Warbird Information Exchange

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on this site are the responsibility of the poster and do not reflect the views of the management.
It is currently Sun Dec 21, 2025 5:27 pm

All times are UTC - 5 hours


Classic Wings Magazine WWII Naval Aviation Research Pacific Luftwaffe Resource Center
When Hollywood Ruled The Skies - Volumes 1 through 4 by Bruce Oriss


Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 28 posts ]  Go to page 1, 2  Next
Author Message
 Post subject: Doolittle reunion update
PostPosted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 7:18 pm 
Offline
Long Time Member
Long Time Member
User avatar

Joined: Mon May 03, 2004 5:42 pm
Posts: 5755
Location: Waukegan,Illinois
www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/doolittle.asp

_________________
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone!


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 8:04 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Mon Apr 23, 2007 10:39 am
Posts: 632
Location: "Jersey Guy" living in Ohio
Pat,
Are you planning on attending?

_________________
Jerry
S/Sgt. - USAF Radio Operator '52-'56
C-119 "Flying Boxcar" - Korea & Japan

Volunteer: National Museum of the US Air Force (2007-2016)
LTM 381st Bomb Group Memorial Association


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 4:29 pm 
Offline
Long Time Member
Long Time Member
User avatar

Joined: Sat Dec 02, 2006 9:10 am
Posts: 9721
Location: Pittsburgher misplaced in Oshkosh
I am going to be there for sure.

_________________
Chris Henry
EAA Aviation Museum Director


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 5:00 pm 
Offline
Long Time Member
Long Time Member
User avatar

Joined: Mon May 03, 2004 5:42 pm
Posts: 5755
Location: Waukegan,Illinois
Misterg97 wrote:
Pat,
Are you planning on attending?

Hey Jerry, Two weeks ago I was definately going to attend but now I might have some family stuff going on so at this point its 50/50.

_________________
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone!


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 6:20 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Mon Apr 23, 2007 10:39 am
Posts: 632
Location: "Jersey Guy" living in Ohio
Will keep you posted in any event as we get closer and more of the information (concer tickets, etc.) and known. It looks like it will be a great weekend.

_________________
Jerry
S/Sgt. - USAF Radio Operator '52-'56
C-119 "Flying Boxcar" - Korea & Japan

Volunteer: National Museum of the US Air Force (2007-2016)
LTM 381st Bomb Group Memorial Association


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 5:48 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Mon Apr 23, 2007 10:39 am
Posts: 632
Location: "Jersey Guy" living in Ohio
I heard this morning that the count for B-25's attendng is now up to 18.

_________________
Jerry
S/Sgt. - USAF Radio Operator '52-'56
C-119 "Flying Boxcar" - Korea & Japan

Volunteer: National Museum of the US Air Force (2007-2016)
LTM 381st Bomb Group Memorial Association


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 6:07 pm 
Offline
Long Time Member
Long Time Member
User avatar

Joined: Sat Dec 02, 2006 9:10 am
Posts: 9721
Location: Pittsburgher misplaced in Oshkosh
That is awesome. I have a room across the way.

_________________
Chris Henry
EAA Aviation Museum Director


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 10:09 am 
Offline
1000+ Posts!
1000+ Posts!
User avatar

Joined: Sat Aug 09, 2008 2:10 pm
Posts: 1073
Location: San Marcos, TX
Last I heard the Reunion is still trying to come up with fuel money. Are all of those 18 B-25's going to pay their own way, or is that count of 18 dependent upon the Reunion being able to pay for their fuel?

_________________
Mike


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 1:19 pm 
Offline

Joined: Sun Sep 24, 2006 1:51 pm
Posts: 171
Location: Dallas, TX
Can anyone fill me in on this event. It does not appear that there is any flyby, so unless you are there for the arrivals its only static displays?

Bill


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 1:39 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Mon Apr 23, 2007 10:39 am
Posts: 632
Location: "Jersey Guy" living in Ohio
The list shows a B-25 flyover on Sunday ... weather permitting ... the Musuem website has a flyer one can download with the schedule.

_________________
Jerry
S/Sgt. - USAF Radio Operator '52-'56
C-119 "Flying Boxcar" - Korea & Japan

Volunteer: National Museum of the US Air Force (2007-2016)
LTM 381st Bomb Group Memorial Association


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 3:01 pm 
Offline
1000+ Posts!
1000+ Posts!
User avatar

Joined: Sat Aug 09, 2008 2:10 pm
Posts: 1073
Location: San Marcos, TX
I asked someone who is close to the Raider's side about the 18 B-25's, and they thought that count was very high. Last I had heard it was more like 8 B-25's.

Just an assumption, but I would venture a guess that 8 have said they would try to come on their own, should funding not be available, and perhaps up to 18 might come should they receive funding for the trip.

I know the Raiders are still hopeful that full funding will come about. They still have two sources that they have not heard a yes or no from. At least that's my last info.

_________________
Mike


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 3:08 pm 
Offline

Joined: Tue Jun 07, 2005 1:26 pm
Posts: 11
Location: Illinois
I was looking to attend this reunion and I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions regarding hotel choices? Thanks in advance.


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 3:21 pm 
Offline
Long Time Member
Long Time Member
User avatar

Joined: Sat Dec 02, 2006 9:10 am
Posts: 9721
Location: Pittsburgher misplaced in Oshkosh
There is a hotel right across from the museum, It is nice and brand new. I think it is the Country Inn and Suites. That is where Zachary and I are staying. Place has a pool, hot tub, and serves breakfast. That place will book up fast, so then I would suggest anything in fairfield by the Nutter Center

_________________
Chris Henry
EAA Aviation Museum Director


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 5:40 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:35 pm
Posts: 587
I would suggest anything in fairfield by the Nutter Center

Just a friendly FYI....back in the day there were two towns outside the gates of Wright and Patterson Fields...Fairfield and Osborn. They merged and became Fairborn. That is the current name of the area. If you google hotels in FairFIELD you will wind up in a north suburb of Cincinnati about 49 miles away.

You should also check Beavercreek. Key on the area around the Mall at Fairfield Commons/North Fairfield Road/ Pentagon Blvd/Col. Glenn Hwy.


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 6:01 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Mon Apr 23, 2007 10:39 am
Posts: 632
Location: "Jersey Guy" living in Ohio
Many of the Military Reunion groups use Motels in the Fairborn area as they visit the Museum. Pathfinder is right on the button.

_________________
Jerry
S/Sgt. - USAF Radio Operator '52-'56
C-119 "Flying Boxcar" - Korea & Japan

Volunteer: National Museum of the US Air Force (2007-2016)
LTM 381st Bomb Group Memorial Association


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 28 posts ]  Go to page 1, 2  Next

All times are UTC - 5 hours


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot], quemerford and 101 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group