Blue Angels prepare for Oceana Air Show * WAVY-TV | VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Oceana Air Show is back after budget cuts forced the planes to be grounded last year. The Navy's Blue Angels had to cancel a good chunk of its schedule in 2013, but not this year. 10 On Your Side stopped by to see the...
Videos | Pulling 7 Gs with the Navy's Blue Angels * The Virginian-Pilot | The Navy told me to prepare for my flight with the Blue Angels by running nightly. It takes a lot of endurance to absorb 6 or 7 Gs in the backseat of an F/A-18 Hornet, they said. Instead, I watched YouTube videos. Lots of them. Obsessively. Their...
Boy gets to take a fantastic flight at the Oregon Air Show * KPTV.com | Sean Tucker takes 11 year old essay winner for a flight
Annual air show takes to Sonoma County skies * Santa Rosa Press Democrat | It takes off vertically like a helicopter, then tilts its rotor blades to fly like a plane. Pilots do get equal billing ... Aaron is the only civilian-licensed pilot to fly an aerobatic routine in a helicopter, including back flips and 360-degree...
Bird Dogs fly in Sept. 25, Keokuk * Keokuk Gate City Daily | L-Birds will line up on the runway for a fly-in and convention Sept. 25-27 at Keokuk Municipal Airport, Lindner Field. Pilots come from around the nation and the world to participate. Posted: Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:30 am | Updated: 10:32 am...
15-aircraft flyover to precede Michigan game against Utah Saturday * The Ann Arbor News | North American Aviation B-25 Mitchell Bomber: During WWII, General Billy Mitchel led a group of 16 B-25's on the first attack of Japan after being launched from the U.S. Hornet aircraft carrier. This aircraft was named after Mitchell, and will be...
Air cadets from across the UK visit the Red Arrows to celebrate 50th display ... * Lincolnshire Echo | 
Air show draws record crowd * C&G Newspapers | Among the new features at this year's Open House was the Women in Aviation booth, where many of the pilots, maintainers and other female personnel who were active in the Air Show portion made short presentations on their careers and answered...
Hinton wins Reno * AOPA Pilot | Kevin Sutterfield, an Air Force Reserve F-22 pilot, flew an F-22 Raptor from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, to Reno. Sutterfield then changed aircraft and made his debut as a race pilot, competing in Defector, a 1942 SNJ-4 (also known as the...
A note from Thom Richard on Race Week at Reno * LiveAirShowTV | Recap of race week and weighing in on the DQ.
Daniel Chrapczynski's photos from race week * Wasabi Air Racing | Reno isn't just all Unlimited racing :-)
Timeless Voices - William Hartshorn · eaavideo.org | William Hartshorn was a P-47 pilot with the 61st Fighter Squadron of the 56th Fighter Group - the famed "Zemke's Wolfpack." He was shot down on his 26th mission on Sept. 18, 1944 during Operation Market Garden.
Let Freedom Ring aero-salute wraps Saturday * Kingsport Times News | Of courage and inspiration, the Commemorative Air Force's Red Tail Squadron offers lessons in both one of its P-51C's -- one of just four still flying in the world -- and a RISE ABOVE traveling exhibit. Both represent the courageous struggle of the...
Italian village remembers pilots of WWII B-25 bomber as heroes * Stars and Stripes | The B-25 Mitchell dubbed "Maybe" was damaged during a bombing run near Trento during World War II. Pilot Earl Remmel of Hooker, Okla., and co-pilot Leslie Speer of Jefferson, Ky., kept the plane steady long 
K.I. Sawyer Heritage Air Museum keeps memories alive of Cold War era base in ... * The Republic | MARQUETTE, Michigan — Memories are being kept alive of a Cold War-era U.S. Air Force in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The Mining Journal of Marquette reports ( http://bit.ly/1uDXi1Y ) that the K.I. Sawyer Heritage Air Museum was founded in 1993 when it...
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Friday, September 19, 2014
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Thursday, July 24, 2014
Indy Transponder 24-JUL-2014 1200z
Plainfield teen dies while flying around the world with father By WTHR Channel 13 | PLAINFIELD, Ind. - A Plainfield teen who was flying around the world with his father died Wednesday in a crash in Pago Pago, American Samoa. NBC News confirmed Wednesday afternoon 17-year-old Haris Suleman's body had been recovered from the crash. Authorities are still searching for his father....
Becker man selected for Navy's Blue Angels * St. Cloud Times | A Becker man is one of the newest members of the Blue Angels. Marine Corps Maj. Mark Hamilton was selected to be a C-130 demonstration pilot on the 2015 U.S. Navy's flight demonstration squadron, according to a news release. Hamilton, 36, is assigned...
Air Day set for take off * Western Gazette | Aerobatic teams from Belgium, Jordan and Denmark will also be appearing. Helicopter displays at the event include the Royal Navy Black Cats display team, and demonstration of a Chinook by the RAF. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will also make an...
The Thrill of Flying the World's Smallest Jet * Air & Space Magazine | Rutan and Berven worked together at Edwards and flew the airplanes in the base's aero club. “Even though Les was a flight test engineer like me, he was bonkers about flying,” Rutan says. “He was a stick-and-rudder guy. I knew Les would be a better...
