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Greetings! As Mayor of Houston, I welcome all pilots, skydivers and spectators to the 2012 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 2012 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 8 am and stay open until 5pm so you can take one last look at your favorite aircraft, or talk with its pilot and/or crew. Exhibitors and concessionaires offer a wide variety of souvenirs, from programs, T-shirts, hats and posters, to food and beverages. We’d like to recommend to all of our fans to use sunscreen and drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. We have two first aid booths should a need occur, just ask an airshow staff person or one of the three information booths located at each vendor concession areas. Thank you for being here and supporting the many non profit groups and our military! Enjoy the show!

Stan Turner Stan Turner Leader, Houston Wing

J.W. Don Johnson Chairman, Board of Directors

Mark Allen Mark Allen Tora Lead

Bill Roach Executive Director

John Stofer

John Stofer Leader, Gulf Coast Wing

2012 Wings Over Houston Airshow Welcome! This 28th Annual Wings Over Houston Airshow is presented by the Ghost Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force’s Houston Wing, Gulf Coast Wing and Tora! Tora Tora! 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. ©2012 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 Houston Wing of the Commemorative Air Force.

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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

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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 especially In the beginning, this was intended to enjoyable. The 2012 Special Show is sponbe a “practice” show for the acts on the sored by the Hugh W. O’Donnell Family, and schedule, but it has become one of the in part by United Space Alliance. highlights of the airshow weekend. It also enables the handicapped to enjoy an un-

Airshow Benefits Local Area

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

Wings Over Houston Airshow Thanks You For Your Support!

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.

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In 1957, a small group of ex-service pilots pooled their money to purchase a P-51 Mustang, beginning what is now called the Commemorative Air Force (CAF). With the addition of a pair of F8F Bearcats, the CAF became the founders of the Warbird Movement, an effort to preserve and honor our military history. Now 55 years later, the CAF is the premier warbird organization operating more than 150 vintage aircraft in Honor of American Military Aviation. A non-profit educational association, the CAF has approximately 9,000 members and a fleet of aircraft representing 60 different types of American and foreign aircraft from military conflicts since World War II. The CAF aircraft are distributed to 73 units located in 27 states for care and operation. These units, comprised of CAF members and volunteers, restore and operate the planes that are viewed by more than 10 million spectators annually. The full members of the CAF are given the rank of Colonel and the opportunity to engage with the mission to protect these rare flying monuments to freedom. The Colonels keep the aircraft in flying condition, repair, rebuild and pilot these unique assets. But not all CAF Colonels are pilots or mechanics. Our Colonels come from all different backgrounds and interests, the key is the love of the airplanes and the stories of the men and women they represent. To join this elite group of warbird and history enthusiasts or to learn more about the Commemorative Air Force, visit www.commemorativeairforce.org or call (432) 563-1000.

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The Houston Wing of the Commemorative Air Force

he Houston Wing of the Commemorative Air Force was formed in 1981 and is based at West Houston Airport in Houston, Texas. The Wing operates and maintains seven 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, a PT-19, Lockheed C-60A paratroop transport and in restoration a Navion L 17A liaison aircraft. The wing’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 Houston Wing is the “America Trains for War” educational program. In this program, Wing 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. Wing 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 Wing web site at: http://www.westhoustonsqdn.org.

Gulf Coast Wing of the Commemorative Air Force

he Gulf Coast Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF), located at David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport in Spring, Texas is dedicated to maintaining and operating the B-17G “TEXAS RAIDERS”, one of only ten flyable WW-II B-17 ‘Flying Fortresses’ left in the world today! After emerging from an eight-year, $600,000.00+ restoration in October of 2010 this B-17 tours the country annually, performing for the public and offering rides in the FAA approved ‘Living History Flight Experience’ program. The Gulf Coast Wing is comprised of over 200 wing members who volunteer throughout the year. We invite YOU to join our ranks and help us preserve this piece of flying history by becoming part of our flight or ground crew. There is nothing in the world like flying on this airplane with the sounds, the feel, even the smell of this majestic aircraft on takeoff. It is an experience like no other! To learn more about the Gulf Coast Wing and the CAF, or to become a member of our group, speak with any Wing member at one of our four PX locations during the air show, or come out to tour the aircraft when the Warbird Ramp is open to the public. Visit our web site at www.gulfcoastwing.com for more information. Thank you for attending WINGS OVER HOUSTON. Your participation has helped raise funds to keep these historic pieces of American history flying for the public. We hope you have enjoyed the CAF’s presentation of America’s rich WW-II military aviation history!

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rom the time he was a child, Kermit Weeks had his head in the clouds and his hopes pinned to the wing of an airplane. He dreamed of soaring across the skies like famed pilots of aviation’s Golden Age, and he was equally fascinated with aircraft design and construction. It’s no surprise, then, that

guests at his Fantasy of Flight attraction in Polk City, Florida can immerse themselves in an authentic aviation experience, from absorbing the sights and sounds of a World War I aerial dogfight to seeing up close more than 60 restored vintage airplanes. Fantasy of Flight opened on 300 acres between Tampa and Orlando in 1995, and Weeks plans to expand the attraction with new exhibits and experiences aimed to inspire visitors to pursue their dreams and exceed perceived boundaries. “Everyone can relate to the metaphor of reaching for the sky and the stars,” Weeks says. “We soar in our imaginations, and we fly in our dreams, and I want to get people to push their boundaries and strive to be all that they can be.” A former aerobatics champion and aircraft designer, Weeks was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1953 and grew up in Miami. At age 17, Weeks began to design and build his first airplane, which he flew four years

