Amid numerous reports of problems at the Old Rhinebeck
Aerodrome, a new story hitting the wires further indicates that
things are in some turmoil at the much vaunted aero-historical
landmark.
Christopher Rogine, 48, a volunteer at the Old Rhinebeck flight
facility for many years, is being criminally charged with
possession of stolen property after he attempted to sell an Apollo
Command Module recovery parachute on eBay last month.
The eBay description noted that, "The condition is in perfect
(sic). No rips, tears or discoloring. Have packaging paperwork. It
has been confirmed that this is the main parachute of that historic
mission 30 years ago."
Rogine claimed to have had legal possession of the chute for over
20 years, having allegedly been given the property by the