Blue Angel pilot says he does it for the 'small towns, impact on youth' - Foster's Daily Democrat | Among these other acts are the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights, the Black Diamond Jet Team, National Aviation Hall of Fame Legend Sean Tucker, wing walker Jane Wicker, and aerobatic sensation Michael Goulian. All acts are scheduled to ...
Nevada Aerospace Hall of Fame taking in Thunderbirds - Las Vegas Review - Journal | But this year before they wrap up the last of two Aviation Nation shows at Nellis Air Force Base on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, they will land a spot in the Nevada Aerospace Hall of Fame. They will lead the 2012 class of eight aviation legends who will be...
NVAHOF ANNOUNCES ENSHRINEE CLASS OF 2012 - NVAHOF | Join the NVAHOF staff 
and
members on the dates below as we honor our nation's Veterans, educate
our youth, and honor this year's slate of aerospace legends of Nevada...
Fly n' Fair celebrates founder's love of aviation - News Talk 980 CJME | The event located 15 kilometers Southeast of Saskatoon is being held in memory of Vern Rees whose love of aviation brought pilots in the area together. "Vern was the pilot, the instructor and very passionate about aviation," said Sandra Rees, his widow ...
Decorated WWII aviator lands in Nampa with two loves of his life - KIVI-TV | When his country and the free world needed him most, 90-year-old Fredric Arnold fell in love not once but twice.
Old warbirds touch down for Canada Day - Edmonton Journal | A fleet of vintage aircraft touched down at Alberta's Aviation Museum in Edmonton this weekend.
B-17 bomber coming to Bellingham for flights, tours - TheNewsTribune.com | BELLINGHAM - A rare World War II-era B-17 bomber will be available for tours and flights starting Thursday, July 5, at the Heritage Flight Museum.
Missouri Aviation Historical Society Meeting Features Greater St. Louis Honor Flight from The Aero Experience by Carmelo Turdo | This month's meeting of the Missouri Aviation Hostorical Society hosted representatives of the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight (GSLHF), whose mission is to safely transport World War II veterans to see their National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. This mission takes on urgency since veterans of this era are pasing away at a rapid rate – more than 900 a day nationally...
Pacific Coast Air Museum head Pinsky forced out - Santa Rosa Press Democrat | Dave Pinsky's announcement that he would retire as director of the non-profit that sponsors the popular summer air show at the Sonoma County airport followed a vote by the board of the Pacific Coast Air Museum not to renew his contract.
Decorated aviator CW5 David Cooper retires at Fort Bragg after 27-year career - Fayetteville Observer | Soldiers on Fort Bragg on Friday celebrated the career of a highly decorated aviator while welcoming the soldier who will fill his shoes. Chief Warrant Officer 5 David F. Cooper retired after a 27-year Army career, according to Army Special Operations ...
Will Idaho help solve the Earhart mystery? - Coeur d'Alene Press | On July 2, 1937, the world heard famed aviatrix Amelia Earhart's live voice for the last time.
Amelia Earhart's corner of Wyoming - Billings Gazette | The famed aviatrix would have gone unnoticed and unbothered. Mount Sniffel to the south would have cast long shadows in the summer afternoon, enveloping her cabin in cool. Below, Wood River would have whispered the only sound. Yes, it would have ...
Mighty Eighth's B-17 gets new power supply through donation - Savannah Morning News | Corey Dickstein/Savannah Morning News Jeff Hoopes, a volunteer who has worked on the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum's B-17, demonstrates how the bomber's chin turrets work on Tuesday morning. Back | Next. Corey Dickstein/Savannah Morning News ...
North American XB-28 from Let Let Let - Warplanes by Nico | At the time the North American 
Lockheed C-130 Hercules in 18% grey
from Travel for Aircraft | The lighting this day made this aircraft one of easiest set of images to edit I’ve done. The combination of overcast and the shade of grey (reflecting 18% of the light falling upon it, and what a camera’s light meter is calibrated to) made for excellent photography. The Hercules pictured here can be seen at The 82nd Airborne Division Museum.
Sopwith Camel and Spitfire formation flight from TAKEOFF TUBE | Pilot Gene Demarco descrivbe us the VERY difficoult handling of this Sopwith Camel. Listen carefully...
Morane F-Arou from Passion for aviation by Xavier Cotton | This picture has kindly been loaned by the children of Guy Anseaume. You can see the MS-F 343.2-Arou (cn4586.2 03/23/39) crossing in 1939 in the field of Rouen-Rouvray (The Madrillet). This aircraft based at Villacoublay...
Sixteen-Year-Old Boy Set To Become Youngest Helo Pilot In The U.S. from Aero-News Network | Plans To Solo On Monday, His 16th Birthday If everything goes according to plan, Robert Wilson Pinksten will become the youngest pilot to fly solo in a helicopter in the U.S., and he owes the milestone to the generosity of strangers. Pinksten, of Nashua, NH, will turn 16 on Monday, and he has plans to make his first solo flight the same day.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
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Thursday, April 5, 2012
F/A-18 Super Hornet Demonstration Team to Headline Wings Over Wine Country Air Show
The F/A-18 Super Hornet Demonstration Team from Lemoore NAS will thrill the crowd with demonstration showing its tactical power, maneuverability, high performance and speed. Lieutenant Jeff “Lou” Findlay, a native of Wakefield, Massachusetts will pilot the Super Hornet. LT Findlay is currently an Instructor Pilot assigned to the Flying Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron 122 (VFA-122) and a member of the F/A-18 Super Hornet West Coast Flight Demonstration Team. His tours of duty have included missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, and Operation Enduring Freedom over the skies of Iraq and Afghanistan.
