Planes of Fame - Flying History events 2012

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Planes of Fame has a Flying History event on the first Saturday of every month.
The 2011 season was pretty amazing and I am looking forward to seeing what they have planned for this years events.
This thread at SimHQ covers most of the 2011 events. Planes of Fame - Flying History events 2011 - SimHQ Forums

Planes of Fame Events Calendar: PLANES of FAME - Events Calendar


LIVING HISTORY FLYING DAYS

Living History Flying Days at Planes of Fame Air Museum are are held on the first Saturday of every month when we feature an historically significant aircraft from our rare and unique collection. Our program begins at 10:am with the Pledge of Allegiance. Typically we host a 1.5 hr. discussion panel of expert speakers each presenting to the public. Speakers often include: book authors, pilots, historians, and/or eyewitness accounts of historic events and sometimes include a slideshow. An opportunity for question and answer is provided followed by a member raffle for a flight that day, weather permitting. At noon, again weather permitting, we fly the featured aircraft overhead for about 20 minutes. Featured aircraft are generally on display and available to photograph during the program. We have come to expect anywhere from 250 - 500 guests in attendance so please arrive early to secure a good seat and tour the Museum before the program starts. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. on Saturdays and the gift shop has a limited number of author/speaker books available. See you there!

WHERE: Planes of Fame Air Museum
7000 Merrill Avenue #17
Chino, CA 91710

WHY: It is the Mission of Planes of Fame Air Museum to preserve aviation history, inspire interest in aviation, educate the public, and honor aviation pioneers and veterans.

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Bell P-59A AIRACOMET Restoration Update:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb45wF6_e1M
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Restoration update on the Bell P-59A AIRACOMET, America's First Jet Aircraft being restored to flight status at Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino, CA.

I don't think they will be taxiing before this years airshow in May 2012 like they thought but the restoration is progressing.

Find more videos of rare planes being flown and shown at the Planes of Fame YouTube channel.
Planes of Fame's YouTube channel: POFmuseum's Channel - YouTube


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A quick bump for January's event.

They have one the first Saturday of every month.
Planes of Fame Events Calendar: PLANES of FAME - Events Calendar

January 07, 2012 Flying History Event - Pre-War Fighters

WHO: Edward Maloney – Founder and Curator, Planes of Fame Air Museum; Kevin Thompson – Planes of Fame Air Museum Historian, Airshow Announcer and Moderator of Living History Flying Day events.

WHAT: The theme is 'Pre-War Fighters', featuring our Boeing P-26 PeaShooter. The P-26 PeaShooter was the first all-metal monoplane fighter used by the USAAC. The Museum's P-26 is the only flyable, original PeaShooter in the world. Open to the public, we present a discussion panel of aviation historians and veterans followed by a question answer period and flight demonstration, featuring the P-26 PeaShooter. At 12:00 noon, the Membership Sponsored raffle flight will be in the PT-17 Boeing Stearman.

WHEN: Saturday, January 7, 2012 10am–12 noon: Speaker program. Museum doors open at 9:00 am.

WHERE: Planes of Fame Air Museum
7000 Merrill Avenue #17
Chino, CA 91710

WHY: It is the Mission of Planes of Fame Air Museum to preserve aviation history, inspire interest in aviation, educate the public, and honor aviation pioneers and veterans.

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This one will be a treat for me since I have been wanting to see the P-26 fly for the last 3 or more years.


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Take flight with Planes of Fame's Boeing P-26A.

P-26A Pea Shooter in flight at Planes of Fame worlds only flying P-26A

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mrmYJfI9MY
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The worlds only remaining flying Boeing P-26A Pea Shooter returns to the skies over Southern California for the Planes of Fame monthly flying history event for January, 2012. The very rare flight of this unique aircraft is captured (with some difficulty) in flight from the top of the tail. The aircraft prop wash overpowered the camera mounts and the video has been adjusted to preserve this flight in the best possible production.

Find more videos of rare planes being flown and shown at the Planes of Fame YouTube channel.
Planes of Fame's YouTube channel: POFmuseum's Channel - YouTube


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for February

They have one the first Saturday of every month.
Planes of Fame Events Calendar: PLANES of FAME - Events Calendar

February 05, 2012 Flying History Event - WWII German Fighters

WHO: Harald Bauer, a former Heinkel He 162 pilot, will be presenting along with Jorg Czypionka, a former Messerschmitt Me 262 pilot. Kevin Thompson will be the POF Moderator accompanied by Dirk Stewart providing the AV services.

