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Greetings! As Mayor of Houston, I welcome all pilots, skydivers and spectators to the 2011 Wings Over Houston Airshow. This highly anticipated event will showcase vintage aircraft, aviation heroes and authentic military displays for individuals and families to enjoy. This Airshow will not only highlight the most spectacular aircraft in aeronautics, but most importantly it will benefit deserving charitable and non-profit organizations throughout the City of Houston. When it comes to giving back to the community the sky is no limit and each year the show makes our spirits soar. I commend all the organizers and supporters of the 2011 Wings Over Houston Airshow for creating a world-class event to entertain and educate the Houston community. We appreciate your significant contributions and I extend my best wishes for an enjoyable event. Sincerely, Annise D. Parker Mayor
The Airshow takes place on the ground as well as in the air, with both static and flying displays you won’t want to miss. For this reason, we open the Airshow at 8am and stay open until 5pm so you can take one last look at your favorite aircraft, or talk with its pilot and/or crew. Feel free to ask questions. Exhibitors and concessionaires offer a wide variety of souvenirs, from programs, T-shirts, hats and posters, to food and beverages. Your comments and/or suggestions are welcome and help the staff make decisions for future airshows. Address mail to Wings Over Houston Airshow, 17222 Groschke Rd., Houston, TX 77084. Thank you for being here. Enjoy the show!
J.W. Don Johnson Chairman, Board of Directors
Don Price Leader, Gulf Coast Wing
Bill Roach Executive Director
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2011 Wings Over Houston Airshow Welcome! This 27th Annual Wings Over Houston Airshow is presented by the Ghost Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force Gulf Coast Wing and West Houston Squadron and our sponsors whose support is invaluable. The nearly 8,000 CAF members across the nation are dedicated to the preservation and maintenance of their Flying Museum of World War II aircraft. You will see some of these vintage planes, well preserved in excellent condition, flying in the Air Power Demonstration which begins about noon. Your ticket to the Airshow helps make this possible. Š2011 Wings Over Houston Airshow Houston, Texas. Wings Over Houston is a non-profit 501(C)(3), community event produced by a volunteer effort of the Gulf Coast Wing and West Houston Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force.
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“drive electric tour hours” Fri: 10/14 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sat: 10/15 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sun: 10/16 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Physically Challenged See Special Show In Comfort “We will create a roaring good start for this year’s special show.”
Designed to make it possible for the physically challenged to watch the airshow in comfort, the special show is just that – Special. Many of the people who attend
impeded view of the activities and to move in and out of the field without hindrance. Those making application to attend the special show are given a complimentary pass admitting them to Ellington Airport. Parking is made available close to the site, and doctors, medics, ambucome in wheelchairs, on gurneys, on walkers or crutches, but virtually all of them lance and standby generators are available come with big smiles. They know they’re during the performance. Attendance is by invitation only, and those wanting to apply going to have a good time. may write to Wings Over Houston Airshow tradition at Wings Over Houston, for the Physically Challenged. More than which began right along with the Air- 200 volunteers are on hand for the speshow itself, is the special show performed cial show to assist in entertaining these VIP just for them. guests and to help make their visit espeIn the beginning, this was intended to cially enjoyable. The 2011 Special Show is be a “practice” show for the acts on the sponsored in part by United Space Alliance. schedule, but it has become one of the highlights of the airshow weekend. It also enables the handicapped to enjoy an un-
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ne of Houston’s largest nonprofit civic events, The Wings Over Houston Airshow proceeds are used to sponsor the Wings Over Houston Scholarship Program for college students studying for careers in aviation, Texas Southern University Summer Aviation Program for high school juniors and seniors interested in aviation, Commemorative Air Force aircraft restoration and flying historical programs, Exchange Club of Sugar Land, and over 100 non-profit groups, some of which are written about in the following pages. Our Airshow is organized as an educational event that provides community entertainment, celebrations of patriotism, military recruiting opportunities, and aviation awareness. 4
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hroughout metropolitan Houston, most of Texas and some of Louisiana and beyond, Wings Over Houston Airshow is strongly supported by our individual fans, companies, and all types of media. Without you the avid airshow fan, we would not have the benefit of supporting all the charitable organizations this show offers back to our community. Management, news directors, editors of all types and others in television & radio stations, large & small newspapers and magazines in America, Europe, Asia, Australia, the Netherlands, and many other parts of the world assist in the Airshow disseminating information about the show. The importance of their continuing interest and participation cannot be exaggerated; it is vital in so many ways. Our special thanks to each individual member of the media who assist in anyway at all. Your stories not only help the Airshow, they also help Houston grow and prosper.
aircraft are assigned to 74 CAF units across the country. These units, comprised of CAF members and volunteers, restore and operate the planes which are viewed by more than 10 million spectators annually. More than just a collection of flyable warbirds, the Commemorative Air Force’s fleet of historic aircraft, known as the “Ghost Squadron,” recreate, remind and reinforce the lessons learned from the defining moments in American military aviation history. The demands of aerial combat drove the great technological advances in aviation that occurred during and after World War II. Many different types of aircraft were developed, often designed for very specific missions.
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ollecting flying warbirds for half a century, The Commemorative Air Force is the largest flying museum in the world. The CAF is a nonprofit aviation association dedicated to Honoring American military Aviation through flight, exhibition and remembrance, by maintaining a flying museum of classic military aircraft.
Members engage with the mission to protect these rare flying monuments to freedom. They keep them in flying condition, repair, rebuild and pilot these unique assets. Future generations will benefit from the CAF’s preservation efforts, educational programs, museum exhibits and airshows.
The Commemorative Air Force International Headquarters is The CAF has approximately 8,500 members and a fleet of more located in Midland, Texas, along with the nationally-accredited than 160 airplanes representing 60 different types of American and CAF Airpower Museum. For more information please visit www. select foreign aircraft from military conflicts since World War II. The commemorativeairforce.org or call (877) 767-7175.
Honor our Heroes... Be a Colonel CAF Col Brad Lang (right) stands with American Hero and Tuskegee Airman, retired USAF Col. Charles McGee (left) in front of the CAF’s P-51C Mustang, restored and flown in honor of the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II. Lang, the son of a Tuskegee Airman, flies this P-51C as part of the CAF’s Red Tail Project. Join us in honoring the men and women of freedom.
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he West Houston Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force was formed in 1981 and is based at West Houston Airport in Houston, Texas. The Squadron operates and maintains five aircraft assigned to the unit by the CAF - a North American AT-6 advanced trainer, a Consolidated-Vultee BT-13 basic trainer, a Naval Aircraft Factory N3N primary trainer, a Stinson S-108 observation/liaison aircraft, and a Lockheed C-60A paratroop transport. The Squadron’s aircraft features a growing World War II museum, and hosts several activities each year, including public Open House events, educational tours for youth groups, veterans’ associations meetings and social events for a variety of professional and non-profit organizations.