Additional military participation in the Wings Over Wine Country Air Show includes U-2 “Dragon Lady” overflights, T-38 “Talon” flybys and a C-17 “Globemaster III” static display.
Our outstanding civilian air show line up includes:
• Kent Pietsch and his hilarious airborne comedy act, take off and landing on top of an RV and dead stick performance and landing
• Julie Clark performing a patriotic air presentation in her magnificent T-34
• Tim Weber tumbling and high-roll aggressive aerobatics
• Bill Cornick and Spencer Suderman each performing solo aerobatics in their Pitts Special aircraft and will also perform their Vertical Aerobatic Challenge
• One of the West coast’s largest gatherings of flying P-51 Mustangs and warbirds
• Famed Air Show Announcer Danny Clisham
• Many fabulous static display aircraft
• Lots of activities for families and children
• And much much more
Enhance your air show experience by watching the show from the President’s Club (an exclusive, catered tent along the flightline) and attending the Friday night Performer Reception (where you can meet the air show performers). Purchase Air Show, President’s Club and Performer Reception Tickets online at our website, www.WingsOverWineCountry.org Gates open both days at 9:00 a.m. for pre-show activities, including radio controlled model aircraft demonstrations. Visit our website at www.WingsOverWineCountry.org for more information.
ABOUT PACIFIC COAST AIR MUSEUM
Pacific Coast Air Museum (PCAM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the acquisition, restoration, safe operation and display of historic aircraft, preserving aviation history and to providing an educational venue for students and the community. We also honor those heroic aviators who have contributed so much to the growth and defense of our way of life. Located in Santa Rosa, Calif., PCAM operates both an indoor museum with exhibits featuring famous military and civilian pilots and aviation innovators, as well as historical photos and artifacts; and an outside museum featuring more than two dozen excellent examples of both contemporary and antique aircraft. The Pacific Coast Air Museum features the first aircraft to arrive over the World Trade Center on 9/11, the aircraft whose pilot orchestrated the air defense of New York City after the attacks. For more information contact the Pacific Coast Air Museum at (707) 575-7900. Website: www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Pacific Coast Air Museum to Host 9/11 Remembrance and Open New F-15 Eagle First Responder Exhibit
The PACIFIC COAST AIR MUSEUM (PCAM) is proud to host a ceremony on 9/11/2011 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11 to honor the brave men and women who responded on that day, to honor the memory those who perished and to display the untold story of heroism in the air by U.S. Air Force pilots and on the ground by Air Force and FAA controllers on that day. This free event is open to the public and will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday September 11, 2011 at the Pacific Coast Air Museum at the Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa, California.
On the morning of September 11, 2001, Lt. Col. Tim “Duff” Duffy of the 101st fighter squadron, 102nd Fighter Wing based at the Otis Air National Guard Base (ANGB) Massachusetts near Cape Cod, MA and his wingman, Major Daniel “Nasty” Nash, were on active alert. That morning “Duff” received orders from NORAD to respond to a report of a commercial airliner hijacking. As the leader of the flight of two F-15A Eagle fighter jets “Duff” and his aircraft were the first American airborne fighter response on that day.
The aircraft flown by Lt. Col Duffy on September 11, 2001 was F-15A Eagle 77-0102. “102” flew combat air patrol missions that day to clear the New York City airspace of almost 100 aircraft. “102” and the 102nd Fighter Wing continued to protect the skies over the eastern United States for several months. By February 2002 the wing flew 2,388 combat patrols.
The historic “First Responder” aircraft “102” was retired to the Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center (AMARC) at Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, AZ on July 31, 2006 after nearly thirty years of service. “102” was the wing commander’s aircraft and was the lead aircraft that responded from the alert shelters at Otis ANGB that day.
In the spring of 2009 the National Museum of the United States Air Force awarded the Pacific Coast Air Museum the honor to take possession of “102” and put it on display. The aircraft was partially disassembled and transported from AMARC in Tucson the museum December 2010. Since then the aircraft has been reassembled, an exhibit has been designed and the first phase of the F-15 “First Responder” Exhibit will be unveiled on 9/11/2001.
Our goal is to build a world class exhibit to honor those involved in 9/11 and to provide a venue for the public to see it and learn more about the events of that day. To that end the museum has already begun an intensive fundraising campaign to raise $250,000 for the exhibit. We evaluated several design concepts for the exhibit and selected a winning design firm. The concrete foundation for the exhibit was poured in early August and the aircraft was hoisted into place just this week. Finishing touches on phase one of the exhibit will be in place for the ceremony on 9/11.
At 2:00pm on Sunday, September 11, 2011 the museum will conduct a brief ceremony to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11 and to dedicate the F-15 “First Responder” Exhibit. The ceremony will include short presentations by museum leadership and local dignitaries, a moment of silence, unveiling of the exhibit and possible flyovers by local first responder aircraft. CHP Captain Greg Tracy and Tom Reed, former Secretary of the Air Force, will lead the commemoration and dedication ceremonies.
Visit our website at www.WingsOverWineCountry.org for more information.
ABOUT PACIFIC COAST AIR MUSEUM
Pacific Coast Air Museum (PCAM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the acquisition, restoration, safe operation and display of historic aircraft, preserving aviation history and to providing an educational venue for students and the community. We also honor those heroic aviators who have contributed so much to the growth and defense of our way of life.
