On behalf of the Flying Tiger Historical Organization, we would like to invite you to partner with us and be a part of history as we memorialize the strong relationship that existed between China and the United States during WW II. The Flying Tigers Heritage Park in Guilin, China is the premier museum and memorial park dedicated to honoring the role of the Flying Tigers during WW II (the American AVG, 14th Air Force, and CBI). This world-class museum and park is nearing completion and will culminate with the re-enactment of a “Hump” flight beginning in Myanmar (Burma), over the Himalayan Mountains, and ending at the Flying Tigers Heritage Park in Guilin. We anticipate that this event will garner wide media attention both in America and in China. In fact we are in the final stages of negotiation with the American Heroes Channel to produce a documentary on the flight that will be narrated by actor Joe Mantegna, Jr. We are asking you to help sponsor this historic endeavor. The re-enactment flight will honor the brave men and women from America who fought alongside the Chinese to defeat Japanese Imperialism. Additionally, the flight will transport a number of rare and historically significant artifacts for permanent display at the museum in Guilin. The Flying Tigers Heritage Park is in the final stages of construction and is slated to open on March 28, 2015. Included within this brochure is a list of the sponsorship benefits available at different levels of support. This is a unique opportunity to document and record for history some of the most dangerous and significant flying that took place during WW II. Your contribution will ensure that this under-reported segment of history will be memorialized for generations. The Chinese Consulate in San Francisco, CA is hosting the Flying Tiger Historical Organization on October 24, 2014. We would love to use this special evening as an opportunity to celebrate with you as we honor and help preserve the legacy of some of our nation’s finest patriots. Thank you in advance for your generous support! Warmest regards,
Maj. Gen. James T. Whitehead, Jr., USAF (Ret.)
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DESCRIPTION The Flying Tiger Historical Organization, Inc. (FTHO) is a California non-profit volunteer organization registered with the IRS as a 501 (c) (3) corporation. We consist of two groups, an Executive and an Advisory Board. MISSION STATEMENT In partnership with the People’s Republic of China, to promote friendship, understanding and an appreciation of the shared heritage of the United States and the People’s Republic of China; to educate the people of today and future generations about the heroics of both countries during WW II. PRIMARY GOAL Develop the Flying Tiger Heritage Park located on the outskirts of Guilin, China. The main components of the Park will be a restored General Chennault’s Command and Operations Cave circa 1941, Museum, Honor Walk and Wall, Entrance, and Information Center. MARKETING AND CUSTOMER The Guilin area and the River Li together are one of the biggest tourist areas for the people of China. In recent times they have become a popular stop for a majority of the world tour groups. Although Kunming was a larger WW II operating area, the entire China Theater was under the command of General Chennault from his “Cave”. FINANCIAL DATA The People’s Republic of China has dedicated $4 million US dollars and has purchased 120 acres for the Park. The FTHO commitment required is $400,000 US. The cave restoration cost will be $150,000 US. The cave will be completely financed by the FTHO. The remainder of our commitment will aid in the financing of other areas in the Park. At this time we have raised $57,000 US. Pictures of our Groundbreaking Ceremony can be viewed on our web page (new web site due early November 2014). Museum completion and dedication will be March 28, 2015. PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA OFFICIALS INVOLVED WITH THE FTHO Counselor, People's Republic of China Embassy, USA – Zhang Ping* Ambassador Peoples Republic of China – Mr. Cui Tian Kai hosted banquet for FTHO at People’s Republic of China Embassy, Washington, DC* Secretary-General of China International Culture Exchange FoundationHenry Tian* nd 2 Vice Premier Liu Yandong in Great Hall of the Peoples Republic of China* Page 2 of 16
Madam Li Xiaolin Daughter of General Li, Hero of China’s defeat of the Japanese, President of Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries* Attended audience with People’s Republic of China President Xi Jinping in Great Hall of The Peoples Republic of China Consul General San Francisco – Gao Zhan Sheng* Consul General Mr. Yuan Nansheng hosting banquet for FTHO* Lingui County Vice Director & Project Director – Zhu Ge Ya* Director of Tourism Lingui County – Li Fushen* [*Personal meetings with various members of the FTHO Board] DONATION OPPORTUNITIES Please see our Sponsors Levels & Benefits page. Naming opportunities available for the cave and rooms in the cave. For further discussion, I may be reached at jtsl0509@sbcglobal.net or residence phone 661-837-1551. Thank you for your interest in this very special project between two nations.
