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May 4, 2010
Reserve Your Seat Today for EAA's B-17 Salute to Veterans Tour
April 27, 2010
Behind the Scenes Tour registration opens May 3
Behind the Scenes Tour registration opens May 3: "
You can see the aircraft restoration process first-hand by participating in the Behind the Scenes Tours at the National Museum of the United States Air Force.
Registration for Behind the Scenes Tours during the months of June through August 2010 opens on Monday, May 3. The free tours take place every Friday from 12:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. Space is limited, so advance registration is required.
During the tours, members of the public are guided through the museum's restoration hangars located on the historic Wright Field flight line in Area B of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, about one mile from the main museum building. Visitors will see a variety of aircraft in several stages of the restoration process, including the RQ-1 Predator and the famous World War II bombers, B-17F Memphis Belle and B-17D The Swoose.
more..."
Registration for Behind the Scenes Tours during the months of June through August 2010 opens on Monday, May 3. The free tours take place every Friday from 12:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. Space is limited, so advance registration is required.
During the tours, members of the public are guided through the museum's restoration hangars located on the historic Wright Field flight line in Area B of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, about one mile from the main museum building. Visitors will see a variety of aircraft in several stages of the restoration process, including the RQ-1 Predator and the famous World War II bombers, B-17F Memphis Belle and B-17D The Swoose.
more..."
April 26, 2010
May 11, 2010 Meeting Speaker: Dr. Marie Theobald
The Indianapolis Aero Club welcomes Dr. Marie Theobald, Principal of the Indiana Aerospace Junior/Senior High School as it's speaker for the May 11th meeting.
On August 2, 2010, the second high school in the country devoted entirely to aviation and aerospace will open in Indianapolis. The Indiana Aerospace Junior/Senior High School, a charter school sponsored by the Mayor of Indianapolis, will join the Aviation High School in Des Moines, WA as schools that offer students strong preparation in science, technology, engineering, and math with a focus on aviation and aerospace.
Students will earn a Core 40 with academic honors diploma with opportunities to take dual credit courses. Dual credit courses are college courses that apply to both college and high school requirements. Students will be able to explore and specialize in such areas as pilot, air traffic controller, aviation administration, aviation mechanics, logistics, aerospace engineering, safety and security, and healthcare.
Through partnerships with the Challenger Learning Center in the MSD Decatur Township, Indiana State University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Rolls Royce, Republic Airways, and other organizations, students will have opportunities outside of the classroom. These opportunities include mentoring and internships. Students will also have the opportunity to become licensed pilots.
The school will open in August 2010 with an initial class of 7th grade. A grade will be added each year until the school covers grades 7-12. Seventh graders will take one year of math, science, English/language arts, social studies, and reading/study skills and one semester each of health/physical education, music, art, and technology education. Average class size will be 23 students. As a public charter school, there is no tuition and transportation will be provided.
For further information or an application, contact Marie Theobald at mtheobald@iahseagles.org or 317-605-2812 or Roger Tomey at rtomey@iahseagles.org or 317-605-4044.
Location: Marten House, 1801 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Date: May 11, 2010
Cocktails: 6:00 pm - Dinner: 6:30 pm - Speaker: 7:00 pm
Advance or Reservations - $20.00 At Door - $22.00
1st time guest - $10.00
16 or under $10.00
1st time guest - $10.00
16 or under $10.00
Please RSVP to: John Brill
H: 317-877-7777 C: 317-501-8610
Mail to: 107-A Knoll Ct, Noblesville, IN 46062
email: jwbrillsr@aol.com
H: 317-877-7777 C: 317-501-8610
Mail to: 107-A Knoll Ct, Noblesville, IN 46062
email: jwbrillsr@aol.com
Below is a letter that was distributed last month that gives some details about the school:
On August 2, 2010, the second high school in the country devoted entirely to aviation and aerospace will open in Indianapolis. The Indiana Aerospace Junior/Senior High School, a charter school sponsored by the Mayor of Indianapolis, will join the Aviation High School in Des Moines, WA as schools that offer students strong preparation in science, technology, engineering, and math with a focus on aviation and aerospace.