Located in Santa Rosa, Calif., PCAM operates both an indoor museum with exhibits featuring famous military and civilian pilots and aviation innovators, as well as historical photos and artifacts; and an outside museum featuring more than two dozen excellent examples of both contemporary and antique aircraft.
For more information contact the Pacific Coast Air Museum at (707) 575-7900. Website: www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
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Props and pistons flying success gets charity fund motoring - Horncastle Today | Maurice Hammond s pair of WW2 Mustang fighters gave a half-hour performance of aerobatics and tail-chasing at the Aviation Heritage Centre. Photo by Oscarpix Imaging. SPORTS cars and aeroplanes joined forces for the Props and Pistons event at the ...Watsonville air show participant's plane has a surprising history - Santa Cruz Sentinel | Jim Booth readies his navy trainer before taking part in at the Wastsonville Fly-In & Air show Saturday. WATSONVILLE - When Alan Buckner first laid eyes on the old 1932 QDC WACO airplane, it was run down and ...
Monday, August 8, 2011
Wings Over Wine Country 2011 Commemorates the 10th Anniversary of Sept. 11th, 2001 and the Centennial of Naval Aviation
The PACIFIC COAST AIR MUSEUM (PCAM) is proud to host the Wings Over Wine Country Air Show on August 20-21, 2011 at the Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa California.
Each day the air show will open with a ceremony honoring the bravery and sacrifice of the first responders and those who perished. The local police and fire departments will have a significant presence in both equipment and personnel in a show of local pride. Opening ceremonies will include local dignitaries and Pacific Coast Air Museum leadership in a brief program that will commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11. In December 2010 the Pacific Coast Air Museum took possession of the first aircraft to respond on September 11, 2001, an F-15A Eagle. Check the museum website for updates on its restoration.
A late addition to the Wings Over Wine County Air Show is two time Red Bull Air Race champion Kirby Chambliss. Kirby is also a five time National Aerobatic Champion. He was recently featured at the EAA Air Venture Air Shows in Oshkosh. Kirby flies an extremely challenging and exciting show in his Red Bull Edge 540, including the famous “Cobra” takeoff. Don’t miss Kirby Chambliss’ only performance in northern California.
Patty Wagstaff, three-time U.S. national aerobatics champion and internationally acclaimed air show pilot to do a “sneak preview aerobatic act” before our show opens each day.
Flying and static exhibits will commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation. In January 1911, Eugene B. Ely completed the world’s first landing on a ship, the USS Pennsylvania in the San Francisco Bay. An hour later he took off from the ship marking the first combined landing and takeoff from a ship board runway. To honor that milestone we plan to have a variety of WWII Navy Warbirds fly in the air show and have the museum’s collection of Navy fighter jets displayed together. Finally, a T-33 Shooting Star, flown by Greg Colyer and painted in Blue Angels colors, will fly an aerobatic routine during the show.
Military participation in the Wings Over Wine Country Air Show includes the F/A-18 Super Hornet, the C-17 Globemaster III, U-2 Dragon Lady overflights, and T-38 Talon flybys. (above subject to military scheduling).
Our outstanding civilian air show line up includes:
Kirby Chambliss in his Red Bull racing Edge 540
Patty Wagstaff will do a “sneak preview aerobatic act” before our show opens (before she goes to work flying OV-10s for Cal Fire each day)
Eddie Andreini in his Super Stearman
Tim Decker in his beautiful red and white Pitts Special
Canadian favorite Team Rocket in two Harmon Rockets
Dan Buchanan is his towed hang glider
World Class aerobatics with Aerobatic Competition winner Vicky Benzing in her beautiful Extra 300S
Dan Vance aerobatic performance in his P-51 Mustang
Reno Air Racer Will Whiteside aerobatic performance in his Yak "Steadfast_
Greg Colyer in his Blue Angels T-33 Shooting Star
Many P-51 Mustangs and other Warbirds
Award winning air show announcer, “SkyTalker” Danny Clisham
Many fabulous static display aircraft
A great classic Car Show
Lots of activities for families and children, including a huge “Kid’s World” with lots of kid favorite inflatables
And much much more
Enhance your air show experience by watching the show from the President’s Club (an exclusive, catered tent along the flightline) or attending the Friday night Performer Reception (where you can meet the air show performers and see their aircraft up close). Purchase air show, President’s Club and Performer Reception Tickets online at our website.
Gates open both days at 9:00 a.m. for pre-show activities, including radio controlled model aircraft demonstrations. The main Air Show events kick off at 11:00 a.m. Discount advance tickets can be purchased at the Museum and Sonoma County Round Table Pizza locations. Tickets may be purchased at www.WingsOverWineCountry.org. Convenience charges may apply.
Visit our website at www.WingsOverWineCountry.org for more information.
ABOUT PACIFIC COAST AIR MUSEUM
Pacific Coast Air Museum (PCAM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the acquisition, restoration, safe operation and display of historic aircraft, and to providing an educational venue for students and the community. We also honor those heroic aviators who have contributed so much to the growth and defense of our way of life.
Located in Santa Rosa, Calif., PCAM operates both an indoor museum with exhibits featuring famous military and civilian pilots and aviation innovators, as well as historical photos and artifacts; and an outside museum featuring more than two dozen excellent examples of both contemporary and antique aircraft.
