Thursday, September 15, 2011

Gentile/Old poster signing at the National Aviation Heritage Invitational


Stead – Nev.  The National Aviation Heritage Invitational is pleased to welcome Christina Olds, daughter of General Robin Olds and Dominic and Joseph Gentile, sons of famed World War II ace, Dominic ‘Don’ Gentile to take part in honoring our rich aviation heritage at the National Championship Air Races, September 14-18, 2011.

All three will be on hand at the National Aviation Heritage Static Display to sign “Gathering of Mustangs’ - the Tom Tullis, print first produced in 2007 honoring the heroics of many who valiantly fought flying the legendary P-51 Mustang. 

The prints are for sale at the National Aviation Heritage Static Display area for $20.00

Dominic Salvatore Gentile (1920-1951) was enshrined in the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 1995. He was the first to break Eddie Rickenbacker’s World War I record of 26 downed aircraft. His P-51 Mustang – Shangri-La is depicted on the Gathering of Mustangs print.

Robin Olds (1922-2007) was enshrined in the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 2001. Among his many accomplishments he achieved ace status as a fighter pilot during World War II by shooting down 13 enemy aircraft in 107 combat mission and destroyed 11 ½ aircraft on the ground; scored four more aerial victories in Vietnam. Old’s Mustang, Scat VI is depicted on the Gathering of Mustang’s print.

The Gentile brothers are scheduled to be at the Heritage Static Display on September 15 and 16 while Ms. Olds is scheduled to attend on September 17 and 18.

Come meet them and walk among over 30 beautifully restored aircraft - east end of the grandstands at the National Championship Air Races. While there you can vote for your favorite ‘People’s Choice’ airplane. Visit: www.heritagetrophy.org  and  Facebook: National Aviation Heritage Invitational.

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