WHAT: Open to the public, we present a discussion panel of aviation historians and veterans followed by a question answer period and flight demonstration, featuring the Focke-Wulf 190, piloted by John Maloney. The topic this day is "WWII German Fighters". At 12:00 noon, the Membership Sponsored raffle flight will be in the L-19 Bird Dog.

WHEN: Saturday, February 4, 2012 10am–12 noon: Speaker program. Museum doors open at 9:00 am.

WHERE: Planes of Fame Air Museum
7000 Merrill Avenue #17
Chino, CA 91710

WHY: It is the Mission of Planes of Fame Air Museum to preserve aviation history, inspire interest in aviation, educate the public, and honor aviation pioneers and veterans.

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The panel discussion should be pretty interesting at this months event.

Harald Bauer: Former Luftwaffe pilot visits Edwards

Jorg Czypionka: Jorg Czypionka - Bf-109G-10 and Me-262A Night Fighter Pilot


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Take flight with Rudy Frasca's Flugwerks Fw-190 during the February Living History Event.

FW-190 wing mounted camera at Planes of Fame

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9L6XOr2I6U
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This is the demonstration flight from the Planes of Fame monthly Living History event for February, 2012. This magnificent aircraft is Rudy Frasca's new-build Flug Werk-built Focke-Wulf FW-190 and is being flown by Planes of Fame Pilot, Johnny Maloney.

Find more videos of rare planes being flown and shown at the Planes of Fame YouTube channel.
Planes of Fame's YouTube channel: POFmuseum's Channel - YouTube


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Take a flight with the very rare N9M Flying wing at Planes of Fame on Saturday February 18, 2012.

N9M Flying Wing with wingtip camera at Planes of Fame

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWFNohd5i-A
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The Planes of Fame's Northrop N9M Flying Wing takes to the skies over Chino for a flight demonstration during the National Warbird Operators Convention event at Planes of Fame. Planes of Fame is the home of the worlds rarest collection of Flying Warbirds. This is the first time a camera has ever been mounted to the wingtip of a Flying Wing.

Find more videos of rare planes being flown and shown at the Planes of Fame YouTube channel.
Planes of Fame's YouTube channel: POFmuseum's Channel - YouTube


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for March

They have one the first Saturday of every month.
Planes of Fame Events Calendar: PLANES of FAME - Events Calendar
2012 Schedule of Events: PLANES of FAME - 2012 Schedule of Events

March 03, 2012 Flying History Event - Doolittle Raid - B-25

WHO: Leading the panel discussion will be Sal Vallejo who was a radio operator on the B-25 with the 42nd BG, 13th AF which was known as the "The Jungle Air Force" in the Pacific during WWII. Also on the panel will be: Ed Maloney - Founder and Curator of Planes of Fame Air Museum and Kevin Thompson - Planes of Fame Air Museum Moderator and Aviation Historian. Kevin Thompson will give a presentation on the Doolittle Raid.

WHAT: Open to the public, we present a discussion panel of aviation historians and veterans followed by a question answer period and flight demonstration, featuring the B-25 Mitchell. The topic this day is "The Doolittle Raid". The North American B-25 Mitchell flight demonstration will be at 12 Noon and the 'Membership Sponsored Flight' raffle will be in the North American B-25 Mitchell bomber. Members must be present to participate in raffle and non museum members can sign up for membership on Saturday and then will be eligible to take part in the 'Membership Sponsored Flight' raffle.

WHEN: Saturday, March 3, 2012 10am–12 noon: Speaker program. Museum doors open at 9:00 am.

WHERE: Planes of Fame Air Museum
7000 Merrill Avenue #17
Chino, CA 91710

WHY: It is the Mission of Planes of Fame Air Museum to preserve aviation history, inspire interest in aviation, educate the public, and honor aviation pioneers and veterans.

Planes of Fame Air Museum 'Where Warbirds Fly and Aviation History Lives'

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Take a flight with the B-25 "Photo Fanny" at Planes of Fame on Saturday March 03, 2012.

B-25 Wing tip camera flight

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYz6LjD3EhY
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The Planes of Fame B-25 Mitchell bomber takes to the sky for the flight demonstration of the Planes of Fame Monthly Living History event for March 2012.

