brooklyn,
NY, to the late James Vincent and Elena 'Helen" Cammareri.
Andy had a love of aviation from a very early age and made that is
career for over 50 years. Upon graduation from aviation high school, Andy
joined the Navy and served for 2 years right after World War II. He then
worked for various aviation companies, retiring from Northrop Grumman in
St. Augustine. He was the President of Washac Industries, Inc., that
built TSC-1A2 Teal amphibians s/n 32 thru s/n 38 in St. Augustine. The
Teals built by Washac Industries, were marketed by Teal Aircraft
Corporation.
Andy is preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Marion Mazza and
Johanna Filipelli, the mother of his children, Teresa Cammareri and his
second wife, Jeanne Cammareri (Fulkerson).
Andy is survived by his wife, Maureen (McGuire), children, Elena Beck
(David), Chris Barrs (Johnice) and James Cammareri; grandchildren, Thomas
Beck (Erin), Jerry Barrs (Becky), Alina Cammareri; great-grandson, Ryan
Beck; and close cousin, Andrew Sanfilippo.
Other survivors are his step children, Christie Thompson (Peter),
Elizabeth Dickey (Anderson) and Ashley Puckett as well as 13 step
grandchildren.
A Memorial Mass was held Monday August 12, 2019 at Our Lady of Good
Counsel Catholic Church, 5950 State Road 16, St. Augustine, FL 32092. Andy
was laid to rest with military honors at at Jacksonville National
Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville.
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Arnfinn
Halland
Arnfinn Halland, born in 1940, is a Norwegian Teal owner and enthusiast
involved in Teals for more than four decades. In 1975 Arnfinn imported the
first Teal amphibian to Norway, s/n 30 (LN-BEY), which he personally
ferry-flew across the North Atlantic from Schweizer factory in Elmira, New
York, home to Radøy (Island), north of Bergen at Norway West Coast.
Arnfinn also assisted in the import of the next two Teals to Norway, s/n
21 (LN-BNO) and s/n 23 (LN-SAU), both used aircraft imported from England.
Arnfinn was the chief flight instructor of Nordhordland Flyklubb
(Flying Club), that operated Piper Super Cub, Cessna 180 and Cessna 185
seaplanes. In his profession as teacher and flight instructor at Manger
Folkehøgskule, he introduced many young aspiring aviation professionals
to the basics of aviation and seaplane flying. Further Arnfinn also wrote
text books for pilot education arranged by Norwegian National Aero Club
("Norsk Aero Klubb").
After s/n 30 was lost in arson fire in 1994, Arnfinn became involved in
efforts made to rebuild several Teals in Canada. Arnfinn is also a
co-owner of the Teal Type Certificate A15EA, currently held by Seastar
Inc. Arnfinn was a personal friend with Teal designer David B. Thurston,
and visited DBT several times.
As a retiree, he runs a small sheep farm with his family near by
Halland Lake, where he operated seaplanes for many decades. Arnfinn still
has a valid pilot's license.
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Thomas
H. Martindale
Canadian Tom Martindale was without any doubt "Mr. Teal" -
Teal Guru No. 1! His company Mohawk Aircraft Sales Ltd., Rockwood,
Ontario, was a Teal distributor, and Tom imported a few Teals to Canada.
Tom was also eager to improve the Teal by developing a number of
modifications in co-operation with Dave Thurston. Together, they developed
a new engine pylon and a 180 hp engine conversion for Teal s/n 22. Tom
also modified Teal # 1 and Teal # 15 by a four foot wingspan increase and
a two foot stabilizer span increase.
Tom was also a professional pilot for Air Canada and a crop duster
pilot for his own company. During forest fire seasons he was a water
bomber pilot.
When Schweizer Aircraft Corporation ended Teal production in 1975, Tom
assembled a group of investors and aviation enthusiasts in Canada to start
Teal Aircraft Corporation. They acquired the Teal manufacturing rights
from Schweizer, with intention of starting producing Teals in Canada. They
also wanted to offer a new Model TSC-1A3 Marlin with 180 hp engine.
Unfortunately, due to the bureaucracy of the Canadian Ministry of
Transport, the plans folded and they were forced to move the project to
St. Augustine, Florida, USA. Only seven Teals were built in Florida,
before the company closed down business in 1979.
During the 1980s and 1990s Tom continued developing the Teal,
specifically s/n 22, which he owned. A tricycle landing gear was
installed, and a bench seat in the rear cabin. He also formed Oxford Air
Services and was involved in International Aeromarine Corporation's
efforts to start manufacture of Teal and TA-16 Seafire amphibians.
Thomas H. Martindale, peacefully passed away at London Health Science Centre- Victoria
Hospital Tuesday, on August 4, 2009, in
his 71st year.