An ongoing activity of the West Houston Squadron is the “America Trains for War” educational program. In this program, WHS aircraft and members visit area communities to educate elementary and middle school children about the role training aircraft, their manufacturers and instructor pilots played in World War II, helping to turn an essentially unprepared United States into the most dominating air power in the war. Squadron members also participate in the Smithsonian-sponsored Veteran’s History Project, where veterans of World War II tell of their stories, in their own words, for future generations. For more information, visit the Squadron web site at http://www. westhoustonsqdn.org.
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he Gulf Coast Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is comprised of the B-17G TEXAS RAIDERS and the nationally recognized air show demonstration team of TORA TORA TORA. We are a non-profit, 501-c-3 organization whose mission is to honor American Military Aviation through flying history. Throughout the year, the TORA group presents a living history lesson through a realistic re-creation of the December 7, 1941 bombing of Pearl Harbor to thousands of air show fans each year. Flying replica Japanese fighters and bombers through the smoke and fire of their pyrotechnic display, the TORA group pilots bring history alive in a way no other group can. The Gulf Coast Wing lays claim to one of just 11 flyable B-17s remaining in the world today. The operational “Flying Fortress”, TEXAS RAIDERS, recently emerged from an eight-year restoration process, costing over $600,000. It has resumed touring through the U.S. in 2011, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the first flight of the B-17. To learn more about the Gulf Coast Wing and the CAF, or to become a member of our group, talk to any wing member at one of the PX locations during the air show or visit our web site at www.gulfcoastwing.org Thank you for attending WINGS OVER HOUSTON. We hope you have enjoyed the Commemorative Air Force’s presentation of America’s rich aviation history.
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The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) Aerospace Medicine Program is a partnership with the NASA-Johnson Space Center, FAA, and military to train physicians to support the aerospace industry and provide medical services for pilots and passengers. Twenty-four of our residency graduates have joined NASA or its contractors in direct support of the space program. Since 2003, support through the Bioastronautics Contract at NASA has been provided to NASA-JSC medical operations in Houston, at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, and the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. These physicians are employed jointly by UTMB Health and Wyle Integrated Science and Engineering. 8/18/10 1:45 PM
As part of their experience, the resident physicians on the aerospace medicine team provide medical support at a number of major crowd events, including the Wings Over Houston Air Show. The UTMB Aerospace Medicine Center provides clinical aeromedical services for pilots, passengers, airlines, insurance providers and the aviation industry. Aerospace services also include medical certification and operational support for commercial orbital and suborbital spaceflight. UTMB physicians serve as the lead physicians for Virgin Galactic and Space Adventures. UTMB clinical enterprises and the Aerospace Medicine Program are happy to support the Wings Over Houston Air Show and to wish it continued success. For more information visit: http://pmch.utmb.edu
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Do you know what all of the words in the Pledge of Allegiance mean? A pledge is a promise. Allegiance means to be loyal or true. The republic means the US government, a government in which the people elect their leaders. Indivisible means something cannot be divided. Liberty is freedom. Justice is fairness.
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America’s Service Club
Brian Walters, Exchange Board liaison Leslie Woods, Exchange Club President Jim Kij, Reagan Walters, and Event Chairman Paul Barnett make up the leadership team for its participation in Wings Over Houston.
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he happy, smiling faces that greet you when you purchase tickets and enter the gates are those of the Exchange Club of Sugar Land. These volunteers assist the Wings Over Houston in a community service manner. Exchange, America’s Service Club, is a group of men and women working together to make our communities better places to live through programs of service in Americanism, Community Service, Youth Activities, and its national project, the Prevention of Child Abuse. The National Exchange
Club was started in 1911 and consist of 28,000 members. The 182 members of the Exchange Club of Sugar Land are celebrating 21 years of community service in Fort Bend County and have raised and donated over $2 million for charities.
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he Exchange Club of Sugar Land meets every Wednesday morning at 7:00am at Sweetwater Country Club in Sugar Land. Interested prospective members are welcomed to attend. For information, contact Jim Kij at 713-539-5338 or visit www. ecsl.org
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his past summer, young people from all over the country participated in the Les Morris/Black Pilots of America Summer Flight Academy which was held on Texas Southern University’s campus. The Aviation Science and Technology Program, under the direction of Dr. Charles Glass, sponsored the two week event for the sixth consecutive year. The students received over ninety hours of ground school on the TSU campus in the Aviation Science & Technology Building. They were also offered up to 10 hours of actual flight training at Ellington Airport, provided by the Bronze Eagles Flying Club of Texas. The Summer Flight Academy is in its thirty seventh year under the leadership of Founder/ Director Les Morris, the first Black pilot for Eastern Airlines. The program is designed to enhance stu-
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dent’s interests in aviation careers; improve mathematics, science, and technology skills; and strengthen the links between the transportation sector and public/private institutions. For further information, please contact Dr. Charles Glass, Director of the Aviation Science and Technology Program at Texas Southern University at 713-313-1841 or 713-313-1846 or by email at glasscr@ tsu.edu.
The City of Nassau Bay celebrates 108 years of American aviation, and salutes every American aviator who ever strapped on an airplane. Welcome to the 2010 Wings Over Houston Airshow.
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Thank Your For Your Support!
A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU goes out to our sponsors and promotional partners. Please support the following companies, without them, the Airshow would not be able to serve our community by producing this high level of entertainment value. We would especially like to thank our Premium sponsors: Shell; Bud Light; Texas Bay Area Credit Union; Chevrolet; United Airlines; Nissan; Kroger; Chrysler; RE/MAX of Texas; Coca Cola. Promotional partners: CBS Radio; KSBJ Radio; Kroger; ASB.TV; Houston Aeros; Captivate Network; KSEV Radio; Good Cents; Greensheet; Univision.
The City of Nassau Bay
We would also like to thank: Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, BAHCVB, and the cities of Nassau Bay, League City, and Webster for their support of the production of our brochures, ads, posters and promotions. Logistical Supporters: Houston Airport System; UTMB Galveston Aerospace Medicine; Clear Lake Emergency Medical Corp; Friendswood EMS; Texas State Guard for medical services; KBR for radio communications; Lansdowne Moody-Webster for ATV & trailer use; H&E Equipment for use of scissor lifts; Karl Trahan & friends for use of generators powering up the show.