Round ‘em up! RISE ABOVE heads out WEST! · Red Tail Squadron | As part of our ongoing commitment to spread the inspirational message of the Tuskegee Airmen to all corners of our country, we are pleased to share the news about our upcoming tour out west. So saddle up your horses, head towards the sunset and come see us at one of our many stops along the way!...
Learn about Tuskegee Airmen, ride in WWII plane at Thunder Over Utah * Suindependent | The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron will welcome visitors at its RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit at the air show on July 25-27. The exhibit is a truly unique opportunity for the young and young at heart to experience the inspiring story of...
High Desert Fly-In Scheduled Saturday At Winslow Airport * AzJournal.com | The 2014 High Desert Fly-In will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, at the Winslow-Lindbergh Regional Airport, 701 Airport Road. Admission is free, and residents, tourists and pilots are invited to Winslow's historic airport to enjoy...
'Acadian Heritage' to take off with historic flights * St. John Valley Times | This B-17G bomber Sentimental Journey is seen flying over Arizona. - Contributed photo / courtesy Arizona Wing of the Commemorative Air Force. slideshow. FRENCHVILLE, Maine - Acrobatic pilots and historic aircraft will gather Saturday, Aug....
RC plane enthusiasts to hold fly-in this weekend * LimaOhio.com | LIMA — The Lima Area Radio Kontrol Society will be holding its 16th annual Big Bird Fly-In Saturday and Sunday at its Elida Road facility between Elida and Delphos. The weekend will feature 
F-4D Phantom II Arrives in Orlando to Serve as Vietnam Vet Tribute · WarbirdsNews | A historic F-4D Phantom II arrived in Orlando Tuesday from Corsicana, Texas; a convoy of trucks carrying the plane’s parts weaving its way through the crowded city streets. The fighter jet will receive a restoration and serve as the centerpiece in Joe Kittinger Park on the shores of Lake Yvonne at Orlando Executive Airport. US Air Force Colonel Joe Kittinger is a legendary pilot, having made history in August, 1960 for his daring parachute jump from 102,800 feet in a high-altitude balloon. He set four world records with that jump...
Antique Airfield:
Volunteers Needed!
Pre-register for the Husker/Hawkeye Air Tour and Get a T-Shirt
Latest Fly-In Registrations
Bellanca Donation Project Progress
Pemberton Aircraft at Warbird Weekend in Grangeville, ID
'Young Eagles' taking wing * Rockdale Reporter | A dozen young Rockdale-area residents got to fly like eagles recently at Coffield Regional Airport. It's going to happen again on Saturday, Aug, 2, courtesy of a program whose goal is to promote aviation to millions of youngsters between the ages of 8 ...
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Indy Transponder 27-MAY-2014 1700z
Snowbirds landing in Portage
- Portage Daily Graphic | The Canadian Forces Snowbirds Demonstration
Team are ready to wow Portagers with an all new routine they will be
performing at Southport on June 4. There is plenty to look forward to
from the routine this year, including several new manoeuvres, said Capt.
Morgan Strachan, opposing solo who flies Snowbird 9...
Snowbirds performing in High River
- Western Wheel | High River residents will want to keep their 
Warbird Weekend fundraiser set for May 31 · General Aviation News | GRANGEVILLE, Idaho – Food and music will be part of an event set for Saturday, May 31, to help raise funds for Warbird Weekend. The event runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Twisted Cellar on Main Street in Grangeville. Offerings will include sliders for $9, along with varying costs for beer and wine. Kim Johnson will host music bingo (participation by donation). Participants play by hearing a musical selection and marking their cards with the correct artist and song title....
Making air show fly takes volunteers - Daily Inter Lake | It takes a lot of people to make an air show happen. The volunteer corps needed for the Mountain Madness Air Show Aug. 30-31 featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds is 1,000 people willing to do what it takes to make the show flow...
Red Arrows To Perform at LegenDerry Maritime Festival - Afloat | The world-famous Red Arrows will take to the skies over the North West Coast of Ireland at the end of June with their display of daredevil aerial manoeuvres, to bring a spectacular close to the 2014 LegenDerry Maritime Festival. Brought to the North West by a partnership between Donegal County Council, Limavady Borough Council and Derry City Council, the RAF Red Arrows will perform their thrilling flying display as the stunning send-off to the Clipper 2013-14 Round the World Yacht Race on Sunday 29th June 2014...
Steam Plant Fly-In canceled · General Aviation News | The Steam Plant Fly-In in Gallatin, Tenn., scheduled for Sumner County Regional Airport (M33) on Saturday, June 21, has been canceled.
Airshow Report – Wings Over Illawarra 2014 Airshow * Warbirds News | The annual Wings Over Illawarra air show took place on May 4th, about sixty miles south of Sydney, Australia. For the first time since 2007, the flying program was nearly blown away. Strong and nearly constant winds hung around the New South Wales southern coast all day and unfortunately affected the air show, limiting the flying program due to the heavy crosswinds. Many in...
Thirsty warbirds need juice at Wings, Wheels, Rotors & Expo 2014 - Orange County Breeze | The 13th Annual Wings, Wheels, Rotors & Expo, a popular regional event, is fast approaching. This year WWRE is on Sunday, October 26, on the flightline at Los Alamitos Army Airfield. Among the many activities, functions and displays, will be numerous vintage aircraft and military warbirds. These warbirds are classic military aircraft, mainly from the World War Two era but some from other historical flying times...