Find more videos of rare planes being flown and shown at the Planes of Fame YouTube channel.
Planes of Fame's YouTube channel: POFmuseum's Channel - YouTube


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I wish I were close enough to drive out and have some fun.

 

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I wish I were close enough to drive out and have some fun.

I would love to show you around if you ever get the chance to make it out here.

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for April

They have one the first Saturday of every month.
Planes of Fame Events Calendar: PLANES of FAME - Events Calendar
2012 Schedule of Events: PLANES of FAME - 2012 Schedule of Events

April 07, 2012 Flying History Event - 475th Fighter Group

WHO: Eight veterans of the 475th Fighter Group will present the Group's history and their stories of courage and sacrifice, as well as the experience of flying one of America's premier fighters of WW2, the P-38 Lightning. Speakers from the 475th will include Col. Perry J. "PJ" Dahl and Captain Joseph M. Forster, both were aces with 9 confirmed kills each. Perry Dahl is currently President, Emeritus and board member of the 475th Fighter Group Historical Foundation. Kevin Thompson – Planes of Fame Air Museum Historian, Airshow Announcer and Moderator of Living History Flying Day events, will be moderate the presentation.

WHAT: Planes of Fame proudly presents the '475th Fighter Group', featuring our P-38 Lightning. The 475th Fighter Group established a permanent home here at Planes of Fame for the artifacts, photographs, records and memories of the U.S. Army Air Force unit that accounted for the 562 victories, two Presidential Unit Citations, and produced 42 "Aces" in the South Pacific combat area. It was unique in that it was the first all Lockheed P-38 group. Open to the public, we present a discussion panel of veterans and aviation historians followed by a question answer period and flight demonstration, featuring the P-38 Lightning. At 12:00 noon, the Membership Sponsored raffle flight will be in the PT-17 Boeing Stearman.

WHEN: Saturday, April 7, 2012 10am–12 noon: Speaker program. Museum doors open at 9:00 am.

WHERE: Planes of Fame Air Museum
7000 Merrill Avenue #17
Chino, CA 91710

WHY: It is the Mission of Planes of Fame Air Museum to preserve aviation history, inspire interest in aviation, educate the public, and honor aviation pioneers and veterans.

Planes of Fame Air Museum 'Where Warbirds Fly and Aviation History Lives'

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Take a flight with the P-38 "Honey Bunny" at Planes of Fame on Saturday April 07, 2012.

P-38 "Honey Bunny" flown by Steve Hinton with nose camera

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The P-38L Lightning, "Honey Bunny" takes to the sky for a deonstration flight for the Planes of Fame Air Museum's Living History Flying Day Event for April 2012. This flight features Steve Hinton as the pilot with a camera mounted on one of the guns in the nose.

The seminar featured eight veterans of the 475th Fighter Group who presented the Group's history and their stories of courage and sacrifice, as well as their experience flying one of America's premier fighters of WW2, the P-38 Lightning.

Special thanks to Mr. Jack Croul and Allied Fighters for the use of Honey Bunny.

Find more videos of rare planes being flown and shown at the Planes of Fame YouTube channel.
Planes of Fame's YouTube channel: POFmuseum's Channel - YouTube

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I spent the day with Ontos and GregP took us on a tour after this flight. I think the guided tour he took us on lasted about two hours. Lol the only problem is that GregP gave us so much information about the planes and exhibits that I can't remember much of it.


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for May

They have one the first Saturday of every month.
(They moved it back this month due to the annual airshow being held on the first Saturday of the month.)

Planes of Fame Events Calendar: PLANES of FAME - Events Calendar
2012 Schedule of Events: PLANES of FAME - 2012 Schedule of Events

May 19, 2012 Flying History Event - WWI - Fighters of the Great War

WHO: Featured speakers: J.R. Williams – President of The League of WWI Aviation Historians including their member's magazine Over The Front. Lance Bronnenkant – Vice President of The League of WWI Aviation Historians and author, The Imperial German Eagles in WWI. Al Roessler – U.S. Air Service Historian/Author and Issue Editor of Over the Front. The moderator will be Kevin Thompson - Planes of Fame Air Museum Moderator and Aviation Historian.



