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Photo: Britt Dietz Photo: Frank Mormillo Photo: Lisa Plummer noses line one half of the Lightning Flight. Airshow Crowd on Saturday. hot ramp at the 2017 Airshow. PLANES OF FAME AIRSHOW 2017 PREVAILS By: Frank B. Mormillo Over 50 were gathered together for Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star and a Russian MiG- Greg Colyer performed his “Ace Maker” the Planes of Fame at the Chino Airport, 15. Stewart Dawson then took to the air in the aerobatic display in the Planes of Fame Lockheed California over the weekend of May 6-7, 2017. Lewis Air Legends F7F-3 Tigercat T-33 Shooting Star before took center The Air Show featured spirited flyby routines, for an impressive demonstration of the big twin- stage in the form of impressive flybys featuring the simulated air combat scenarios, warbird and jet engine navy fighter’s performance capabilities, Planes of Fame and Aero Trader North American aerobatic displays, civilian aerobatic acts and, of followed by Philipp Steinbach’s stunning B-25J Mitchells and the 4Y-2, LLC Convair course, the USAF Heritage Flight! PB4Y-2 Privateer. By moving the As for the weather, the sky was schedule up a bit, it was still possible generally overcast on Saturday, the ceiling to get the concluding act, the USAF and visibility were good enough for all of Heritage Flight, up and completed just the scheduled flying routines. as rain finally returned to the Chino The show opened with a flyby and Airport. missing man routine in honor of the late Including the warbirds joining the Planes of Fame Air Museum founder Planes of Fame Collection for the 2017 Edward T. Maloney who passed away on Airshow, there were no less than nine August 19, 2016. Reflecting the fact that P-51A /C/D Mustangs, five F4U-1/FG- Maloney managed to save and preserve 1D/F4U-4/F4U-7 Corsairs, three P-40E/ some of the world’s rarest aircraft for M/N Kittyhawks/ Warhawks, three Photo: Scott Plummer posterity, the opening routines featured the C-47/C-53 Skytrains/Skytroopers, two museum’s Northrop N9MB Flying Wing, Steve Hinton taxis out In a Corsair as the Sea Fury flies past. A6M Zero fighters, two SBD Dauntless Boeing P-26A “Peashooter,” Seversky dive bombers and two Russian Yak-3s. 2PA/AT-12A Guardsman, Mitsubishi A6M5 aerobatic display in his unique Gamebird GB1. Combined with other individual warbird types, Zero, F4U-1A Corsair, Lockheed P-38J Another outstanding warbird aerobatic display the selection was truly impressive and hard to beat Lightning and North American P-51A Mustang, then followed with Dennis Sanders in the Sanders anywhere in the world. followed by a dedicated Northrop N9MB Flying Aviation Hawker Sea Fury T. Mk. 20. Wing display with David Vopat at the controls. An Air Show highlight was a 5 Corsair flight Aerobatic ace Rob Harrison then took to the air formation featuring F4U-1, FG-1D, F4U-4 and In the face of a threatened legal injunction in his wife’s Zlin 140 for his dynamic “Tumbling F4U-7 Corsairs. The Corsairs also stayed aloft and dire weather predictions, the staff and Bear” routine before spirited Army Air Corps to take part in the next routine, a display of dedicated Planes of Fame Air Museum flybys took center stage with , British, navy aircraft that included the Grumman FM-2 volunteers did not skip a beat in their planning Russian and Swiss fighters, trainers, bombers Wildcat, Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bombers, and preparation for the Annual Planes of and transport planes. The morning’s activities Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter, Val Fame Air Show which was conducted concluded with Kent Pietsch flying a comedy replica, Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat and Grumman/ successfully at the Chino Airport, California aerobatic display in his vintage Interstate Cadet. General Motors TBM-3 Avenger, followed with a over the weekend of May 6-7, 2017. While After a 30-minute intermission, Planes of Corsair flight demonstration by Steve Hinton. there are still some legal issues to be decided, Fame Airshow 2017 action resumed with a Kent Pietsch then took his “Jelly Belly” two Chino Airport tenants who attempted to air combat scenario featuring the Interstate Cadet up again on Saturday for a prevent the air show from taking place this North American AT-6 Texan, North American routine in which he landed the plane on a platform year withdrew their injunction request just a P-51D Mustang, , Douglas attached to a moving pick-up truck, and then took week before Airshow 2017. AD-6 Skyraider, North American F-86F Sabre, off from the moving truck again.

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Among the five Corsairs in action were the Comanche Warbirds Vought F4U-7 Corsair and the Lewis Air Legends Vought-Goodyear FG-1D Corsair.