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later. In 1973, at age 20, he took to the skies in aerobatic flying competitions while pursuing aeronautical engineering studies at Miami-Dade Junior College, then the University of Florida and Purdue University. By 1977, Weeks had designed and built the “Weeks Special” aerobatic aircraft and qualified for the United States Aerobatics Team. A year later, he was runnerup among 61 competitors worldwide, earning three silver medals and one bronze in the World Aerobatics Championships in Czechoslovakia. During the span of a dozen years, he placed as one of the top three aerobatic pilots in the world five times and won 20 medals in World Aerobatics Championships competition. He twice has won the United States National Aerobatics Championship and has won several Invitational Masters Championships in different worldwide competitions. n the late 1970s, Weeks channeled his passion for aviation into acquiring, restoring and preserving antique aircraft. By 1985, he had a collection worthy of a stand-alone museum – the Weeks Air Museum in Miami. The non-profit facility showcased his private collection plus other antique aircraft owned by the museum. He also began to purchase land in Central Florida, where he wanted to develop Fantasy of Flight and the world’s greatest aircraft collection. In 1992, just as development plans for the Polk City site were coming together, Hurricane Andrew struck the Miami area, demolishing much of the Weeks Air Museum and damaging most of the airplanes inside. The museum was repaired and reopened two years later; many of the planes were restored, as well. Today, Weeks owns more than 150

civilian and military planes including the Martin B-26 Marauder, the Curtis TP-40N and the North American P-51C Mustang. ith the 1995 opening of Fantasy of Flight, Weeks realized one of his dreams and gave visitors a chance to experience something new – an attraction that merged the wonders of flight with aviation history, real-life aircraft displays and real flight experiences. The attraction is the only one in the world that offers daily aerial demonstrations featuring rare, vintage aircraft. It also features daily tours of the restoration shops where craftsmen work to restore and rebuild aircraft to flyable condition. Current projects include an original 1918 DH-4B airmail plane and a rare Seversky P-35, one of only three remaining in the world. In 2008, Kermit published his first children’s book in a series featuring colorful airplane characters and “life lessons” that young readers can take away. All of Life is a School authored by Weeks, centers on an adventure by Gee Bee Zee, the little monoplane racer, and other characters modeled after historic aviators and airplane designers. Kermit feels his recently published second book The Spirit of Lindy, has even more potential than his first. “It’s a great story based on the famous flight Charles Lindbergh made from New York to Paris to win the Orteig Prize in 1927,” he explained. s in his first book, the story emphasizes the importance of “going beyond ourselves,” said the author. “Everyone can relate to the metaphor of reaching for the sky and the stars. Within us all, we soar in our imaginations and fly in our dreams.” Weeks constantly seeks new ways to share his enthusiasm for aviation and to encourage people to “reach beyond themselves.” “I’m proud of what we’ve created, but I’m more excited about what I know we can be in the future,” he says. “I live this ‘Fantasy of Flight’ concept. I am always going beyond myself and following my own dream.”

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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

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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.

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.

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 281-455-2372 or visit www. ecsl.org

Summer Aviation Program Lifts Off

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 seventh 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-

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.

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Thank Your For Your Support!

A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU for 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: Bud Light, Texas Bay Area Credit Union, Nassau Bay, The family of Hugh W. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell, Chrysler, RE/MAX of Texas, Gainsborough Waste, Coca-Cola of Houston. Promotional partners: KSBJ/NGEN Radio, Kroger, Houston Aeros, Captivate Network, Hangar Talk 950, CBS Radio, Texas Aviator magazine, Good Cents, Greensheet, GoGalveston.com.

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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, Lansdowne Moody-Webster for ATV & trailer use, H&E Equipment for use of scissor lifts. 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)

Military Demontrations:

❏❏ Remax Skydiving Team- officially opening the show

❏❏ U.S. Navy Blue Angels Demonstration Team

❏❏ The Commemorative Air Force’s renowned Air Power Demonstration featuring aircraft of the CAF and Galveston’s Lone Star Flight Museum.

❏❏ F-22 Raptor ❏❏ MV-22 Osprey ❏❏ Air Force Heritage Flight F-22, P-47, P-51

❏❏ Re-enactors of the 6th Cavalry Re-enactors Company (During CAF Air Power Demonstration)

❏❏ Coast Guard Helicopter Demonstration

Displays

❏❏ Air Force Heritage Flight- F-22, P-51, & P-47

❏❏ A large display of historic and Military aircraft including fighters, bombers, cargo, liaison, and trainer aircraft.

Civilian Demontrations:

❏❏ Legends and Heroes Autograph Tent

❏❏ Sean D. Tucker - Team Oracle ❏❏ David Martin Airshows - Team Breitling

❏❏ Children’s carnival area for all ages. Rock walls, Power Jumpers, water wars, Inflatable’s, etc.

❏❏ Air National Guard FlashFire Jet Truck

❏❏ Simulators, take a flight in a fighter aircraft.

❏❏ Red Tail Project - P-51 Rednose

❏❏ Take a tour through many of the aircraft on display.

❏❏ Tora - Tora - Tora - An explosive reenactment of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Re-enactors of the 6th Cavalry will be ground forces defending the airbase.

❏❏ Aircraft Flight opportunities available. Go to the Warbird display area for further information.

❏❏ WWII Air Force Air Power Demonstration

October 27-28 2012 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 27 Sunday, October 28

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.

