Indy Transponder 14-OCT-2011 1030z

Blue Angels ready for homecoming show - Gulf Coast Newspapers | The Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will close the 2011 season at their annual Homecoming Air Show aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola on Nov. 11-12. Prior to the world famous Blue Angels F/A 18 Hornet performances, ...

Flying with the Blue Angels – KSEE | And only the best of the best fly the Blue Angels. On this day, I had the honor of flying with them. As the flight crew got me ready in the No. 7 F/A 18 Hornet. Lieutenant Dave Tickle, the man I'll be flying with, shared his thoughts on what it means ...

FCB-1 Flying Leopard fighter jet crashes in China military airshow - Telegraph.co.uk | The fighter jet of FBC-1, also known as Flying Leopard, is manufactured by the Xi'an Aircraft Industry Corp. The air show is part of the 5-day China International General Aviation Convention that is being held in the capital of Shaanxi Province, ...

Fighter jet crashes at China air show – AFP | "The plane had some malfunction and an investigation team has been sent to the scene," said a spokeswoman for the China International General Aviation Convention, the organiser of the air show held in Xian's Pucheng Neifu airport. ...

UFO photographed during Sainte-Maxime airshow | UFO Digest ...  by Christian Macé | Many thanks to our reader who has just sent the email below with the original photo attached with. I circled in red the UFO and I enlarged. It is the right of the photo, near the military aircraft Fouga Magister. Enregistée in my pc, ...

Ronald Reagan Launches During A Tiger Cruise Air Show  by OUT | PACIFIC OCEAN  An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during a tiger cruise air show. Tiger Cruises allow friends and family of deployed Sailors and Marines to spend time aboard a sea-going vessel to experience the ship's day-to-day operations. Ronald Reagan is returning from a seven-month deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alexander Tidd.

Miami University grad named Vectren Dayton Air Show Executive Assistant - FOX19 | OXFORD, OH (FOX19) - Heather Cepluch has been named Executive Assistant to Director of the Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger. Cepluch will be responsible for important financial and business management functions of the show. ...

44-84753 – P-51D-25-NT – Painted as 44-72481 “Buzzin’ Cuzzin”  from Warbird Central - WWII Historical Aircraft Information Website by warbirdcentral | Fighter plane 44-84753, a P-51, was manufactured in Dallas TX, and delivered in June 1945, between VE Day (May 8, 1945) and VJ Day (August 14, 1945).  It was delivered to the 31st Fighter Squadron (FS), 412th Fighter Group (FG), a test and evaluation unit headed by Tex Hill that would evaluate the performance of Mustangs versus military jets just coming under development.  The 31 FS 412 FG was stationed at March Field CA at that time, and is today the primary USAF test group at Edwards Air Force Base…

A record setting Neptune called “The Turtle” — or was it “The Truculent Turtle”?  from Travel for Aircraft | A record setting Neptune called The Turtle — or was it The Truculent Turtle?  There is no doubt that this aircraft with its two piston engines is special, setting a long distance unrefueled flight record which remained standing until a B-52 Stratofortress claimed the title. What is in doubt is the name of the aircraft. Many records, including the museum page, say it is the Truculent Turtle — however, the nose and earliest references say The Turtle…

NBAA Benefit Raises $220,000 for Life-Saving Flights  from Aero-News Network | ConocoPhillips Honored As 'Angel of the Year' The NBAA and the Corporate Angel Network (CAN) Wednesday applauded the $220,000 raised Tuesday through an industry benefit held to support CAN's life-saving flights for cancer patients. "The business aviation community has long understood the need to 'give back,' and that was clearly in evidence in this show of support for CAN's work," said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen…

"Night Witches" and the flying beasts from the east  by Deano | Eastern Front Flying Day | Once again I returned to Paine Field, Everett (almost becoming my summer weekend getaway) to see the latest flying day held by the Flying Heritage Collection! Todays display was to showcase the collections Russian aircraft...

