Planes of Fame: Yak Fighters

Yak Fighters July 11, 2009 - Chino, California
Historic Aircraft such as this Yakovlev Yak-5 will be in action over the Chino Airport during the Yak Fighters event. Click on the image for a High-Res Press photo. PLANES OF FAME PHOTO		----------------------- PRESS RELEASE START ----------------------- Yak Fighters · July 11, 2009 - Chino, California · CHINO, CA - LIVING HISTORY FLYING DAY AT THE PLANES OF FAME AIR MUSEUM FEATURING YAK FIGHTERS AND FLYING OUR MiG-15
WHO: Kevin Thompson - Will be the history and overview of Russian Yak Fighters as well as a slideshow presentation. Chris Fahey - Will present information on the acquisition, history, and flying attributes of the Museum's MiG 15. WHAT: We coordinate a discussion panel and a flight demonstration featuring our MiG-15. WHEN: Please note our date change this month from our traditionally scheduled time! In order to recognize the July 4th holiday we will be postponing our event to: Saturday, July 11, 2009 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Speaker Presentation 12:00 pm - MiG-15 Flight Demonstration WHERE: Planes of Fame Air Museum 7000 Merrill Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 WHY: Our ongoing commitment to educate and inspire by providing a venue for our Veterans to share their experiences with the public. On the first Saturday of every month Planes of Fame Air Museum, a 501(c)(3), hosts a Flying Day featuring an historically significant aircraft from our extensive WWII flyable collection. We present an expert panel discussion culminating in a flight demonstration. Planes of Fame Air Museum restores, displays, and flies aircraft to educate and inspire current and future generations. View our website at www.planesoffame.org for more information. For more information about The Planes of Fame Air Museum, and its events, please call (909)597-3722; or visit the Planes of Fame website at www.planesoffame.org. ----------------------- PRESS RELEASE END -----------------------