PACIFIC AVIATION MUSEUM PEARL HARBOR NEWSLETTER | WINTER 2008 | ISSUE #4

SPECIAL * * THE CACTUS AIR FORCE FLIGHT SIMULATORS * * SPECIAL The NEW 2008 CACTUS AIR Museum member’s special rate is FORCE FLIGHT SIMULATORS $50.00 for the year for unlimited Flight Pass is now on Sale. The rides. Flight Pass, which is valid pass is for unlimited flight sorties all during 2008 and rides are during regular museum operating on a stand-by basis. It will be hours. The Pass offers flights offered to the general public in in the WWII aircraft of P-40’s, February for $100.00. It can be P-38’s, P-51’s and Zero’s. Up to purchased at the guest services six pilots can fly in individual desk at the museum. For more cockpits at any time. Pilots can information call 441-1000. practice touch & goes, take local tours, engage in battle with each other or against the computer.

BRIGADIER GENERAL PAUL TIBBETS USAF (RET.) February 23, 1915 – November 1, 2007 “…the ‘Red Tails’ carried B Gen. Paul Tibbets, Jr., whose the hopes and dreams of B-29 bomber dubbed the “Enola thirteen million…” Gay” dropped the 9,000-pound “Little Boy” bomb on August 6, SIGN UP FOR OUR Q E-NEWSLETTER AT WWW.PACIFICAVIATIONMUSEUM.ORG RED TAIL MUSTANG PILOT 1945 on the Japanese city of TO SPEAK AT THE MUSEUM The Pacific Aviation Museum – Pearl Harbor’s newsletter is published quarterly by the Pacific Aviation Museum – Pearl Harbor, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96818. Hiroshima, died November 1, February 13th and 17th, 2008 Encore Presentation 2007 at the age of 92 at his home Come to the Museum for a in Columbus, Ohio. Photo by Paul Bowen Sunday February 17th, 2008 special After-Hours Hangar 37, Ford Island | 319 Lexington Blvd. | Honolulu, HI 96818 at 1:00pm Non-profit He became squadron commander Red Tail Fighters Presentation by Tuskegee of the 340th Bomb Squadron Lani Akea Café (located in the Organization In 1940 a “White’s Only” sign Airman, Lt Col Holloman U.S. Postage in February 1942 and flew 25 museum) will be open for dinner not only kept Blacks out of rest USAF (ret.) Paid missions in the first American on 2/13/08 Honolulu, HI rooms and restaurants it also Wednesday February 13, 2008 B-17 raids against occupied Europe. Enroll on our website for our e–Newsletter at Permit No. 1633 applied to cockpits of America’s at 7:00 pm Museum Gift Shop will open www.pacificaviationmuseum.org In March 1943, B Gen. Tibbets military aircraft. Between 1942 before and after presentation for Lt Col Holloman (ret.) flew was assigned to test the combat and 1946, nearly 1000 Black pilots book, print and P-51 “REDTAIL” ALENDAR OF PCOMING VENTS P-51’s with the 99th Fighter C U E capability of the problem-plagued received segregated training at model signing. Squadron/332nd Fighter Group, FEBRUARY 16 & MARCH 15, 2008 – 3:00 pm B-29 and became the plane’s Tuskegee, Alabama. Some of the in WWII. After World War II he Reservations Required Volunteers Meetings most experienced pilot. fighter pilots and their crews flew P-47’s with the 301st Fighter (808) 441-1000 FEBRUARY 13, 2008 – 7:00 pm operated as segregated combat units In September 1944, he was briefed Squadron/332nd Fighter Group, Special After-Hours Presentation by Tuskegee in Europe, the Mediterranean Admission: Airman, Lt Col Holloman USAF (ret.) on the Manhattan Project; organizing and during the Korean War was a and North Africa flying in raids General $14.00, Children $7.00 and training units to deliver the MATS pilot. He was recalled to Extended Museum hours 5:00-9:00 pm such as Anzio Beach and the Special after-hours museum viewing 6:00-7:00 pm bombs as well as supervising the active duty in 1966, serving in Kama‘aina & Military: Ploesti Oilfields. Their goal was Lt Col Holloman Presentation 7:00-8:00 pm modification of the B-29 so it Vietnam and later in Europe as $10.00, Children $5.00 to prove that black men could fly could deliver the massive bombs. the first black helicopter pilot in FREE ADMISSION FOR MUSEUM MEMBERS - and fight as well as any other Free Admission for RESERVATIONS REQUIRED the Air Force. B Gen. Tibbets American. But their first battle Museum members FEBRUARY 17, 2008 – 1:00 pm Encore Presentation was a great was to fight for the most basic Museum extended hours 5:00 p.m. supporter of the human rights of dignity and respect. until 9:00 p.m. Book signing, poster and P-51 REDTAIL model Pacific Aviation With their aircraft tails painted autographing by Lt. Col William H. Holloman. Special after-hours museum Museum and bright red to identify themselves, viewing 6:00-7:00pm; Museum Gift Shop will open before and served on the “Red Tails” carried the hopes after presentation. the museum’s and dreams of thirteen million Tuskegee Airman, Lt Col Café open until 7:00 pm Advisory Board African American countrymen Holloman (ret.) presentation FEBRUARY 23, MARCH 29 & APRIL 26, 2008 since 2004. into battle. 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Scout Aviation Merit Badge