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Pictorial display of FTHO/China Interface
Ambassador Cui Tian Kai pictured with (left to right) Larry Jobe, KC Ma, Paul Crawford, Congressman Joe Wilson, Nell Calloway, Ambassador Cui Tian Kai, General James Whitehead, Michael Bianco, Kerry Brogan, and Minster Lu Kang at People’s Republic of China Embassy in Washington, DC.
2nd Vice Premier Liu Yandong greets FTHO Board members Gen. Whitehead, Larry Jobe, and KC Ma in the Great Hall of the People, Beijing, China. Page 4 of 16
President Xi Jinping greets Friendship Conference attendees including FTHO Board members, Samoan Princess Salote Mafile’o Pilolevu, and Christopher Nixon Cox in Great Hall of the People, Beijing, China.
FTHO Board members and wives with Florence Fang.
FTHO Board members in Great Hall of The People in Beijing, China.
FTHO Board luncheon with former San Francisco Consul General Gao
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528th Fighter Pilots given Hero’s welcome by Chinese on return visit. Left to Right: Bill Creech – Joe Walters – David Thompson – Hank Snow
Banquet in Xi’an held in honor of returning 528th fighter pilots along with FTHO Board members KC Ma, Larry Jobe and Governor of Shaanxi Province Mr. Hong.
Walters
Thompson
Creech
Snow
Paul Crawford & Mark McDonnell salute Clay Soldiers on 60th Anniversary of ending of hostilities. To signify the honor bestowed on these gentlemen, only 35 world dignitaries had been allowed in the Pits to this point.
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Old Chinese gentleman with picture of himself with Flying Tigers. News media filming 529th pilots Jim Nordlie & Bob Ingersoll (“Tic Toc”) in front of Command & Operations Cave.
People’s Republic of China Embassy, Washington, DC FTHO Event hosted by Ambassador Cui Tian Kai
Ambassador Cui Tian Kai & Gen. Whitehead
Flying Tiger hat given to Ambassador
Anna Chennault, Kathrine Stevens, Nell Calloway, Cynthia Chennault, General Whitehead, FTHO board members & WW II Veterans.
KC Ma, Larry Jobe, Ambassador Cui Tian Kai, General Whitehead, Michael Bianco. FTHO Board Members with Counselor Zhang Ping at Embassy, People’s Republic of China, Washington, DC.
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The FTHO enjoyed a warm relationship with the former Consul General Mr. Gao of the San Francisco Consulate. Mr. Gao hosted the FTHO board at a dinner in his home, honored several veterans at an event at the Consulate and met with the FTHO board for lunch in San Francisco.
Dinner at Consul General Gao’s residence.
Pictured above: Florence Fang; Capt Moon Chin, Bill Behrns; Consul General Gao, Larry Jobe, General Whitehead at event honoring WW II China veterans.
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Consul General Yuan Nansheng & FTHO forming close relationship to better the friendship between Chinese and Americans.
Consul General Yuan Nansheng pictured with FTHO board members and other members of Chinese community.
Consul General Yuan Nansheng speaks to group at dinner in his residence. FTHO board member General Whitehead also spoke.
Consular staff and Consul General Yuan Nansheng with Larry Jobe, General Whitehead and KC Ma of FTHO board at San Francisco Consulate. Consul General Yuan presents plaque to Capt. Moon Fun Chin. FTHO board looks on.
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China Aviation Museum outside of Beijing. Our group was given a guided tour by General Chen Fei, head of the museum.
Mr. Li and Eldon “Bud� Haigler. Mr. Li was a Flying Tiger who trained in Arizona.
Daughter of Chinese Flying Tiger Airman discussing with Larry Jobe information about her father. While the FTHO has no files at this time we always try to help develop what information we can.
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Chinese support and Honor Flying Tigers throughout China Eddie Long CACW in Chongqing with Larry & Nina Jobe. He was the last Chinese Flying Tiger (now deceased).
Banquets in Xi’an and Chongqing held in honor of four returning Flying Tigers from 528th fighter group. Pilots Dave Thompson, Joe Walters, Bill Creech and Hank Snow with Mr. Pan, Mayor of Chongqing, below, and Mr. Hong, Governor of Shaanxi Province, above.
Madam Li, President, People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.
Congresswoman Jackie Speier presents FTHO with Congressional Certificate of Recognition for Flying Tigers, September 23, 2010. Page 11 of 16
Chinese support continued, Guilin U. S. Consul General Brian L. Goldbeck in Guilin.
Guilin Mayor Mr. Mu presents rubbing from stone in front of cave in 2004. At ground breaking in 2009. Now Director of Tourist Administration Guangxi Province.