The City of Webster
Wings Program: The staff of this Wings Program would like to salute & thank the Honorary Program sponsors. Your sponsorship makes it possible to offer a quality souvenir program that is worth keeping for years to come. Airshow Fans: Please consider using all of our sponsors and supporters first when you make a product or buying decision. Your support of this airshow and all of our sponsors listed here make this show possible. Please tell them you are doing business with them due to their contribution they made to Wings Over Houston Airshow. Bill Roach W.O.H. Executive Director
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Airshow Feature Acts (Listings not in order of demonstration)
❏❏ Canadian Forces Snowbirds Demonstration Team
❏❏ Remax Skydiving Team- officially opening the show
❏❏ Kirby Chambliss/ Red Bull Team
❏❏ World War II air power reenactments including Tora! Tora! Tora! an explosive recreation of the air attack on Pearl Harbor, and other famous battles
❏❏ Chuck Aaron Euro-Helicopter/Red Bull Team ❏❏ Red Bull Air Force Skydivers ❏❏ B-29 “FIFI” the Only Flying B-29 Bomber ❏❏ Heavy Metal Jet Team
❏❏ The Commemorative Air Force’s renowned Air Power Demonstration featuring aircraft of the CAF and Galveston’s Lone Star Flight Museum.
❏❏ Glacier Girl – P-38
❏❏ Re-enactors of the 6th Cavalry Re-enactors Company (During CAF Air Power Demonstration)
❏❏ Coast Guard Helicopter Demonstration
❏❏ Military Museum of Texas
❏❏ Air Force Heritage Flight- F-16, P-51, & two F-86s
❏❏ Children’s Carnival area + Rock Walls, Power Jumper, and Water Wars
❏❏ F-16 Falcon ❏❏ F-18 Hornet ❏❏ Navy Legacy Flight- F-18, F8F Bearcat, F4U Corsair ❏❏ Jason Newburg, Extreme Aerobatic Pilot ❏❏ B-2 fly by ❏❏ F-16 Demonstration
❏❏ “Legends & Heroes Autograph Tent” meet Heroes & Airshow performers ❏❏ M-4 simulator rides, take a flight in a fighter aircraft ❏❏ A remarkable assembly of static modern military jets & WWII trainers, fighters, bombers including B-52, B-25, Doolittle Raider, B-29, B-24, and P-38 Glacier Girl
❏❏ F- 4 Phantom
October 15-16 2011 Ellington Airport, Houston, Texas
• Gates Open at 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. • No Admittance after 3:00 P.M. Aerial Performances Begin: Approx. 10:00 a.m. Air Power Demonstrations: Approx 12:30 p.m. Warbird Static Display View Times (Approximate times, subject to change) Saturday, October 15 Sunday, October 16
8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Check out Our Web Site Address:
www.wingsoverhouston.com 713-266-4492 ©2011 Wings Over Houston Airshow, Houston, TX
Wings Over Houston is a non-profit 501(C)(3) community event produced by a volunteer effort of the Gulf Coast Wing and West Houston Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force. WARNING: ■■ The WOH Airshow aerial and pyrotechnical performances produce loud noises, smoke and fire. Ear protection is recommended. ■■ No consent is given and no authority is granted for the taking or making of any photograph, movie, or sound or video recording, for any part of the WOH Airshow, for any commercial purpose, except with the express written permission of the Airshow Board of Directors. ■■ The performers and organizations appearing at the WOH Airshow are protected by federal and state copyright laws and any use for a commercial purpose of a reproduction of their work made at any Airshow event is unauthorized and constitutes a violation of applicable law. NO REFUNDS If all or any portion of the Airshow is cancelled due to inclement weather or for any reason beyond the control of the Board of Directors, no refunds will be given for tickets, sponsorships or vendors spaces purchased. Any monies so paid or other consideration given may be considered a tax deductible contribution to the Airshow, an IRC 501(c)(3) organization. The Airshow schedule and aircraft participating are subject to change and availability. No refunds will be given due to the failure of any acts or aircraft to appear or participate.
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1 Maj Chris Hope Team Lead
2 Capt Jean-Francois Dupont Inner Right Wing
7 Capt Marco Rusconi Outer Left Wing
3 Capt Padruig MacIntosh Inner Left Wing
8 Maj Ryan Stich Opposing Solo
9 Capit Brett Glaeser Lead Solo
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he Canadian Forces Snowbirds’ mission is to represent the professionalism, skill and teamwork of the Canadian Forces and to act as a platform for recruiting. The Snowbirds represent the values of esprit de corps, professionalism and service before self that are inherent in all members of the Canadian Forces. With their inspiring show, the Snowbirds also encourage young Canadians to consider a military career. Comprised of 85 Canadian Forces members, both Regular and Reserve Force, the Snowbirds represent all men and women in Canada’s military.
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4 Capt Yanick GrĂŠgoire First Line Astern
5 Captain Denis Beaumont Second Line Astern
10 Capt Daniel Rossi Advance & Safety Pilot
6 Capt Denis Bandet Outer Right Wing
11 Capt Robert Chagnon Advance & Safety Pilot
LCol Maryse Carmichael Commanding Officer
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The Team The Snowbirds consists of two teams, the home team and the show team. With nine show pilots, two coordinator pilots, the public affairs officer, 10 technicians, one supply technician and one mobile support equipment operator, the show team travels across North America, demonstrating the professionalism of the Canadian Forces with their inspiring show. The show team flies in 11 jets and travels in the Snowbirds’ mobile support vehicle, bringing their show to both large and small communities. While the show team is deployed, the home team, led by the Snowbirds’ Deputy Commanding Officer, provides support to the deployed elements, continues training and ensures that the aircraft are flawlessly maintained. In the Snowbirds 40-year history, the team has never missed a show due to mechanical problems, a testament to the dedication and skill of the technicians.
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The History With its roots beginning with the Golden Centennaires, an air demonstration team that performed in honour of Canada’s Centennial in 1967, the Snowbirds have a proud and inspiring history of professional service to Canada. The Snowbirds received their name as a result of a contest held at the Base Elementary School and flew for the first time on July 11, 1971 at the Saskatchewan Homecoming Airshow. As a tribute to their home province, Saskatchewan, the Snowbirds’ crest displays four speed birds, in formation, resembling an ear of wheat. The speed bird is also shown on the bottom of each Snowbird aircraft.
Military Experience The Snowbirds are the only jet team in North America to perform with nine jets flying in close formation. Requiring the highest degree of piloting skill, the show pilots have on average 15 years of military experience and thousands of hours flying various aircraft in the Canadian Forces. Similarly, the Snowbird technicians are not only highly skilled and well trained, but they also demonstrate remarkable dedication and spirit of teamwork. Team members come from various military backgrounds and experience, including maritime patrol, maritime helicopter, tactical aviation, tactical fighter, transport and search and rescue squadrons.