Paul Sergeant  from Flight To Success by Karlene Petitt | When I asked Paul how he got into flying he said, "It was both easy and hard."  Paul had decided to become a pilot when he was five-years old. Actually, per his dad's recollection, Paul first wanted to become an astronaut. But when he'd learned that astronauts only flew once every few years he asked his dad how often pilots flew. When his dad told him, "every day" he said, "I'm going to be one." He tells me, "I never changed my mind."…

1st Grade Open Hangar Day at 52F  from VAF Forums by Walt | We were delighted today to have a field trip from one of the local elementry schools stop by for a visit. We had a great time showing them the airplanes, teaching a mini class on aerodynamics, how an airplane works, engines, propellers and doing "pilot" stuff.  Nothing like a large group of young eager energetic kids to keep you on your toes for a few hours…

 BIRD STRIKE! I'm an ace.  from VAF Forums by Toobuilder | I've had a few birdstrikes before, but tonight takes the cake.  Perfect evening to fly. I run over to Rosamond to get some gas for our trip to Chandler tomorrow. Upon my return to my home strip I perform the customary "low approach" to check the sock. Fairly low power, only about 165 knots - done it a million times... At the departure end, just as I start to pull for the downwind, I see the sunset blackened by a flock of birds fleeing the area. I duck just in time to save my eyes from shattered plexiglass and bird carcasses. After the "boom" I raise my head to see the large hole in the windscreen and blood and feathers all over the cockpit. As I pull into the left downwind I feel the blood running down my head...

EAA Honors Five Aviators with Hall of Fame Induction  from Alabama Aviator - Aviation News | EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, WI- The Experimental Aircraft Association will recognize the contributions made to the world of flight by five aviators on Thursday, October 27, as it inducts them into the EAA Hall of Fame during a banquet at the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The five aviators represent the spectrum of aviation within the EAA community and have achieved notable successes within their particular realm of flight…

Moon to have no-fly zones by month end  from Military Photos by Xav | No-fly zones will come into effect on the moon for the very first time by the end of this month! Why, even buffer zones that spacecraft may have to avoid will come into existence. The reason: avoiding any spraying of rocket exhaust or dust onto certain historical sites and artefacts on the moon.  According to Science, by the end of this month NASA is expected to come up with a set of “recommendations” for spacecraft and astronauts visiting the “U.S. government property on the moon.” Of course, these recommendations will not be legally binding as the 1967 Outer Space Treaty makes it clear that the lunar surface has no owner…

LAX becoming "A380 Heaven" as we capture three on October 13, 2011  from Aero Pacific Flightlines by Michael Carter | Korean Air commenced A380 service between Seoul-Incheon International Airport (ICN/RKSI) and LAX on Tuesday October 11, 2011 with a three times weekly rotation (Tues, Thurs, & Sat). A380-861 (c/n 035) HL7611, the carriers first of the type arrives at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX/KLAX) on Thursday October 13, 2011…

787 Tenth Anniversary Report  from Flight International by Dan Thisdell | To make a Boeing 787 requires 62 miles of wiring (that's a real Boeing-supplied fact) and enough carbon fibre to stretch to the Moon (I just made that up but it's probably not far off). Even more impressively, the aircraft's remarkable features - carbon composite structure, all-electric systems, big windows, higher cabin pressure, global supply chain and, alas, the hiccups and miscalculations that meant a three-and-a-half year delay in getting it into service - have inspired at least that many column inches in the press (maybe not enough to reach the Moon, but certainly as much as the wiring, which is still an awful lot)…

Twice as nice  from Randy’s Journal by Randy Tinseth | Here’s a cool fact for the Boeing history books. Today, the second airplanes from each of our new programs were contractually delivered to our customers. Cargolux flew their second 747-8 Freighter directly to Luxembourg a short time afterward, while ANA will fly away with their second 787 Dreamliner on Saturday…

That must hurt…  from Bonjour BlueSky 

Today in Aviation History – October 14  from Calgary Recreational and Ultralight Flying Club by bikeal

Thunderbirds to Fly Hometown Hero

Dayton, Ohio –Sergeant Jeff Kramer of the Ohio State Highway Patrol will take the ride of a lifetime on Friday, July 22nd with the US Air Force Thunderbirds as part of the Thunderbirds’ Hometown Hero program. Selection for the ride is based upon an individual who has sacrificed time and effort to better the community and/or someone who has heroically saved a life.  Sergeant Kramer qualifies on both accounts.

A recipient of the O.W. Merrill Meritorious Service Award in 1997, the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s highest award for valor, Sergeant Jeff Kramer assumed great risk to himself to prevent the injury and possible death of others by commandeering a vehicle driving the wrong direction on Interstate 75.  Then Trooper Kramer noticed an elderly woman driving the wrong way on I-75.  He positioned his vehicle in such a way to get the driver to slow down to the point where he was able to exit his patrol car and climb into the window of the still moving car.  He struggled with the confused driver as she continued to drive against oncoming traffic.  After several miles, Trooper Kramer took control of the woman and her vehicle, bringing the ordeal to a safe conclusion. 

Promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2003, Kramer now serves as the Assistant Post Commander of the Dayton Highway Patrol Post.  Recently Sergeant Kramer was selected from over 200 Highway Patrol Sergeants to represent the Ohio State Highway Patrol at Buckeye Boy’s State.  Also, Sergeant Kramer coaches both his daughters’ softball team and his son’s T-ball teams in the Tipp City, Jr. Baseball League.

Hometown Service Members Scheduled to Fly at 2011 Vectren Dayton Air Show

More Than 20 Locals Return to Appear at Show

Dayton, Ohio – The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and other performers will be roaring into Dayton this week but for some of the performers the trip to Dayton will be extra special because they will be in front of the hometown crowd. More than 20 pilots or crew members with local ties will be participating in the 2011 Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger. The show takes to the skies July 23rd and 24th at the Dayton International Airport. Local connections include:

2011 Vectren Dayton Air Show
Local Connections

Demonstration Pilots/Crews

* SrA Eldrin Davidson (Crew Chief) /  A-10 Thunderbolt  / Toledo, OH
* MSgt Steve Glick (Team Chief)  / A-10 Thunderbolt / Cleveland, OH
* SSgt Kenny Marthey (Crew Chief) / A-10 Thunderbolt  / Navarre, OH

Static Display Pilots/Crews

* 1Lt Jake Allen  /  KC-135 Stratotanker / Columbus, OH
* Lt Chris Cook (Pilot) /  C-2 Cod / Cleveland, OH
* TSgt Bob Cox  /  KC-135 Stratotanker / Columbus, OH
* TSgt Tom Dailey  /  KC-135 Stratotanker /  Columbus, OH
* SrA AJ Derryberry  /  KC-135 Stratotanker /  Columbus, OH
* TSgt Brian Fleming /  KC-135 Stratotanker / Columbus, OH
* LCDR Chad George (Pilot) / P-3 / Kokomo, IN
* Maj Chad “Stitch” Holesko (Pilot) / Ohio ANG F-16 / Springfield, OH
* Capt Philip “Joker” Jackson (Pilot) / F-16 Aggressor / Worthington, OH
* A1C Dustin Midkiff (Crew) /  OC-135 Open Skies
* LCpl Shaun Ott /  CH-46E Sea Knight
* Capt Kurt Ruen /  KC-135 Stratotanker /  Columbus, OH
* Capt Mark Ruther (Pilot) /  T-1A Jayhawk / St. Xavier grad
* LtCol Tom "Maniac" Schulte (Pilot) / T-38C Talon / Dublin, OH
* ENS Mike Smallwood (Pilot) /  T-45 Goshawk /  Columbus, OH
* Sgt Cory Stieber /  CH-46E Sea Knight
* Capt Nick “Waldo” Zetocha (Pilot) / Ohio ANG F-16 / Toledo, OH

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the 37th annual Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger on July 23rd and 24th. In addition to the Thunderbirds, the show will also feature the US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt, Tora Tora Tora, the US Navy F-18 Super Hornet, the Red Bull Helicopter, Tombstone Riders All-Women Wing Walking and Sean D. Tucker.

Get discount general admission tickets now for the Saturday or Sunday show at more than 100 Kroger stores in the Dayton-Cincinnati region. Specialty seating options including the popular Blue Sky Chalet and LaRosa’s Pavilion are available through the show’s web site, www.daytonairshow.com.

Wright Bros. Aero Friday Night Live! to kick off Air Show weekend

Dayton, Ohio – The Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger announced today Wright Bros. Aero will host a party this Friday, July 22nd at its Hangar “A” at the Dayton International Airport to welcome performers and crews to Dayton.  The free event is open to the public and will feature live music by the Eyedocs of Rock – Bad Habits.  There will also be a special preview of the weekend’s air show including demonstrations by the US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II, Melissa Pemberton and a flyby arrival by two US Navy F-18 Super Hornet fighters.  Also appearing will be a special Night Pyro Jump by the US Army Golden Knights, and a fiery night run by the School Time Jet Bus.

