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Air Force Reserve Extends Its Support for Jet Car and Biplane Performers

Las Vegas, NV, November 7, 2006 ---- The Air Force Reserve is pleased to continue its commitment to the air show industry in 2007, renewing sponsorships of the Air Force Reserve Jet Car and the Air Force Reserve Biplane and enhancing its presence with the use of two landside displays. In May, 2006, the Reserve issued an early contract renewal to the Air Force Reserve Jet Car and Bill Braack, who manages the team, is the principle driver and is a 20 year retired veteran of the Air Force Reserve. Scott Hammack, the inventor of the car, and his wife, Linda, a vital force on the team, will continue to be involved during this fifth year of sponsorship by the Air Force Reserve. For the fifth year, the Reserve recently renewed sponsorship of the Air Force Reserve Biplane, piloted by Ed Hamill, a reservist who serves as an F-16 fighter pilot instructor at Luke Air Force Base in Phoenix. Ed is known for his use of the biplane to trace the history of early 20th century flight as he emphasizes the role the Air Force Reserve has played in allowing him to fly state-of-the-art jets and still enjoy performing at air shows across the country. "We are proud to continue our relationship with these two top air show teams, which have helped us reach our recruiting goals," said CMSgt Robert Starkey, Chief of the Advertising Branch of the Air Force Reserve. "The landside displays that accompany these teams are also very powerful in attracting people to listen to our story." The Air Force Reserve Jet Car travels with a tractor trailer/tent display that fills a 50-foot by 125-foot footprint. The display is brightly colored and encourages audiences to see the jet car up close and to watch the team actually prep for performances. The Air Force Reserve Biplane is accompanied by a motor coach/tent combination display that makes it possible for Ed Hamill to personally meet with fans and sign autographs after his performances. Both teams are offered at no charge to air shows and will be at the ICAS Convention in Las Vegas on December 4 through 7 at booths 501 to 507.

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