For more information contact the Pacific Coast Air Museum at (707) 575-7900. Website: www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wings Over Wine Country 2011 Commemorates the 10th Anniversary of Sept. 11th, 2001 and the Centennial of Naval Aviation
Santa Rosa, Calif., March 30, 2011 – The PACIFIC COAST AIR MUSEUM (PCAM) is proud to host the Wings Over Wine Country Air Show on August 20-21, 2011 at the Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa California. A tremendous lineup of flying includes military jet demonstrations, world class civilian aerobatics and a host of Warbirds. A large number of static displays will include the museum’s collection of over 30 restored aircraft (most of which will be open for climb aboards), civilian and military statics and morning access to the warbirds that will fly later in the show. In addition, this year’s air show program will commemorate two historic events , the tenth anniversary of September 11th, 2001 and the Centennial of Naval Aviation.Thursday, December 16, 2010
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Cherry Point Air Show receives Blue Angel Air Show of the Year award - WNCT
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NC - Officials tell Nine On Your Side that the 2010 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show ...
Naval Aviation Foundation Celebrates 100th Anniversary from AvStop
The 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation Foundation was formed to support the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard with their 2011 Centennial celebration. The mission of the Foundation is to raise national Naval Aviation awareness and honor a century of mission-ready men and women throughout the 2011 Centennial. As a ...
Oregon Air Show gives away over $73000 at annual 'Checks for Charity' event - OregonLive.com
By Oregon International Air Show Photo thanks to Joel WilsonAir Show Board Chair Keith Peal presents a check to the Hillsboro School District for $6550 on ...
2011 Rockford Airfest Press Conference and pre-sale tickets announced - Examiner.com
Also, Herb Hunter will be back in 2011 as the air show announcer for his sixth time in that role. Herb is a former military and airline pilot and is also ...
South Florida Residence Wants Markoff Back For Air & Sea Show - SEO
...Smith was wanting to recreate air show made popular by Mickey Markoff. The show ended after having a 13-year run in Fort Lauderdale when Markoff lost his key sponsor. Smith’s show, Air Lauderdale Beach Fest, would have been smaller and a bit unique of Markoff’s show.
Smith planned to charge an entry fee in the best viewing locations. And the man didn’t have the most famous air act, the Blue Angels or Thunderbirds fighter jets that shocked and awed the crowds.He had enlarged the spot the location where the festival would occur, and ...
Snowbirds returning to Airdrie skies in '11 - Airdrie Echo
Mayor Peter Brown, chair of the Airdrie Regional Air Show Society, said he is "thrilled" to have the show back in Airdrie in ...
Hawk One Sponsors Return for 2011 Season by Attila
Now if that isn't a group of people who can inspire, lead, and continue preserving Canada 's rich aviation heritage while motivating the aviators of today and tomorrow to reach out and touch the stars and dream as high as the Heavens, ...
Best Photos of 2010 from Mike Goulian Airshows
It was a great season which took us from Abu Dhabi to Sacramento and all the way back to the Northeast of the USA. What a year!!! We made many new friends and flew in front of millions of fans. We’re blessed to be able to bring our passion to so many people around the globe. Can’t wait to see you all in 2011. Check out some of our favorite photos of 2010. We hope you’ll agree!!
IMAGES: Harrier Fighter part from the British Royal Air Force - Cavok/Translated
The fighters vertical takeoff and landing Harrier were today officially withdrawn from operation of the 
Royal Air Force (RAF), the British Royal Air Force, with an event held at RAF Cottesmore for in Rutland, their last foothold. O tributo foi realizado para aeronave que a 41 anos serviu a RAF ea Royal Navy. The tribute was held for 41 years the aircraft that served the RAF and Royal Navy. Veja no final da matéria o vÃdeo com uma das passagens dos 16 caças em formação. See bottom of the video with a matter of the passages of the 16 fighters in training. ...
Axed Harrier jets retire after 41 glorious years with an emotional farewell at ... - Mirror.co.uk
He also flew the return leg of the first Transatlantic Air Race in May 1969, from New York's Empire State Building to the Post Office Tower in London. ...
The Lincoln Harrier fly-past that never was - The Lincolnite
The 16 RAF Harrier jets that were due to have their final fly-past the Lincoln Cathedral on Wednesday left hundreds disappointed. Hundreds of people stopped ...
'Today's Air Force' features birth of military aviation from Air Force Link Top Stories
This edition of "Today's Air Force" features the 100th anniversary of Lt. Benjamin Foulois' first solo flight, which marked the birth of military aviation. Tune in for a look at some of the major aviation milestones from the past century and the men who achieved them. ...
Pacific Coast Air Museum in Santa Rosa collects 9/11 response fighter - PressDemocrat.com
... The McDonnell Douglas F-15, flown by a pilot with the Massachusetts Air National Guard, was the first of a dozen planes that were the U.S. military's initial response to the terrorist attacks, said Thomas C. Reed, former Secretary of the Air Force. ...
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9/11 First Defender - YouTube
The first jet fighter that was scrambled during the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks arrived Tuesday at the Sonoma County airport, where it will become the centerpiece of a memorial at the air museum.
Lockheed JetStar at Museum of Flight from General Aviation News
... I enjoyed Dennis Parks’ article on the Lockheed JetStar (Flight & Flyers: A new age of business travel). Perhaps he’s being modest since he didn’t mention the fact, but I believe the first aircraft (which as he notes became Kelly Johnson’s personal airplane) is currently under restoration in the Seattle Museum of Flight ...
