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Lancaster-Ramirez, Joan Onderdonk, Richard Spry, Terry & Debbie Board of Directors Photo: Carson Malone Photo: Carson Malone Allison, Mark and LaVonne Cummings, Dorothy Greene, Carter Langbecker, Fred Orff, George & Sharon Stella, Michael Allstate Giving Program Curiel, Rick Gregory, Tom Larsen, Keith Otto, Rick Steve Kraeger Trucking Tom Nightingale (Chairman) Alsobrook, Russ Curin, Matthew Griffith, Garry Laser Gifts Palombo, John & Dee Strang, Mike Anderschat, Phil Czypionka, Jorg Grismer, Jeff Law, Peter and Joanne Panici, Dennis Strickland, Mark Karen Hinton, Steve Hinton, The 10th Annual 'Taste of Flight' Gala, Anderson, Anna Dahlgren, Jeff Guevara, Robert Lawrence, Andrew Mark Park, John and Kendra Sullivan, Robert V. Anderson, Christian Dalton, Phil Gurney, Dan Lawson, Michelle Partridge, C.W. Swahn, Kent John Maloney, Bill Schanz Anderson, James Pete Dammers, Sam Gutierrez, Joe Lee, John Michael Paul, Bob Swain, Norman Anderson, William "Mel” David Clark Company Hammarstrom, Eric Leenerts, Ted Paz, Benjamin Sweeney, Charles An incredible evening with Bud Anderson Anheuser Busch Davis, Anthony Hammond, Brian Letterman, Kenneth A. Peairs, Gregory Takamatsu, Akihiro Athey, Donald Davis, Sam & Trini Hammond, Peter Levine, Richard Penikas, Rober Takeuchi, Gary Atkins, Robert Day, John W. Hancock, Bill Lewis, Bob & Sue tPenn, Steven J. Takeuchi, Martin Founder By Frank B. Mormillo asked Anderson to supply an RF-84K photo as from President Steve Hinton and Chairman Tom Averill, Jonathan Deagon, John Hanou, Michiel Libelle Images Peterson, Alan M. Tamas, Edmond Edward T. Maloney B-17 Combat Crewman & DeLong, Linda & Charles Hanson, Paul E. Licata, Tom Peterson, Hans Teboe, Jon Martin reference for the colors and markings, and purely Nightingale. 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Airport, California on the evening of October 22, preservation, educational programs and new Barrett, Jack Donnan, Dave Haven, David Love, Todd Pribyl, Chuck Thomas, Ralph Vice President – Facilities Bellek, Eva M. Dorras, Benjamin Hawthorn Bank Low, Gregg Proudfit, Clark Thomson, Brian Benner, Darrell Dozier, Linda Hayford, Robert and Low, Norman Pudenz, Paul D. Torgerson, Don C. John Maloney 2016 paid special tribute to World War II 16.25- displays at the Planes of Fame Air Museum, the Birkeland, Eric Duckson, Douglas Kimberly Lozano, Jim Puhl, Michael L. Torres, Ronald Birkey, Douglas DuMond, Phil G. Heath, Gerald Lucas Oil Products Pullen-Buehl, Linda Trintec Ind. Inc. victory P-51 Mustang ace Colonel C.E. “Bud” “Taste of Flight” Gala also presented guests with Blaine, Theodore A. Duncan, Norman E. Heath, Robert Luong, Thai R B Aero Tuliper, Adam Blood, Pete Dunlap, Craig R. Heinrich, George Lusina, Luciano A. Raczkowski, Bob Turner, Scott STAFF Anderson. The featured speaker at the gala, the opportunity to enjoy wine and beer tasting, a Bloom, Richard and Carol Duron, Paul D. Helliwell, Thomas Lyon, Dave and Jennifer Raether, Larry E. Twaddell, Roy W. Bochinski, Robert Dyberg, Jeff Hendrix, Mark & Rebecca Macha, G. Pat Raffel, Keith US Bank Foundation Anderson went on to enjoy a distinguished post variety of food and dessert options and a silent Bogdan, William F. Eason, Chuck Henry, Michael Mack, Cory and Ron Rais, Michael Vakoc, Steven M. Executive Director Bohon, Sergio Eaton, Thomas Herbst, Wayne Mack, Karlton Ramirez, Vincent E. & Dora Van Buskirk, William World War II career in the United States Air Force auction featuring a plethora of aviation Boor, Peter Eckloff, Anthony Hetzel, Geoff & June Madison, Chris Ramos, Douglas Vaniman, Elvo "Joe” Jerry Wilkins Boorheis, Dennis Eddy, Mark Lynn Hickey, John Malmad, David Rash, Leland Vera, Perry