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❏❏ Texas Flying Legends Museum ❏❏ Military vehicle displays

Wings Over Houston is a non-profit 501(C)(3) community event produced by a volunteer effort of the Gulf Coast Wing, Houston Wing, and Tora, 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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CAPT Greg McWherter U.S. Navy Flight Leader / Commanding Officer

LCDR John Hiltz U.S. Navy Right Wing

CAPT Brandon Cordill U.S. Marine Corps Left Wing

MAJ Brent Stevens U.S. Marine Corps Slot

LCDR C.J. Simonsen U.S. Navy Lead Solo

LCDR David Tickle U.S. Navy Opposing Solo

LT Mark Tedrow U.S. Navy Narrator

Todd Royles U.S. Navy Events Coordinator

CAPT Benjamin Blanton U.S. Marine Corps C-130 Pilot

CAPT John Hecker U.S. Marine Corps C-130 Pilot

CAPT A.J. Harrell U.S. Navy Maintenance Officer

LGDR Richard Mercado U.S. Navy Maintenance Officer

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The U. S. Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flight Demonstration Squadron

he mission of the Blue Angels is to enhance Navy recruiting, and credibly represent Navy and Marine Corps aviation to the United States and its Armed Forces to America and other countries as international ambassadors of good will. A Blue Angels flight demonstration exhibits choreographed refinements of skills possessed by all naval aviators. The Blue Angelsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; C-130, affectionately known as Fat Albert, begins each demonstration by exhibiting its maximum performance ca-

pabilities during a ten-minute performance. Shortly thereafter, you will see the graceful aerobatic maneuvers of the four-jet Diamond Formation, in concert with the fast-paced, high-performance maneuvers of its two Solo pilots. Finally, the team illustrates the pinnacle of precision flying, performing maneuvers locked as a unit in the renowned, sixjet Delta Formation. The team is stationed at Forrest Sherman Field, Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, during the show season. However, the squad-

ron spends January through March training pilots and new team members at Naval Air Facility El Centro, California. The Blue Angels are scheduled to fly 69 air shows at 35 air show sites in North America during the 2012 season, as the team celebrates our 26th year of flying the F/A-18 Hornet. Last season, more than 11 million spectators watched the Blue Angels perform. Since its inception in 1946, the Blue Angels have performed for more than 484 million fans.

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Blue Angels Officers A total of 16 officers voluntarily serve with the Blue Angels. Each year the team typically selects three tactical (fighter or fighter/attack) jet pilots, two support officers and one Marine Corps C-130 pilot to relieve departing members. The Chief of Naval Air Training selects â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boss,â&#x20AC;? the Blue Angels Commanding Officer. Boss must have at least 3,000 tactical jet flight-hours and have commanded a tactical jet squadron. The Commanding Officer flies the Number 1 jet. Career-oriented Navy and Marine Corps jet pilots with aircraft carrier qualifications and a minimum of 1,250 tactical jet flight-hours are eligible for positions flying jets Number 2 through 7. The Events Coordinator, Number 8, is a Naval Flight Officer (NFO) who meets the same criteria as Numbers 2 through 7. The Marine Corps pilots flying the Transport/Cargo-130T Hercules aircraft (Fat Albert) must be aircraft commander qualified with at least 1,200 flight hours. Career-oriented officers specializing in maintenance, administration, aviation medicine, public affairs and supply fill support positions. The Blue Angels base their selection of officers on professional ability, military bearing and communication skills. Blue Angels officers are well-rounded representatives of their fleet counterparts. Demonstration pilots, the Events Coordinator, Maintenance Officer, Flight Surgeon, Administrative Officer, and Supply Officer serve two years with the squadron. The other officers serve three years with the team. Blue Angels officers return to the fleet after their tours of duty.

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Blue Angel History

At the end of World War II, the Chief of Naval Operations, Chester W. Nimitz, ordered the formation of a flight demonstration team to keep the public interested in Naval Aviation. The Blue Angels performed their first flight demonstration less than a year later in June 1946 at their home base, Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville, Florida. LCDR Roy “Butch” Voris led the team, flying the Grumman F6F Hellcat. Two months later, on August 25, 1946, the Blue Angels transitioned to the Grumman F8F Bearcat. The 1947 team, led by LCDR Robert Clarke, introduced the now-famous “Diamond Formation.” By the end of the 1940s, the Blue Angels were flying their first jet aircraft, the Grumman F9F-2 Panther. In response to the demands placed on Naval Aviation in the Korean Conflict, the team reported to the aircraft carrier USS Princeton as the nucleus of Fighter Squadron 191 (VF-191), “Satan’s Kittens,” in 1950.

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The team reorganized the next year and reported to NAS Corpus Christi, Texas, where they began flying the newer and faster version of the Panther, the F9F-5. The Blue Angels remained in Corpus Christi until the winter of 1954 when they relocated to their present home base at NAS Pensacola, Florida. Here they progressed to the swept wing Grumman F9F-8 Cougar. The ensuing 20 years saw the Blue Angels transition to two more aircraft, the Grumman F11F-1 Tiger (1957) and the McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II (1969). In December 1974, the Navy Flight Demonstration Team began flying the McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk II and was reorganized into the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron. This reorganization permitted the establishment of the first commanding officer (CDR Tony Less) instead of a flight leader, added support officers and further redefined the squadron’s mission, to enhance the recruiting effort.