World War II bomber to land in Montrose
- Montrose Daily Press | A visitor to the Montrose Regional Airport is
making a special appearance on June 5 — the “Maid in the Shade” B-25
bomber plane restored from its World War II service, will be on display
to the public. The authentic, battle-proven plane flew 15 combat
missions over Italy, Yugoslavia and Brenner between Nov. 4 and Dec. 31,
1944. Now, having changed ownership more than a few times, the place is
in the care of the Commemorative Air Force and invites cockpit tours,
photos and even passenger flights...
Sky's no limit for Matt Hall - ABC Online | Flying must be in Matt Hall's blood - his grandfather flew in World War II, his Dad was into aviation too, so it's no surprise that from the time he was very young Matt wanted to fly. He did so in spectacular fashion becoming a fighter pilot in the Air Force, later a Fighter Combat instructor and even had stint flying with the US Air Force in Iraq - ending his career as a Wing Commander.
Oxcart * The Lexicans | In wandering down assorted internet rabbit holes, I came across a couple of historically interesting articles about the A-12/SR-71 series of aircraft. The first was from the April, 1964 issue of...
Douglas A2D-1 Skyshark * Let Let Let - Warplanes | With the Douglas AD-1 Skyraider operational shortly after the end of the Second World War, the U.S. Navy was already interested in a successor. Because the jet aircraft of that time still had an excessive fuel consumption, the turboprop engine was regarded as a very suitable alternative; in particular for flying at low altitudes....
Tucson in 100 Objects — the 'boneyard' - Arizona Daily Star * The 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group operates a storage facility at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base that everybody calls the “boneyard.” Here, more than 4,400 aircraft are mothballed in latex coatings to keep their parts safe from the desert sun....
Crossing the Pond
* Voices From The DC-3 | It’s one thing to conquer the Atlantic
lounging in seat 12A on an American Airlines 777, and quite another to
shepherd a part of history (all 70+ year old, 24,000-odd pounds of her)
through a similar mission... So, congratulations to two Douglas C-47
crews (and their supporting teams) on their respective successful
transatlantic crossings this month! The crew of Whiskey 7 just reached their destination of Duxford, England, on May 23 in time for its airshow over the weekend. The crew of Union Jack Dak arrived at Coventry Airport on May 10....
CAF Dixie Wing Promo Video · Warbirds News | This is a promotional video which was conceptualized, produced and edited my Mike Schneider and Jay Bess, members of the Commemorative Air Force – Dixie Wing. The Dixie Wing was approved as the 83rd CAF unit on February 28, 1987, and has since displayed its collection of vintage World War II aircraft in numerous air shows throughout the Southeast. The wing is a non-profit, tax-exempt “flying museum” that depends on contributions of time and funds to carry out its mission....
St. Boniface students visit “Rise Above” exhibit * The Beacon | Students then toured the hanger to see the B-17 and B-25 bombers on display and learn of their role in WWII, and see and hear about the ongoing restoration of a Ford Tri-motor airplane. They then viewed the film “Rise Above” about the Tuskegee Airmen ...
Pitman students pilot tour guide program at Castle Air Museum - The Turlock Journal | Pitman High senior Ryan Hanson’s father was born on the Castle Air Force Base in Atwater so when he discovered that he could return to the site and give tours to younger students at the now Castle Air Museum through a program at his high school, he jumped at the opportunity...
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Corrected: MOBILE ‘BIG’ SCREEN THEATER AND EXHIBIT HONORING TUSKEGEE AIRMEN TO VISIT PALM SPRINGS
Palm Springs, California (Feb 10, 2014) – The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron will welcome visitors at its RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit at the Palm Springs Air Museum on February 14-15, 2014. The RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit is a truly unique opportunity for the young 
and the young-at-heart to not only learn, but experience the inspiring story of the Tuskegee Airmen while being immersed in a theatrical experience. Standard admission to the Air Museum will apply; however there is no charge for the exhibit. The museum has generously reduced their admission fee to honor youth 17 and under free both days with paying adult.
During the original movie aptly named, "RISE ABOVE," audience members will be transported into what it was like to be a black airman during WWII and the obstacles faced by America’s first black military pilots and their support personnel, known today as the Tuskegee Airmen, as they worked toward their goal of becoming U.S. Army Air Corps pilots in the early 1940s. At the conclusion of the film, audiences experience the excitement and thrill of flying the world’s greatest fighter aircraft, the P-51 Mustang, in formation, aerobatics, a break and a few low passes. Filmed with a 180-degree lens along with the state-of-the-art theater design, the movie experience gives attendees the feeling that you are actually flying in the airplane.
“The exhibit is truly a one-of-a-kind adventure similar to something you would experience at Disneyland,” said Brad Lang, CAF Red Tail Squadron Leader. “The overall message is about rising above to reach your potential no matter your circumstances; the film uses the story of the Tuskegee Airmen and the story of the CAF Red Tail Squadron to inspire young people to achieve their potential, but the message resonates with all ages because of the unique and interactive way it is told. This is an experience you won’t want to miss.”