as a test pilot and fighter squadron and fighter wing memorabilia, aviation-themed attire, gift packages, Bordewich, Paul and Brooke Edwards, Bryce & Lisa Hill, Guy & Cindy Malone, Patrick Reichardt, Darin Voigt, Kevin Director – Grand Canyon Maynard Eichner, Daniel Hinton, John Maloney, Edward Reinbold, Terry Von Raesfeld Jr., Donald R. commander before retiring from active duty in travel and entertainment packages, and even Borg, Ken Eichner, Eric Hinton, Steve and Karen Maloney, Kevin and Valerie Relly, Debra Wagner, Ken and Laurie Bob Reed Born Aviation Products, Inc. Eichner, Ken Hipp, Volker Malsher, David Rettke, Michael Wagner, Vernon P. 1972 and going to work for McDonnell Douglas in aviation-themed bicycles and motorcycles. Also Boswell, Charles Eiler, Alan Hipsak, Steve Manson, Christopher Rezabek, Rick Wahlberg, Randy Delicious food and drink was served by Bowe, Harry L. Ellis, Trent and Melisa Hiser, Greg Manson, Karen Rice, Stephen Waite, Robert H. Boyer, Brian & Mona Emmett, Greg Hoeller, Michael Marks, Melvin Richard Hodkinson Wall, Robert Director of Retail flight test management. caterers, vintners and brewers that auctioned off for vocal bidding were autographed Brain Storm English, Ed Hogancamp, Jay Marquez, Ray Ring, Taft Wallace, Ty & Visitor Services helped sponsor the event. Branch, Leonard S. Erickson, Jeffery Holiday, Kent Marsh, Ethan Rizza, Ronald Wallick, Philip bottles of Old Crow whiskey provided by “Bud” Breithaupt, Paul Erickson, Mark Holtgrefe, Mike Mateo, Jason Roberts, Larry Wapen, Steven Deborah J. Manning Briggs, Kenneth Estes, Joe Horst, Richard and Margaret Mayo, David L. Robinson, Dan Warkocki, Ken At the “Taste of Flight” Gala, Anderson talked Anderson; “Old Crow” was the name on the North Britten, Kevin Eubanks, Michael HRD Aero Systems McAlee, Mariann Romero, Alan Warner, Richard Brodeur, Eric Evans, Paul Hrutkay, Mark McBride, Charles Rose, Robert A. Waters, Brett Director of Marketing about his involvement in the FICON (Fighter American P-51 Mustangs that Anderson flew in Brooks, Charles Everton, Todd & Margaret Hsu, Shey McCosh, Mike Roskelley, Bryant Watts, Cecil E. th Brooks, William Lee Fahey, Chris Hunter, Tim McDaniel, Lee Ross, Monte R. Watts, Louise & Development Conveyor) Project of the 1950s, testing the combat with the 457 Fighter Group in World War Bruderer, Alice Fang, Krit Sae Hunter, William McDonald, Darrell Rovey, Nathan Weiss, Bill Bryant, Sonny Fariss, Bert Hurley, Robert McDonough, Paul Rozek, Dieter Wells Fargo Bank Harry “T” Geier II. Great Food, Beverages, and People made the Buchanan, Willard Feeney, Dan Hyatt, Randy McGrath, Joseph Ruggiero, Ralph Weston, David feasibility of carrying high-performance jet fighter Burnham, Michael Feeney, Joe Ingersoll, James McQuerry, Ruth Ruvolo, Frank WGQ Family Partners LP Business Innovations Fine, Olin Irwin III, Richard Meredith, Dennis Ryan, Greg Whitecross LP planes in the bellies of Convair B-36 Peacemaker evening an enjoyable and informative event for all. Butler Supply Finnegan, Brian Itano, Gary Merit International Ltd. Sackett, Dennis M. Whitesell, Charles Office Manager Buxton, Cathy Fiset, David Jaranilla, Delfin "Bong” Metz, Edward R. Salerno, Victor & Laurie Whitsett, Donald S. strategic bombers. The idea was to carry the The event also raised funds to 'Help Keep em Byelrey, Mark Flagor, Everett Jelnick, Steven G. Michael, Martin Saltgaver, Kenneth Whittlesey, Leslie & Susan Kris Maloney Cademartori, Hector Flint, Garth K. 