On November 8, 1986, the Blue Angels completed their 40th anniversary year when they unveiled their present aircraft, the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet, the first dual-role fighter/attack aircraft, which is still serving on the nation’s front lines of defense. In 1992, more than one million people viewed Blue Angels’ performances during a 30-day European deployment to Sweden, Finland, Russia, Romania, Bulgaria, Italy, the United Kingdom and Spain. This was the first European deployment in 19 years. The 2012 show season brought out more than 11 million spectators. Since 1946, the Blue Angels have performed for more than 484 million fans.

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Frequently Asked Questions 2012 What is the mission of the Blue Angels? The mission of the Blue Angels is to enhance Navy recruiting, and credibly represent Navy and Marine Corps aviation to the United States and its Armed Forces to America and other countries as international ambassadors of good will. What are the policies/requirements governing back seat flights in the # 7 jet? The Blue Angels give three backseat flights at each show site for selected personnel. All three riders fly with the #7 pilot in the two-seat jet. Two of those riders are selected from the Key Influencer (KI) program and one rider is a credentialed media representative. The KI program selects individuals who shape attitudes and opinions of youth in their communities. KI’s may be experts in their field, public figures, leaders of youth organizations, teachers, guidance counselors or school administrators. They are not always the person at the top of an organization, but rather individuals that have a strong impact on recruiting youth and/or a specific target audience. Flying these candidates, in coordination with media presence, is intended to promote the Navy and Marine Corps as professional and exciting organizations in which to serve. To be selected as a Key Influencer, you must first be nominated by a commanding officer of a Navy or a Marine Corps recruiting district. For more information, see your local recruiter or contact your local air show. Who authorized establishment of the Blue Angels? The Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, ordered the establishment of the team on April 24, 1946. Where did the name “Blue Angels” originate? The name was picked by the original team when they were planning a show in New York in 1946. One of them came across the name of the city’s famous Blue Angel nightclub in the New Yorker Magazine. Why don’t the Navy Blue Angels and the Air Force Thunderbirds fly together? Current Department of Defense policy states the use of military aviation demonstration teams is for recruiting purposes, therefore the teams usually do not fly within 150 miles of each other without special permission. Each demonstration team showcases U. S. military aviation capabilities to the public separately to maximize Navy or Air Force recruiting efforts. However, the Blue Angels or Thunderbirds often perform with the U. S. Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights, or the U.S. Navy Parachute Team, the Leapfrogs. What are the basic requirements for becoming a Blue Angel demonstration pilot? Each applicant must be career-oriented, carrier-qualified, active-duty Navy or Marine Corps tactical jet pilot with a minimum of 1,250 flight hours.

How does someone become a Blue Angel demonstration pilot? Navy and Marine Corps pilots meeting the basic requirements submit an application directly to the team via the Applications Officer. Applicants visit the squadron at scheduled show sites early in the show season to observe the team firsthand. Finalists are selected mid-season and interviewed at the Blue Angels’ squadron in Pensacola, Florida. The new demonstration pilots and support officers are selected by unanimous vote. The Chief of Naval Air Training selects the Flight Leader/Commanding Officer. What happens if a Blue Angel demonstration pilot is ill or hurt? Safety is paramount for every demonstration. Each pilot is responsible for good health and safety; however, the Blue Angels Flight Surgeon will medically disqualify a pilot if one should become ill or injured. Should the Flight Leader/Commanding Officer be grounded for medical purposes, the demonstration will be canceled. Why don’t the Blue Angels maintain a spare pilot? With the number of practice hours required to safely fly a demonstration a spare pilot could not be utilized effectively. Each pilot must complete 120 training flights during winter training in order to perform a public demonstration safely. The teamwork required for the high speed, low-altitude flying in the tight Blue Angel formation takes hundreds of hours to develop. A substitute pilot would not have enough time in the formation to do this safely. Why don’t the pilots wear G-suits? G-suits are designed with air bladders (pockets) that inflate and deflate to keep a pilot’s blood from pooling in the pilots’ legs while executing sharp, unpredicted combat maneuvers. Unlike combat flying, the Blue Angels demonstration pilots know the maneuvers they will fly prior to execution, so each pilot knows when one will be experiencing heavy gravitational forces. Anticipating the changes in gravitational forces allows the Blue Angels demonstration pilots to combat the G-forces with muscle contractions. In addition, the Boeing F/A-18’s control stick is mounted between the pilot’s legs. The Blue Angels have a spring tensioned with 40 pounds of pressure installed on the control stick that gives the pilot a “false feel.” This allows the pilot minimal room for uncommanded movement. The pilots rest their right arms on their thighs for support and stability while flying. Therefore, inflating and deflating air bladders in a G-suit would interrupt this support and stability, causing uncommanded aircraft movement. In this case, G-suits would detrimentally impact flight safety.