Students will earn a Core 40 with academic honors diploma with opportunities to take dual credit courses. Dual credit courses are college courses that apply to both college and high school requirements. Students will be able to explore and specialize in such areas as pilot, air traffic controller, aviation administration, aviation mechanics, logistics, aerospace engineering, safety and security, and healthcare.
Through partnerships with the Challenger Learning Center in the MSD Decatur Township, Indiana State University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Rolls Royce, Republic Airways, and other organizations, students will have opportunities outside of the classroom. These opportunities include mentoring and internships. Students will also have the opportunity to become licensed pilots.
The school will open in August 2010 with an initial class of 7th grade. A grade will be added each year until the school covers grades 7-12. Seventh graders will take one year of math, science, English/language arts, social studies, and reading/study skills and one semester each of health/physical education, music, art, and technology education. Average class size will be 23 students. As a public charter school, there is no tuition and transportation will be provided.
For further information or an application, contact Marie Theobald at mtheobald@iahseagles.org or 317-605-2812 or Roger Tomey at rtomey@iahseagles.org or 317-605-4044.
April 2010 - Meeting Summary
We were happy to see quite a few visitors at the April meeting. Our speaker, Billy Werth, invited John Fleck, who took most of the amazing photos Billy showed us during his presentation, and Tibor Beirbaum from Ft Wayne; Michele Stark and the Kohr's, Roland and Jan, all from Bloomington were guests of Jim Stark; and Austin Bayless from Indianapolis was a guest of Bob Campbell. Michael and Colin Oberthur were back as well.
Many commented at the end of the evening that they really enjoyed Billy's presentation. It was a pleasure to hear Billy speak about growing up around the Air Force (his father was a B-52 pilot) and share how he became interested in aerobatics after his training at Indiana State University. We appreciated how Billy presented the mix of commercial, military and aerobatic flying that has brought him to this point in his career. Not only was his presentation entertaining, but we all seamed to walk away with a little more appreciation of one our newest members: Billy Werth.
We're looking forward to hearing more about Billy in the future. We'll keep an eye on his website (Grayout Aerosports LLC) so we know what he is up to, and we all wish him continued success in his career and through the remainder of this air show season. Oh, and we can't wait to hear a few more stories at future meetings when he's able to join us!
Many commented at the end of the evening that they really enjoyed Billy's presentation. It was a pleasure to hear Billy speak about growing up around the Air Force (his father was a B-52 pilot) and share how he became interested in aerobatics after his training at Indiana State University. We appreciated how Billy presented the mix of commercial, military and aerobatic flying that has brought him to this point in his career. Not only was his presentation entertaining, but we all seamed to walk away with a little more appreciation of one our newest members: Billy Werth.
We're looking forward to hearing more about Billy in the future. We'll keep an eye on his website (Grayout Aerosports LLC) so we know what he is up to, and we all wish him continued success in his career and through the remainder of this air show season. Oh, and we can't wait to hear a few more stories at future meetings when he's able to join us!
April 20, 2010
Dr. Henry Shirmer Riley
Dr. Henry Shirmer Riley had been a member of the Indianapolis Aero Club for more than 25 years. He was born on September 19, 1928 in Wheatley, Kentucky and passed away on April 19, 2010. He died with his beloved Comanche 250 - N5425P in a southern Indiana accident.
Shirmer Riley’s first flying lesson was May 11, 1945 in a Piper J3 Cub . During his senior year at Wheatley High School (as the only senior most of the time) he was able to slip away during study hall and get in a half hour, or so, solo. By graduation, he had accumulated a total of 18 hours.
Shirmer and Janis set up housekeeping in 1946 and after two children he went back to college. In 1960, Dr. Henry Shirmer Riley graduated from the University of Louisville Medical School. After internship at the medical center in Columbus, Georgia, he returned to practice in Madison, Indiana. During these years and until 1973 Dr. Riley was able to rent and share ownership in a variety of aircraft. In 1973 he purchased the Comanche 250 and flew it for 37 years.
On July 14, 2009, Dr. Riley (right, below) and his close friend, Jim Pirtle were the featured speakers at the Indianapolis Aero Club meeting. They told of their trip to the Malta Air Rally, via the Ice Cap and the North Atlantic route. In fact, they were the first Americans to do so. They have actually flown the Atlantic three times and were guests at the Paris Air Show.