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Anderson described the initial difficulties Castro, Daniel Furlow, David Jones, Mike Moore, Steven Schuster, Beverly and Doug Wodraska, David J. Cavender, Charles Galasso, Katie & Dan Justice, Stephen Moose, Monty Schwab Charitable Wolfe, Gary & Kathryn 7000 Merrill Avenue, #17 involved in maneuvering the fighters into position Cawthon, Steve Gale, Vannin Kaiser, Richard Edwin Morell-Rico, Marcos and Schwartz, David Wolfe, Larry Chapman, Bruce Gallucci, Tom Kaltner, Eric Wendy Scott, Dean T. Wolschon, Anthony M. Chino, California 91710 Chaputa, Bronson Garagliano, Tom and Linda Karapetian, Christian Morgrette, James Seghetti, Grant Wood, Roger L. for attachment to the bombers in flight. The Top left: Bud Anderson captivates the audience Chavez, Stephen Garasi, Louis Kato, Hiroto Mormillo, Frank Shanley, Patrick M. Wood, William (909) 597-3722 Photos: Frank Mormillo Chen, Joey Garcia, Albert Kays, William Morrison, Paul M. Sheehan, John Woodson, Dennis featured airplane at the gala was the Planes of Fame with his test pilot presentation. Cho, Che-hung Garcia, Eddie and Rachel Kelly, Bill and Emily Muret, Gregg Shelter Foundation Wow Toyz Clark, John A. Gardner, Johnny D. Kelly, Rie Cosmic Muret, Richard Sherman, Dennis & Sharon Wykes, Stephen Planes of Fame, Valle Airport Air Museum's RF-84K which was finished in its museum's jet, #52-7265. At the conclusion of his Clark, Peter Gattuso, Phil Kemper, George Murphy, Joseph Shinoda, Shunji Yamaguchi, Matt st Top right: Bud Anderson receives the Planes of Clark, Randall & Patricia Gee, David Kezar, William Murray, David & Tondelayo Shipley, Ed & Laurie York, Gene 755 Mustang Way original 91 SRS colors and markings specifically presentation, Anderson received the museum's Clarke, Mike and Julie George, James Kies, William "Bill” Muzzy, Ken Short, Bob Yotter, David Valle-Williams, Arizona 86046 Fame Achievement in Aviation Award from Tom Claxton, Jerry Gerrard, Chris King, Harry Nakano, Masayuki Siegel, Jeff Zazas, Jim for the event. Prior to the gala, Planes of Fame Planes of Fame Achievement in Aviation Award Nightingale and Steve Hinton. Cochran, Chris Giant Bicycles Kinnunen, Keith Negrete, Andrew Flores Silke, Bill Zeissner, Doug and Carol (928) 635-1000

Where Aviation History Lives! www.planesoffame.org Where Aviation History Lives! www.planesoffame.org Page 2 Planes of Fame Air Museum Page 3 Planes of Fame Air Museum Thank you Merry Christmas & Taste of Flight Sponsors! Happy New Year! AfterAfter 7272 Years,Years, Bob Button Impressions Catering Paul and Brooke Maynard Bordewich Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ VeteranVeteran isis ReunitedReunited Rob and Susan Newman Harrison Two Guys Grilling Skip Koss Santa Maria Grill Chris Madison Corner Bakery PLANES OF FAME withwith F4UF4U CorsairCorsair John A. Clark Romano's Family Italian Restaurants Kent Holiday Bella Luna Winery Columbia resident Mr. Ferrill Purdy was gathered took their seats. First to speak was records and it actually was sold to MGM Lucas Oil Products Cass Winery clearly overwhelmed by the number of people Michele Spry, the author who had discovered studios,” O'Bryan said. Greg Hiser Jack Creek Cellars who had come to hear about his life and the connection between Purdy and the plane. Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth Venteux Vineyards military service, and see one of the planes he He said they don't really know what MGM Charles McBride Anheuser-Busch* flew in combat during WWII take to the skies She met Purdy when he came into the business used the plane for, if anything, but since the Sonny Bryant Stone Brewing Company over Colombia Missouri. she and her husband run – Purdy needed to get museum purchased the plane in the 1970s, it Thomas Camp Wiens Brewing a lamp fixed for his wife. “And it just went has been busy. It appeared in TV shows like Tom and Karen Nightingale Chopin Vodka Imports On a crisp Saturday in October, more than