The exhibit is a mobile ‘big’ screen theater with a customized 53' trailer with expandable sides that houses a 160-degree panoramic curved movie screen and seating for 35 in climate-controlled comfort. It showcases a short original movie, "RISE ABOVE," focusing on what the Tuskegee Airmen had to overcome to be allowed to fly and fight for their country during World War II. This experience highlights how to set a goal and succeed even when all odds are against you; just like the original Tuskegee Airmen achieved.
For more information, visit www.commemorativeairforce.org or call (432) 563-1000. For additional information about the CAF Red Tail Squadron, visit www.redtail.org or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
About the CAF:
In 1957, a small group of ex-service pilots pooled their money to purchase a P-51 Mustang, 
beginning what is now called the Commemorative Air Force (CAF). With the addition of a pair of F8F Bearcats, the CAF became the founders of the Warbird Movement, an effort to preserve and honor our military history with the rallying cry to “Keep ‘Em Flying!” Now, 55 years later, the CAF is the premier Warbird organization, operating 156 vintage aircraft in Honor of American Military Aviation. A non-profit educational association, the CAF has more than 10,000 members and its fleet of historic aircraft is distributed to 80 units located in 24 states for care and operation. For more information, visit www.commemorativeairforce.org or call (432) 563-1000.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Indy Transponder 19-NOV-2013 1700z
Osprey to star in ASDF air show - The Japan Times | The controversial U.S. tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey aircraft will debut to the public at the Air Self-Defense Force’s Nyutabaru Air Base in Miyazaki Prefecture on Dec. 1, Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera said Tuesday. The Osprey, which can take off and land like a helicopter and cruise like an airplane, has been deployed to U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa...
Dillard High School to Host Commemorative Air Force Traveling Exhibit; reception tonight! - Broward Net Online | The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron will host a free RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit sponsored by JM Family Enterprises and Stonegate Bank at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale. Students enrolled in afterschool programs at the Boys & Girls Club of Broward County and Urban League of Broward County will be able to visit the exhibit from November 18 – 21, 2013...
Thunderbirds to honor fallen pilot with dedication of restored F-105 replica
- News3 | NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE -- A historic one-12th scale model
F-105 "Thunderchief" display will be officially unveiled, in its
professionally restored glory, at a ceremony Friday. The 600-pound model
will be on permanent display in front of the Thunderbirds hangar,
perched atop the same tall, red, white and blue post that held it for 25
years in front of main access gate of the base....
RAF Cosford Air Show wins Tourism Award - UK Airshow News - Flightline UK | The RAF Cosford Air Show has won one of the top Shropshire tourist awards for 2013. The winners of the 2013 Shropshire Star Awards were announced at a packed ceremony held at the Ironbridge Museum on Monday 18 November. The final announcement of the day was the winner of the Tourism Event of the Year, sponsored by the Shrewsbury Club, and with a short list including two other major events it was a tense moment for all those concerned. However, the Air Show which brings over 60,000 people to the county was a popular choice. The Award was received by Air Show Chairman, Wing Commander Paul Lilly, and Air Show Director, Amanda Butcher...
Warbirds News
- Sahara’s P-40 Kittyhawk Update
- Yanks UH-1H Huey Unveiling
- Douglas C-47 ‘Whiskey 7 ‘ Back To Normandy France In June Of 2014
- Victoria Air Maintenance’s Mosquito Almost Ready To Fly
- A New Home For The Fiat G 59
- McDonnell Douglas Retirees Visit Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum, Donate Space Mission Memorabilia
- Variety of "Big Birds" Come Home to Roost at Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Air and Military Museum of the Ozarks Honors Veterans with Variety of Interactive Exhibits
- Stars of the Sky and Screen - 2014 Fly-in Theme
- Tweety Bird Flies Again!
- Taylorcraft Flying Video
- Teri Chastain's Hatz Project
- Texas and Florida Chapter Newsletters
U.S. Coast Guard wants to get its hands on 14 C-27J Spartan planes - The Aviationist | Pentagon has recently announced the decision to assign seven C-27J Spartan airlifters to the U.S. SOCOM (Special Operations Command). The aircraft are part of the batch of 21 tactical transport aircraft procured by the U.S. Air Force before the service took the controversial decision to store them all because they were too expensive to operate...
Thursday, August 22, 2013
RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit To Visit Erie Aviation Gala and Open House
ERIE, Pa. (AUGUST 20, 2013) – The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron will 
welcome visitors at its free RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit at the Erie Aviation Gala and Open House, August 24-25, 2013 at the Erie International Airport Tom Ridge Field. The free RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit is a truly unique opportunity for the young and the young-at-heart to not only learn, but experience the inspiring story of the Tuskegee Airmen while being immersed in a theatrical experience. In addition, the Red Tail P-51C Mustang will be on static display.
During the original movie aptly named, "RISE ABOVE," audience members will be transported into what it was like to be a black airman during WWII and the obstacles faced by America’s first black military pilots and their support personnel, known today as the Tuskegee Airmen, as they worked toward their goal of becoming U.S. Army Air Corps pilots in the early 1940s. At the conclusion of the film, audiences experience the excitement and thrill of flying the world’s greatest fighter aircraft, the P-51 Mustang, in formation, aerobatics, a break and a few low passes. Filmed with a 180-degree lens along with the state-of-the-art theater design, the movie experience gives attendees the feeling that you are actually flying in the airplane.
