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Enjoyment of the whispering winds, the zephyrs, the airstreams of the Sierra Nevada and Great Basin areas of the United States in a recreational vehicle.

Recollections of WBCCI - Caravans

Dale (Pee Wee) Schwamborn

1957 Kentucky Derby – Indianapolis 500 Caravan

For every stop, almost, from here and around the world I have post cards. I find this one from my Mother very interesting. I didn't know that the famous Wally Byam "Gold Airstream." had been part of the Derby parade in 1957. It did. Just another accolade for Wally and his special trailer.

The card sez,

Louisville 5-3-57

Tomorrow is the big day. It has been quite a trip. We had Wally's "golden chariot" in the parade last nite & we felt like celebrities, bowing & waving. The Derby Parade is on par with the Rose Bowl parade. Today a few of us ere at the Derby luncheon – Louisville's Blue Blood affair - pretty swank even Mr. Ford was there!