Harpsichords, lutes and guitars, finely crafted from the choicest hand picked burls and exotic hardwoods. Prized by classical musicians, Flamenco guitarists and Richard's children, his greatest fans! |
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The world renowned Pepe Romero, a friend of nearly four decades, and Godfather to Richard's daughter Samantha in 1965. He is partial to playing Richard's guitars when performing. He appears here from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra 2000 season calendar. Visit his website to listen to him playing http://www.peperomero.com |
 
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The master at work, circa 1970's. |
Here we have the national aerobatic champion, Leo Loudenslager, who has the longest winning streak in the U.S., as well as many international titles. He went on to win throughout the 1980's and into the 1990's flying on wings constructed by Richard. |
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| A 1934 Cessna Airmaster (one of historic significance due to it's association with George Hart of Denton's Hartlee Field) nears completion in Richard's shop. |
| It takes a lot of woodwork, welding, rigging, covering, stiching and painting after decades of decay in an old barn. Like this old hulk of an airplane... |
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| Restored in Richard's shop to its original glory as the Lear Jet of it's day - a '43 Beechcraft Staggerwing. |