“The exhibit is truly a one-of-a-kind adventure similar to something you would experience at Disneyland,” said Brad Lang, CAF Red Tail Squadron Leader. “The overall message is about rising above to reach your potential no matter your circumstances; the film uses the story of the Tuskegee Airmen and the story of the CAF Red Tail Squadron to inspire young people to achieve their potential, but the message resonates with all ages because of the unique and interactive way it is told. This is an experience you won’t want to miss.”
The exhibit is a mobile ‘big’ screen theater with a customized 53' trailer with expandable sides that houses a 160-degree panoramic curved movie screen and seating for 35 in climate-controlled comfort. It showcases a short original movie, "RISE ABOVE," focusing on what the Tuskegee Airmen had to overcome to be allowed to fly and fight for their country during World War II. This experience highlights how to set a goal and succeed even when all odds are against you; just like the original Tuskegee Airmen achieved.
The RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit is sponsored by Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority, Erie Regional Airport Authority, Highmark and Urban Erie Community Development Corporation.
For more information, visit www.commemorativeairforce.org or call (877) 767-7175. For additional information about the CAF Red Tail Squadron, please call 888-928-0188, visit www.redtail.org or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. 
About the CAF:
In 1957, a small group of ex-service pilots pooled their money to purchase a P-51 Mustang, beginning what is now called the Commemorative Air Force (CAF). With the addition of a pair of F8F Bearcats, the CAF became the founders of the Warbird Movement, an effort to preserve and honor our military history with the rallying cry to “Keep ‘Em Flying!” Now, 55 years later, the CAF is the premier Warbird organization, operating 156 vintage aircraft in Honor of American Military Aviation. A non-profit educational association, the CAF has more than 10,000 members and its fleet of historic aircraft is distributed to 80 units located in 24 states for care and operation. For more information, visit www.commemorativeairforce.org or call (877) 767-7175.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
MOBILE ‘BIG’ SCREEN THEATER AND EXHIBIT HONORING TUSKEGEE AIRMEN TO VISIT THUNDER OVER MICHIGAN
experience. Standard admission to the Air Show will apply; however there is no charge for the exhibit. In addition, the Red Tail P-51C Mustang will be on static display and five members of the Tuskegee Airmen will be signing autographs and talking with fans throughout the weekend. 
information about the CAF Red Tail Squadron, visit www.redtail.org or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Thunder Over Michigan: Fun for the Whole Family
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Wednesday, June 26, 2013
MOBILE ‘BIG’ SCREEN THEATER AND EXHIBIT HONORING TUSKEGEE AIRMEN TRAVELS TO CAPE GIRARDEAU REGIONAL AIRPORT
RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit will be at the Cape Girardeau Regional Air Festival at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on June 27-29, 2013. The public is welcome to experience the Exhibit for free with paid admission to the Air Show on Friday evening beginning at 5:00 p.m. and Saturday beginning at 10:00 a.m.The RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit is a truly unique opportunity for the young and the young-at-heart to not only learn, but experience the inspiring story of the Tuskegee Airmen while being immersed in a theatrical experience.
During the original movie aptly named, "RISE ABOVE," audience members will be transported into what it was like to be a black airman during WWII and the obstacles faced by America’s first black military pilots and their support personnel, known today as the Tuskegee Airmen, as they worked toward their goal of becoming U.S. Army Air Corps pilots in the early 1940s. At the conclusion of the film, audiences experience the excitement and thrill of flying the world’s greatest fighter aircraft, the P-51 Mustang, in formation, aerobatics, a break and a few low passes. Filmed with a 180-degree lens along with the state-of-the-art theater design, the movie experience gives attendees the feeling that you are actually flying in the airplane.
“The exhibit is truly a one-of-a-kind adventure similar to something you would experience at Disneyland,” said Brad Lang, CAF Red Tail Squadron Leader. “The overall message is about rising above adversity to reach your potential no matter your circumstances; the film uses the story of the Tuskegee Airman and the story of the Red Tail Squadron to inspire young people to achieve their potential, but the message resonates with all ages because of the unique and interactive way it is told. This is an experience you won’t want to miss.”
The exhibit is a mobile ‘big screen’ theater and exhibit with a customized 53' trailer with expandable sides that houses a 160-degree panoramic curved movie screen and seating for 35 in climate-controlled comfort. The exhibit showcases a short original movie, "RISE ABOVE," focusing on what the Tuskegee Airmen had to overcome to be allowed to fly and fight for their country during World War II. The Exhibit reflects the CAF Red Tail Squadron's educational mission of showing guests, especially young people, amazing possibilities. This experience highlights how to set a goal and succeed even when all odds are against you; just like the original Tuskegee Airmen achieved. The Squadron has distilled the Airmen's experiences into six guiding RISE ABOVE principles to help with this mission:
- Aim High
- Believe In Yourself
- Use Your Brain
- Never Quit
- Be Ready To Go
- Expect To Win
In 1957, a small group of ex-service pilots pooled their money to purchase a P-51 Mustang, beginning what is now called the Commemorative Air Force (CAF). With the addition of a pair of
F8F Bearcats, the CAF became the founders of the Warbird Movement, an effort to preserve and honor our military history with the rallying cry to “Keep ‘Em Flying!” Now, 55 years later, the CAF is the premier Warbird organization, operating 156 vintage aircraft in Honor of American Military Aviation. A non-profit educational association, the CAF has more than 10,000 members and itsfleet of historic aircraft is distributed to 80 units located in 24 states for care and operation. For more information, visit www.commemorativeairforce.org or call (432) 563-1000.For more information about the CAF Red Tail Squadron, visit www.redtail.org or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram (#CAF Red Tail Squadron).