WHAT: On Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 10:00am to 12:00 noon, Planes of Fame Air Museum hosts its monthly Living History Flying Day. Museum doors open at 9:00am. The theme for the May 19 event is 'WWI – Fighters of the Great War', featuring various WWI Fighters. Open to the public, we present a speaker panel of distinguished aviation experts, historians and veterans followed by a question answer period and flight demonstration where possible. On display will be the Sopwith Pup the German Fokker DR-1 Triplane. At 12:00 noon, the Membership Sponsored raffle flight will be in the PT-17 Boeing Stearman.

WHEN: Saturday, May 19, 2012 10am–12 noon: Speaker program. Museum doors open at 9:00 am.

WHERE: Planes of Fame Air Museum
7000 Merrill Avenue #17
Chino, CA 91710

WHY: It is the Mission of Planes of Fame Air Museum to preserve aviation history, inspire interest in aviation, educate the public, and honor aviation pioneers and veterans.

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for June

They have one the first Saturday of every month.

Planes of Fame Events Calendar: PLANES of FAME - Events Calendar
2012 Schedule of Events: PLANES of FAME - 2012 Schedule of Events

June 02, 2012 Flying History Event - Battle of Midway-SBD Dauntless

WHO: Kevin Thompson (POF Moderator and Aviation Historian) and Edward Maloney (Museum Founder Curator, and Aviation Historian) will talk about the Battle of Midway and the role of the SBD Dauntless in that epic victory. One of the POF pilots will fly the SBD flight demonstration.

WHAT: Open to the public, we present a discussion panel of aviation historians and veterans followed by a question answer period. The topic this day is "Battle of Midway", featuring the Douglas SBD Dauntless. POF Members are entered into a raffle for a flight in the SBD Dauntless following the presentation!

WHEN: Saturday, June 2, 2012 10am–12 noon: Speaker program. Museum doors open at 9:00 am.

WHERE: Planes of Fame Air Museum
7000 Merrill Avenue #17
Chino, CA 91710

WHY: It is the Mission of Planes of Fame Air Museum to preserve aviation history, inspire interest in aviation, educate the public, and honor aviation pioneers and veterans.

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Take a flight in the PoF Stearman at Planes of Fame on Saturday May 19, 2012.

Stearman flight with tail camera

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qipfqXBetsQ
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Planes of Fame volunteer Carol Ann Watkins takes a flight in the Planes of Fame Boeing Stearman. Carol Ann is our aircraft cleaning crew team leader, and won the monthly event member raffle for a flight in the Stearman.

Thank you Carol Ann for all your dedicated work and effort.

Find more videos of rare planes being flown and shown at the Planes of Fame YouTube channel.
Planes of Fame's YouTube channel: POFmuseum - YouTube


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Take a flight with the SBD-5 at Planes of Fame on Saturday June 02, 2012.
(This aircraft flew 32 combat missions during WWII with the RNZAF.)
SBD-5 at PoF:
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Planes of Fame's Douglas SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber takes to the sky for the flight demonstration portion of the Monthly Living History event for June 2012. The SBD is the aircraft that turned the tide in the Pacific at the Battle of Midway in World War II.

Camera is a Gopro mounted on the wing pitot tube.

The music is "Pass the Pasta" available from Audio Network Plc

Find more videos of rare planes being flown and shown at the Planes of Fame YouTube channel.
Planes of Fame's YouTube channel: POFmuseum - YouTube


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For those near Valle Arizona this should be worth a look-see.

High Country Warbirds Fly-in, Valle Airport, AZ - June 23, 2012

Antique and Warbird Fly-Bys. At Grand Canyon-Valle Airport, Arizona. Gates open at 8:00 am. Admission - $8.00, Under 12yrs. - $2.00. For information, call: (928) 635-1000

FREE PARKING!

Warbird orientation flights available on June 23rd!

It is the Mission of Planes of Fame Air Museum to preserve aviation history, inspire interest in aviation, educate the public, and honor aviation pioneers and veterans.


Planes of Fame Events Calendar: PLANES of FAME - Events Calendar
2012 Schedule of Events: PLANES of FAME - 2012 Schedule of Events


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for June

They have one the first Saturday of every month.