New England Air Museum events - WWLP 22News
Look no further than the New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks. They've got a full week of events planned, Susan Orred, Museum educator at the New England ...
Military Aviation Museum / Fighter Factory in Virginia Beach and Suffolk, VA from FenceCheck Forums
First-Ever Global Strike Challenge Recognizes ‘Best of the Best’ Bomb and Missile Wings from U.S. Air Force Live
Air Force Global Strike Command’s first-ever Global Strike Challenge concluded on a high note with the presentation of the Blanchard and Fairchild trophies for the best Missile and Bomb Wings. The competitors energized the crowd with loud cheers and display of their mascots, proudly showing them off throughout the score posting. After months of preparation by the teams, the competition ended as the best of the best were recognized. ...
Aviation Sights Of Long Island - vangviengeco-lodge
A family of aviation from General Aviation News
Deb McFarland is the proud owner of Lester, a 1948 Luscombe 8E, and part of the “Front Porch Gang” at Pickens County Airport in Georgia.
Ed Nitzsche started flying lessons while in high school under the tutelage of Jack Brown at the original Tamiami Airport in Miami in 1951. He later finished instruction at Kendall Flying School, which was operated by women’s aerobatic champion Mary Gaffaney, and received his sign off on Feb. 17, 1956. ...
Gettin’ It Wrong: FW 198 from The Unwanted Blog
In 1940, the British aviation press started yammering about a new German fighter, the Focke-Wulf FW 198. The design was unconventional but straightforward, with a layout similar to the Lockheed P-38 but with a single engine and prop at the rear of the stubby, extensively glazed, fuselage pod. Artists impressions and drawings, including the one below (from Model Airplane News, May, 1941), were used to illustrate this new threat. ...
Antarctica Base Jump from The Awesomer
BASE jumper Valery Rozov climbs to the top of a 9616 foot-tall mountain, then jumps in his wingsuit, skirting along its jagged surface as he dives to its snowy base. Oh yeah, it was -22°F when he did it.
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Saturday, December 11, 2010
US Air Force “First Responder” Fighter Aircraft from 9/11 Awarded to Santa Rosa, CA Museum
Historic F-15 Eagle Aircraft First on the Scene in NYC will be on Permanent Display
Santa Rosa, Ca – In an unprecedented opportunity The Pacific Coast Air Museum has been awarded the honor of providing the home for a historic national treasure – the very first aircraft to respond on the scene to the World Trade Center twin towers attack in New York City on September 11, 2001.
Currently en-route, the F-15 “First Responder” will ultimately be fully restored and the centerpiece of an interactive, educational exhibit. A press conference with Thomas C. Reed, previous Secretary of the US Air Force, General George "Jim" Eade, USAF (Ret.), Ernesto Olivares, Mayor of Santa Rosa and other VIPs is set for the dramatic arrival Tuesday, December 14th at 10:00a.m. at the museum at The Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport 2230 Becker Blvd. Santa Rosa, CA 95403.The aircraft has been officially awarded to the museum by the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Now, an aggressive fund-raising effort to build a befitting exhibit is under way, working toward raising $250,000.00. The exhibit will honor those who perished and those who responded in a valiant effort to save lives, as well as educate visitors and tell the untold story of heroism in the skies and on the ground that day. The Pacific Coast Air Museum is proud to be the West Coast destination for the public to learn about what many call our generation’s Pearl Harbor, affecting all of our personal freedoms forever and shaping how we behave as a nation.
The F-15 Eagle “First Responder” Story
On September 11th 2001, two U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles from the 101st Fighter Squadron, 102nd Fighter Wing, Otis Air National Guard Base (ANGB) Massachusetts were scrambled by NORAD in response to commercial airliners being hijacked and used as weapons to attack the World Trade Center in New York City. This armed patrol was this nation's first airborne response to the terrorist attacks of that day arriving over Manhattan only moments after the World Trade Center was struck. The sight of these F-15s over New York City was the show of strength New Yorkers on the ground needed to see in their darkest hour. Accounts of that moment convey the relief and sense of security citizens felt when they looked up to see and hear fighters circling the air space – there to protect us.
About the Museum
Pacific Coast Air Museum (PCAM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the acquisition, restoration, safe operation and display of historic aircraft, preserving aviation history and to providing an educational venue for students and the community. It also honors those heroic aviators who have contributed so much to the growth and defense of our way of life. Located in Santa Rosa, Calif., at the Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport, PCAM operates both an indoor museum with exhibits featuring famous military and civilian pilots and aviation innovators, as well as historical photos and artifacts; and an outside museum featuring more than two dozen excellent examples of both contemporary and antique aircraft.
For more information about PCAM and the 9/11 First Responder F-15 Fighter please call (707) 575-7900 or visit www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org. The museum needs your support to raise funds for the exhibit - click to donate and be part of this important piece of our history!
Attention: Photo opportunities, interviews with VIPs and tours of the facility will be available for members of the media.
Monday, December 6, 2010
US Air Force “First Responder” Fighter Aircraft from 9/11 Awarded to Santa Rosa Museum
Historic F-15 Eagle Aircraft First on the Scene in NYC will be on Permanent Display
Santa Rosa, Ca – In an unprecedented opportunity The Pacific Coast Air Museum has been awarded the honor of providing the home for a historic national treasure – the very first aircraft to respond on the scene to the World Trade Center twin towers attack in New York City on September 11, 2001. Currently en-route, the F-15 “First Responder” will ultimately be fully restored and the centerpiece of an interactive, educational exhibit. A press conference with Thomas C. Reed, previous Secretary of the US Air Force and many other VIPs in attendance for the dramatic arrival is set for the week of December 13, 2010, at the museum, at the Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport 2230 Becker Blvd. Santa Rosa, CA 95403.