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The CT-114 Tutor The Snowbirds fly the CT-114 Tutor, a trainer jet built by Canadair in the 1960s, used for pilot training until 2000. A robust and maneuverable aircraft, the CT-114 Tutor jet is ideally suited to formation and aerobatic flying. With its relatively slow speed (maximum speed 412 knots), coupled with its maneuverability, the Tutor jet allows the Snowbirds to keep the formation flying directly in front of the spectators. Similarly, with regards to maintenance, the Tutor is a robust, well-built jet that is relatively easy to maintain, allowing the technicians to ensure that all jets are ready to fly an average of two missions daily. The 7,170-pound Tutor jet is only slightly modified with a smoke generating system, a distinct red and white paint scheme and a highly tuned engine. The smoke generating system provides beautiful smoke trails, but, more importantly, allows the pilots to better identify the jets and their flight direction. The Snowbirds’ professionalism and skill, coupled with the Tutor’s maneuverability and reliability, make for a beautiful and exciting show.
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The 431 Air Demonstration Squadron consists of approximately 80 Canadian Forces personnel, 24 of whom comprise the show team that travels during the show season. The Snowbirds’ demanding schedule is met through the dedicated teamwork of not only the eleven military pilots and technicians, but also the entire home team.
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The Shuttle Legacy: Lessons for the Future O
ver the past three decades, America’s Space Shuttle Program earned a permanent and prominent place in the annals of spaceflight history. With each flight, the Space Shuttle laid the groundwork for the next mission and set the stepping stones in place for expanding human reach and influence beyond Earth.
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he Shuttle taught us about operating in space. Engineering and technological advances were required in its development that resulted in discoveries benefiting aviation and other industries now.
More than 500 men and women from the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America, from many different backgrounds have reached orbit on the Shuttle. The fleet also carried more than half the mass of all payloads launched by all nations since Sputnik in 1957, and it brought back from orbit more than 97 percent of all mass returned to Earth.
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owever, the true legacy of the Shuttle cannot be measured by the number of people it carried or in the pounds of payload it launched. The Shuttle’s true legacy will be the thousands of lessons learned and benefits gained from its service.
Hundreds of scientific experiments were conducted on the Shuttle in life science, fluid physics, materials science, biotechnology, combustion science and commercial space processing. These taught us more about how our bodies and those of other organisms function. These lessons are being used to better understand osteoporosis, weakened immune systems and other ailments here on Earth as well as helping to keep current and future astronauts safer and healthier in space. We have learned about our planet, its land masses, oceans, our atmosphere and the environment as a whole. The data recorded helped engineers and scientists develop safer navigation techniques and better communication systems. continuted on page 28
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hree interplanetary crafts were launched from Shuttles to study Venus, Jupiter, and the Sun. Shuttles also deployed important observatories into space, notabley, the Hubble Space Telescope. Since its deployment, Hubble has returned incredible images that have revolutionized nearly all areas of current astronomical research from planetary science to cosmology. The Shuttle’s role in the success of Hubble is undisputed. Not only did Discovery carry the telescope to orbit, but servicing missions upgraded its instruments and prolonged its scientific life. The last servicing mission in May 2009 made the telescope 100 times more powerful than when it was launched. Perhaps as important as any element of the Shuttle legacy is the development of international cooperation in space. Cold War enemies became partners in space. The Shuttle’s visits to the Russian space station Mir laid the groundwork for cooperation we see today aboard the International Space Station. Such partnerships will humans
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greater potential for space exploration and development that any single nation could achieve alone. The Shuttle has been a source of inspiration, fostering the desire for untold numbers of students to pursue careers in science, engineering and technology. Some are motivated by the dream of being an astronaut themselves. Others are motivated by the prospect of advancing human knowledge and understanding of our place in the cosmos.
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e have yet to know all there is to learn from the Shuttle Program. It will be difficult to capture its full legacy, a legacy that has and will continue to benefit humanity for years to come. United Space Alliance has been proud to support the Space Shuttle Program as NASA’s prime contractor for the past 15 years. We wish to say thank you to the men and women who dedicated their careers to the safety and mission success of our nation’s most incredible flying machine.
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The CAF Red Tail Squadron uses two unique educational tools to help tell the story of the Tuskegee Airmen: a rare red-tailed P-51C Mustang fighter, and the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit. The RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit travels to air shows with the Mustang, it can also go to schools, youth-oriented organizations and other venues. Taking the story of the Tuskegee Airmen directly to those who will benefit from it the most helps the Squadron fulfill its educational mission. The RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit is a fully functional movie theater housed in a 53’ semi trailer with expandable sides. Visitors sit in climate-controlled comfort and watch the original movie “RISE ABOVE” on a 160-degree curved screen that really brings the movie to life. A hydraulic lift ensures that even those with physical challenges can enjoy the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit experience. To learn more about CAF Red Tail Squadron stop by our display at the airshow today or go to www.redtail.org
Commemorative Air Force Red Tail Squadron 310 Airport Road, Hangar 3 So. St. Paul, MN 55075 888.928.0188 • info@redtail.org
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Bud Anderson flew two combat tours in Europe while assigned to the 363rd Fighter Squadron of the 357th Fighter Group, and was the group’s third-leading ace, with 16¼ aerial victories. His P-51 Mustang, nicknamed ‘Old Crow’, carried him safely through 116 missions . With over thirty years of military service, he flew in excess of 100 types of aircraft and logged over 7,000 hours as a pilot.
Maj. Gen. Frederick C. “Boots” Blesse Served two combat tours during the Korean War and was America’s leading jet ace, flying the F-86. During the Vietnam Conflict, he served two tours in Southeast Asia; He retired from the USAF in 1975, with more than 6,500 flying hours in fighter-type aircraft and more than 650 hours combat time to his credit and is the nation’s sixth ranking jet ace.
Captain John B. Lee
– P-51 Fighter Pilot in WW-II 79th Fighter Squadron of the 20th Fighter Group with the 8th Air Force, in England. John flew 52 combat missions, escorting the B17, and B-24 Bombers, and the British Mosquito Photo Reconnaissance Airplanes over Europe. He also conducted strafing missions of Airports, Trains and Train Marshalling Yards.
Col. Joe McPhail – The most successful Marine Fighting squadron of 1945 was VMF-323, the “Death Rattlers”. In a just a few weeks, they shot down 124.5 Japanese planes and counted a dozen aces. On April 12, 1945, while on patrol flying a Corsair, Joe Mcphail shot down a lone Ki-27 Nate.
