Thursday, February 25, 2010

Douglas AD Skyraider- The End of an Era






 

 
Douglas AD Skyraider- The End of an Era
     · March 6, 2010 -
 Chino, California
 · CHINO, CA - PLANES OF FAME AIR MUSEUM FEATURING THE END OF AN ERA: A Decade of Skyraider Pilots AND FLYING THE Douglas AD Skyraider

WHO:
Scott McIntosh - Flew Skyraiders from 1961 - 1965 including a WestPac tour to South East Asia and as a Naval Aviator in Attack Squadron 95.George Marrett - Flew 188 combat missions in Vietnam as a "Sandy" in the 602nd FS from 1968 - 1969.  Author of Cheating Death: Combat Air Rescues in Vietnam and Laos.Jim George - Flew Skyraiders from 1969 - 1970 in a number of major Search and Rescue special operations out of NKP in Thailand.

WHAT:
We present eyewitness accounts facilitated by a discussion panel  of experts and a flight demonstration featuring the Skyraider. Members are entered into a raffle for a flight following the Presentation as well as an opportunity for book signing.

WHEN:
Saturday, March 6, 2010
10am - 12 Noon: Presentation
12 Noon: Skyraider 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 atwww.planesoffame.org for more information.

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