The big story, of course, was their flight around the world. It’s all spelled out in their new book, ‘Two Pilots – One Engine – In Their Own Words’.
Dr. Henry Shirmer Riley, you have done what most other pilots only dream of doing.
Thank you! We’ll miss you.
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4/21 Update: Jim called and said that the Funeral will be April 24 at 11:30 am at Trinity United Methodist Church, Downtown, Madison, IN.
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4/21 Update 2: Jim also said the Madison Courier wrote a great article:
Related Articles:
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Update 3:
Found some more. This post has video with Jim Pirtle talking about Dr. Riley.
Shirmer Riley’s first flying lesson was May 11, 1945 in a Piper J3 Cub . During his senior year at Wheatley High School (as the only senior most of the time) he was able to slip away during study hall and get in a half hour, or so, solo. By graduation, he had accumulated a total of 18 hours.
Shirmer and Janis set up housekeeping in 1946 and after two children he went back to college. In 1960, Dr. Henry Shirmer Riley graduated from the University of Louisville Medical School. After internship at the medical center in Columbus, Georgia, he returned to practice in Madison, Indiana. During these years and until 1973 Dr. Riley was able to rent and share ownership in a variety of aircraft. In 1973 he purchased the Comanche 250 and flew it for 37 years.
On July 14, 2009, Dr. Riley (right, below) and his close friend, Jim Pirtle were the featured speakers at the Indianapolis Aero Club meeting. They told of their trip to the Malta Air Rally, via the Ice Cap and the North Atlantic route. In fact, they were the first Americans to do so. They have actually flown the Atlantic three times and were guests at the Paris Air Show.
The big story, of course, was their flight around the world. It’s all spelled out in their new book, ‘Two Pilots – One Engine – In Their Own Words’.
Dr. Henry Shirmer Riley, you have done what most other pilots only dream of doing.
Thank you! We’ll miss you.
*********************
4/21 Update: Jim called and said that the Funeral will be April 24 at 11:30 am at Trinity United Methodist Church, Downtown, Madison, IN.
*********************
4/21 Update 2: Jim also said the Madison Courier wrote a great article:
Related Articles:
*********************
Update 3:
Found some more. This post has video with Jim Pirtle talking about Dr. Riley.
Saturday, May 15, 2010 - FKR Flyers Annual Armed Forces Day Pancake Breakfast, Frankfort, IN
Saturday, May 15, 2010 - FKR Flyers Annual Armed Forces Day Pancake Breakfast, Frankfort, IN: "Join us for Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 15 from 7:30-11:00 am. Enjoy pancakes, sausage, milk, juice, coffee. Your donation will assist the aviation enthusiasts' club with projects to improve the airport grounds. 765-654-6275, fkr@montgomeryaviation.net
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April 15, 2010
Museum of 20th Century Warfare Opening at Ft. Harrison
I thought this might be of interest to some of the club members. I learned about this at the Indianapolis Air Show meeting Monday night and meant to share this during announcements at the Aero Club Tuesday. My apologies for not sharing this sooner. Mike.
April 14, 2010
Defourneaux, Rene Sr.,
AS Ron mentioned in the meeting last night, here is the write-up from the Indianapolis Star on Rene Defourneaux. Rene spoke to us just last year!
Rene' Julian Defourneaux Sr. Passed away April 1, 2010 after living a brilliant life. He was born on April 29, 1921 in Lebetain, France. Rene' may be gone, but his legend will live on for a very long time. He is
survived by his wife, partner and best friend, Virginia Ruth Edds Defourneaux. His six children and nine grandchildren who live in six different states and two European countries also survive him. Family and friends all over the world will miss Rene'. While a young man, Rene' emigrated to the United States with his mother, Emilie and his sister, Marcelle, in order for them to join his father, Ernest in New Jersey. Rene' was very proud to have been naturalized as an American citizen and he was proud to serve in the Army's Office of Strategic Services during World War II. He devoted over twenty years of his life to the United States Army both in Europe and parachuting behind the lines and in Southeast Asia, working with Ho Chi Minh to offer resistance help against communism in the region. He was definitely a member of the greatest generation. During Rene's lifetime, his vocations and avocations could be listed as: artist, bread baker extraordinaire, smuggler, tool and die maker, photographer, carpenter, spy, private detective, coin and stamp collector, importerexporter, author, raconteur and public speaker. His stories are captivating and historical and he has written and published four books. Rene' loved technology and in the early 90's was among the first of his peers to have a computer and use an email address. To this day he has had his own website, defourneaux.com. In recent years, he could be found using Skype on his computer to talk and see distantly located family members and friends. Rene' loved and enjoyed promoting his adopted city of Indianapolis. He was a dedicated Kiwanian and won many awards for perfect attendance and as a bell ringer for the Salvation Army. He was honored to be a member of the Indianapolis Literary Society and various military organizations and was also an active member of the All Souls Unitarian Church of Indianapolis. In lieu of flowers and in honor of Rene', donations may be made to the All Souls Unitarian Church Foundation, Kiwanis of Indianapolis Abe Lincoln Scholarship Program or Community Home Health Services Hospice. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. There will be a memorial service held at the All Souls Unitarian Church on East 56th Street in Indianapolis on Friday, April 16, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Care and arrangements have been entrusted to the Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel 740 E. 86th Street, Indianapolis.
