Good Afternoon Everyone!
The airshow and fund raising season is winding down. We've worked very hard this year, and it shows! We've been able to make some safety upgrades around the hangar, been able to clean up and improve the look of the Minnesota Wing! I suspect the momentum will hold and we will see great things in the next few years.
Going back a ways, we held our Open House Charity Event in August. It was a success, attendance was good, and we sold a number of History Flights on the B-25. We had a number of veterans visit as well. Liz Strophus, a WWII WASP, took a flight with Alan Miller in the PT-22. She had a wonderful time!
That evening we attempted the MN Wing Hops and Props for the first time. We had a number of brewers bring in their different flavors of beer for tasting. The event, being new, wasn't very well attended, but we haven't given up on it! We plan to hold a Hops and Props next year, and beef up some of the advertising. It shows promise, just needs a little time.
A good example of how some things need a little time and a little more advertising is the CAF MN Vintage Fashion Show. Last year was the first year, and while everyone enjoyed it, it was not very well attended. We made a number of improvements this year, increased the advertising, and we were able to have a wonderful event, complete with wine tasting and vendor sales. It was very well attended, and incredibly well received. Everyone who helped make the event happen did a wonderful job!
Our Fall Bomber's Moon Ball was, as usual, a smashing success! It was a cold night, but people stayed warm by staying out on the dance floor. We are noticing a shift in crowd, even attendees are seeing it, as the presence of college age and high school age dancers is increasing. This is VERY promising, not only for the success of the dance, but it shows an interest in our history and that era in particular. We're seeing a LOT of people, members included dressing up in period clothing, which is very exciting! Everyone works very hard to put on these dances, and the Wing appreciates all the help. Thank you for making it a success!
As stated, the Minnesota Wing has a great future ahead. We look forward to the next challenges, and have a wonderful membership team that has made all this progress possible! Thank you for all you do!
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Thursday, September 16, 2010
Friday, September 4, 2009
Funeral Flight Fotos
The funeral of Vernon Hopkins, Tuskegee Airman, was a somber event, but the photos that were gathered showed the beauty of the day. Enjoy!
(Photos Thanks to Max Haynes)
(Photos Thanks to Max Haynes)
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Weekly Update - 31July to 09August
Good Morning Everyone!
I'm sorry I've had no time to get to the Blog in the last few days. With the major events going on, I figured I would update you all when they had been finished. We left off last week with the arrival of the P-51C at Oshkosh... We had a number of members visit to help with the Red Tail booth throughout the week. On Saturday, the Wing was awarded "The Phoenix Award" for it's amazing rise from the wreckage. It was an honor to be a part of it! While Red Tail took Oshkosh by storm, the B-25 was visiting Sioux City. The show was small but successful. Upon its return, the B-25 had a crew of mechanics go to work on her. Wednesday was one of the more exciting days at the wing... a large amount of Wing Members witnessed the return of the P-51 to Fleming Field. She was met with cheers, excitement and the press! Later in the evening, the P-51 took off with two T-6 trainers to perform a photo shoot that will land her on the cover of some foreign magazines (what ones will be announced later). Thursday a call was received, and the Missouri wing needed their propeller returned (the B-25 was borrowing their prop until we could get ours back). Missouri's "Show Me" is expected to fly very soon, and their prop was key to that happening. A maintenance team removed the prop on Thursday, and prepped the CAF Fun Bus for the trip. Earl Teporten and Dick Leighninger drove overnight to reach the Missouri Wing early Friday morning. I'd like to again express thanks to the Missouri Wing for allowing us to borrow the propeller, and make some very important show appearances! Saturday brough the Wings of Hope Charity Event. Early in the morning we prepped the hangar, set up aircraft and vehicles, and started to cook food. It was a huge success, attracting many more people than we every thought it would! The request for food shelf items was incredibly successful... 5 barrels were brought in, and they were completely filled. In fact, there is a HUGE pile of food beyond the barrels. Donations were high, as were food and PX sales. People were very excited about the event, and it drew a ton of people! Thank you to everyone who made it such a great event!
I'm sorry I've had no time to get to the Blog in the last few days. With the major events going on, I figured I would update you all when they had been finished. We left off last week with the arrival of the P-51C at Oshkosh... We had a number of members visit to help with the Red Tail booth throughout the week. On Saturday, the Wing was awarded "The Phoenix Award" for it's amazing rise from the wreckage. It was an honor to be a part of it! While Red Tail took Oshkosh by storm, the B-25 was visiting Sioux City. The show was small but successful. Upon its return, the B-25 had a crew of mechanics go to work on her. Wednesday was one of the more exciting days at the wing... a large amount of Wing Members witnessed the return of the P-51 to Fleming Field. She was met with cheers, excitement and the press! Later in the evening, the P-51 took off with two T-6 trainers to perform a photo shoot that will land her on the cover of some foreign magazines (what ones will be announced later). Thursday a call was received, and the Missouri wing needed their propeller returned (the B-25 was borrowing their prop until we could get ours back). Missouri's "Show Me" is expected to fly very soon, and their prop was key to that happening. A maintenance team removed the prop on Thursday, and prepped the CAF Fun Bus for the trip. Earl Teporten and Dick Leighninger drove overnight to reach the Missouri Wing early Friday morning. I'd like to again express thanks to the Missouri Wing for allowing us to borrow the propeller, and make some very important show appearances! Saturday brough the Wings of Hope Charity Event. Early in the morning we prepped the hangar, set up aircraft and vehicles, and started to cook food. It was a huge success, attracting many more people than we every thought it would! The request for food shelf items was incredibly successful... 5 barrels were brought in, and they were completely filled. In fact, there is a HUGE pile of food beyond the barrels. Donations were high, as were food and PX sales. People were very excited about the event, and it drew a ton of people! Thank you to everyone who made it such a great event!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Flight over Flying Cloud
Our Harvard MKIV and BT-13 made appearances at the Flying Cloud airshow. They were met by old friends and new acquaintances, and even got to do some flying! Enjoy!
(Photos thanks to Max Haynes, Rick Cornelisse and Craig Rodberg)
(Photos thanks to Max Haynes, Rick Cornelisse and Craig Rodberg)
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