a from there.” Baa Baa Black Sheep and Airwolf, and in Whitecross LP San Dimas Wine Shop hundred people filed into an empty hangar at films like Flags of our Fathers. Gourmet Gourmet Catering Alistair Spirits the Columbia Regional Airport in Missouri. A Spry spent time talking with Purdy about his fire truck with ladder extended and flag flying time in the military, and used his log books to But they were missing a lot of the history of sat out front, and, in the rear of the hangar sat learn more about the planes he flew while the Corsair's time in service – until Michele PLEASE JOIN US FOR KILROY COFFEE KLATCH an F4U-1 Corsair – a plane that was used by deployed. It was when she began looking Spry called. Since discovering Purdy's We invite all veterans to join us, meet other veterans from the area, and share whatever marine fighter pilots in the Pacific theater through his flight log books that she connection to this plane, they have found two is on your mind. Museum admission is waived for attending veterans and their guests. during WWII. The Corsair was flown in from discovered that one of the planes Purdy flew in other veterans who flew the Corsair. One of Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino, CA. June 1944 was still around, still functioning whom was Mr. Purdy's wingman. Meetings will be held in the Maloney hangar, PoF Gift Shop on the first Tuesday of every month from 9 - 10 am. and owned by the Planes of Fame Air Museum All of these people – veterans, active military in Chino, California. Michele Spry talked about Purdy's experience We are honored to serve as a venue for our veterans, Give the gift of “choice” this and civilians alike – had come to honor the in the Pacific. and we hope this monthly meeting will provide an enjoyable service of one Mr. Ferrill Purdy – or and meaningful exchange of ideas. Holiday Season with a POF gift card! Lt. Col. Purdy as he was known “On his first tour, he was flying his during the war. aircraft and he was shot at by the enemy and it hit his oil cooler. And 90-year-old Fred Bethman, a fellow he was in the Corsair and he was hit WWII vet, was among them. He in the oil cooler and it drained all of 2016 YEAR-END APPEAL was an army man or “ground the oil out of his engine and stalled cruncher,” as he referred to himself, the engine. during the war. He said that his By Karen Hinton Over 30,000 people attended here at hangar. We encourage all veterans to reason for coming was two-fold. Purdy had to make an emergency Chino, but countless more thousands attend as our guest, enjoy some coffee landing into the ocean. With Halloween and Thanksgiving enjoyed seeing the aircraft perform at and relax with each other surrounded by First of all, he said he wanted to behind us Christmas is just around the over 30 air shows this year. Plus we held historic aircraft. Thank you to Starbucks honor a fellow WWII vet “because “And his wingman stayed right corner. It's time to reflect on the year, and there aren't many of us left.” next to him when his plane went 12 Living History events this year at Euclid and Schaffer for donating the into the water, and made sure to plan ahead to maximize your charitable showcasing rare aircraft here at the coffee each month. And he wanted to see the F4U-1 circle him so the other boys went contributions before December 31. museum. Knowing that visitors also Corsair fly because he had only Cory O'Bryan points out the days when Lt. Col. Purdy flew the F4U-1 Corsair back to get a Navy destroyer. love to learn about our nation's aviation What does it take to sustain this level of seen them from below while he was serial # 17799 in combat during WWII that visited Columbia in October. Mr. Purdy says John [his wingman] For