Rene' Julian Defourneaux Sr. Passed away April 1, 2010 after living a brilliant life. He was born on April 29, 1921 in Lebetain, France. Rene' may be gone, but his legend will live on for a very long time. He is
April 6, 2010
Members in the News: Roger Bishop
Roger Bishop, on behalf of the Indianapolis Air Show, receives the award -
Best Air Show of the Season
by AirShowsReviews.com !
Best Air Show of the Season
by AirShowsReviews.com !
Go HERE and then download "The Magazine"
(in PDF) and read
all about it!
March 21, 2010
April 13, 2010 Meeting Speaker: Billy Werth
The Indianapolis Aero Club welcomes Billy Werth as it's speaker for the April 13th meeting.
Video from last years air show
Photo credit - Ryan Sundheimer - AirShowStuff.com
Pilot Bio:
Billy Werth: Growing up in an Air Force family, Billy has been around some sort airplane his whole life. He started flying in 1988 and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Professional Aviation Technology from Indiana State University in 1994. In 1992 he started teaching aerobatics and has been hooked ever since.
In 1997 he graduated from Undergraduate Pilot Training and started flying for the Air Force Reserves out of Grissom Air Reserve Base, IN where he is an Instructor Pilot on the KC-135R Aerial Refueler. He is a veteran of Operation Northern and Southern Watch, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. He was part of the initial bomber strike on the opening of the Iraqi war staged out of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. He was hired by Chautauqua Airlines in 2001 and is a Captain on the Embraer 145, based in Indianapolis. Billy has over 8000 hours of flight time in 20 different aircraft, with 900 of it teaching folks how to fly upside down.
Here's a great article about Billy from year's Indianapolis Air Show:
Company Info:
Grayout Aerosports LLC provides solo airshow performances, aerobatic thrill rides, and offers aerobatic and emergency upset training all over the Midwest. We’re based at Hendrick’s Co airport near Indianapolis, IN.
In addition to airshow performances we also give airshow coordinators the useful option of offering aerobatic rides to their spectators. Many attendees are thrilled to be able to experience some of the things they’ve spent all day watching. From mild to wild, we have the convenient option of offering anything in between. Arrangements can also be made for media and press rides as well as school and sponsor visits prior to, or during the show weekend.
Location: Marten House, 1801 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Date: April 13, 2010
Cocktails: 6:00 pm - Dinner: 6:30 pm - Speaker: 7:00 pm
Advance or Reservations - $20.00 At Door - $22.00
1st time guest - $10.00
16 or under $10.00
1st time guest - $10.00
16 or under $10.00
Please RSVP to: John Brill
H: 317-877-7777 C: 317-501-8610
Mail to: 107-A Knoll Ct, Noblesville, IN 46062
email: jwbrillsr@aol.com
H: 317-877-7777 C: 317-501-8610
Mail to: 107-A Knoll Ct, Noblesville, IN 46062
email: jwbrillsr@aol.com
Video from last years air show
Photo credit - Ryan Sundheimer - AirShowStuff.com
Pilot Bio:
Billy Werth: Growing up in an Air Force family, Billy has been around some sort airplane his whole life. He started flying in 1988 and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Professional Aviation Technology from Indiana State University in 1994. In 1992 he started teaching aerobatics and has been hooked ever since.