Festivities begin at 6 p.m. and run until 11 p.m.  Ice cold beverages will be on tap and delicious LaRosa’s pizza will be available by the slice.  To get there, simply turn left on to McCauley Drive off North Dixie Drive and proceed to the entry gate at the end of McCauley.  Parking is available in lots or field areas near the hangars and is also free.  The address is 3700 McCauley Drive, Vandalia, Ohio.  For a detailed map, go to the Air Show web site www.daytonairshow.com and click the Friday Night Live! button on the home page.

Don’t miss out on this fun-filled night to meet the crews and performers that make the Vectren Dayton Air Show Dayton’s premier summer event.  The night pyro performances by the Golden Knights and the School Time Jet Bus are exclusive to Wright Bros. Aero Friday Night Live! and will be a must see for show fans.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the 37th annual Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger on July 23rd and 24th.  In addition to the acts performing at Wright Bros Aero Friday Night Live!, the show will also feature Tora Tora Tora, the US Navy F-18 Super Hornet, the Red Bull Helicopter, Tombstone Riders All-Women Wing Walking and Sean D. Tucker.

Get discount general admission tickets now for the Saturday or Sunday show at over 100 Kroger stores in the Dayton-Cincinnati region.  Specialty seating options including the popular Blue Sky Chalet and LaRosa’s Pavilion are available through the show’s web site, www.daytonairshow.com.   

NASA sending Super Guppy to Dayton

 

Dayton, Ohio – The Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger will have a distinctive static display at this year’s show, the NASA Super Guppy. The Super Guppy is rarely seen by the public and has been in Dayton only once in the show’s 37-year history, the centennial event in 2003. The 2011 show, Dayton’s premier summer event, takes place on July 23rd and 24th at the Dayton International Airport.
 

The Super Guppy is manufactured by Airbus Industries and utilized by NASA to transport space components. It was originally built from the fuselage of a Boeing C-97 Stratocruiser. The Super Guppy jumbo cargo compartment is 25 feet tall, 25 feet wide and 111 feet long. It can carry a maximum payload of more than 26 tons. Probably its most unique feature is a hinged nose that can open more than 200 degrees allowing large pieces of cargo to be loaded.

The Supper Guppy’s unique shape and odd appearance make it a crowd favorite. That along with the fact that the Super Guppy appearing in Dayton is the only one flying in the world today makes it an extraordinary display for the show.

“The NASA Super Guppy coming to Dayton is awesome,” said Michael Emoff, Chairman of the United States Air & Trade Show Board of Trustees, producers of the show. “We’re proud to bring world-class aircraft to Dayton and the Supper Guppy is certainly one of them,” Emoff added.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will have top billing at the Vectren Dayton Air Show along with first time appearances by the Red Bull Helicopter flown by Chuck Aaron along with an industry first, an all-women wing walking routine called Tombstone Riders. Rounding out the line-up will be crowd favorite, Tora Tora Tora, an eight-plane emotional reenactment of the bombing of Pearl Harbor complete with pyrotechnics; the all-American US Army Golden Knight Parachute Team; air show legendary pilot Sean D. Tucker; School Time the jet-powered school bus and single-ship military jet fighter demonstrations.

A variety of ticket packages are on sale through the show’s web site, www.daytonairshow.com. Popular areas such as the Blue Sky Chalet and LaRosa’s Pavilion are sure to be sell outs. Families will also enjoy the superb value of the PNC Family 4-Pack. Visit the show’s website for further information.

Beginning June 6th, 2011, Kroger will be exclusively offering $3.00 off adult and children tickets.
This offer will be conveniently available at over 100 Kroger stores in the Dayton-Cincinnati region. Kroger discount tickets are good for either Saturday or Sunday admission.

Founded in 1975, the Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger is one of America’s premier air shows. The Air Show showcases world-class aerobatic champions, military jet demonstrations and entertainment for the whole family celebrating Dayton’s aviation heritage as home of the Wright Brothers, National Museum of the US Air Force and Wright-Patterson AFB. For more information, visit www.daytonairshow.com.

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US Air Force Adds Two Crowd Favorites to 2011 Lineup

Dayton, Ohio – Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger officials announced today the addition of two crowd favorites to the 2011 show, which will be held on July 23rd and 24th. US Air Force officials confirmed that the A-10 Thunderbolt II and the C-17 Globemaster III are both slated as demonstration aircraft at the 37th annual show which will be held at the Dayton International Airport. These impressive exhibitions will join a blockbuster lineup headlined by the US Air Force Thunderbirds.

