Bettina Gray has passed. She was the mother of Bill Liscomb who has her photo collection. Don't be fooled by the last name.
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http://www.billliscomb.com/about-me
Bill has charge of much of her photos. He is reachable by email somehow.
Torrey Pines 1975 http://www.billliscomb.com/photos
He was producer of Big Blue Sky, the movie on hang gliding history.
Bettina Gray
Some key notes: http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2007/may/10/family-jewels/#
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http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2007 ... y-jewels/#
lived in Rancho Santa Fe, as did their mother Bettina Gray -- a noted photographer and founder of the America's Cup of Hang Gliding, according to one obituary -- who died in 1998 at 83. Another of Billie's brothers, William Liscomb III, a pilot and builder of experimental aircraft, lives in San Marcos,
lived in Rancho Santa Fe, as did their mother Bettina Gray -- a noted photographer and founder of the America's Cup of Hang Gliding, according to one obituary -- who died in 1998 at 83. Another of Billie's brothers, William Liscomb III, a pilot and builder of experimental aircraft, lives in San Marcos,
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Much more note toward her legacy is invited.
USHPA wrote:
BETTINA GRAY AWARD - The Bettina Gray Award was created to honor the woman who contributed so much to our sport through her photography. This award is issued to the photographer (male or female) whose work (three examples needed for review) is judged best by the committee in consideration of aesthetics, originality, and a positive portrayal of hang gliding or paragliding. One award will be given each year.
Her son, Bill Liscomb, Torrey Pines, 1975:
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It would be great to see the photo records that any number of pilots have created - a while back or yesterday. The photos wouldn't have to be works of art.