This release just arrived from the Air Force. Perhaps some DC area WIXers can watch the show from some local vantage point or get themselves properly accredited by the Air Force.
PRESS RELEASE -- Secretary of the Air Force, Directorate of Public Affairs
Release No. 0914042
Sep 14, 2004
MEDIA ADVISORY: Air Force Memorial Foundation
Washington - Who: Air Force Memorial Foundation
When: Wednesday September 15, 2004 at 2:30 p.m.
What: Air Force Memorial Groundbreaking Ceremony will include a Military Heritage Flyover. Current and vintage aircraft are scheduled to arrive on site at 2:36 pm include:
Stearman
B-24 and B-29 in formation
B-52
C-5
P-51, F-15, F-16 in formation
T-38
Where: Navy Annex. Parking is not available, however a shuttle bus will transport media from three locations:
Pentagon 2nd Corridor South Parking
Pentagon City Mall Metro Station on South Hayes St.
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
Shuttle buses begin at 1:00 p.m. and depart every 10 minutes. Media should arrive at media tent no later than 1:45 p.m.
Why: Air Force Memorial will honor the heroic and selfless contributions of the men and women of the United States Air Force, and recognize the world's greatest air and space force.
Key speakers will include:
Hon. James G. Roche, Secretary of the Air Force
Gen. John P. Jumper, U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff
CMSgt Gerald R. Murray, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
Point of Contact: Lt.Col. Cynthia Scott-Johnson or Tech. Sgt. Michael Dorsey, 703-695-0640. For more information go to
www.airforcememorial.org