Hangar Dance!

The Fall Bombers Moon Ball occurred on a cold but clear day this year. Although the cold had the potential to turn people away, we had a great crowd! One of the things noticed by both members and attendees was the age of the crowd was starting to get younger. High School and College age were common, and dressing the part was also more prevalent than ever before. It was a good night, and everyone had a great time! If you haven't been to a dance, it is well worth it!
(Photos Thanks to Matt Holland and Troy LaFaye. More Photos available at www.matthollandphotography.com)

(The B-25 was front a center, the focus of the Bomber's Moon Ball)


(Fireman posted to make sure we stay safe.)


(A vintage airline pilot and his date)


(Andrew Salih and Matt Stone look the part)


(A Marine shows his dance moves)


(Every where you looked there was an interesting and unique fashion at this dance)


(The crowd enjoys the Bag Pipers)


(It was great to see such a young crowd. It is promising for an organization like ours)


(Miss Mitchell got the crowd all fired up!)


(This must be why we call it the Bomber's Moon Ball)

Fashion Show/Wine Tasting

The Fashion Show strays a little from our norm. Bringing vintage and handmade clothing, models and aircraft together, all within the setting of a WWII hangar, doesn't seem like it would work. On the contrary, the unique venue, along with some clever artistic direction, have made for a fun and interesting event! Adding a wine tasting brought the event to a new level, and we look forward to expanding and seeing the event grow!
(Photos Thanks to Matt Holland and Brian Strom, more photos can be found at www.matthollandphotography.com)

(A good crowd gathered to enjoy the event)


(Brian Strom and Mark Erickson greeted patrons)


(One of the wine tastings was for Warehouse Winery, a Minnesota based company that uses Minnesota grown grapes. The other was for Import Iberia, a Spanish wine distributor))


(The PX items were featured in the beginning of the program)


(Followed by some acting... Amy Lauria, Andrew Salih and Matt Stone)


(Next came the vintage clothing)


(And one-of-a-kind handmade outfits by The Girl Can't Help It)


(Monique Rondeau of The Girl Can't Help It, Maddy Lomnicki, the voice of the Fashion Show, and Amy Lauria)


(One of the unique twists of the night was having two reenactors, dressed as WWII mechanics, checking over the PT-22. They answered questions, and worked throughout the show. Eric Delacruze and Pete Laughlin.)


(The crew who worked hard to make it all happen!)

Fashion Show 2009

The first year of the MNCAF Fashion Show went very well. Fashions by a couple different vendors were shown off by 14 models. The fashions were a mix of modern and vintage, making the items perfect for Hangar Dance patrons to wear. The event attracted a decent sized crowd, and was enjoyed by everyone! Thanks for everyone's help making this a successful event! Be sure to visit www.matthollandphotography.com for more photos!
(Select Photos Thanks to Matt Holland)

(Prepping for the Fashion Show)


(The view from the Plymouth Staff Car, where the models entered the "runway".)


(The models get their hair and makeup done before the show)


(Dick Leighninger and Glenn Franke get dressed up for the show)


(View of the show from the B-25's nose)


(Will Leano and Mike Martin ran the bar)


(Tiffany Varilek struts her stuff on the runway)


(Kristin Bahr exits the car, and enters the runway)


(Show Center)


(Amy Lauria is next in line)


(Ken Martinson was the narrator of the show)


(Ken did a great job... Thanks Ken!)


(The whole crew)


(Our pro photographer, Matt Holland. Great photos Matt, Thanks! Visit www.matthollandphotography.com for more!)