Indy Transponder 22-May 0359z

Aviation historian Randy Acord dies - Houston Chronicle, United States
"One of the things that really impressed me was his depth of knowledge about anything related to aviation," said Mike Cox, a former manager at Pioneer Park. ...
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/5795244.html

Blue Angels Fly For Naval Graduation Week - WJZ, MD
The Blue Angels jets streaked over the Naval Academy. Mike Schuh was there. The Blue Angels know how to make an entrance. For as long as there's been a Blue ...
http://wjz.com/local/blue.angels.2.729773.html

Blue Angels Fly High Above Severn River - News Channel 8, DC
The Blue Angels performed above Severn River giving spectators views of high-speed aerobatic maneuvers. The Blue Angels, known for their choreographed ...
http://www.news8.net/news/stories/0508/521737.html

NEW: Tinker expecting big crowds for Saturday's air show - Norman Transcript, OK
"The Thunderbirds are the most popular event among the public, so this year the focus will be on them, as usual," Lacy said. Chris Moler, director of ...
http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_142160758.html

Mayor Keith Schroeder to present featured Memorial Day address in ... - Waukon Standard, IA
Upon entering the Air Force once again, Schroeder served four years with the USAF Thunderbirds putting on air shows around the world, including a career ...
http://tinyurl.com/69wf8z

Star Spangled Salute lifts off, thanks to volunteers - Midwest City Sun, OK
The F-15, F-18, AV-8 Harrier, Mig 17-F, F4 Wildcat, C-130 Hercules, B-25 Yellow Rose, F-22 Raptor and the American Airlines DC3 Detroit will be just some of ...
http://www.mwcsun.com/local/local_story_142100133.html

Throttling up for fly-in breakfast - Washington Evening Journal, IA
By David Hotle When Tim Swift was a boy growing up in Washington, he remembers the thrill he got from visiting the yearly Fly-In Breakfast at the Washington ...
http://tinyurl.com/437f6l

Show brings a Buzz - Columbia Daily Tribune, MO
Aldrin is particularly excited to take a turn flying in a B-25 Mitchell bomber, nicknamed "Martha Jean," Fields said. Aldrin will not sign autographs ...
http://www.columbiatribune.com/2008/May/20080521News007.asp

Mooney Acclaim Wins Sport Air Racing League's Texoma 100 Air Race - Google Reno air races
This starting method alleviates passing and prevents head-to-head racing as seen at Reno. These types of races are not intended for viewing by spectators, so the short, multi-lap, closed course format is avoided. Races in this league ...
http://www.mooney.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&Itemid=54&id=384

Sharp Eyes Speed Record at Oshkosh from News from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
To say that Jon Sharp likes to run with a fast crowd is an understatement. But the longtime EAA member is hoping to lead the crowd at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh as he goes for another speed record, this time with his NemesisNXT aircraft.
http://www.airventure.org/2008/news/080521_sharp.html

Close to Green Light for Oshkosh Flight from News from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
The owner of a Delfin L-29 jet that made the historic first-ever flight running on 100 percent biodiesel fuel last October said he's optimistic about receiving FAA approval to make the cross-country flight to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2008.
http://www.airventure.org/2008/news/080521_biojet.html

Results from NSSA West Coast Championships at HB Pier - Surfline.com Surf News, CA
"Then I went out in the Airshow final, I was just having fun and it kind of loosened me up. So that was really good for me. Right after the Airshow, ...
http://www.surfline.com/surfnews/surfwire.cfm?id=15593

Flying high with Coastside aerobatic pilot Eddie Andreini - Pacifica Tribune, CA
By Evan Isenstein-Brand SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE There are many treasures along our Coastside but one of my favorites is our local aerobatic pilot Eddie ...
http://www.pacificatribune.com/ci_9335394

Northrop Grumman Showcases UAV Capabilities at Berlin ILA Air Show ... - PR Newswire UK (press release), UK
The air show will take place at the southern section of Berlin-Schonefeld Airport from 27 May to 1 June. More than 1000 exhibitors from some 40 countries ...
http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=228060

Waterford, Milford, Walled Lake holding holiday parades - Spinal Column Online, MI
"The Yankee Air Museum will also provide a B-25 and a C-47 craft, and there will be about 10 to 15 military vehicles on hand." Also marching will be the ...
http://tinyurl.com/643fk8

Recalling the Flying Tigers - MPNnow.com, NY
Diana even had a small taste of her father’s experience a few years ago when she got the chance to fly in a B-25 in Belleville, Mich. ...
http://www.mpnnow.com/news/x2118743107/Recalling-the-Flying-Tigers

Operation Mercury: The Battle for Crete from Military Photos by valtrex
With an airfield in their possession, albeit under spasmodic artillery fire, they poured in reinforcements. On the first day aircraft landed 650 mountain troops and 550 more paratroops were landed.
http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?t=134574

Cameroon: Military Thrills Public with Air Show = AllAfrica.com, Washington
Inhabitants of the capital city were last Monday, May 19, treated to a great air show by the Cameroonian military at the 101 air force base in Yaounde. ...
http://allafrica.com/stories/200805210964.html

Book Review: Anne Morrow Lindbergh, First Lady of the Air from AviationBull
Jason recently had a chance to read a great aviation book called: Anne Morrow Lindbergh, First Lady of the Air. If you just asked, "Who is that?" you will definitely want to read on and find out. If you already knew who she is, then you already know why it's worth reading about...Jason's article about the book is long enough that we broke it into two pages. Please click here to read the article. We hope you enjoy it!
http://www.aviationbull.com/2008/may/21/book-review-anne-morrow-lindbergh-first-lady-air

Wahoo men making honor flight - Bellevue Leader, NE
Although they didn't know it at the time, his ship, along with three other destroyer escorts, helped to
protect the USS Indianapolis when it transported the ...
http://tinyurl.com/5k53qt

Indiana WWII Vets Get Free Trip to Memorial in D.C. from WIBC News
100 Indiana World War II vets are in the nation's capitol Wednesday to visit the World War II Memorial, and the trip is free of charge.
http://www.wibc.com/News/Story.aspx?ID=91747

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