Friday, June 14, 2013
Indy Transponder 14-JUN-2013 1115z
Solar Impulse Departs St. Louis for Cincinnati - Carmelo Turdo | Solar Impulse took off from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport shortly after 4am today for its flight to Cincinnati, Ohio as it continues its Across America tour. Pilot Andre Borschberg is scheduled to land this evening, and Solar Impulse should be ready to continue on to Washington, D.C. tomorrow morning...
Planes of Fame event on Saturday in Chino - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin | The event's theme is the 
American Heroes Air Show Lands at Hansen Dam - Helicopter Association International | Buckle up for high-flying excitement when the U.S.'s premier aviation event devoted exclusively to helicopters lands in the San Fernando Valley. Since 1993, this admission-free event has been educating the Southern California community as to the unique ...
Performers to take flight Saturday for Holdrege Air Show - Kearney Hub | The Holdrege Air Show will include fly-in/drive-in breakfast, air show, parachute jumpers, wing walkers and aerobatics. Celebrate swedish days. Holdrege's annual Swedish Days celebration will be Friday and Saturday in downtown Holdrege. Games and...
Warbirds over the Roanoke set for Saturday - Lake Gaston Gazette Observer | Warbirds over the Roanoke set for Saturday. Warbirds over the Roanoke set for Saturday. Come join the 95th Squadron...
Public invited to fly high in the 'Tin Goose' while it visits Quincy - Quincy Herald Whig | The Tri-Motor's visit coincides with the chapter's annual Father's Day Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast, which takes place from 7 to 1 a.m. Sunday at the airport. Proceeds from both will benefit the EAA's Young Eagles program, which offers children between ...
AirFest 2013 Is Officially Canceled - WIFR | ROCKFORD (WIFR) – What's supposed to be the final hurrah of summer is now a big disappointment for Rockford's economy. AirFest 2013 is officially canceled and it's the second big act to go away this year. Some local pilots feel the economy isn't going ...
Rare B-17 is in Joplin this week - KY3 | JOPLIN, Mo. -- Once famed as a "Flying Fortress," the B-17 soaring above the Ozarks on Tuesday is now a full-fledged flying museum. "Sentimental Journey" is one of the world's few remaining airworthy B-17s. It touched down Tuesday at Joplin Regional ...
Restored B-17 brings back memories for WWII veterans - Shore News Today | The LOWER TOWNSHIP – The Yankee Air Museum's restored B-17 bomber “Yankee Lady” made its final approach to the runway here Sunday evening, as nearly 20 guests – mostly veterans – gathered to welcome its arrival. The restored aircraft, one of ...
Rise Above exhibit brings story of Tuskegee Airmen to York - York Daily Record | A film about the Tuskegee Airmen and the Commemorative Air Force Red Tail Squadron plays in a tractor-trailer as part of the Rise Above Traveling Exhibit. The exhibit is in York through Friday. On Saturday, it will move to Aviation Days at the York ...
In the Cockpit with the Red Bull Corsair and Lightning - The Lexicans | Some absolutely beautiful air-to-air.
B-25 Mitchell Association Closes Down - WarbirdsUpdate | Though the B-25 Mitchell Association got off to a good start, lack of member content contribution has led to the founder of the association, Rick Mitchell (no relation) to wind down the operation of the no-cost association....
Turners Falls: Model airplane air show slated Sunday - Berkshire Eagle | The Franklin County Radio Control Club will present a Father's Day Fun Fly from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, at 140 Industrial Boulevard. The third annual event will include a model airplane aerobatics show, flight helicopter demonstration ...
Model Aviation Air Show - fox2now.com | (KTVI) – Jonathon Hendrickson, with the Saint Louis Radio Control Flying Association (SLRCFA), stopped by with some friends and a whole lot of model remote controlled airplanes. Tim Ezell got to help start a model jet fighter and watch the aerial ...
Nellis combat rescue commemorates fallen wingmen - ACC | The 66th Rescue Squadron took a step on June 10 to ensure that their fallen comrades will never be forgotten, during a ceremony where they named three roads after Airmen who died exactly three years ago in the district of Sangin, Afghanistan.
Virginia Air and Space Center hosts an exhibit that will puzzle you - Daily Press | If you're worried about the kids developing a fuzzy brain during the summer months, head to the Virginia Air & Space Center in Hampton where the traveling exhibit "Mindbender Mansion" is sure to test the wits. On display through Sept. 3, the exhibit ...
Sukhoi PAK-FA spin recovery footage - Dave Majumdar | Check out this video of the Russian Sukhoi PAK-FA fifth-generation stealth fighter. There is some good footage of the jet undergoing flight tests--my comprehension of the Russian language is virtually non-existent, but I think the reporter is giving an overview of the jet's capabilities...