us at Planes of Fame, 2016 meant history, we have been working on activity? Well, dedicated volunteers first also stationed in the Pacific theater saved my life.” the loss of our founder, my father our displays to tell more stories. Our and foremost. But it also takes significant during the war. So she sent them an email. Ed Maloney. As tough as it is to get WWII veterans have passed their stories capital to keep these activities and the Following a brief rundown of Purdy's service People milled around chatting, looking at during WWII by Spry, and a little more history through the absence of our patriarch, we on to their children, but the current aircraft running strong. I hope you will “We just knew it had to been in combat Purdy's old wartime memorabilia and admired somewhere and I had been searching for log about the Corsair from O'Bryan and the are very fortunate to have his legacy generation does not necessarily have that consider supporting Planes of Fame as the plane until Purdy entered. Then the room Corsair's pilot Robbie Patterson, the time which sustains us and encourages people books for any history I could find on it with no personal narrative to draw on when you pull out your checkbook or credit erupted in applause, and Purdy was nearly at a luck,” Cory O'Bryan, a volunteer at the came. from all walks of life to continue to touring the museum. Our docents work card to make your year- end donations. loss for words. museum said. “Out of the blue then I got an participate in aviation. Our volunteers hard to tell the stories. Take a tour the Every dollar counts! To quote Sir email and a phone call one day and here we are Mr. Purdy was taken outside, and more than 72 and staff are more motivated than ever next time you visit. You'll be amazed at Winston Churchill, “We make a living by “I want to thank every one of you for – and that was only a couple of months.” years after he last entered the cockpit of this to continue his mission here at Planes the docents' passion for their subject. what we get, but we make a life by what everything you did during World War II and F4U-1 Corsair number 17799, he patted the since,” Purdy said. belly of the plane and smiled. of Fame. Even better, go out to the B-17 and talk to we give.” Support Planes of Fame and Spry introduced O'Bryan, as well as the WWII veteran Wilbur Richardson about enrich not only your life, but the lives of Corsair pilot Robbie Patterson, and asked Lt. Col. Ferrill Purdy saluted the crowd them to tell the crowd a little more about the by Rebecca Smith NBIA That mission has always been to keep 'em his missions as a ball turret gunner in the others. Thank you for believing in our gathered to honor him and his service, and to history of the plane. flying. And we did that in 2016 with your B-17. mission, keeping my father's legacy alive see the F4U-1 Corsair he flew in 1944 take to All of this was made possible by the fund support. The air show was the best ever, a for another generation. The very best to the skies over Columbia. “When it came back in August of '44, they raising, determination and organization of display of aviation history and current air Speaking of veterans, the Kilroy Coffee you and your families in the upcoming overhauled it and it went into different training Michele Spry. Thank you Michele! power as well as the pilot prowess of top After the presentation of the colors and a squadrons, so we know the history from then Klatch is held at 9:00 a.m. the first holiday season! recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, those aerobatic performers like Sean Tucker. Tuesday of each month in the Maloney on. In August of '45 it was stricken from the

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