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Lt. Richard E. “Dick” Cole was Col. James Doolittle’s co-pilot on the Tokyo Raid. The Doolittle Raiders were a group of 80 volunteer airmen from the U.S. Army Air Forces who on April 18, 1942, flew 16 B-25 Mitchell airplanes from the deck of the USS Hornet on a daring mission to bomb Japan. For his action Lt. Cole received the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal, and many other decorations.
Col. George E. “Bud” Day . In 1942, Day enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served in the Pacific during World War II. He then served two tours as a fighter-bomber pilot during the Korean War. Day then volunteered for a tour in Vietnam and had more than 5,000 flying hours, with 4,500 of them in fighters. Then, after ejecting from his crippled aircraft, he was captured by North Vietnamese, and shared a cell with Navy Lieutenant Commander John McCain. President Gerald Ford awarded Day the Medal of Honor for his personal bravery while a captive in North Vietnam..
Colonel Dean Caswell is a veteran of WWII who joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1942. He was assigned to Marine Fighter Squadron 221 aboard the USS Bunker Hill for combat in the Pacific, Japanese homeland islands, Iwo Jima, Honshu and Kyushu with major action against the Kamikaze. He was credited with 7 kills and three probable flying the F4U Corsair during the Pacific campaign. Mr. Caswell served two tours in the Korean War as an AII-Weather Fighter Pilot.
Maj. James C. McLane Jr.
Early in 1945 McLane was assigned to fly P-51s with the famed 357th Fighter Group, the “Yoxford Boys” stationed in Leiston England. He joined the 362nd Fighter Squadron led by 3-time ace Leonard K. “Kit” Carson.. McLane flew bomber escort and experienced a memorable mission as Carson’s wingman hunting for ME-262’s. After the war, he flew C-119, C-123 and C-130 aircraft in the Air Force Reserves, retiring as a Major.
Chic Havey served in the Army in the 42nd Rainbow
T/Sgt. Lorenzo Dow (L.D.) Todd Jr.
Division.Chic fought in 3 major battles, The Battle of Northern France,The Battle of the Bulge, The Battle of Germany and helped liberate Dachau Concentration Camp. He was wounded in the Battle of Germany on 01 March 1945 earning the Purple Heart, as well as a Bronze Star with an Oak Leaf Cluster for Meritorious Achievement against the enemy, and the Silver Star for Valor in combat
Todd joined the US Army Air Corps in 1942. Following Liaison flight training in Texas, he participated in the invasion of Okinawa with the 163rd Liaison Squadron as an L-5 Sentinel pilot. In addition to continuous combat missions in support of ground operations and artillery spotting, L.D. participated in the heroic evacuation of Marine casualties using Itoman Road as a makeshift runway.
Capt. A.J. High – B-25 Pilot in WWII in
Pearl Harbor Survivors Association – Lewis LeGesse, survivor
Aluetian Islands at the beginning of the war and later served as a B-17 and B-29 instructor. Later flew with Trans Texas Airlines and was the pilot of first plane to land at Houston Intercontinental Airport when opened in 1968.
Capt. James A. “Pete” Mullinax is a WWII Veteran and a B-17 Flying Fortress pilot with the 8th Air Force, 94th Bomb Group, 332nd B.S. His 9th mission was to attack the heavily defended ball bearing plants at Schwienfurt, Germany on 14 Oct. 1943. After releasing the bombs on target, his B-17 was attacked by German fighters, forcing Mullinax and his crew to bail out over enemy territory. He was captured and after recovering from his wounds, spent the remainder of the war in a POW camp.
T/Sgt. Raul Baldit
.Baldit was a combat infantryman of the 87th division of the third Army. In 1944 his unit entered combat in Frances Alsace-Lorraine. After heavy fighting, his division crossed the German border in the Saar Region on Dec. 15, 1944. On Dec. 25, 1944, his unit took part in the historic counterattack in The Battle of the Bulge. The division attacked the German Panzer Lehr Division near Bastogne. Sgt. Baldit also participated in the Breaching of the Siegfried Line, Moselle River Crossing, Capturing of Koblenz, and Rhine Crossing.
CW2 Todd Dillon entered the US Army in February 2000 and completed AH-64 Apache flight training in October 2003 at Ft. Rucker, AL. Todd was deployed in February 2005 to FOB, Speicher, Iraq, flying the AH-64A Apache in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III. In 2010, he was again deployed, this time to Afghanistan, flying the AH64D Apache, based on the Pakistan border. CW2 Dillon is returned from Afghanistan in the summer of 2011 and is currently an Instructor Pilot with the 1st Armor Division at Ft. Bliss, TX.
of the USS West Virginia, and other survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor will be in attendance.
Celeste Graves During World War II Celeste was a dispatcher for the Civilian PilotTraining Program for Aviation Enterprises at Municipal Airport, now named Hobby in Houston, Texas. A contract was awarded the company to train women pilots to free up men for combat. Graves stayed on as dispatcher. The beginning of the WASP (Women Air Force Service Pilots) began in Houston as the AAFWFTD (Army Air Force Women Flight Training Detachment). Later, the combined Air Force programs were officially named WASP..
CW4 Daniel Flores is a native Houstonian and flew the AH-64 Apache helicopter. Flores was activated in 2005 to be deployed to Afghanistan for “Operation Enduring Freedom” and during his one year tour, he was witness to the resurgence of the Taliban and participated in some of the fiercest fighting in the Hindu Kush Mountains.
Lt. Colonel Vince Lipovsky is a Veteran of WWII and the Korean conflict. During the Second World War Lt. Col. Lipovsky flew 66 combat missions as a USMC Corsair pilot in VMF223. During his tour of duty he flew missions with Charles Lindberg off Green Island in the Pacific. Vince also flew 33 photo recon missions during the Korean conflict.
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Military Museum of Texas
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he Military Museum of Texas is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization operating a museum in Harris County, Texas with principle interest focused on historical exhibits dedicated to the memory of those Texas citizens who have served in our nation’s armed forces. The goal of the Museum is to keep alive the memory of the sacrifices and the heroic and valiant efforts of the soldiers of Texas in keeping our nation free. The Military Museum of Texas will perpetrate the memory of the lives sacrificed in defense of freedom and liberty and stand as a tribute to those who fought. The Museum’s themes are the collection and preservation of historical military artifacts, historical research, education, and the presentation to the public of the Museum’s collection. www.texasmuseum.org 8611 Wallisville Road - Houston, Texas 77029 Telephone: (713) 673-1234 Email: mail@texasmuseum.org
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he Boeing B-29 Superfortress was the first very heavy bomber built for the United States Army Air Forces.When the Commemorative Air Force began searching for a B-29 for our collection of WWII aircraft, the war had been over for 21 years. The Superforts that helped end it had long since yielded to new generations of jet-powered strategic bombers, and vanished.
