Here are some slides provided by Dick Hermann from the 1972 Lynden Fly-in...

Okay, we now know, thanks to Ellis Vonheeder of Chapter 684 [Olympia WA, and a former 404 member] that Vern's machine was a Volper VJ-22.  

Ellis, after meeting your Webmaster at the Fantasy Field Fly-in July 9, 2009, wrote:

"I was a charter member of 404 when it formed long ago in Bellingham.  I remember Dan, Doug and Derek Looker when they lived in Ferndale.  Derek was still building his CA61- the boys were both enthusiastic about aviation-related stuff.  At the time, I was building a VP1, but had to give it up- life gets in the way sometimes."

"My best to all up there- if Rick Luke is still around, look him up and say hello to him for me.  

"Is there any interest up there in the relatively new design, the Thatcher CX4?  All-metal, low-wing, conventional gear, VW-powered and LSA-legal.  I bought the plans about three years ago, thinking that I would build one.  Unfortunately, I can't be on my feet for too long at one time, and concrete floors kill them!

"I enjoyed seeing Teglund's picture.  I wonder if the builder of the Volmer VJ22 is still around?  I used to go on hops with Russ Karns in his Citabria, but I understand that he "went west" some years ago.  The last I heard of Jon Wulle, he is in the Portland area and has a law practice. 

"Cheers!!"

Ellis Vonheeder