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ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL ‘TASTE OF FLIGHT’ FUND-RAISER
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The 8th Annual Taste of Flight fundraising event was a resounding success! Over $120,000 was raised through ticket sales, donations and silent auction - funds that will support the on-going education and restoration programs at Planes of Fame.
Many thanks to our title sponsors Jim and Jane Slattery, and our guest speaker WWII legend Colonel Bud Anderson, who were instrumental in the evenings success. Taste of Flight guests enjoyed delicious food from Impressions Catering, Cannataro’s, Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ, Mountain Mike’s, Picasso’s, and Gourmet Gourmet Catering. Delicious wines from Bella Luna Estate Winery, Jack Creek Cellars, Venteux, CASS Vineyard & Winery, and Victor Vineyards were also served. In addition, the event featured beers from Anheuser Busch (who offered Stella Artois Cidre and their signature beer), Stone Brewing Co., Wiens Brewing Co., and Gordon’s Home Brew. And for the first time, guests could sample spirits from Chopin Vodka. It was truly an evening to tantalize and satisfy the taste buds!
Guests were able to bid on dozens of interesting Silent Auction items, including a variety of collectable aviation pieces, and many items Col. Anderson personally autographed for the event. American Airlines donated two round trip tickets, and Micargi Bicycles donated two beach cruisers painted up as Col. Anderson’s WWII P-51 ‘Old Crow’. Artist Chris Demarest displayed his portraits of historic WWII personalities, stimulating much awe and conversation, and painted a portrait of Col. Anderson on-site as the night progressed.
After the tasting and auction, guests adjourned into the Maloney Hangar for dessert, served by Spaggi’s, and the highlight of the evening, Col. Anderson’s presentation. Giving his audience a
short history lesson about life in the U.S. before the outbreak of the war, he set the stage for what it was like for our young men to go overseas. He then spoke eloquently about his experiences in the 357th Fighter Group during WWII.
It was with great pleasure that Planes of Fame presented Col. Anderson with the portrait Chris Demarest had painted that evening. After autographing 25 P-51 desk models from Factory Direct Models, countless photographs, the bicycles from Micargi, books and shirts (which were all auctioned off to benefit Planes of Fame), Col. Anderson, generous as he is, said, “Don’t you want to auction this too?” Col. Anderson, is a true gentleman and we were honored to have him be our keynote speaker at Taste of Flight.
The event would not have been possible without the contributions of our amazing volunteers: Event Chair Karen Hinton, Auction Chair Hillary Streichenberger, Graphic Designer Susie Harrison, Cindy DeLaurell, Valerie Maloney, Irene James, , and many more who helped beforehand, and at, the event. Special thanks to several staff members who went above and beyond to make sure the event ran smoothly: John and Kristen Maloney and family, Harry Geier, Pancho Rodriguez, and Jerry Wilkins.
Don’t miss the next one… Mark your calendar for the 9th Annual Taste of Flight October 24, 2015!
TASTE OF FLIGHT SPONSORS:
James & Jane Slattery, Bryant Racing, Allied Fighters, Rob & Susan Harrison, Lewis Flying Legends, Air Capital Insurance, American Airlines, Thomas Camp, Paul Bordewich & Brooke Maynard, Tom & Karen Nightingale, Kent Holiday, Robert & Christine Button, John & Liz Seibold, Carolyn Pardue, John & Sue Paul.
Colonel C.E. “Bud” Anderson signing a model of his WWII P-51 Mustang “Old
Crow” to auction at the event.
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AROUND THE MUSEUM
A festive wedding reception in the Maloney Hangar. Ask us about our Facility Rentals!
Museum Founder Ed Maloney & Col. Bud Anderson at the 8th Annual Taste of Flight.
The Corsair flys over the PoF Museum during the November Living History event.
An honored WWII veteran reconnecting with the aircraft of his era!
Hundreds of people attend the Living History Events held the first Saturday of each month!
THANK YOUUS BANK!
U.S Bank Vice President Denise Hendler presents Karen Hinton, Planes of Fame Director of Development, a check for $5,000 from the U.S. Bank Foundation. Many thanks to U.S. Bank for the generous donation to support Planes of Fame’s programs.
(See our website www.planesoffame.org for more information)
2015 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Aviation in the Movies ~ featuring: Curtiss P-40N Warhawk
Lockheed Skunk Works ~ featuring: Lockheed P-38 Lightning
Thunderbolt! ~ featuring: Republic P-47G Thunderbolt
Women in Aviation ~ featuring: A Panel of Women Pilots
Doolittle Raid ~ featuring: North American B-25 Mitchell
Planes of Fame Airshow 2015 ~ Preview Day
Planes of Fame Airshow 2015, Chino Airport
Mother’s Day - Moms Admitted FREE!
Dive Bombers ~ featuring: Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless
Father’s Day - Dads Admitted FREE!
Little Friends/Bomber Escorts ~ featuring: North American P-51 D Mustang
Whistling Death ~ featuring: Vought F4U-1A Corsair
Spirit of 45’ ~ 70th Anniversary of the end of WWII
Vietnam Air War ~ featuring: Cessna L-19 Bird Dog
Pioneering Experimental & Jet Aircraft ~ featuring: Northrop N9MB Flying Wing
Junior Aviators Day ~ Kids 11 yrs & under enter FREE!
9th Annual ‘Taste of Flight’ Gala
Jet Fighters of the Korean War ~ featuring: Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star
Veteran’s Day - Veterans Admitted FREE!
Annual Aviation Book Sale (with Special Guests!)
Attack on Pearl Harbor ~ featuring: Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
Living History Flying Days are held on the 1st Saturday of each month, and begin with a presentation at 10:00 AM by a panel of featured topic experts. Event concludes with a flight demonstration by the featured aircraft (whenever possible).