B-29 “FiFi”
In 1971, a pilot reported sighting a number of B-29s on the California desert near China Lake. The Superforts had been parked at a Navy weapons center for 17 years, used for gunnery targets and abused by heat, sand and vandals. After much negotiation, much paperwork and a pain-staking process of elimination to find the best survivor, the CAF became the owner of B-29 SN44-62070. Today, FIFI is the only flying B-29 left. !
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Out on the taxiway you can hear the deafening roar of an engine and see billowing clouds of smoke. You can feel the reverberations of mini sonic booms. You look up and realize it’s not an aircraft. In front of you is the Air Force Reserve Jet Car preparing to accelerate. At the end of the runway the jet car comes to a standstill. An airplane above has challenged driver Bill Braack to a race. Bill is signaled by his crew member Erik Ricketts, that the aircraft is directly overhead. He kicks in the afterburner and accelerates the jet car – he races at speeds approaching 400 mph and overtakes the plane in seconds! He waves to the on-lookers as he’s towed back to the taxiway and display area, where the crew are available to sign autographs and talk with the crowd. Air Force Reserve recruiters are also available at Wings Over Houston to talk about the Reserve Program and the benefits of joining.
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Pyrotechnics… Real As Well As Entertaining
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The CAF began depicting WWII air battles in the early 1960’s. When the organization began developing these events, they realized that the only way to obtain realism was through the use of explosives.
he explosions and fire of warfare are devastating. But when the CAF The EOD was formed in 1981 to ensure that a safe, well-trained, recreates various WWII battles or participates in modern military approved team was always available for air power demonstrations. CAF exhibitions, the explosions are real as well as entertaining! EOD members are among the most experienced at airshow pyrotechnics The CAF “Explosives Ordinance Detachment” (EOD) – one of the today. Together, the crew at Ellington is considered “world class” in organization’s most elite – will recreate the bombings, napalm and airshow pyrotechnics and special effects. For the Ellington show, the strafing runs you will see today. EOD’s day will begin at 7:30 A.M, laying out explosives. Conventional seismic explosives are used in controlled quantities to get the precise 34
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The Marshalling Detachment “To Serve and Protect”
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nytime two airplanes are moving on the ramp at the same time, there is a need for control. Then, add dozens of aircraft and thousands of spectators. That’s a situation that confronts the CAF each time it presents the World War II Air Power Demonstration. So, each time the CAF is called upon to perform in the air, the Marshalling Detachment is in action on the ground. Marshallers, or “ramp traffic controllers”, direct the movement of each aircraft as it arrives and departs from the ramp area, providing a safe environment for pilot and aircraft on the ground as well as for spectators. Extremely high standards make the orange suits reserved for Marshallers a highly-respected uniform. It’s not an easy job for any Marshaller. A typical day begins with “Dawn Patrol” to launch the never-ending photo missions for the press corps, maintenance test flights and flight evaluation for pilot proficiency. Then come the hectic few hours of the airshow itself. It is frequently dusk before the last prop spins down. Yet, each hour the Marshallers are tirelessly on duty to assure a smooth, efficient, safe accidentfree airshow. Our sincere thanks to each one of them!
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n addition to the Marshallers, another group of CAF members is on duty to direct and assist spectators on the ramp. The Security Team, recognized by their red caps and arm bands, is assigned the job of supervising personnel movement on the ramp.
effect desired. During the course of the show, as many as 30 crew members will set up nearly 1000 pounds of high explosives and 1000 gallons of gasoline to achieve the bombing effects you will see.
Please warn your children in advance that there will be some very loud noises followed by smoke and fire.
The most important job for the Security Team is making sure that airshow spectators are kept safe distances from areas where aircraft are moving on the ground. They may also be asked to oversee entrance gates, ticket booths or other sensitive areas. As with the Marshallers, the day begins at first light and doesn’t end until the last visitor reluctantly leaves the ramp to resume his every day life. The dedication of Security Team members is as strong as in any other CAF group. Theirs is frequently a thankless job, but they carry it out with pride; and we appreciate their hard work on our behalf!
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WING SPAN: 40 feet LENGTH: 56 feet HEIGHT: 15.3 feet POWER: Enhanced Performance Engine (EPE): Two F404-GE-402 engines, each in the 18,000 pound thrust class. Combat thrust-to-weight ratio greater than one-to-one. COMBAT CEILING: 50,000 feet RANGE: 500+ nm
ARMAMENT: Up to 13,700 pounds (6,227 kg) external ordnance. Nine weapon stations; two wingtip stations for Sidewinders, two outboard wing stations for air-to-air or air-to-ground weapons, two inboard wing stations for fuel tanks, air-to-air or air-to-ground weapons, two nacelle fuselage stations for AMRAAMs, Sparrows or sensor pods, and one centerline station for fuel or air-to-ground weapons. M61A1 20-mm gun internally mounted in the nose.
F-18 Hornet “Flying Eagles”
The 6th Cavalry Historical Association
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nspired by the colorful history of Patton’s “Household Cavalry” during WWII, the 6th Cavalry adopts the name the illustrious General George S. Patton bestowed upon the mechanized unit he organized to pierce into German occupied territory. Its primary mission - to scout out enemy activity and radio back with intelligence on enemy positions. We take great pride in acquiring, preserving and restoring examples of the very same military vehicles utilized by the original 6th Cavalry.
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We are a non-political, non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the memory of our nation’s veterans and patriots who sacrificed to secure the freedom of all Americans. The 6th Cavalry group is open to anyone over the age of 18 desiring to participate in our living history events. The 6th Cav. participates in the Wings Over Houston Airshow, museum living history exhibits, Veteran’s Day parades, public or private affairs & ceremonies, fund raisers, civil disaster relief, and battle reenactments. The 6th Cavalry is always eager to welcome new members who share our interest in military history and a passion for collecting the artifacts, vehicles and weapons forged in defense of our nation. For those who join, or just want to check us out more closely, we hold evening meetings on the second Thursday of each month within the military vehicle bays and displays of the Military Museum of Texas at 8611 Wallisville Rd. The 6th Cavalry Historical Association P.O. Box 262832 Houston, Texas 77207 Phone: 713557-3223 or 281-558-2246 | www.6thcav.net
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F-4 “Phantom”
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he F-4 Phantom II is a twin engine, all weather, tactical fighter-bomber. It originally performed three tactical air roles: air superiority, interdiction and close-air support. The F-4 continues to serve in retirement as the QF-4 Aerial Target, an unmanned, high performance aerial target used for live air-to-air and surface-to-air missile tests.