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Have any Blue Angels become astronauts? CDR Chuck Brady, Flight Surgeon, 1989-90. What is the average age of a Blue Angels pilot? The pilots’ average age is 33 years old. Are the Blue Angels the “best of the best?” The Blue Angels are representatives of the excellence and professionalism found throughout the fleet. Each Blue Angel team member is an ambassador and representative of their fleet counterparts. How long is a Blue Angel tour of duty? Officers on the team generally serve two to three years while the enlisted personnel serve three to four years. Each member returns to the fleet after completing a tour with the Blue Angels. How many Marines serve in the squadron? There are 17 Marines on the 2012 team. Three officers and 5 enlisted aircrew in Fat Albert Airlines, seven in maintenance and two officers flying in the #3 and #4 positions. How many females are in the squadron? The number of females varies each year. The 2012 team has 15 females. What is considered minimum visibility for a Blue Angel performance? To be able to perform, the Blue Angels must have at least three nautical miles of visibility horizontally from centerpoint, and a minimum cloud ceiling of 1,500 feet which the FAA can waive to 1,000 feet. At these minimums, the Blue Angels can perform a limited number of maneuvers in what is called a “flat” show. When the ceiling is at least 4,500 feet and visibility at least three nautical miles a “low” show can be performed, which includes some rolling maneuvers. With a minimum ceiling of 8,000 feet and visibility of three nautical miles, the Blue Angels can perform their “high” show, which includes all maneuvers. What is the closest distance that the jets fly to each other? The closest the diamond will fly to each other is 18 inches during the Diamond 360 maneuver. What is the lowest and highest maneuver heights performed during an air show? This varies due to weather conditions. The highest is the vertical rolls performed by the Opposing Solo (up to 15,000 feet) and the lowest is the Sneak Pass (50 feet) performed by the Lead Solo. What is the most demanding maneuver performed? All maneuvers are demanding, both mentally and physically, and reflect the daily challenges met by fleet Navy and Marine Corps aviators.

What are the fastest and slowest speeds flown during an air show? The fastest speed is about 700 mph (just under Mach 1; Sneak Pass) and the slowest speed is about 120 mph (indicated speed; Section High Alpha), both flown by the solo pilots during the show. How many and what types of aircraft have the Blue Angels flown? Since 1946, there have been eight types of aircraft: (1) Grumman F6F Hellcat, June-August 1946; (2) Grumman F8F Bearcat, August 1946-1949; (3) Grumman F9F-2 Panther (first jet), 1949-June 1950 and Grumman F9F-5 Panther 1951-Winter 1954/55; (4) Grumman F9F-8 Cougar, Winter 1954-55-mid-season 1957; (5) Grumman F11F-1 Tiger (first supersonic jet), mid-season 1957-1969; (6) McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II, 1969-December 1974; (7) McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk II, December 1974-November 1986;

(8) Boeing F/A-18 Hornet, November 1986-Present. What are the major differences between the fleet model and the Blue Angel F/A-18? The Blue Angel F/A-18s have the nose cannon removed, a smoke-oil tank installed and a spring installed on the stick which applies pressure for better formation and inverted flying. Otherwise, the aircraft that the squadron flies are the same as those in the fleet. Each Blue Angel aircraft is fleet capable of being returned to combat duty aboard an aircraft carrier within 72 hours. Are Blue Angels’ aircraft carrier capable? All of the Blue Angels’ jets are carrier-capable and can be made combat ready in about 72 hours. The squadron’s C-130 (“Fat Albert”) is manned by an all-Marine Corps crew and was not designed for carrier operations. How much does an F/A-18 cost? The basic acquisition price of a single F/A-18 A Hornet is approximately $21 million. The cost of additional weaponsrelated equipment varies according to the configuration and use of each aircraft can significantly increase the total price. What is the top speed and rate of climb of an F/A-18? The F/A-18 can reach speeds just under Mach 2, almost twice the speed of sound or about 1,400 mph. The maximum rate of climb of the F/A-18 is 30,000 feet per minute. Why are the jets painted blue and gold? The jets bear the official colors for the U.S. Navy. How far can the F/A-18 fly on a full load of fuel or with external fuel tanks? The F/A-18 can travel approximately 1,000 miles on a full load of fuel without external tanks. Adding the external tanks extends the range to approximately 1,200 miles.

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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.

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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.

Maj. Terry Pappas – Terry spent 41 years flying for the USAF and NASA, including service in Vietnam. He has flown a wide array of aircraft from the T-38, Learjets, Gulfstreams, the Super Guppy, DC-9s and the SR-71 Blackbird. With more than 10,000 hours, Terry retired from NASA in 2012 and lives in Houston.

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.

T/Sgt. Charles Hamlin – Charles served as a B-17 ball turret gunner with the 385th Bomb Group (H), 8th Air Force, stationed at Great Ashfield, England. In 1944 alone, he flew 35 missions, mostly as a ball turret gunner and celebrated his 17th birthday on a mission to Germany. Prior to retirement, his military career included nine years of U.S. embassy duty with service in Mexico, India, and Egypt, along with four years in NATO service in Turkey.

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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.

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service with the Army in Nov 1990 and completed training as an Army Ranger in 1991. In 1993, Mike was assigned to the 3rd Ranger Battalion, Bravo Co, and was deployed to Modadishu, Somalia, as part of Task Force Ranger. He participated in the operation that was later portrayed in the movie Blackhawk Down. Upon his return to the USA, he completed Jumpmaster and Pathfinder schools.

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.

Lt. Col. Rodney Nevitt – In his first tour, Rodney serve with the 28th Composite Group, 73rd Bomb Squadron, flying combat search missions in resisting the Japanese attack against US Territory in the Battle of Dutch Harbor. He served a second tour in the Pacific with the 5th Air Force, 38th Bomb Group, 71st Bomb Sq, flying missions over New Guinea, Borneo, the Philippines, Formosa, Hainan Island, and both the China and Korean coasts. He was recalled to active duty and served in Korea. His awards include the DFC, Air Medal, and Bronze Star.

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.

