Yes, we picked it up at Stratford. Toured the factory too. Great experience. Great thing about the 53 we were able to take all the special equipment in the back of the aircraft. Didn't even know it was back there. We took the river route back through New York and flew circles around the Statue of Liberty. Can't do that anymore after 9/11. Have some great pictures from that trip.That must of been quite the experience getting to pick up the “E.” Did you pick it up from the Stratford plant? I agree it’s sad to see it getting retired, but the “K” will be a great replacement for decades to come. Trying to get a replacement for the Blackhawks out there too.