POWER PLANT: Two General Electric J-79-GE-15 THRUST: Each engine with afterburner 17,000 lbs. LENGTH: 58 feet 3 inches HEIGHT: 16 feet 5 inches WINGSPAN: 38 ft. 5 in. (27 ft. 7 in. folded) SPEED: 1,400 mph/1210 knots at 40,000 ft. maximum power
CEILING: Above 60,000 ft MAXIMUM TAKEOFF WEIGHT: 58,000 lbs RANGE: 1,750 miles ARMAMENT: Up to 16,000 lbs. of externally carried nuclear or conventional bombs, rockets, missiles, or 20mm cannon pods in various combinations CREW: Two, pilot and Weapons Systems Operator
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hief of Staff of the United States Air Force in a world of fear and uncertainty.” The USAF General John Jumper: “The Heritage Heritage Flight program was established in Flight represents the power and strength of 1997 in support of the Air Force’s 50th anniverAmerica-past and present-to all seeking solace sary. It involves today’s state-of-the-art fighters flying in close formation with World War II and Korean War vintage fighters such as the P-51 Mustang and the F-86 Sabre. Its mission is to safely and proudly display the evolution of United States Air Force Airpower and to support the Air Force’s recruiting and retention efforts. Only 18 men are allowed in this program by Air Force regulation. The modern Air Force fighters are piloted by the six Air Combat Command singleship demonstration team pilots in the A-10, F-15 and F-16. The warbirds are piloted by 12 civilians, all outstanding pilots with a passion for flying.
Texas State Guard 8th Regiment
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he Texas State Guard mission as a branch of the Texas Military Forces is to provide missionready military forces to assist State and local authorities in times of state emergencies, with homeland security and community service through Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA). To augment the other two branches of the TX Military Forces, the TX Army National Guard and TX Air National Guard as force multipliers. Missions are directed by the Governor as Commander in Chief of the TX Military Forces and commanded by the TX Adjutant General. The 8th Civil Affairs Regiment serves Southeast Texas and provides trained soldiers for DSCA, support of the Texas Army National Guard, and non-governmental organizations (NGO). Interested in Joining? If you are…
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Or Texas State Guard Recruiting: Website at: www.gotxsg.com
Red Bull Air Force Parachute Team The Red Bull Air Force are jumpers to be reckoned with. The team members travel all over the world as part of the Red Bull Team and perform solo and team skydiving jumps into stadiums, raceparks, concerts, and any other venue that has open skies and lots of people. They also get their adrenaline rush from performing BASE jumps from buildings and cliffs. The Red Bull Air Force members especially love to perform in their “squirrel suits” – winged jump suits – which provide maximum airtime and freedom of flight experience.
Kirby Chambliss
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Kirby Chambliss has spent so much time flying he now jokes that the plane controls and wings are a mere extension of his own arms. The former Red Bull Air Race World Champion and five-time United States National Aerobatic Champion began flying at age 13 and by 24 became the youngest commercial pilot at Southwest Airlines. He is a part of the Red Bull Team and a two time Red Bull Air Race World Champion.
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huck Aaron is the first – and only – civilian pilot ever to be licensed to perform helicopter aerobatics in the United States. In fact, he’s one of only three pilots permitted to execute the dangerous maneuvers internationally. Chuck takes to the road much of the year, piloting the one-of-a-kind Red Bull Helicopter through breathtaking air show choreography including backflips, 360-degree rolls, and a heartstopping tumble called the Chuckcilvak.
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Jason Newburg is an “Extreme Aerobatic Pilot “who loves to share his high energy performance with airshow audiences around the country. He keeps spectators on the edge of their seats and leaves them asking for more. Jason loves to perform for airshow audiences across the US. With his low level aerobatic maneuvers and adrenaline-charged stunts, the crowd will see an awe-inspiring performance that keeps them coming back for more. Jason and the Pitts Viper are guaranteed to be a fan-favorite.
Coast Guard Air Station Houston
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oast Guard Air Station Houston was established at Ellington Field in 1963. The station initially operated Sikorsky H52A’s and today operates the Aerospatiale MH65C “Dolphin” helicopter which carries a crew of four (Pilot, Copilot, Flight Mechanic, and Rescue Swimmer) and has an offshore range of 150 nautical miles. If necessary, the range can be extended to 300 nautical miles through the use of aviation fuel available on several offshore oil platforms. Air Station Houston’s operating area extends from
Matagorda Bay, TX to White Lake, La. Each year the station responds to an average of 175 Search and Rescue cases. This station also conducts frequent Homeland Security patrols and provides helicopter crews to support counter-
drug deployments on Coast Guard cutters throughout the Caribbean. During Hurricane IKE; the third most destructive hurricane in U.S. history, Air Station Houston along with other Coast Guard assets rescued 253 personnel. The aircraft and crews you will see at Wings over Houston proudly serve to uphold the Coast Guard’s core values of Honor, Respect and Devotion to Duty. WE are Guardians and as our motto states, “SEMPER PARATUS” –Always Ready! 42
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he Navy had an informal demonstration team, flying Grumman Hellcats, during the early 1940’s, but at the Cleveland Air Races in 1946 the Navy’s new official demonstration team, The Blue Angels, thrilled crowds in their new Grumman Bearcats. Since then, the Blue Angels have gone on to perform for millions at air shows all over the country. And now, the Navy Legacy Flight program ties the aircraft from those early days with the modern fighters of today.
Heavy Metal Jet Team
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eavy Metal Jet Team will be dedicating its first season on the North American air show circuit in 2011 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The team’s members and United Bank Card representatives will be working with local Make-A-Wish® chapters at the air shows and other venues where the team will be appearing to raise awareness of the organization’s work and promote its efforts to grant wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions.
