RIP Rex Trailer

[Linc Reed-Nickerson]

I watched Rex when I was a kid, and a few years later, 1967-1973, I got 
to work with him on Boomtown and Earth Lab as a technician at WBZ-TV.

When STOL Aircraft, Inc. was modifying the Republic Seebee from a single 
engine "flying boat" to a twin engine aircraft Rex was invited to get a 
check-ride in one and film a feature for the show. Rex Knew I was rated 
multi-engine land and single engine sea plane pilot so he invited me to 
tag along.  After his check ride was over he organized a check-ride for 
me, that came as a total surprise.... but that was the kind of man Rex 
was. All the multi-engine sea time in my log book was that check ride!

I saw Rex a few years ago at one of the old timers reunions the late Len 
Zola organized, I'm glad I got to see him.  Rex and his production 
assistant, Jacqui Murphy, were two of the high points of my days at 'BZ!

Klaus Binder was the low point!

Linc