'MAX EFFORT' APPLIED TO HUGE DC-3 ACTIVITIES
AT EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2010
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. - (June 8, 2010) - More
elements to the huge DC-3 75th anniversary celebration at EAA AirVenture
Oshkosh 2010, which will be held July 26-August 1, have been added,
creating more opportunities to enjoy a unique gathering of these
aircraft at "Aviation's Family Reunion."
The latest addition is a DC-3 and C-47 "Max-Effort Day" on
Tuesday, July 27, that will include formation flights and aerial
displays from all DC-3 aircraft that wish to be flown that day. That
includes groups of the aircraft type in both airline and military
configurations, plus others.
"This event will celebrate the legacy and people of an aircraft
that played a massive part in the development of both civil and military
aviation," said Adam Smith, EAA vice president of membership. "Merging
both ground and air operations into a single spectacle is sure to leave
those in attendance with memories they'll be able to share and recall
for years."
Among other highlights of the weeklong DC-3 celebration:
* A very special DC-3/C-47 reunion evening at Theater in the
Woods, hosted by David Hartman and including special guest Jim Douglas,
grandson of DC-3 designer Donald Douglas;
* "Salute to Veterans" activities in cooperation with Disabled
American Veterans (DAV) to include re-enactor displays and personal
appearances by WWII veterans of "Easy Company" (known from the HBO
series "Band of Brothers");
* Air Show programs throughout the week to include a parade of
classic airliners, a unique heritage flight that pairs the C-47 with the
modern C-17 Globemaster;
* An appearance by the aircraft and stars of hit Canadian
reality TV series "Ice Pilots", still operating the DC-3 in daily
passenger service;
* DC-3 movie screenings, including the John Wayne classic
"Island in the Sky" at the outdoor Fly-In Movie Theater;
* Numerous public forums related to the people, history and
operations of the DC-3;
* A major week-long effort by the EAA Timeless Voices of
Aviation team to capture and preserve the video oral histories of all
people connected with the DC-3.
* An exclusive DC-3 community cookout hosted by Basler Turbo
Conversions of Oshkosh, which refurbishes DC-3s from its base at Wittman
Regional Airport for continued use at locations around the world;
* A luncheon on Wednesday, July 28, in the EAA AirVenture Museum
Founders' Wing for anyone who has even been connected with the DC-3,
including pilots, mechanics, flight crew, veterans, etc. (Registration
details will be forthcoming)
In addition, a rare DC-2 aircraft will be joining the assembly
at Oshkosh, as well as a beautifully refurbished DC-7B aircraft.
EAA already has commitments from a large number of DC-3/C-47
operators who intend to arrive at Oshkosh. Other DC-3 and C-47 operators
who wish to participate should contact EAA at dc3@eaa.org, and will be
sent specific details on arrival procedures, aircraft parking,
accommodations, and other important logistics.
EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH is The World's Greatest Aviation
Celebration and EAA's yearly membership convention. Additional EAA
AirVenture information, including advance ticket and camping purchase,
is available online at www.airventure.org. EAA members receive lowest
prices on admission rates. For more information on EAA and its programs,
call 1-800-JOIN-EAA (1-800-564-6322) or visit www.eaa.org. Immediate
news is available at http://twitter.com/EAAupdate.
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