Sgt. Kent Gillum – Kent served as a B-24 nose gunner with the 451st Bomb Group, 724th Squadron, flying missions out of Italy. His many missions include the raids against Polesti, Romania, and the Georgian Oil Storage facility, the third most heavily defended target in Europe. After 19 missions by the 724th against Polesti and a three-day final assault, 90% of the target’s oil product capability was destroyed.

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Pyrotechnics… Real As Well As Entertaining

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”

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!

The Security Team… “Courteous Assistance”

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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n the century since the first warbirds took to the air, our brave military pilots have had a common mission. To preserve our freedom at all costs on the vast and daunting battlefield of the sky. This is the Lewis Air Legends mission:

to preserve their memory while honoring their bravery and sacrifice. To bring the thrill of their incredible flying machines – and those they fought against – to as many people as possible in a truly international display of historic airpower. Especially to young people. Our pioneer aviators and heroes inspired Rod Lewis in his boyhood passion for flight, patriotism and love of American history. So it is for future generations that Lewis Air Legends will be a living, flying tribute to those who dreamed, built, supported and flew our brilliant birds of war. www.lewisairlegends.com/

Lewis Air Legends

The 6th Cavalry Historical Association

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.

We are a non-political, non-profit fraternal organization dedicated to preserving the memory of our nation’s veterans and our rich military history. The 6th Cavalry 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, participating in living history events and a passion for collecting the artifacts, vehicles and weapons forged in defense of our nation. If the 6th Cavalry sounds like just the thing you’re looking for, sign up today to begin receiving our notices with information highlighting our upcoming activities and events or visit our web site at www.6thcav.net. 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 National United States Armed Forces Museum at 8611 Wallisville Rd. The 6th Cavalry Historical Association Phone: 713-557-3223 or 281-558-2246 www.6thcav.net

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F-22 Raptor Mission

The F-22 Raptor is the Air Force’s newest fighter aircraft. Its combination of stealth, supercruise, maneuverability, and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability, represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities. The Raptor performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions allowing full realization of operational concepts vital to the 21st century Air Force. The F-22, a critical component of the Global Strike Task Force, is designed to project air dominance, rapidly and at great distances and defeat threats attempting to deny access to our nation’s Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps. The F-22 cannot be matched by any known or projected fighter aircraft.

Features

A combination of sensor capability, integrated avionics, situational awareness, and weapons provides first-kill opportunity against threats. The F-22 possesses a sophisticated sensor suite allowing the pilot to track, identify, shoot and kill air-to-air threats before being detected. Significant advances in cockpit design and sensor fusion improve the pilot’s situational awareness. In the air-to-air configuration the Raptor carries six AIM-120 AMRAAMs and two AIM-9 Sidewinders.

The F-22 has a significant capability to attack surface targets. In the air-to-ground configuration the aircraft can carry two 1,000-pound GBU-32 Joint Direct Attack Munitions internally and will use on-board avionics for navigation and weapons delivery support. In the future air-to-ground capability will be enhanced with the addition of an upgraded radar and up to eight small diameter bombs. The Raptor will also carry two AIM-120s and two AIM-9s in the air-to-ground configuration. Advances in low-observable technologies provide significantly improved survivability and lethality against air-to-air and surface-to-air

threats. The F-22 brings stealth into the day, enabling it not only to protect itself but other assets. The F-22 engines produce more thrust than any current fighter engine. The combination of sleek aerodynamic design and increased thrust allows the F-22 to cruise at supersonic airspeeds (greater than 1.5 Mach) without using afterburner -- a characteristic known as supercruise. Supercruise greatly expands the F-22 ‘s operating envelope in both speed and range over current fighters, which must use fuel-consuming afterburner to operate at supersonic speeds. The sophisticated F-22 aerodesign, advanced flight controls, thrust vectoring, and high thrustto-weight ratio provide the capability to outmaneuver all current and projected aircraft. The F-22 design has been extensively tested and refined aerodynamically during the development process. The F-22’s characteristics provide a synergistic effect ensuring F-22A lethality against all advanced air threats. The combination of stealth, integrated avionics and supercruise drastically shrinks surface-to-air missile engagement envelopes and minimizes enemy capabilities to track and engage the F-22 . The combination of reduced observability and supercruise accentuates the advantage of surprise in a tactical environment. The F-22 will have better reliability and maintainability than any fighter aircraft in history. Increased F-22 reliability and maintainability pays off in less manpower required to fix the aircraft and the ability to operate more efficiently.

Point of Contact

Air Combat Command, Public Affairs Office; 130 Andrews St., Suite 202; Langley AFB, VA 23665-1987; DSN 574-5007 or 757-764-5007; e-mail: accpa.operations@langley.af.mil

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Heritage Flight

n celebration of the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force (USAF), the Heritage Flight program was founded in 1997. Heritage Flight performances of current fighter/attack aircraft flying with World War II, Korea and Vietnam era fighters dramatically display USAF airpower history and honor the brave men and women who have served, or are currently serving, in the USAF. In 2010, the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was formed to keep this popular program flying.

Texas State Guard 8th Regiment

“Texans Serving Texas”

he mission of the Texas State Guard is to provide mission-ready 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). Along with the Texas Army National Guard and Texas Air National Guard, the Texas State Guard is the third branch of the Military Forces of Texas and is commanded by the Governor of Texas. The 8th Civil Affairs Regiment serves Southeast Texas and provides trained soldiers in support of the Texas Army National Guard, for DSCA and non-governmental organizations (NGO).