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2011 Wings Over Houston Airshow Staff
Col Steve Sehnert Col Jeff Foltz Owen Morris
FUEL/OIL MAINTENANCE
Col Bill Roach, Executive Director
Col Craig Mueller
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS
GATES
Janis Roach
SECURITY COORDINATOR
Col Ralph Royce
Col Pete Hyatt Zach Priddy Col Rebecca Swinford
AIR OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
GOLF CARTS
Col Sam Hoynes Col Mike Hiner
AIR BOSS
Col Charles Hutchins AIRSHOW ANNOUNCER
Rob Reider AIRSHOW CENTER
Col Lou Horelica
Chris Mims Dennis Moore GROUND SAFETY
Vance Britt HISTORY – WARBIRD RAMP
Col Chris Hendon SIGNS
SPEAKERS BUREAU
Col Richard Welsh Al Saylor Col Wayne Kennedy
AIRSHOW/HOTEL SHUTTLE TRANSPORTATION
Col Bill Willits Col Steve Sehnert
SPECIAL SHOW CHAIR PERSON
Mike Cooley
INFORMATION AMBASSADOR
SPONSORSHIP/MARKETING
AUTOGRAPH TENT
Debbie Ford
Col Tim Landers
INTERNET COMMUNICATIONS
Dick Bueltel Col Bill Roach
CAF SECURITY
Col John Szalkowski
STAFF/VOLUNTEER TENT
Col Red Griffin
MARSHALLERS - RAMP BOSS
CHIEF OF GROUND OPS
Col Kathy Mizell
Col Bruce Gispanski Linda Judson
Col Mark Davidson
MEDICAL/LOST & FOUND
TEAM ADMINISTRATION
ASSISTANT GROUND OPS
Richard Jennings, M.D.
Col Patrick Hutchins
Col Margaret Sanders Col Jimmy Davis Chris Faucher Col Tracy Roberts Col Craig Salerno
MILITARY AIR LIAISON
ASSISTANT TEAM ADMINISTRATION
CHALETS
Col Rick D. Baker
Col David Bush CIVILIAN PERFORMER LIAISON
Col Ken English COMMUNICATORS
Col George Levandoski Hal Merritt CONCESSIONS/VENDORS
Col Jack Amuny Col Bill Roach Col Dave Bush CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Col Don Johnson EAGLE SQUADRON
Cindy Weaver Col Van Skiles FINANCE
Col Jeff Foltz Carlisa Sanders FOOD SERVICE-VOLUNTEERS
Debbie Gierman Col William Wetzel
SCHOLARSHIPS
ADMINISTRATION
Col Everett Gibson PARKING LOT SECURITY
Col Rick Thomas PARTICIPANT PARKING PARTICIPANT WATER CARTS
Debbie Gierman PHOTOGRAPHER
Col Sam Bulger PILOT REGISTRATION
Wesley Moore Col Scott Rodkey Col Ky Putnam POLE BANNERS
Jim Davenport PRIMEVIEW
Col Suzie Bredlau Col Craig Freeland PROCUREMENT
Col Kent Gillum PYRO
Chris Rainey Col Dave Wood RADIOS
Ryan Findlay
Bart Clark
Bill Findlay Col Craig Salerno TENANT LIAISON
Col Chris Hendon Steve Clark TENTS/WOH
Col Greg Radler Mark Duncan TRANSIENT AIRCRAFT
Col Dewayne Dickey TRANSPORTATION & VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Col Carol Lee VIP ENTRANCE
Jerry Weaver WAIVER HOLDER
Col David Welch Michael Barksdale WARBIRD CZAR
Wesley Moore WARBIRD RIDE LIAISON
Emily McGowan WAREHOUSE
Dan Stark WASTE OPS COORDINATOR
Craig Menard
FOOD SERVICE-PILOTS
WHEELCHAIR AREA
Lew Cartwright & Family
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2011 Wings Over Houston Board of Directors
Col. Mark Allen Tora Lead
Col. Stephan Brown, CAF President, Commemorative Air Force
Col. Ken English, CAF
Col. Jeff Foltz, CAF Engineer, Channel 13
Col. Everett Gibson, PhD., CAF Scientist/Writer
Col. Bruce Gispanski, CAF
Larry Gregory President, Lone Star Flight Museum
Col. Chris Hendon IT, Jacobs Engineering
Col. Charles Hutchins, CAF A & A Machine E.C. Co-Chairman
Col Patrick Hutchins, CAF A&A Machine
Col J.W. (Don) Johnson, CAF Executive Committee Chairman
Wayne Kennedy MSgt USMC (Ret)
Col. Ralph Royce, CAF Air Boss, CAF
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Col. Ole Nygren, CAF
Col. Steve Sehnert, CAF Baker Hughes
Col. Bill Roach, CAF Executive Director
Col. Richard Welsh, CAF Certified Financial Planner
City of Houston
Advisory Committee Members Col. Jack Amuny Art City, Consultant, Graphics Dick Bueltel Marketing & Sponsorship
Rob Reider Airshow Announcer
Col. Mike Collier, CAF Owen G. Morris Consultant Isaac R. Nettey, PhD. Senior Academic Program Director, Aeronautics Division, Kent State Col. Scott Rozzell, CAF CenterPoint Energy
Annise D. Parker Mayor
Air show announcer, recipient of the coveted ICAS “Sword of Excellence” entertainer, pilot, Midwest television personality, singer, performer, writer, and winner of 5 Emmy awards has put all his experience into bringing the excitement of air shows “up close and personal” to audiences all over the country.
Mario Diaz Director Houston Airport System
Brian Rinehart Airport Manager Houston Airport System Ellington Airport
Gone West… Craig Salerno joined The Wings Over Houston Airshow Staff back in 1997. After working with Ground Operations, he became involved with Jet Team Administration. In 1999 he became responsible for one of the most crucial needs of the teams, which is an extensive list of maintenance items. Craig has done an exemplary job every single year for our jet teams, and as a result, The Blue June Robinson - June has long supported the WOH show, attending her first show with her husband Rodney in 1988. Early on, she supported the pyro efforts of the show by going across the field and working with the pyro crew. Most recently, she had found the role of “Gramma” to be her support of choice. She tended to the needs of her grandchildren as her own children and husband worked across the field continuing to do pyro. She always made sure that the babies saw the show and told stories of what it was like taking their parents to shows just like it.
Angels, Thunderbirds and Canadian Forces Snowbirds have enjoyed many flawless performances in Houston. Craig was an avid pilot as well as an accomplished photographer. He became involved with the Commemorative Air Force’s famed Tora-Tora-Tora flying group based in Houston. He and his wife sponsored a Kate Torpedo Bomber, and Craig had the opportunity
to fly with Tora from Coast to coast. On Friday, September 16th Craig was tragically taken from us while attending the Reno Air Races in Reno, Nevada. Craig leaves behind his beautiful wife, two young children and many, many friends. He will be greatly missed. Blue skies, Craig!
Bill Silverman served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1964. He joined the CAF in 1984 and started volunteering for the Wings Over Houston that same year. His face was a familiar one at every show. Bill handled the placement of all the vendors and pitched in wherever needed. Over the years, the most frequently asked question at the airshow became “Where’s Bill?” Bill was the sonin-law of the founder of the West Houston Squadron, Col. Pete Howard…otherwise known as “Thunderchicken”.
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