NASA Visitor Centers Launch New Passport for Space Tourists - Space.com | ... the Smithsonian's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia where space shuttle Discovery is exhibited; the California Science Center in Los Angeles where shuttle Endeavour is housed; and the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City, which ...
Monday, May 13, 2013
Historic Tuskegee exhibit and aircraft to join lineup
Air Show representatives proudly announce the first time appearance of the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit, an inspiring display about the Tuskegee Airmen, who were the first black military pilots and crew in the U.S. military. Sponsored by the Texas Flying Legends Museum and the Commemorative Air Force Red Tail Squadron, the RISE ABOVE exhibit is a one-of-a-kind, custom-trailer that creates a 30-seat theater with a 160-degree panoramic screen. Spectators will sit in this climate-controlled theater and watch the inspiring story from the 1940’s of how the Tuskegee Airmen overcame many obstacles to achieve their dreams of becoming the first black pilots in the U.S. Army Air Corps. In addition, spectators will also experience the exhilarating sensation of what it’s like to fly the P-51 Mustang.
Along with the RISE ABOVE exhibit, the Commemorative Air Force Red Tail Squadron will also bring their P-51C Mustang “By Request” that will both fly during the show as well as be part of the Tuskegee exhibit. The storied P-51 fighter was a game-changer for the U.S. forces during WWII. The Tuskegee pilots flew red-tailed P-51s during WWII, hence the name “Red Tail Squadron”. “By Request” was the dream of Commemorative Air Force member, Don Hinz, who felt the P-51 should be restored to draw attention and tell the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, and the Red Tail Project was born. The name “By Request” honors Benjamin O. Davis Jr., who was a member of the first class to graduate from flight training at Tuskegee. Davis led the 332 nd Fighter Group during WWII and eventually became the first black general in the U.S. Air Force. He named his Mustang “By Request” because white pilots would request Tuskegee Airmen to escort them during WWII.
"We’re honored to host the RISE ABOVE exhibit for the first time in Dayton," stated Michael Emoff, United States Air and Trade Show Board of Trustees Chairman. "The Tuskegee Airmen are an important part of our history," he added.
The P-51 “By Request” joins a blockbuster lineup for the 2013 Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger. In total, there will be 15 feature attractions in the air and a host of ground display aircraft and interactive exhibits. Flying attractions range from award-winning aerobatic great Sean D. Tucker to the only flying B-29 Superfortress in the world, "FIFI", to a first ever demonstration of the MiG-17. Spectators will also enjoy the AeroShell Formation Aerobatic Team and the "Great Wall of Fire" just to name a couple more. Visit the show website at www.daytonairshow.com for a complete lineup and ticket information.
The Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger is produced by the United States Air and Trade Show, Inc, a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit Ohio Corporation that relies on sponsorship and community support to offset the cost of producing the event. The Dayton/Montgomery Convention and Visitors Bureau estimates that the show has a $3.2 million annual economic impact on the region.
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Aerial demonstration approved for graduation events - U.S. Air Force Academy | Scheduled teams include a group of privately-owned T-33 aircraft, the Texas Flying Legends, the Mile High Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation, and the National Museum of WWII Aviation based in Colorado Springs ...
Snowbirds back in the sky - Moose Jaw Times-Herald | Hundreds of family, friends and military 
REDLANDS: Hangar 24 releases full details of AirFest - Press-Enterprise (blog) | Kent Pietsch executing an amazing landing on a moving RV and dead stick aerobatics. Gregory “Wired” Colyer performing his high performance aerobatic maneuvers in his T-33 “Ace Maker”. Clay Lacy bringing his Lear Jet aerobatics. Vintage warplanes will ...
Sporty's annual Fly-in set for May 18 - The Clermont Sun | Sporty's Pilot Shop, the largest pilot shop in the world, is hosting their annual Fly-In on Saturday May 18. This event has been going on for about ten years and attracts over 1,000 attendants each year. Last year, over 200 pilots and their passengers ...
Air show to honour Korean War vets By DON RICE, The StarPhoenix | For the third year in a row planes, not cars, will be the object of attention at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway. The Canada Remembers Our Heroes Air Show is back for another soar past ACMS on July 6 and 7. Organizing body of the event, 602 Lynx Wing Association, who saved the air show from cancellation last year, attracted around 11,000 people for their first event at ACMS in August 2012...
Corsicana AirSho salutes military war birds - Corsicana Daily Sun | Paul Fiala's Aerobatic act, Falcon Flight and the Texas V-Tails Formation Flight teams, and the Trojan Phlyers Flight Demonstration Team are scheduled to perform. The Coyote Squadron is selling rides in its PT-19 for $150 and several other war birds ...
EAA Annual Member Meeting Moves To Wednesday At AirVenture from Aero-News Network | Pelton Says More Members Should Be Able To Attend Mid-Week Meeting To allow more EAA members to attend their annual membership meeting at AirVenture, which is also the organizations annual convention, EAA's annual meeting has been moved to Wednesday, July 31, at 8:30 a.m. at Theater in the Woods. The annual meeting had traditionally been held on Saturday morning at the fly-in.