All events are at Planes of Fame Air Museum, Chino Airport, unless otherwise noted. Event schedules may be subject to change. (Special additional events are noted in blue.)
FREE admission to mEmbERs!
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GRAND OpENING OF pLANES OF FAME RESEARCH LIBRARYOn November 15th we celebrated our Research Library Grand Opening and Authors Day. Speakers included Steve Hinton, President followed by David Landier, Docent Coordinator, Cindy DeLaurell, Volunteer Coordinator and Lisa Collinsworth, Archive and Collection Manager. Each spoke about the excitement generated at Planes of Fame with the official opening of the Research Library.
The Library has been a dream of many people through the years and is truly a milestone in the museum’s development. After the speakers finished, everyone present walked over to the Library for a ribbon cutting ceremony and tours of the library were offered to our guests. And of
course there was cake! Before and after the ribbon cutting, several local authors were on hand to sell and autograph their
books for museum guests. We hope to make the author’s day an annual event.
A big thank you goes out to each and every volunteer that helped get the library open. Planes of Fame appreciates all the donors who have donated books and financial support through the years, including recent donors Robert Nishimura and the Gann Family. The library will be open Saturdays from 10-4. Just a reminder that our library is non-lending. All use of library books must occur in our facility. Check the website for current information about the Research Library. We look forward to continually expanding our collection so please visit us soon.
Left to right: Library Volunteers David Landier, Ray Operacz, David Hampel, Kathy Helms, Lisa Collinsworth, Debra Haislet, Bob Mount, Christine Scholl, Gerald Haislet, kneeling Michael Stocking, Neal Wruck and Keegan Stocking.
YOKOSUKA/AICHI D4Y3, AKA: JUDY, DIVE BOMBER & KAMIKAZEBy: Ed Maloney
The “Judy” was designed by Yokosuka Naval Arsenal and built by Aichi Aircraft and the Hiro 11th Naval Air Arsenal. It was originally a high-speed dive-bomber, but used for high-speed reconnaissance duties as well as night interception missions.
The body of the Judy was larger than the Zero “Zeke”, but it had a bomb bay and could carry a 500 lb. bomb in its fuselage. Its maximum endurance was 2,200 miles on reconnaissance missions. The Judy had four versions – Models 11, 12, 33 and 43. The Models 11 and 12 were used for dive bombings and Models 33 and 43 were for kamikaze missions. The power plant of the Model 12 was the 1,400 hp “Atsuta” 32 engine. The production of the Atsuta 32 engine, however, failed to keep
pace with airframe output. Moreover, maintenance of this engine required too much time and in 1944 the power plant was replaced with the 1,400 hp air-cooled
“Kinsei” 62 radial engine to make the Model 33 (D4Y3).
The Model 33 was less maneuverable at takeoff as compared with the Model 12, but was more practical because there were almost no engine troubles. While
the Judy had outstanding speed, the compact air frame made mass production difficult. Also, the Japanese adopted electric devices for operation of almost all of
the Judy’s equipment, such as retractable landing gear, bomb bay door, main flaps, air brakes and auxiliary flaps. The exception was the wheel brakes which were controlled by hydraulic pressure. In June of 1943 it was formally assigned as a dive bomber
and reconnaissance aircraft.
The various models were built from 1942 up to Japan’s surrender in 1945. A total of 2,319 were produced, including 1,819 by Aichi Aircraft and 500 by the Hiro 11th Arsenal. The Judy made its first appearance at Midway and saw action in February, 1944 at Truk Island and the battle of Marianas in September 1944. In the Philippines and Okinawa, it was used mostly for suicide attacks. By 1945 it was also used as a night fighter, armed with 20mm inch cannon, obliquely fixed in the rear cockpit and firing forward, inclined upward. Japanese Adm. Ugaki, Head of the Kamikaze Naval forces on Kyushu, flew in a D4Y3 Judy 33 on a kamikaze mission near the end of the Pacific War and was never seen again.
Yokosuka/Aichi D4Y3, dive bomber & Kamikaze, Japanese name: “suisei” (comet), allied code name: “Judy”.
pic: Grant Millikan
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TWO LOCATIONS!
Planes of Fame, Chino Airport7000 Merrill Avenue, #17Chino, California 91710
(909) 597-3722
Planes of Fame, Valle Airport755 Mustang Way
Valle-Williams, Arizona 86046(928) 635-1000
Board of DirectorsBrian Boyer (Chairman)
Karen Hinton, Steve Hinton,Ed Maloney, John Maloney,Tom Nightingale, Bill Schanz
Founder & CuratorEdward T. Maloney
President Steve Hinton
Vice President – FacilitiesJohn Maloney
STAFF
Executive DirectorJerry Wilkins
Director – Grand CanyonBob Reed
Director of Retail & Visitor ServicesDeborah J. Manning
Director of Marketing& DevelopmentHarry “T” Geier
Office ManagerKris Maloney
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TWO LOCATIONS!
Planes of Fame, Chino Airport7000 Merrill Avenue, #17Chino, California 91710
(909) 597-3722
Planes of Fame, Valle Airport755 Mustang Way
Valle-Williams, Arizona 86046(928) 635-1000
Board of DirectorsBrian Boyer (Chairman)
Karen Hinton, Steve Hinton,Ed Maloney, John Maloney,Tom Nightingale, Bill Schanz
Founder & CuratorEdward T. Maloney
President Steve Hinton
Vice President – FacilitiesJohn Maloney
STAFF
Executive DirectorJerry Wilkins
Director – Grand CanyonBob Reed
Director of Retail & Visitor ServicesDeborah J. Manning
Director of Marketing& DevelopmentHarry “T” Geier
Office ManagerKris Maloney
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