Interested in Joining? If you are…

For More Information, visit

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The Texas State Guard Website at www.txsg.state.tx.us/

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Or Texas State Guard Recruiting: Website at: www.gotxsg.com

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Sean D. Tucker, the World’s Premier Airshow Performer

Try to Get Your Mind Off Business for a Second We know that when you see him—pushing 10 Gs and challenging the limits of physics and sanity—you can’t help but think, I bet it’s Oracle Complex Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul that keeps him up there. And you’d be right. But for now, let’s just watch something amazing. Learn more about Sean D. Tucker and Team Oracle. Go to: teamoracle.com

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Copyright © 2012, Oracle and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. 64059

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s driver/pilot of the Worlds Fastest Jet Powered Truck Neal Darnell has been performing at Airshows for 10 years. Always interested in Jet Engines, he thought why not put a military fighter jet engine in a Chevy Pickup Truck? With a little magic, a lot of money, a little luck, and lots of hard work the Flash

Fire Jet Truck was born. A Jet Truck with over 12,000 Horsepower and capable of speeds approaching 400 miles per hour. In 2005 Neal set an Airshow Speed Record of 375 mph at Tyndall AFB in Florida. This record still stands today making Flash Fire “the World’s Fastest Jet Powered Truck “.

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TAX FREE VA BENEFIT:

Do you qualify for Aid & Attendance? Did you know Wartime Veterans and Their Widows Can Receive up to $2019 Per Month In Tax Free VA Benefits called Aid & Attendance? Benefits paid to Veteran or widow are retroactive to date of application and are tax free. Wartime Vets and their widows can receive up to the following monthly benefits: MONTHLY(APX.) ANNUALLY( APX.) Married Veteran $2,019 $24,239 Single Veteran $1,703 $20,447 Widow of Veteran $1,094 $13,138 1. MILITARY SERVICE REQUIRED DURING WARTIME: The Veteran Served 90 days of active duty with at least one day during a declared state of war. Eligible Dates are: WWI April 16, 1917 – November 11, 1918; WWII December 7, 1941 – December 31, 1946; Korea June 27 1950 – January 31 1955; Vietnam August 5, 1964 – May 7, 1975; Gulf/Iraq August 2, 1990 – Present. 2. MEDICAL QUALIFICATIONS: The Veteran or his widow, are over age 65 and have at least one or more significant health problems as determined by their personal physician. Generally about 90% of those over age 70 qualify medically and about 60% of those age 65 to 70 qualify medically. ARTICLE BY FRANK DUDECK • ELDER LAW ATTORNEY

3. FINANCIAL QUALIFICATIONS: The Veteran or his widow can qualify for the full benefit and continue to own their home, car and household furnishings and are permitted to have a significant amount of savings and investments. The exact amounts differ from Veteran to Veteran because the formula is based on the Veteran’s age, life expectancy, current income and medical expenses. Veterans who are found to be over the limit may reclassify or reallocate assets in order to qualify. The amount of the Monthly Benefit a Veteran or his widow can qualify for is partially based on their current income and medical expenses, but they don’t have to be impoverished. In my experience I have found that about 40% of my clients will qualify for some or all of the benefit without any planning. Another 40% will qualify immediately with a little planning and 20% will not qualify at all because they have either very high incomes or minimal medical expenses. However, this 20% typically will qualify in the future as their Medical expenses increase, therefore it is imperative that all Veterans and their widows explore this VA Benefit called Aid and Attendance now. Most Veterans who qualify for Aid and Attendance begin to receive this benefit while they are living at home. Some Veterans only learn of this benefit after they have entered an Assisted Living Facility or Nursing Home. For those Veterans and widows they will immediately qualify for the Maximum Benefit due to monthly costs of living in a Facility which are considered to be a Medical Expense. It is important to know that in home care can be considered a medical expense if set up and paid properly. The proper legal paperwork must be in place.

Didn’t think that was possible. Frost proudly salutes The Wings Over Houston Airshow.

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Oh, say can you see by the dawn’s early light What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

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Wings Over Houston Airshow pays tribute to

Neil Armstrong Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon, was publicly memorialized at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. on Thursday, September 13. His colleagues at NASA created this tribute video for the fallen hero, tracing his storied career as one of NASA’s best pilots, as well as one of its most humble and self-effacing astronauts. A Navy veteran, the steely-nerved test pilot, astronaut and reluctant celebrity was buried at sea on Friday, laid to rest with the highest honors from a grateful world. For those of us who are old enough to have witnessed the landmark broadcast of Neil Armstrong‘s first steps on the moon, NASA’s tribute video brings back memories of our awe and respect for this man. Centuries from now, I think when historians are asked what was the most important event that happened in the 20th century — and who was the 20-century person who will be longest honored and remembered — the answers to those questions will be the first trip to the moon, and Neil Armstrong, the man who took that small step that was indeed a giant leap for mankind. September 16, 2012 by Charlie White, senior editor for Mashable

Coast Guard Air Station Houston

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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“Our objective is to carry the lessons and legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen into every classroom in America!” Don Hinz, Red Tail Squadron Founder

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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V-22 Osprey Primary function:

Amphibious assault transport of troops, equipment and supplies from assault ships and land bases.