AN EVENING TO ENJOY,

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Ground crew parking the F-35 after arrival on 11th Annual “Taste of Flight” Gala to Benefit Thursday. Museum Educational Initiatives. By: Brian Finnegan

Save the date and mark your calendars for private schools, or home-schooled, these young Saturday, November 18, 2017 to attend the 11th people can benefit from the aviation-themed topics Annual Planes of Fame Air Museum “Taste of we present in our Aviation Discovery Program. Flight” Gala and Silent Auction. This year’s Most of the content that we provide – hands-on event promises to be one of our best ever with a instruction in aerodynamics and flight principles, wide selection of delicious food tastings from local a glimpse into the history of aviation, and a look Photo Scott Plummer restaurants, wonderful wines and beers from top at the career opportunities of the industry are not wineries and breweries, a great selection of auction subjects they typically encounter in the classroom. Mustangs Taxi Out For Army Air Corps Segment. items, and entertainment – with the evening And these subjects have merit. culminating in the presentation of the esteemed The General Accounting Office of the Federal “Achievement in Aviation” award. government has estimated that within the next ten In addition to sampling the many culinary years, the U.S. based airline industry is likely to delights, guests participate in our extensive Silent face a shortage of qualified pilots, technicians, and Auction. Filled with aviation art, autographed other support personnel. This is due to a number memorabilia, fabulous gift baskets, access to local of factors – retirements of personnel currently in amusements, an incredible selection of one-of- these positions, fewer trained military personnel, a-kind delights and more, the auction is both fun increasing compliance requirements, and a severe and exciting as guests outbid one another for these drop in the number of people entering general Photo Frank Mormillo keepsake items. And, with the holidays just a few aviation. Worldwide, this problem is even more The 56th Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II bringing weeks after the event, this year’s auction is a great startling – where predictions of an annual, global the 2017 Planes of Fame Air Show to a close on chance to pick up some exceptional gift items. shortage of more than 20,000 pilots and trained Sunday afternoon. “Taste of Flight” serves as an important technicians could strike the air transport industry fundraising event for the Museum’s many outreach by the year 2030. efforts. Monies raised will be used to help grow and The goal of the Museum’s Aviation Discovery expand our Aviation Discovery Program, which is Program is to inspire young people to learn more offered to school-aged children throughout San about aviation. Our hope is that we can ignite a Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, and spark in each child to influence their educational counties. The Aviation Discovery Program journey in a way that could align itself with a provides aviation-themed education modules that career in aviation. The funds generated at “Taste of focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, the Flight” will help us expand our offerings with new Arts, and Math (STEAM) topics. and improved education modules, assist schools in Within a 25-mile radius of the Museum are over their visits to the Museum, and purchase necessary Photo Frank Mormillo one million school-aged children. Whether they supplies to ensure a meaningful experience for The worlds only flying PB4Y-2 Privateer in action. are taught in our public schools, charter schools, each child.

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SEAN D. TUCKER TO RECEIVE THE PLANES OF FAME 2017 ACHIEVEMENT IN AVIATION AWARD By: Brian Finnegan The highlight of every “Taste of Flight” Gala spectators at air shows around the world. In 2008, and Auction is the presentation of the Planes of he was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame Achievement in Aviation Award. This Fame and is considered one of the living legends award is given to individuals who have made a of aviation. He also serves as the Chairman for significant contribution to aviation over time, the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young either in the form of innovations, knowledge, Eagles program. Mr. Tucker will attend the event or methods to improve the industry. Within and speak about his career, the challenges of each aviation circles, the award is considered to be one performance, and the importance of supporting of the more prestigious honors bestowed. Past young people in their entry into aviation. recipients include Colonel Bud Anderson, Clay Plans are ongoing to make the event even Lacy, astronaut Bill Anders, and WWII hero Louis more spectacular. “Taste of Flight” traditionally Zamperini among others. sells out. Tickets will be available on the This year, the award will be presented to two Museum website beginning in August. Watch individuals. Famed aerobatic pilot and aviation for future emails and announcements. For more ambassador Sean D. Tucker, and a posthumous information, please contact either Liz Esparza presentation to Robert “Bob” Hoover, famed Air Photo Frank Mormillo or Brian Finnegan at 909-597-3722, or via Force and air show performer. email at [email protected] or brian. As one of the foremost aerobatic masters, Sean Sean D. Tucker Performing at the [email protected]. D. Tucker has entertained and thrilled millions of PoF Air Show in 2015.

EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER Courtney Covert was recognized for her outstanding performance and dedication to Planes of Fame Air RESTORATION UPDATE: NORTH Museum’s gift shop. An award was AMERICAN NAVION PROJECT presented by our Executive Director, Jerry Wilkins and our Director of Retail By George Orff & Visitor Services, Deborah Manning Roger Long and Phil Claypool, two of our pick up of miscellaneous items. This has been an at February’s LHFE. Courtney has been most experienced restoration volunteers, are close extensive project. It will be great to get this airplane working in the gift shop since February to completion on the North American Navion out of restoration, into service, and on display! 2015. We appreciate all the effort and (pronounced Navy-on). They are expecting a newly Help us ‘Keep ‘em Flying’ by donating or work she puts into the gift shop every overhauled fuel pump. After this and the hydraulic sponsoring an aircraft restoration. Please contact weekend. Make sure to say Hello and pump are installed, the airplane will be ready for us at [email protected] or call Congratulate Courtney when stopping in run up, radio installation, paint, detailing, and 909-597-3722 our gift shop.

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