Specially designed for close air support, the A-10 Thunderbolt II has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude as well as a highly accurate weapons-delivery system. The venerable Warthog, dubbed for its unglamorous appearance, came into the Air Force inventory in 1975 and no one guessed that it would still be a valuable asset in 2011. In fact, days ago the A-10 Thunderbolt was ordered to Libya to support US military efforts in Operation Odyssey Dawn. With several upgrades through the years, it’s one tough fighter as the Warthog can survive direct hits from armor-piercing and high explosive projectiles up to 23mm and fly when hydraulic power is lost. Known as the “tank buster”, the Thunderbolt has contributed in many military operations including Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. The Air Combat Command East Coast A-10 Demonstration Team, from Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, will provide this year’s Thunderbolt Demonstration. Leading this year’s team and flying the demo will be Major Dylan “HABU” Thorpe, who was born in Danville, Illinois and grew up in Woodland Park, Colorado.

Another “big” hit on the air show circuit is a demonstration by the massive US Air Force
C-17 Globemaster III. The C-17, the newest, most flexible cargo aircraft in the Air Force will provide an engaging demonstration for air show spectators in Dayton this year. This enormous aircraft is nearly 200 feet long and 55 feet high and has a maximum gross takeoff weight of 585,000 pounds. The versatile aircraft can perform tactical airlift and airdrop missions and can also transport litters and ambulatory patients during aeromedical evacuations when required. Recently the C-17 was in the Dayton news as the 445th Airlift Wing at Wright-Patterson AFB announced that the unit will begin replacing their aging C-5 aircraft with eight C-17s. The aircraft performing at this year’s show hails from the 58th Airlift Squadron, 97th Air Mobility Wing, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

“This is great news from the Air Force,” said Michael Emoff, Chairman of the United States Air & Trade Show Board of Trustees, producers of the show. “These awesome demonstrations along with those we’ve already announced will make for a terrific show in 2011. And, we’re not finished adding to lineup; you’ll see some other fantastic performers announced in a few weeks,” Emoff added.

Previously publicized, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will have top billing at the Vectren Dayton Air Show along with first time appearances by the Red Bull Helicopter flown by Chuck Aaron along with industry first, an all-women wing walking routine featuring pilot Melissa Pemberton and Carol Pilon. Rounding out the line-up will be crowd favorite, Tora Tora Tora, an eight-plane emotional reenactment of the bombing of Pearl Harbor complete with pyrotechnics, the all-American US Army Golden Knight Parachute Team, and air show legendary pilot Sean D. Tucker.

A variety of ticket packages are on sale through the show’s web site, www.daytonairshow.com. Popular areas such as the Blue Sky Chalet and LaRosa’s Pavilion are sure to be sell outs. Visit the show’s website for further information.

Beginning June 6th, 2011, Kroger will be exclusively offering $3.00 off adult and children tickets.
This offer will be conveniently available at over 100 Kroger stores in the Dayton-Cincinnati region. Kroger discount tickets are good for either Saturday or Sunday admission.

Founded in 1975, the Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger is one of America’s premier air shows. The Air Show showcases world-class aerobatic champions, military jet demonstrations and entertainment for the whole family celebrating Dayton’s aviation heritage as home of the Wright Brothers, National Museum of the US Air Force and Wright-Patterson AFB. For more information, visit www.daytonairshow.com.

Two Show Favorites U.S. Army Golden Knights - Sean Tucker Added to 2011 Vectren Dayton Air Show Lineup

 

Dayton, Ohio – Vectren Dayton Air Show officials announced today the addition of two dynamic performers to the 2011 show, which will be held on July 23^rd and 24^th. The Golden Knights, the elite U.S. Army Parachute Team, and award-winning pilot extraordinaire, Sean D. Tucker, will perform at the 37^th annual Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger.  The premier summer event occurs  at the Dayton International Airport.

Last appearing at Dayton in 2009, the Golden Knights inspire audiences of all ages with their  patriotism and exciting maneuvers.  Formed in 1959, the Golden Knights are the Army’s official demonstration team.  Members are drawn from US Army paratroopers who have demonstrated excellence in parachuting skills.  They will thrill spectators with their intricate canopy work along with skydiving formations and landings that require extreme precision.  Hailing from Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, these Ambassadors of the Army represent the skill and professionalism of U.S. soldiers serving all over the world.