Guilin Director of Tourist Administration Lin Yejiang.
Guilin Deputy Mayor Chen Li Hua accepts artifacts from FTHO General Whitehead. With Ms. Chen in lower picture is Deputy Director of Lingui County Mrs Zhu, project manager. Flag raising ceremony at museum March of 2012. Page 12 of 16
Sponsor Levels & Benefits Presenting Sponsor $1,000,000 (1 available) In addition to benefits listed at lower levels you will receive: • Custom nose art on one side of the vintage C-47 used for the “Hump” re-enactment flight and on permanent display at Heritage Park in Guilin, China. • A 30-second PSA about your company at the beginning of the film. Executive Producer $500,000 (2 available) In addition to benefits listed at lower levels you will receive: • Your company name and logo listed on a single slate during the opening credits of the film. Producer $250,000 (6 available) In addition to benefits listed at lower levels you will receive: • Two reserved spots aboard the “Hump” re-enactment flight. Platinum Sponsor $100,000 (10 available) In addition to benefits listed at lower levels you will receive: • 10 guest invitations to the 2015 Heritage Park/70th Anniversary of the end of WW II Celebration in Guilin, China. • Your company name listed during the closing credits of the film. • Name listing on museum and cave signage. • Special Logo display on the C-47 used for the “Hump” re-enactment flight. Gold Sponsor $50,000 (20 available) In addition to benefits listed at lower levels you will receive: • 5 guest invitations to the 2015 Heritage Park /70th Anniversary of the end of WW II Celebration in Guilin, China. • Full page 4 color ad in the 2015 Celebration event program. • Your company acknowledged and logo featured in a FTHO electronic newsletter. • Your company logo listed on the Flying Tigers Historical Organization website. Silver Sponsor $15,000 In addition to benefits listed at lower levels you will receive: • Special recognition and name listing on FTHO web page. Page 13 of 16
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Recognition and logo display at Heritage Park Grand Opening event Your company recognized as a sponsor in all print promotion pieces, press releases, and other publicity materials. Special recognition and privileges at all FTHO events
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact: Larry Jobe at 209-962-5501, larryjobe1@gmail.com or General James Whitehead at 661-837-1551, jtsl0509@sbcglobal.net
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FLYING TIGER HISTORICAL ORGANIZATION BOARD BOARD OF DIRECTORS NAME
TITLE
BACKGROUND
James Whitehead
Chairman Major Genera,l United States Air Force (Retired)
Larry Jobe KC Ma
President Vice President
Dave Thuillez
Secretary
Patti Jobe
Treasurer
Phil VanZandt
Director
Joe Y. Eng
Director
Chairman of the Board - Minter Field Aviation Museum Retired United Airlines International Pilot Consultant of Tourist Administration of Hebei Provincial Government of People’s Republic of China President of Asia Holiday Travel, Inc. A Licensed Architect; holds the National Council Architectural of Registration Board (NCARB) Certification. Retired - 30 years as Accountant in Real Estate Development Industry. Assistant Controller Menlo Equities, LLC Flying Tiger and WW II Historian, resident of Guilin, China for several years, retired business owner. United States Army (Ret.)
HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS: Paul Crawford 14th AAF Flying Tiger Jonna Doolittle Hoppes Jimmy Doolittle’s Granddaughter Nell Calloway Gen. Chennault’s Granddaughter
Bob (Tic Toc) Ingersoll 14th AAF Flying Tiger Capt. Moon Fun Chin Hump Route Pioneer
Hank Snow 14th AAF Flying Tiger Cynthia Chennault Gen. Chennault’s Daughter Brigadier General James P. Hendrickson USAF (Ret)
ADVISORY BOARD OF DIRECTORS NAME
BACKGROUND
Clay Lacy Dr. Pedro Chan Michael Bianco Judge Michael Ward Thomas K. Jue Mel McGowan Rob Custer
CEO/Founder- Clay Lacy Aviation, Aviation Hall of Fame Inductee
Victor Tong
Webplus Ventures Corporation, Author, China IT
Hao Danny Wu
Flying Tigers (Beijing) General Aviation Co., Ltd.
Patrick Bergin
CFO, Tel-Tec Security Systems
Charles Michael
Retired Account Executive, Ethyl
Alan Mutke
President of Alan Mutke & Associates International
John A. Sanders
Screen Writer, Historian
Collector and Donor, Flying Tiger Artifacts Chairman of American Capital Markets Group Administrative Law Judge CPA Business Owner and Executive Retired County Officer/Pilot
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Major General Claire Lee Chennault Page 16 of 16