Description:

The V-22 Osprey is a multi-engine, dual-piloted, self-deployable, medium lift, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) tilt-rotor aircraft designed for combat, combat support, combat service support, and Special Operations missions worldwide. It will replace the Corps’ aged fleet of CH-46E and CH-53D medium lift helicopters. Prime Contractor(s): Boeing Defense and Space Group, Philadelphia, PA; Bell Helicopter Textron, Ft Worth, TX; Rolls Royce, Indianapolis, IN

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The Osprey can fly twice as fast as our current helicopters, cruise at 13,000 feet for several hours, and get in and out of a combat zone more swiftly than can anything else on the battlefield. With its speed, endurance and quietness, the Osprey is far more, and the Commandant of the Marine Corps has challenged our Marines in Iraq and Afghanistan to think of new and different uses for an aircraft this fast and this effective. Ground force commanders in Iraq have widely lauded the MV-22 Osprey as an excellent assault support platform. Its speed, range and endurance have broadened the operational commander’s area of influence for “boots on the ground.” It is the platform of choice in many missions, and ground commanders want more of them, and soon. The Osprey has flown every required type of assault support combat mission. We have not held the Osprey back from any assault support missions, and for many missions it is the platform of choice.

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2012 Wings Over Houston Airshow Staff ADMINISTRATION

GATES

SCHOLARSHIPS

Col Bill Roach, Executive Director Janis Roach

Col Pete Hyatt Zach Priddy Col Rebecca Swinford

Col Steve Sehnert Col Jeff Foltz Owen Morris

AIR BOSS

GOLF CARTS

SECURITY COORDINATOR

Chris Mims Dennis Moore

Col Chris Hendon

GROUND SAFETY

Vance Britt

Col Sam Hoynes Col Mike Hiner

HISTORY – WARBIRD RAMP

SPEAKERS BUREAU

AIRSHOW/HOTEL SHUTTLE TRANSPORTATION

Col Bill Willits Col Steve Sehnert

Mike Cooley

INFORMATION AMBASSADOR

Col Richard Welsh Al Saylor Col Wayne Kennedy

CAF SECURITY

Debbie Ford

SPECIAL SHOW CHAIR PERSON

Col Red Griffin

INTERNET COMMUNICATIONS

CHIEF OF GROUND OPS

Col John Szalkowski

Bart Clark Col Barbara Britt O’Donnell

Col Mark Davidson

LEGENDS & HEROES AUTOGRAPH TENT

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS

Col Ralph Royce AIR OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

Col Charles Hutchins AIRSHOW CENTER

Col Lou Horelica

ASSISTANT GROUND OPS

Col Margaret Sanders Col Jimmy Davis Col Tracy Roberts

SIGNS

SPONSORSHIP/MARKETING

Col Tim Landers

Dick Bueltel Col Bill Roach

MARSHALLERS - RAMP BOSS

STAFF/VOLUNTEER TENT

Col Kathy Mizell

CHALETS

MEDICAL/LOST & FOUND

Col Bruce Gispanski Linda Judson

Col David Bush Col Barbara Britt O’Donnell

David Alexander, M.D.

TEAM ADMINISTRATION

MILITARY AIR LIAISON

Col Patrick Hutchins

Col Everett Gibson

ASSISTANT TEAM ADMINISTRATION

Col Ken English Don Barker, Assistant

PARKING LOT SECURITY

Michael Barksdale

Col Rick Thomas

TENANT LIAISON

COMMUNICATORS

PARTICIPANT PARKING

Col George Levandoski Hal Merritt

Col Rick D. Baker

Col Chris Hendon Steve Clark

PARTICIPANT WATER CARTS

TENTS/WOH

CONCESSIONS/VENDORS

Debbie Gierman

Col Bill Roach Col Dave Bush

PHOTOGRAPHER

CONTRACT COMPLIANCE

PILOT REGISTRATION

CIVILIAN PERFORMER LIAISON

Col Don Johnson EAGLE SQUADRON

Cindy Weaver Col Van Skiles

Col Sam Bulger Wesley Moore Col Scott Rodkey Col Ky Putnam POLE BANNERS

FINANCE

Jim Davenport

Col Jeff Foltz Carlisa Sanders

PRIMEVIEW

FOOD SERVICE-VOLUNTEERS

PROCUREMENT

Debbie Gierman Col William Wetzel FOOD SERVICE-PILOTS

Col Suzie Bredlau Col Kent Gillum PYRO

Lew Cartwright & Family

Chris Rainey Col Dave Wood

FUEL/OIL MAINTENANCE

RADIOS

Col Craig Mueller

Ryan Findlay

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 WARBIRD CZAR

Wesley Moore WARBIRD RIDE LIAISON

Emily McGowan WAREHOUSE

Dan Stark WASTE OPS COORDINATOR

Craig Menard WHEELCHAIR AREA

Col David Manire

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2012 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

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 Board of Directors Co-Chairman

Col Patrick Hutchins, CAF A&A Machine

Col J.W. (Don) Johnson, CAF Board of Directors Chairman

Wayne Kennedy MSgt USMC (Ret)

Col. Bill Roach, CAF Executive Director

Col. Ralph Royce, CAF Air Boss, CAF

Col. Steve Sehnert, CAF Baker Hughes

John Stofer, CAF CEO Uberta, L.P. Gulf Coast Wing Leader, CAF

Stan Turner, CAF Engineer - Worley Parsons Houston Wing Leader, CAF

Col. Richard Welsh, CAF Certified Financial Planner

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City of Houston

Annise D. Parker Mayor

Rob Reider Airshow Announcer 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…

Howard Pardue 1935-2012 Aviator, Our Friend

Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds…and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of…wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there, I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air. Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue I’ve topped the windswept heights with easy grace Where never lark or even eagle flew.

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