More than 80 million people have witnessed the hard-charging and highly-entertaining aerobatic maneuvers of air show legend, Sean D. Tucker.  Spectators at the 2011 Vectren Dayton Air Show are sure to be impressed as Sean puts his Oracle Challenger bi-plane through a rigorous performance, requiring practice three times daily.  The 2008 National Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinee, Sean D. Tucker sets the standard of aerobatic excellence with the passion and perfection he brings to every show.

“We’re thrilled with these additions to our show,” said Michael Emoff, Chairman of the United States Air & Trade Show Board of Trustees, producers of the show.  “These exciting attractions together with those announced in December are the beginning of what will be an awesome show.  What’s even better is that we will add more terrific features in the coming months,” Emoff added.

Announced in December, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger on July 23^rd and 24^th.  Also previously announced are first time appearances by the Red Bull Helicopter flown by Chuck Aaron along with industry first, an all-women wing walking routine featuring pilot Melissa Pemberton and Carol Pilon.  Rounding out the line-up will be crowd favorite, Tora Tora Tora, an eight-plane emotional reenactment of the bombing of Pearl Harbor complete with pyrotechnics. 

A variety of ticket packages are on sale through the show’s web site, http://www.daytonairshow.com/.  Popular areas such as the Blue Sky Chalet and LaRosa’s Pavilion are sure to be sell outs.  Visit the show’s website for further information. 

Beginning June 6^th, 2011, Kroger will be exclusively offering $3.00 off adult and children tickets. 

This offer will be conveniently available at over 100 Kroger stores in the Dayton-Cincinnati region.  Kroger discount tickets are good for either Saturday or Sunday admission.

                                                                  

Founded in 1975, the Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger is one of America’s premier air shows.  The Air Show showcases world-class aerobatic champions, military jet demonstrations and entertainment for the whole family celebrating Dayton’s aviation heritage as home of the Wright Brothers, National Museum of the US Air Force and Wright-Patterson AFB.  For more information, visit http://www.daytonairshow.com/.

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F-15Es showcase air power during NFL game from Seymour Johnson AFB Photos | NASHVILLE, Tenn. – F-15E Strike Eagles from the 334th Fighter Squadron fly over LP Field during an NFL game between the Tennessee Titans and the Washingon Redskins Nov. 21, 2010. The game ended with a final score of 19 to 16 with the Redskins winning the game. (Photo by Antionio More)

December 7 by Joe Clark | The Start of World War II - It is hard to believe it has been 69 years since the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Eighteen year-old newly enlisted sailors, who were there when the Japanese bombed the harbor, are today, 87 years old. There are some 3000 survivors left, but time is taking a toll on their ranks…

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December 7 - This Day In Aviation History from Aviation Earth | December 7, 1945 - New Zealand National Airways Corporation is founded with amalgamation of Union Airways, Air Travel and Cook Strait Airways. December 7, 1980 - Pan Am's Boeing 747 China Clipper arrives in Peking from New York via Tokyo to complete the first official flight between China and USA since shortly before 1949…

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Trust to Preserve Ossie James' DC-3 from Pacific Wings Magazine by Rob | A newly formed trust has been set up in Hamilton to preserve and restore the first DC-3 topdressing plane used by one of New Zealand's leading rural aviation pioneers, Ossie James, who died in 2007…

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United States Air Force Thunderbirds to Headline 2011 Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger

Tora Tora Tora…Red Bull Helo…Tombstone Riders Also to Appear

Las Vegas, Nevada – Vectren Dayton Air Show officials learned today that the United States Air Force Thunderbirds will appear on July 23rd and 24th at the 2011 Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger. In addition, the show announced the first appearances by the exciting Red Bull aerobatic helicopter and the all-women wing walking team Tombstone Riders; along with the return of crowd favorite Tora Tora Tora.

The announcements were made as part of the International Council of Air Shows’ annual convention held in Las Vegas. Additional attractions will be added in the coming months with the full lineup in place by spring. 2011 marks the 37th anniversary of Dayton’s premier summer event held annually at the Dayton International Airport.