Loving companion of Carolyn Hern. Father of Brent Martindale and wife
Judy, Deb Arthur, Cheri Vanderheyden and husband Dave, Michelle
Martindale, Kathy Tuff and husband Shawn, Melanie Rennie and husband
Kevin. Step-father of Jennifer Berger and husband Harold, Michael Davis and
wife Petra, and Pamela Brunskill. Brother of B.J. Shaw and husband George,
Shirley Martindale, Dorothy Falkins and husband Eugene, Dan Martindale and
wife Evita and Pat Vaillant and husband Guy.
Also survived by a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren,
nieces, nephews and a sister-in-law Sharon Martindale. Predeceased by a
brother Bob Martindale. Born in South Dorchester Township on November 13,
1938, son of the late Ansel and Edna (Houghton) Martindale. Tom was a
commercial pilot with Air Canada and he owned and operated spray aircraft
for many years.
The memorial service was held at the H. A. Kebbel Funeral Home, 119
Talbot St. E., Aylmer on Friday, August 14, 2009. Interment, Mapleton
Cemetery. Rev. Darrell Shaule officiating.
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Steinar Saevdal
Steinar Saevdal, born in 1966, is the webmaster of this Teal website.
As a young boy, he got his first airplane ride in Arnfinn Halland's Teal (LN-BEY).
From then on he had the "bug"... When growing up, he wanted to
become a "bushplane pilot", flying seaplanes.
Unfortunately, he soon learned that due to poor eyesight he could no be a
pilot.
After serving two years as a Technical Assistant at RNoAF
719 Squadron, Bodø AFB, he later took education as an Aeronautical
Engineer. For twenty five years he has been working as a mechanical
engineer in Norwegian marine industry. For 30+ years his favorite
interests have been aviation history and photography. He is making
webpages for several aviation topics. He is a member of the editorial team
of the aviation historical magazine "Flyhistorie"
("Aviation History"), published by Norwegian National Aviation
Museum. He has written av number of aviation historical articles for the
magazine.
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Capt.
Richard W. Sanders
Richard
W. Sanders was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on 13 October 1927.
He soloed as a student pilot in 1952 and two years later he earned his
commercial pilot rating. From late 1954 he was a commercial
pilot with Central Airlines, Fort Worth, Texas, and later Frontier Airlines,
Denver, Colorado. Some of the aircraft types he was a pilot on
included; Douglas DC-3, Convair 240, 340, 440, 580 propliners and Boeing 737
jets. Richard retired as an airline captain in 1975, but continued
to fly commercially for a number of smaller companies and as a test
pilot until 1985. His logbooks were closed with more
than 21,000 hours in them... Since
August 1970 Richard owned Seabee N6458K (s/n 709), bought from a
TV station owner in Minneapolis. N6458K was a former Einarson Bros
aircraft, and had the recognizable 'trademarks' of Einarson's
Seabees; splates, inboard wing-root fences and extended spray
rails. When living in Ft. Worth during the 1970s Richard belonged to the 'Texas Swarm'
of Seabee enthusiasts. 'The Swarm' included people like Tom Danaher
(N191VW), Capt. Marion Wright (N6048K) and E. E. Stell (N6705K). They
would get together whenever they could for Seabee meetings and
frequently the Seabees were operated from
Eagle Mt. Lake. In 1977 Richard met Peggy, who also
was a pilot, and together they moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Richard
offered Seabee instruction and charter rides in Florida under his
business' name Tradewind Seaplane Service. He was
also hired as test/demonstration pilot for Teal Aircraft Corporation in St.
Augustine, where he flight-tested new Teal amphibians and demonstrated
them for potential buyers. During the 1970s Dick was the test pilot for
10 US government surplus Grumman Albatross amphibians sold to Mexico.
In the 1980s Richard piloted Grumman Albatross N6969 for The Smithsonian Institution
throughout the Caribbean
on marine biology research missions out of Andrews AFB. The Albatross was Dick's favorite airplane - "The Ultimate
amphib!". Together with Peggy, Richard started the Seabee Club International in
1983 to continue the
efforts of Mr. George Mojonnier in the 1960s and 1970s. Richard & Peggy
did a tremendous job publishing the highly informative 'Seabee Club International Newsletter' for
9 years, the first published in April 1984, the last (#30) in
April 1993. Richard was a member of Seaplane Pilots Association (SPA#200), and he was the
Southern Director for several years.
From 1993 Richard sadly started to suffer from Alzheimer's decease and on 2 February
2001 he passed away. He was survived by his wife Peggy and his two sons West and
Rand, who both are commercial pilots. Dick will be remembered by Seabee
enthusiasts and
aviation friends from all over the World...
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Lt. Col. Winfield J. B.
Young
Winfield "Win" J. B. Young was born on 31 March 1907,
Virginia, USA. He died on 23 December 1983 in Sanford, Maine, and is
buried at Oakdale Cemetery, Sanford. His spouse was Mary Mortimer Young
(1910-1993). Win Young was an US Army Lt. Col., and a pilot in US Army
Air Forces. Very little is known about Win. However, he was a test pilot
with Thurston Aircraft Corporation and probably made the first flight with
TSC-1A Teal Amphibian prototype N1968T in June 1968. Any information and
photos for Win Young will be most welcome!
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