Warbird Information Exchange

Is anyone familiar with the following event (as posted on the EAA-Warbirds calendar)? Does "Wildcat formation flyover" mean a pair of Wildcats, or is this event something bigger that just happened to slip under the radar? TIA


MAY 15 – Portage, MI – Mechanical Engineering Landmark Ceremony; Air Zoo grounds. 10 am to Noon; featuring Wildcats and unique wing folding of this aircraft. Wildcat formation flyover; Wildcats pilots will attend and give presentations. Info: Tom Michelhaugh at michelhaught@asme.org or 6314 Trotwood St., Portage, MI 49024. Wildcat owners: please contact Tom if you can help.

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Dan, I don't know but I'll find out today and post.

John

May 15: Wildcat Engineering Award Presentation
When the Grumman F4F Wildcat took to the skies in 1937, it was an engineering marvel. Now the American Society of Mechanical Engineers is honoring the pioneering efforts that made the Wildcat such an extraordinary aircraft with a commemorative marker at the Air Zoo.

The event will take place at our Flight Education and Research Center. Doors will open at 9:00 a.m., ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m.

The public is invited, light refreshments will be served.


That information came off the Airzoo's website. I'm still trying to learn more...if I do I'll post it.

John

Dan,

Here's the schedule of events...note that there is only ONE Wildcat flying over...don't know how it got listed as more, because the Airzoo didn't officially publish it. At any rate...

9:00 Doors open - continental breakfast available
10:00 Ceremony begins
Welcome and Introductions
ASME Landmarks Program
Significance of Designation
Pause for a moment of Silence
Larry Mead - Wildcat discussion
David Grumman - via videotape
Kay O'Regan - worked on hydraulic wing folding systems
Corwin "Corky" Meyer - Wildcat test pilot, via videotape
Captain Don "Flash" Gordon - Grumman pilot
Rear Admiral "Whitey" Feightner - Grumman pilot via videotape
Wing Folding demo
Wildcat flyover (one plane)
Plaque presentation
Closing remarks

12:00 ceremony ends

Hope this answers your questions.

John

Thanks for the feedback, John.

Methinks I'll remain home for this one.

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