SIGN UP FOR OUR Q E-NEWSLETTER AT WWW.PACIFICAVIATIONMUSEUM.ORG The Pacific Aviation Museum – Pearl Harbor’s newsletter is published quarterly by the Pacific Aviation Museum – Pearl Harbor, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96818. PACIFIC AVIATION MUSEUM REACHES 100,000 VISITORS! VOLUNTEERS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE THE CELEBRATION GOES ON… On December 16th the Museum The Pacific Aviation Museum has There are many ways to be more than a visitor at the Pacific Aviation In addition to the annual fundraising dinner on Thursday evening, the received its 100,000th visitor. had a good year since its Grand Museum. Tour Docents enhance the visitors’ experience with the stories celebration of the First Year Anniversary of the Pacific Aviation Museum – Ms Shalana Ludlow walked in the Opening celebration on December behind the history. The aircraft restoration volunteers assist with the Pearl Harbor included a spell-binding panel presentation by Lt. Col. front door of the Pacific Aviation 7th, 2006. The relationship with assembly of the future museum exhibits as well as helping to maintain the Dick Cole, Jimmy Doolittle’s co-pilot; John Doolittle, Jimmy Doolittle’s Museum and was surprised to be the Pearl Harbor Historic Partners aircraft already on display. The Education Docents escort school groups son; and Jonna Doolittle Hoppes, Jimmy Doolittle’s granddaughter. personally greeted by Executive and the U.S. Navy has been positive. making history exciting and memorable as well as sharing the wonders of The 500 history buffs of a sold-out crowd were thrilled to get up close Director Kenneth DeHoff. Ms. Neighboring businesses, service flight with the children in the Flight Lab simulators. Correspondence FIRST YEAR ANNIVERSARY – to an American hero of such historic significance. Ludlow, who had just moved to organizations and military groups with our members and founders is maintained thanks to devoted A MEANINGFUL CELEBRATION! Hawaii from Alpine Utah to have visited the Museum, held volunteers who read and respond to all the many letters we receive that attend BYU was the Museum’s meetings in our Theaters, browsed share family memories of those we honor in the museum. Assisting The Pacific Aviation Museum – for the evening. ADM Ronald J. well-received presentation of South 100,000th visitor. the Gift Store and dined in the with the recording and cataloging artifacts into the museum’s collection Pearl Harbor’s Opening a year ago Hays, Chairman of the Board, Pacific. With the Aviation Museum’s Lani Akea restaurant, adding to our provides a preview on what will be on display next. Daily operations from was a grand occasion with thousands spoke on why this museum is so focus on the Pacific region, it seemed Shalana’s mother said that the success. During the 2007 Holiday computers to curatorial tasks are made easier because of the volunteers who of people streaming through its important in telling the history quite appropriate to provide a entire family had come to help season our Docents welcomed over pitch in with their skills and expertise. doors to view America’s newest and of aviation in the Pacific. Clint medley of songs from the musical. her daughter get set up at school. 14,020 visitors to the Museum. most strategically located aviation Churchill, President of the Board, They found Hawaii to be a beautiful Join us, we have only just started, there is much more to do and to share. As the evening came to a close, But on December 16th, while museum. A year later, the first gave a summary of the fundraising place and the people very friendly. there was a rush to purchase a others were getting ready for email; education pacificaviationmuseum.org or call Education Director- year anniversary celebration on accomplishments for Phase 1, @ limited edition model of a B-25 The Museum staff and volunteers Christmas, watching football or Kathryn Budde-Jones at 808-441-1012 December 6, 2007 was even grander, Hangar 37, and the future build Doolittle Raider Bomber, signed by presented Ms. Ludlow with an surfing on the waves, Shalana chose if we might say so ourselves! out and funding efforts for Lt. Col. Dick Cole. The models had annual Museum membership and to come to the Museum. Her family Phases 2 – 4. THE ATTACK WALL The Exhibit Gallery, already a been at the center of each table, the Museum commemorative brass got the grand tour and when she stupendous work of art with vintage In keeping with the era of the 40’s, surrounded with a lei of aloha coin. She was thrilled before she left she was excited to come back The latest addition to the Hanger airplanes displayed in diorama the Hawaii Opera Theatre musicians and were a tremendous hit with even saw the Gallery. with her friends. 