Fly-in celebrates 40 years of training - McPherson Sentinel | Kollett moved from Oklahoma to McPherson at age 19, graduating from McPherson High School in 1957 and from Central Christian College in 1960. Kollett said he took lessons from the McPherson Airport, before CCC even had its own aviation program.
VIDEO. Tricolor arrows in the sky of Bari, performances for children ... - Radiobombo | Our city today has been able to experience the excitement of the Tour of Italy and in many yesterday they went to the Bari to watch the spectacle of the Tricolour Arrows in the sky looking the waterfront of the city. The artists of the Force, on board ...
Impressive air display over Warwick - Leamington Observer | In response the school was offered a 15-minute aerial display from RAFA's Blades display team, a group of full-time civilian aerobatic display made up entirely of former RAF Red Arrows pilots, renowned worldwide for flying close formation aerobatics....
Folkestone Airshow cancelled from Flightline UK - UK Airshow News | The organisers of the Folkestone Airshow have released the following on Facebook...
Take a peek inside the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit! by CAF Red Tail Squadron | Did you know that RISE ABOVE was created by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Adam White of Hemlock Films who specializes in aviation cinema? This is the third time White has made a documentary featuring the story of the Tuskegee Airmen. He said in an interview, “It’s been my privilege to meet and work with many of the Tuskegee Airmen while making Red Tail Reborn, Flight of the Red Tail, and now RISE ABOVE. I’m pleased to be part of the team that is ensuring that the dedication and accomplishments of the Tuskegee Airmen will not be forgotten.” Additionally, The Restorers, a documentary about the restoration of vintage war planes, is also White’s creation, for which he earned his Emmy in 2005. An interesting side note, White is a licensed pilot himself....
Hawthorne Global Hosts The Commemorative Air Force and Its WWII B-17 Bomber - The Leading Aviation Industry Resource for News, Equipment and | Hawthorne Global Aviation Services, an FBO tradition since 1932 and the preferred FBO at the Lakefront Airport in New Orleans, will host the Texas Raiders, an authentically restored WWII B-17 Bomber owned and operated by the Commemorative Air Force, ...
Indiana State University Flight Academy taking off - Indiana State University | ... is currently being developed. The Diamond DA40, which Indiana State graduate Kay Brown and professor Melanie Abel flew in the Air Race Classic in 2011, features a modern cockpit and technology that makes it a preferred choice to train aspiring pilots.
HSC-2 Pilot Receives USO Woman of the Year Military Leadership Award - Navy.mil | A helicopter instructor pilot from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 2 was selected as the Navy's Woman of the Year honoree for the USO of Metropolitan New York, May 2. Lt. Janis Harrington was one of five female service members - one from each branch of the armed forces - who received the award in commemoration of their dedication, achievements, and service to the country....
Fresno pilot Jack Wiegand forgets passport in around-the-world quest - The Fresno Bee | In a haste to start his quest to become the youngest person to fly solo around the world, Fresno pilot Jack Wiegand forgot one of his most important documents -- his passport. The oversight grounded him in Canada for an extra two days....
Local aviator to follow explorers' route - South Coast Register | Ray Vincent from Coolangatta will fly his Piper Challenger among a group of aviators, including the RAAF aerobatic team, the Roulettes, as part of the historic Blue Mountains Bicentenary Flyover on May 25. The flyover will follow the path trodden by ...
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Maverick 'Flying Car' Crashes In Canada from AVwebFlash Current Issue | Two men suffered minor injuries Friday when the Maverick "flying car" they were in crashed in an elementary schoolyard in Vernon, British Columbia Canada. Children had just started classes for the day and no one on the ground was hurt. Ray Sebring, the pilot, and passenger Ed Haaskyk were on a demonstration flight of the aircraft...
Check out this hot air balloon! - Picture speaks for itself.
Podcast: Pilots Get Social from AVWeb Podcast - Podcast | The $100 hamburger can be a pleasant quest for pilots, but there's nothing like planning a flight to a specific event to get the prop turning. That's the theory behind Social Flight, an app that lists more than 3,500 flying-related events all over the U.S. with customized features that let pilots know where they can fly -- but, more importantly, why they should. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with Social Flight's Jeff Simon.
Aviation workshop offered to high schoolers at expo - Weakley County Press | There will be a business expo set up on the grounds as well as airplane displays, a petting zoo, activities for youngsters and food vendors. The airport has scheduled fly-in displays as well as aerobatic demonstrations during the afternoon as part of ...
Mini rover rolls into museum - The Daily Standard | Curio, a 1/4 scale fully-functional model of the Mars rover Curiosity, debuted Thursday afternoon at the Armstrong Air & Space Museum in Wapakoneta. The six-wheel drive, remote-controlled model was a year-long effort by engineering students at Ohio ...
NASA Wins Prestigious Aerospace Industry Awards from Aero-News Network | Collier Trophy To Goes To Mars Science Laboratory Team For Curiosity Two prominent aerospace industry organizations are recognizing the contributions of NASA, especially the achievements of the team that landed NASA's Curiosity rover on Mars in August, with coveted awards. The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) presented its Robert J. Collier Trophy to the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Team of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, CA, at an event in Arlington, VA, Thursday night. At an event in Washington on Wednesday, the team received the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation Award.