Planes of Fame Events Calendar: PLANES of FAME - Events Calendar
2012 Schedule of Events: PLANES of FAME - 2012 Schedule of Events

July 07, 2012 Flying History Event - P-51 Long-Range Escort

WHO: The real P-51 "Dolly" was flown by JJ Grant. Robert Grant, JJ's son, who manages the 506th Fighter Group Association will be recounting his father's experiences. Bill Ebersole, JJ Grant's wingman, and Ed Linfante will be joining the panel; both Bill and Ed were 506 FG / 462 FS pilots. They will talk about the long-range escort missions and the role of the P-51 Mustang in protecting the bomber force. Robbie Patterson, a POF pilot, will fly the P-51 'Dolly' flight demonstration. Kevin Thompson (POF Moderator and Aviation Historian) and Edward Maloney (Museum Founder Curator, and Aviation Historian) will be on hand as well.

WHAT: Open to the public, we present a discussion panel of aviation historians and veterans followed by a question answer period. The topic this day will be about the VLR (Very Long Range) Escort Missions, featuring the P-51D Mustang (formerly Spam Can), now painted as a 506th Fighter Group Mustang 'Dolly'. POF Members are entered into a raffle for a flight in the P-51 "Dolly" Mustang following the presentation!

WHEN: Saturday, July 7, 2012 10am–12 noon: Speaker program. Museum doors open at 9:00 am.

WHERE: Planes of Fame Air Museum
7000 Merrill Avenue #17
Chino, CA 91710

WHY: It is the Mission of Planes of Fame Air Museum to preserve aviation history, inspire interest in aviation, educate the public, and honor aviation pioneers and veterans.

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for August

They have one the first Saturday of every month.

Planes of Fame Events Calendar: PLANES of FAME - Events Calendar
2012 Schedule of Events: PLANES of FAME - 2012 Schedule of Events

August 04, 2012 Flying History Event - Bombers of the 8th Army Air Force

WHO: Kevin Thompson (POF Moderator and Aviation Historian) and Edward Maloney (Museum Founder Curator, and Aviation Historian) will talk about the Bombers of the 8th Army Air Force and the role of the B-25. POF pilots will fly the B-25 flight demonstration.

WHAT: On Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 10:00am to 12:00 noon, Planes of Fame Air Museum hosts its monthly Living History Flying Day. Museum doors open at 9:00am. The theme for the August 4 event is 'Bombers of the 8th Army Air Force', featuring the B-25 Mitchell. Open to the public, we present a speaker panel of distinguished aviation experts, historians and veterans followed by a question answer period and flight demonstration where possible. The B-25 will be on display and be flown for demonstration. At 12:00 noon, the Membership Sponsored raffle flight will be in the PT-17 Boeing Stearman.

WHEN: Saturday, August 4, 2012 10am–12 noon: Speaker program. Museum doors open at 9:00 am.

WHERE: Planes of Fame Air Museum
7000 Merrill Avenue #17
Chino, CA 91710

WHY: It is the Mission of Planes of Fame Air Museum to preserve aviation history, inspire interest in aviation, educate the public, and honor aviation pioneers and veterans.

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for September

They have one the first Saturday of every month.

Planes of Fame Events Calendar: PLANES of FAME - Events Calendar
2012 Schedule of Events: PLANES of FAME - 2012 Schedule of Events

September 01, 2012 Flying History Event - Korean Conflict

WHO: Visiting distinquished speakers, Kevin Thompson (POF Moderator and Aviation Historian) and Edward Maloney (Museum Founder Curator, and Aviation Historian) will talk about the Korean Conflict and the role of the MIG-15. A POF pilot will fly the MIG-15 flight demonstration.

WHAT: On Saturday, September 1, 2012 at 10:00am to 12:00 noon, Planes of Fame Air Museum hosts its monthly Living History Flying Day. Museum doors open at 9:00am. The theme for the September 1 event is "Korean Conflict", featuring the MIG-15. Open to the public, we present a speaker panel of distinguished aviation experts, veterans, and historians followed by a question answer period and flight demonstration where possible. The MIG-15 will be on display and be flown for demonstration. At 12:00 noon, the Membership Sponsored raffle flight will be held.

WHEN: Saturday, September 1, 2012 10am–12 noon: Speaker program. Museum doors open at 9:00 am.

WHERE: Planes of Fame Air Museum
7000 Merrill Avenue #17
Chino, CA 91710

WHY: It is the Mission of Planes of Fame Air Museum to preserve aviation history, inspire interest in aviation, educate the public, and honor aviation pioneers and veterans.

Planes of Fame Air Museum 'Where Warbirds Fly and Aviation History Lives'


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