A Media Alert will follow shortly with exact date and time.
The aircraft has been officially awarded to the museum by the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Now, an aggressive fund-raising effort to build a befitting exhibit is under way, working toward raising $250,000.00. The exhibit will honor those who perished and those who responded in a valiant effort to save lives, as well as educate visitors and tell the untold story of heroism in the skies and on the ground that day. The Pacific Coast Air Museum is proud to be the West Coast destination for the public to learn about what many call our generation’s Pearl Harbor, affecting all of our personal freedoms forever and shaping how we behave as a nation.
The F-15 Eagle “First Responder” Story
On September 11th 2001, two U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles from the 101st Fighter Squadron, 102nd Fighter Wing, Otis Air National Guard Base (ANGB) Massachusetts were scrambled by NORAD in response to commercial airliners being hijacked and used as weapons to attack the World Trade Center in New York City. This armed patrol was this nation's first airborne response to the terrorist attacks of that day arriving over Manhattan only moments after the World Trade Center was struck. The sight of these F-15s over New York City was the show of strength New Yorkers on the ground needed to see in their darkest hour. Accounts of that moment convey the relief and sense of security citizens felt when they looked up to see and hear fighters circling the air space – there to protect us.
About the Museum
Pacific Coast Air Museum (PCAM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the acquisition, restoration, safe operation and display of historic aircraft, preserving aviation history and to providing an educational venue for students and the community. It also honors those heroic aviators who have contributed so much to the growth and defense of our way of life. Located in Santa Rosa, Calif., at the Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport, PCAM operates both an indoor museum with exhibits featuring famous military and civilian pilots and aviation innovators, as well as historical photos and artifacts; and an outside museum featuring more than two dozen excellent examples of both contemporary and antique aircraft.
For more information about PCAM and the 9/11 First Responder F-15 Fighter please call (707) 575-7900 or visit www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org. The museum needs your support to raise funds for the exhibit - click to donate and be part of this important piece of our history!
Attention: Photo opportunities, interviews with VIPs and tours of the facility will be available day of event for members of the media.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Attendance Soars at Santa Rosa Air Show
Santa Rosa, Calif., August 30, 2010 – The PACIFIC COAST AIR MUSEUM (PCAM) is excited to announce that the Wings Over Wine Country Air Show 2010 experienced record attendance of
In spite of the soft economy attendance this year was up 32% over 2009. The reasons for this surge in attendance include outstanding military, civilian and warbird line ups; enhanced advertising and PR campaigns and excellent air show weather.
The air show line up included military flight demonstrations from the U.S. Air Force’s F-15E Strike Eagle, U.S. Navy’s FA-/18 Super Hornet and the Air Force Reserve C-17 “Globemaster III”. The civilian aerobatic lineup included Bill Cornick, Spencer Suderman, Kent Pietsch, Doug Jardin, Vicky Benzing, Brian Sanders and Greg Colyer. Warbirds included eight P-51 Mustangs, three P-40 Warhawks, three T-28s, four T-6s and a Hawker Sea Fury. Many additional aircraft were on static display.
The Wings Over Wine Country Air Show is held the third Saturday each August at the Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa, CA. The 2011 air show will be held on August 20-21, 2011.
Visit our website at www.WingsOverWineCountry.org for more information.
ABOUT PACIFIC COAST AIR MUSEUM
Pacific Coast Air Museum (PCAM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the acquisition, restoration, safe operation and display of historic aircraft, preserving aviation history and to providing an educational venue for students and the community. We also honor those heroic aviators who have contributed so much to the growth and defense of our way of life.
Located in Santa Rosa, Calif., PCAM operates both an indoor museum with exhibits featuring famous military and civilian pilots and aviation innovators, as well as historical photos and artifacts; and an outside museum featuring more than two dozen excellent examples of both contemporary and antique aircraft.
For more information contact the Pacific Coast Air Museum at (707) 575-7900. Website:
www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Air Force and Navy Fighters Headline Wings Over Wine Country Air Show
Additional military participation in the Wings Over Wine Country Air Show includes the C-17 “Globemaster III” demonstration, U-2 “Dragon Lady” overflights and T-38 “Talon” flybys.
Our outstanding civilian air show line up includes:
- Aerobatic Racing Challenge featuring Bill Cornick and Spencer Suderman
- Bill Cornick and Spencer Suderman each performing solo aerobatics in their
- Pitts Special aircraft
- Kent Pietsch and his hilarious airborne comedy act
- Vicky Benzing performing world class aerobatics in her Extra 300S
- Doug Jardine high intensity in his radial engine Sukhoi
- Greg Colyer in his fabulous “Ace Maker” T-33 Shooting Star
- Five P-40 “Warhawks” and many more WWII Warbirds
- Famed Air Show Announcer Danny Clisham
- Many fabulous static display aircraft
- A great classic Car Show
- Lots of activities for families and children
- And much much more
Gates open both days at 9:00 a.m. for pre-show activities, including radio controlled model aircraft demonstrations. The main Air Show events kick off at 11:00 a.m. Discount advance tickets can be purchased at the Museum and Sonoma County Round Table Pizza locations. Convenience charges may apply.