The Red Bull helicopter is flown by award-winning pilot Chuck Aaron, the first and only civilian pilot licensed by the FAA to fly aerobatics in a helicopter. He will amaze Dayton spectators as he performs back flips and rolls in the Red Bull BO-105 helicopter with its top secret modifications. Joining Chuck will be the Red Bull Air Force, an expert four-man skydiving team that can free-fly as well as perform intricate canopy work at great speeds and with tremendous accuracy. With worldwide
demand for these cutting-edge performers, Dayton is fortunate to be selected as a Red Bull air show site in 2011. This will be the first performance of an aerobatic helicopter at Dayton.

Also debuting at the 2011 Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger is an industry first— an all-women wing walking routine starring Carol Pilon and Melissa Pemberton. Performing a Wild West routine known as Tombstone Riders, ring leader Renegade Red (aka Carol Pilon) and belle gone bad, Delta Dawn (Melissa Pemberton) will delight audiences as Melissa masterfully guides the
mighty 450 HP Stearman aircraft Royal Rhapsody while Carol daringly tames the wing.

Back by popular demand, Tora Tora Tora, a dramatic recreation of the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor will return to Dayton in 2011. This emotionally moving crowd favorite consists of eight replica aircraft including Zero fighters, Kate torpedo bombers and Val dive bombers along with breathtaking smoke, fire and explosions. A factually entertaining narration salutes fallen soldiers on both sides of the conflict in this vivid history lesson for air show spectators.

“This is an awesome start of a sensational lineup,” stated Michael Emoff, Chairman of the United States Air & Trade Show Board of Trustees, the governing organization of the show. “It will be wonderful for Dayton to welcome back some crowd pleasers along with a host of new and exhilarating performers,” he added.

All tickets for the 2011 event go on sale today through the show’s web site, www.daytonairshow.com. Spectators may want to consider several affordable options of ticket packages as a unique Christmas gift. Visit the show’s website for further information.

Beginning June 6th, 2011, Kroger will be exclusively offering $3.00 off adult and children tickets. This offer will be conveniently available at over 100 Kroger stores in the Dayton-Cincinnati region. Kroger discount tickets are good for either Saturday or Sunday admission.

Founded in 1975, the Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger is one of America’s premier air shows. The Air Show showcases world-class aerobatic champions, military jet demonstrations and entertainment for the whole family celebrating Dayton’s aviation heritage as home of the Wright Brothers, National Museum of the US Air Force and Wright-Patterson AFB. For more information, visit www.daytonairshow.com.

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Vectren Dayton Air Show and Dayton Visual Arts Center partner to develop 2011 commemorative event poster

Dayton, Ohio – The Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger today announced a partnership
with the Dayton Visual Arts Center (DVAC). The two entities will join to stage a competition, with
area artists invited to design an artwork on which a new, annual commemorative art poster will be
based. The original, two-dimensional piece of artwork, selected by a jury of representatives from
DVAC, the Air Show and the community, will proudly represent the Air Show and the Dayton
community.

“This project creates a wonderful collaboration of arts and aviation in our community,” stated
Michael Emoff, Chairman of the United States Air & Trade Show Board of Trustees, the governing
organization of the show. “We are excited about the prospect of talented local artists being involved
in the development of a unique art piece for the Air Show. The poster is a very important part of
the show’s identity each year,” he added.

The project will be administered as part of DVAC’s call for artists’ donations to their Annual Art
Auction. Those artists interested in participating in the competition can obtain more information by
contacting the Dayton Visual Arts Center at (937) 224-3922 or dvac@daytonvisualarts.org. The
deadline for entries is Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011.

The original artwork that is selected will be available for sale at the DVAC auction, scheduled for
April 29, 2011. A select number of art posters based on the winning piece will be printed for use by
the show and for distribution throughout the community.

The 37th Annual Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger will take place on July 23 and 24,
2011, at the Dayton International Airport. Air Show representatives expect to announce the
headliner and several feature attractions of the 2011 line-up next week.

Founded in 1975, the Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger is one of America’s premier air shows.
The Air Show showcases world-class aerobatic champions, military jet demonstrations and entertainment for
the whole family celebrating Dayton’s aviation heritage as home of the Wright Brothers, National Museum of
the US Air Force and Wright-Patterson AFB. For more information, visit www.daytonairshow.com.

For more information contact:
Brenda Kerfoot, General Manager, VDAS, 937-898-5901 ext.133 or brenda@daytonairshow.com
Jane A. Black, Executive Director, DVAC, 937-224-3822 or jblack@daytonvisualarts.org