In 1997 he graduated from Undergraduate Pilot Training and started flying for the Air Force Reserves out of Grissom Air Reserve Base, IN where he is an Instructor Pilot on the KC-135R Aerial Refueler. He is a veteran of Operation Northern and Southern Watch, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. He was part of the initial bomber strike on the opening of the Iraqi war staged out of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. He was hired by Chautauqua Airlines in 2001 and is a Captain on the Embraer 145, based in Indianapolis. Billy has over 8000 hours of flight time in 20 different aircraft, with 900 of it teaching folks how to fly upside down.
Here's a great article about Billy from year's Indianapolis Air Show:
Air-to-Air in a Pitts S-2C with Billy Werth
Company Info:
Grayout Aerosports LLC provides solo airshow performances, aerobatic thrill rides, and offers aerobatic and emergency upset training all over the Midwest. We’re based at Hendrick’s Co airport near Indianapolis, IN.
In addition to airshow performances we also give airshow coordinators the useful option of offering aerobatic rides to their spectators. Many attendees are thrilled to be able to experience some of the things they’ve spent all day watching. From mild to wild, we have the convenient option of offering anything in between. Arrangements can also be made for media and press rides as well as school and sponsor visits prior to, or during the show weekend.
Members in the News: John Brill
March 14, 2010
March 2010 - Meeting Summary
March's meeting found us listening intently to Rob Reider tell us about the "Good, the Bad and the Ugly" of the air show business. Some stories were sad as we remembered some performers who have graced the skies. Rob presents well and he also had us laughing real hard at times. Rob showed us videos of his flights with the Blue Angels and was even humble enough to let us see the part where the G's were just a bit much and he, um, .... "went a little blank" on us.
We also learned there is a difference between the cadence that a "The Boss" of the US demo teams and that of the United Kingdom team, the Red Arrows, uses during an air show.
Blue Angels: "A little more power....a ....little ... more..." Then Rob stepped back from the mic and .....
Red Arrows: "MORE POWER NOW"
Well, it doesn't work as well in print. If you were there, then you are at least chuckling again with the memory.
Once again, thank you Rob Reider for carving a night out of your busy schedule and coming to visit us in Indianapolis!
We recognized our visitors at the meeting, but we'd like to acknowledge them once more, and thank them for visiting us this month: Jack Hansen of Clermont, Jim Leslie of Indianapolis, and Colin and Michael Oberthur of Indianapolis. Michael was kind enough to send an email thanking the club for the hospitality showed to him and Colin. Rob was kind enough to spend some time with Michael and Colin after the presentation, and even took time out take a picture with Colin.
We also learned there is a difference between the cadence that a "The Boss" of the US demo teams and that of the United Kingdom team, the Red Arrows, uses during an air show.
Blue Angels: "A little more power....a ....little ... more..." Then Rob stepped back from the mic and .....
Red Arrows: "MORE POWER NOW"
Well, it doesn't work as well in print. If you were there, then you are at least chuckling again with the memory.
Once again, thank you Rob Reider for carving a night out of your busy schedule and coming to visit us in Indianapolis!
We recognized our visitors at the meeting, but we'd like to acknowledge them once more, and thank them for visiting us this month: Jack Hansen of Clermont, Jim Leslie of Indianapolis, and Colin and Michael Oberthur of Indianapolis. Michael was kind enough to send an email thanking the club for the hospitality showed to him and Colin. Rob was kind enough to spend some time with Michael and Colin after the presentation, and even took time out take a picture with Colin.
March 10, 2010
WASPs were honored today in Washington
March 2, 2010
March 9, 2010 Meeting Speaker: Rob Reider
We are happy to announce that Rob Reider will be our speaker for the March 9, 2010 meeting of the Indianapolis Aero Club.
From Rob's website:
Rob Reider - air show announcer, recipient of the coveted ICAS "Sword of Excellence," entertainer, pilot, Midwest television personality, singer, performer, writer, and winner of 5 Emmy awards has put all his experience into bringing the excitement of air shows “up close and personal” to audiences all over the country. 2010 marks Rob's 32nd year as an announcer and his 5th as a full-time air show announcer.
At the International Council of Air Shows 2007 convention in Las Vegas, Rob became the 34th recipient of the ICAS "Sword of Excellence," the highest award an air show professional can receive.