Visit our website at www.WingsOverWineCountry.org for more information.
ABOUT PACIFIC COAST AIR MUSEUM
Pacific Coast Air Museum (PCAM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the acquisition, restoration, safe operation and display of historic aircraft, preserving aviation history and to providing an educational venue for students and the community. We also honor those heroic aviators who have contributed so much to the growth and defense of our way of life.
Located in Santa Rosa, Calif., PCAM operates both an indoor museum with exhibits featuring famous military and civilian pilots and aviation innovators, as well as historical photos and artifacts; and an outside museum featuring more than two dozen excellent examples of both contemporary and antique aircraft.
For more information contact the Pacific Coast Air Museum at (707) 575-7900.
Website: www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org.
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Sunday, August 8, 2010
Air Force and Navy Fighters Headline Wings Over Wine Country Air Show
Additional military participation in the Wings Over Wine Country Air Show includes the C-17 “Globemaster III” demonstration, U-2 “Dragon Lady” overflights and T-38 “Talon” flybys.
Our outstanding civilian air show line up includes:
- Aerobatic Racing Challenge featuring Bill Cornick and Spencer Suderman
- Bill Cornick and Spencer Suderman each performing solo aerobatics in their
- Pitts Special aircraft
- Kent Pietsch and his hilarious airborne comedy act
- Vicky Benzing performing world class aerobatics in her Extra 300S
- Doug Jardine high intensity in his radial engine Sukhoi
- Greg Colyer in his fabulous “Ace Maker” T-33 Shooting Star
- Five P-40 “Warhawks” and many more WWII Warbirds
- Famed Air Show Announcer Danny Clisham
- Many fabulous static display aircraft
- A great classic Car Show
- Lots of activities for families and children
- And much much more
Gates open both days at 9:00 a.m. for pre-show activities, including radio controlled model aircraft demonstrations. The main Air Show events kick off at 11:00 a.m. Discount advance tickets can be purchased at the Museum and Sonoma County Round Table Pizza locations. Convenience charges may apply.
Visit our website at www.WingsOverWineCountry.org for more information.
ABOUT PACIFIC COAST AIR MUSEUM
Pacific Coast Air Museum (PCAM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the acquisition, restoration, safe operation and display of historic aircraft, preserving aviation history and to providing an educational venue for students and the community. We also honor those heroic aviators who have contributed so much to the growth and defense of our way of life.
Located in Santa Rosa, Calif., PCAM operates both an indoor museum with exhibits featuring famous military and civilian pilots and aviation innovators, as well as historical photos and artifacts; and an outside museum featuring more than two dozen excellent examples of both contemporary and antique aircraft.
For more information contact the Pacific Coast Air Museum at (707) 575-7900.
Website: www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org.
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
Air Force and Navy Fighters Headline Wings Over Wine Country Air Show
The PACIFIC COAST AIR MUSEUM (PCAM) proudly welcomes the U.S. Air Force F-15E and Navy F/A-18 fighter demonstration teams to an already exciting air show schedule. The F-15E “Strike Eagle” Demonstration Team from Seymour Johnson AFB will put the Strike Eagle through its paces to show the crowd just how it became the most dominant air superiority and strike aircraft in the world. The F/A-18 Super Hornet Demonstration Team from Lemoore NAS will match the Strike Eagle in intensity, speed and noise while they show the fans why the Super Hornet is the world’s finest naval combat aircraft.
Additional military participation in the Wings Over Wine Country Air Show includes the C-17 “Globemaster III” demonstration, U-2 “Dragon Lady” overflights and T-38 “Talon” flybys.
Our outstanding civilian air show line up includes:
- Aerobatic Racing Challenge featuring Bill Cornick and Spencer Suderman
- Bill Cornick and Spencer Suderman each performing solo aerobatics in their
- Pitts Special aircraft
- Kent Pietsch and his hilarious airborne comedy act
- Vicky Benzing performing world class aerobatics in her Extra 300S
- Doug Jardine high intensity in his radial engine Sukhoi
- Greg Colyer in his fabulous “Ace Maker” T-33 Shooting Star
- Five P-40 “Warhawks” and many more WWII Warbirds
- Famed Air Show Announcer Danny Clisham
- Many fabulous static display aircraft
- A great classic Car Show
- Lots of activities for families and children
- And much much more
Gates open both days at 9:00 a.m. for pre-show activities, including radio controlled model aircraft demonstrations. The main Air Show events kick off at 11:00 a.m. Discount advance tickets can be purchased at the Museum and Sonoma County Round Table Pizza locations. Tickets may be purchased at www.WingsOverWineCountry.org. Convenience charges may apply.
Visit our website at www.WingsOverWineCountry.org for more information.
ABOUT PACIFIC COAST AIR MUSEUM
Pacific Coast Air Museum (PCAM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the acquisition, restoration, safe operation and display of historic aircraft, preserving aviation history and to providing an educational venue for students and the community. We also honor those heroic aviators who have contributed so much to the growth and defense of our way of life.
Located in Santa Rosa, Calif., PCAM operates both an indoor museum with exhibits featuring famous military and civilian pilots and aviation innovators, as well as historical photos and artifacts; and an outside museum featuring more than two dozen excellent examples of both contemporary and antique aircraft.