37 has been nicknamed “The settings in the original Hangar 37 added to the celebratory atmosphere aviation history buffs. All guests Attack Wall”. It not only portrays of World War II, was filled with with selections from the musical were presented with a patch the types of Japanese aircraft and elegant tables and chairs for the South Pacific. Generally considered to depicting the museum’s logo. their multi-layered assault during 400 guests, which included be one of the greatest musicals of KENNETH DEHOFF the Pearl Harbor raid, but shows The evening was a meaningful VIPs, honored guests, members, all time, South Pacific, was produced NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR some of the weapons that did so celebration of the first year supporters, volunteers and staff. by Rogers and Hammerstein and much damage. WE COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT anniversary of the Pacific Aviation The Museum finally has a permanent Executive Director. After ten Sincere appreciation goes to opened on Broadway in 1949. WITHOUT YOU… Museum – Pearl Harbor. months of searching the Board of Directors named Kenneth DeHoff. Accurate full sized replicas of the CENTERPLATE for their sponsorship This summer the Hawaii Opera Ken was a combat pilot, an Eagle Scott and a business executive. He was high altitude bomb that devastated To Joe and James Starr of STARR of the delicious buffet dinner. Theatre produced and performed a the battleship Arizona, the famous AND COMPANY, INC. a colossal raised in a family of fliers growing up in the west attending the University Seated in front of the museum’s wooden finned torpedo and the land MAHALO! Your extremely of Denver. His father was a B-25 pilot in the Pacific during WWII and B-25 Mitchell bomber for the bomb dropped on Ford Island’s generous donation of a Quincy his mother an American stewardess. Ken served in Vietnam in 1970-71 evening’s festivities was Doolittle MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Hangar 6 are displayed against a Compressor Industrial Rotary flying Cobra helicopters, got out and went to work for Control Data in Raider Lt. Col. Dick Cole, Jimmy Japanese map of Pearl Harbor. Screw Air Compressor (model: Minneapolis then moved to Chicago for Accenture, continuing to fly. Doolittle’s co-pilot for the bombing Membership renewals are in progress for members who signed up from July 2006 through February 2007. QGB-20) made a significant Over the years he frequently vacationed with his family in Hawaii, then The display highlights renderings of Tokyo in April of 1942. It was an Membership levels remain the same and include the following benefits: difference in our ability to restore decided to move here. Today he lives in Hawaii Kai with his wife Tanja by artist Paul Bender that show extraordinary honor to have such a the WWII aircraft for the opening Membership One-Year Guest Member Level and two daughters. some of the markings of the “Kate”, historic figure at the Pacific Aviation of the Pacific Aviation Museum – Level Cost Free Admission Pass Benefits “Val” and “Zero” aircraft used in Museum to help celebrate our His response to being selected was “I’m excited to have a new role at Pearl Harbor in December 2006. Individual $50 For member 2 Museum patch the Museum. It is a special place to come to work with a great staff and the attack. Unlike the chaotic battle first year of operation. He was volunteers, to do something that makes a difference. I’m looking forward scene portrayed in the latest Pearl We couldn’t have done it without accompanied by Jimmy Doolittle’s Family $100 Two adults & up to 4 Museum patch to implementing the museum mission statement of educating young and Harbor movie, visitors learn that you…Mahalo! son, Col. John Doolittle and 4 children under 18 the different types of aircraft grand-daughter, Jonna Doolittle old alike, honoring aviators and their support personnel who defended Sponsor $500 Same as family 6 1-Museum cap & patch freedom in the Pacific region and preserving aviation history.” used in the raid each occupied a Hoppes, author of Calculated Risk, different part of Pearl Harbor’s the biography of Jimmy Doolittle. Advocate $1,000 Same as family 8 2-Museum caps Board Chairman ADM Ron Hays says “Success or failure of complex, airspace for their mission. & patch far-ranging undertakings depend on quality leadership in all its dimensions. Mistress of Ceremony, Lee Cataluna, In the case of aviation museum development and management, The new wall has proven to be quite noted Honolulu Advertiser Patron $5,000 Same as family 20 2-Museum caps, a passion for history, enthusiasm for things aeronautical, and personal popular with visitors and is just columnist, honored the museum listing on Phase 2 experience in aviation also help. The challenge for the Committee one of the many additions to the by carrying the program forward “Wall of Honor,” gallery planned over the next year. was to select an Executive Director with the qualifications to reach Additional Benefits: the objective – an internationally recognized Aviation Museum. Members also receive the quarterly newsletters, special event invitations and free admission to the Lecture Series With Ken’s selection, we are confident we have succeeded.” We give a special thanks to Richard Beckerman for the many months Thank you for renewing your membership and your support of the Pacific Aviation Museum – Pearl Harbor. he spent in Hawaii holding the Museum on course. Questions? Please contact: Lauren Avery, Director of Development at 441-1013 or [email protected]

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