He's recognized by pilots around the country as the on-camera host for Sporty's Pilot Shops pilot training videos.
While still a college student in Cincinnati, Rob began work as a singer and co-host of a live, daily talk-variety show that was broadcast in 4 cities in the Midwest.
During his 13-year career there he won 5 Emmy awards for his on-air performance and musical compositions. Over the years he appeared as a soloist with the famed Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and has sung both "The Star Spangled Banner" and "O Canada" for many air shows and major league baseball games.
In 1979 his television work took him to the Dayton Air Show and he immediately became a volunteer. By 1990 Rob was the "color announcer," working with award-winning announcers Bill Bordeleau and Danny Clisham. He learned from the best in the business.
Rob began to work on the "air show circuit" and has been a member of ICAS for 15 years. ICAS has also recognized his talent by asking him to be the master of ceremonies for the final night convention "Chairman's Banquet" for nine of the last ten years."
Location: Marten House, 1801 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Date: March 9, 2010
Cocktails: 6:00 pm - Dinner: 6:30 pm - Speaker: 7:00 pm
Advance or Reservations - $20.00 At Door - $22.00
1st time guest - $10.00
16 or under $10.00
1st time guest - $10.00
16 or under $10.00
Please RSVP to: John Brill
H: 317-877-7777 C: 317-501-8610
Mail to: 107-A Knoll Ct, Noblesville, IN 46062
email: jwbrillsr@aol.com
H: 317-877-7777 C: 317-501-8610
Mail to: 107-A Knoll Ct, Noblesville, IN 46062
email: jwbrillsr@aol.com
Rob Reider - air show announcer, recipient of the coveted ICAS "Sword of Excellence," entertainer, pilot, Midwest television personality, singer, performer, writer, and winner of 5 Emmy awards has put all his experience into bringing the excitement of air shows “up close and personal” to audiences all over the country. 2010 marks Rob's 32nd year as an announcer and his 5th as a full-time air show announcer.
At the International Council of Air Shows 2007 convention in Las Vegas, Rob became the 34th recipient of the ICAS "Sword of Excellence," the highest award an air show professional can receive.
He's recognized by pilots around the country as the on-camera host for Sporty's Pilot Shops pilot training videos.
While still a college student in Cincinnati, Rob began work as a singer and co-host of a live, daily talk-variety show that was broadcast in 4 cities in the Midwest.
During his 13-year career there he won 5 Emmy awards for his on-air performance and musical compositions. Over the years he appeared as a soloist with the famed Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and has sung both "The Star Spangled Banner" and "O Canada" for many air shows and major league baseball games.
In 1979 his television work took him to the Dayton Air Show and he immediately became a volunteer. By 1990 Rob was the "color announcer," working with award-winning announcers Bill Bordeleau and Danny Clisham. He learned from the best in the business.
Rob began to work on the "air show circuit" and has been a member of ICAS for 15 years. ICAS has also recognized his talent by asking him to be the master of ceremonies for the final night convention "Chairman's Banquet" for nine of the last ten years."
March 1, 2010
February 2009 - Meeting Summary
Braving the weather for the February meeting was very rewarding as we heard Dick Curtis tell us some of his experiences flying P-51 Mustangs during World War II. Mr. Curtis had all of our attention as he talked about the strafing runs he was assigned to. He also shared that the Tusakagee Airmen of the 332nd Fighter Group were just down the road from where he was stationed in Italy. While sharing some somber moments that only those who have experienced in WWII can really share, he also had us laughing as he shared his great sense of humor (none of us are convinced the designers of the P-51 meant for the scoop to be used corn harvesting!)
Below are some the pictures Dick Curtis shared during his presentation. Additionally, links are provided at the bottom of this post for the books Mr. Curtis has authored and offered at our meeting. To Haley Norwood – thank you for your assistance in making the arrangements for Mr. Curtis to speak to us and transporting to and from our meeting. Thank you to Mr. Curtis for signing the copies we purchased at our meeting!The slide show used during the meeting is posted here.
A reminder from the meeting: Jim Bettner wanted to remind everyone to send in their scholarship nominees as soon as possible. Have the ability to review as many of the application before the deadline is extremely helpful. Thank you!
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