For more information contact the Pacific Coast Air Museum at (707) 575-7900. Website: www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Air Museum Unveils Dynamic New Website
The PACIFIC COAST AIR MUSEUM (PCAM) proudly unveils its next generation website at www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org. The scope and breadth of the museum and its member activities have grown dramatically over the past several years to include beautiful static aircraft restorations, additional museum exhibits, a wide array of education programs, scouting and youth activities, a world
visitors easily navigate to the museum’s Facebook and Twitter websites. It also features easy to find events information and an online Calendar of Events,” said Pinsky.
Visitors to the website will notice a bold new look with easy navigation, fresh content and a variety of pictures from our activities, the museum and the air show. Tabs and drop down selections make it very easy to navigate to the content you are looking for in very few mouse clicks. You can also sign up to follow the museum via Facebook and Twitter.
Web design and development services were provided locally by Sonoma CONNECTION and the website is hosted locally by Net10 Internet Services.
ABOUT PACIFIC COAST AIR MUSEUM
Pacific Coast Air Museum (PCAM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the acquisition, restoration, safe operation and display of historic aircraft, and to providing an educational venue for students and the community. We also honor those heroic aviators who have contributed so much to the growth and defense of our way of life.
Located in Santa Rosa, Calif., PCAM operates both an indoor museum with exhibits featuring famous military and civilian pilots and aviation innovators, as well as historical photos and artifacts; and an outside museum featuring more than two dozen excellent examples of both contemporary and antique aircraft.
For more information contact the Pacific Coast Air Museum at (707) 575-7900.
Website: www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Indy Transponder 29-September 1000z
AeroShell Team News - Alan Henley Injury Update from naat.net - Alan Henley Injury Update
IAC 2008 United States National Aerobatic Championships from http://www.usnationalaerobatics.org/
Rob Holland, U.S. Advanced Team, 2008 Advanced World Champion
NEW US NATIONAL AEROBATIC CHAMPION – AirShowBuzz.com
Debby Rihn-Harvey is the 2008 United States National Aerobatic Champion. The IAC National champion is the overall winner of the Known, Free, and first Unknown. ASB's Rob Holland, in his first time flying unlimited, won the four minute free. Way to go Rob! More on the U.S. Nationals
Ike damages Lone Star Flight Museum artifacts (w/video) - Houston Chronicle
Now the good: A number of the museum's star attractions, including some irreplaceable World War II warbirds that are mainstays on the air show circuit, made it to safety before Ike arrived. That includes its two big bombers - the B-17 and B-25 - the ...
Pacific Coast Air Museum Receives Air Force Museum Certification from Indy Transponder
The Pacific Coast Air Museum, located at the Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa, CA, has been awarded full certification by the National Museum of the United States Air Force, located at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio.
Superb flyers capture many hearts at Mafikeng - Independent Online, South Africa
Looping and rolling, leaving a trail of smoke, was the order of the day as a range of aircraft took to the skies in daredevil, jaw-dropping aerobatic stunts ...
Flight Line Internet Radio Now Offers An Audio Overview of The ... - Newswire Today (press release), UKNewswireToday - /newswire/ - Ft. Wayne, IN, United States, 09/28/2008 - Flight Line Internet Radio is the premier location to hear Flight Line Internet ...
WWII-era bomber set to land in Knox - Knoxville News Sentinel, TN
"Aluminum Overcast," the Experimental Aircraft Association's restored World War II-vintage B-17 bomber, will be at Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport on Oct. ...
California International Airshow from FenceCheck Forums - I'll start out with these vertical shots.
California International Airshow from FenceCheck Forums
California International Airshow from FenceCheck Forums - Last ones for the night.
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Pacific Coast Air Museum Receives Air Force Museum Certification
The Pacific Coast Air Museum, located at the Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa, CA, has been awarded full certification by the National Museum of the United States Air Force, located at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio.
This prestigious certification is the result of a rigorous two and one-half year process culminating in an on-site inspection of the Pacific Coast Air Museum by the Air Force Museum staff.
The National Museum of the United States Air Force (Air Force Museum), in addition to its own heralded aviation collection in Dayton, Ohio, manages nearly 33,000 items on loan to field museums and domestic and international heritage sites. It also manages more than 6,400 historical artifacts and aerospace vehicles on loan to 454 civilian museums, cities, municipalities and veterans' organizations throughout the world. Only 103 private civilian Air Museums such as the Pacific Coast Air Museum have ever received certification from the Air Force Museum.
The certification means that the Pacific Coast Air Museum has been judged to have achieved the highest professional standards outlined by the American Association of Museums.
According to Dave Pinsky, Executive Director of the Pacific Coast Air Museum, the Air Force Museum staff commented that the Pacific Coast Air Museum’s aircraft collection was amongst “the best restored and best maintained aircraft collection they had ever seen in a private Air Museum”.
In addition to being a prestigious certification recognizing the Pacific Coast Air Museum as achieving high professional standards, the Air Force Museum certification means that the Pacific Coast Air Museum is eligible to receive Air Force Museum aircraft and artifacts on loan from the Air Force Museum. According to Executive Director Dave Pinsky, the museum staff is working on the loan of several artifacts to augment the SR-71 Blackbird display at the museum, an aircraft Pinsky flew while in the Air Force.
The Pacific Coast Air Museum restores, maintains and displays historic aircraft, preserves and displays Sonoma County aviation history, and provides an educational venue for the community, especially for schoolchildren.
The Pacific Coast Air Museum also produces the annual two day “Wings Over Wine Country” Air Show on the third weekend of August each year.
