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October 2002
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MEETING
INFORMATION
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MEMBERSHIP
MEETINGS 4th WEDNESDAYS
except NOV. which will be on 4th Tuesday
MEETING
NOTICE-Membership meetings will be held on fourth Wednesday
evenings at 7:00 p.m. at the hangar. Open Board meetings are on
second Tuesday of month at 7:00 PM. Due to Thanksgiving the
November meeting will be on the 4th Tuesday include board election
for open seat. Nominations accepted at October meeting.
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TRIBUTE TO BOB BECKMAN
As the
airshow season drew to a close, the four A-6’s performed at the
Circleville fly-in(9/29). It was Bob Beckman’s hometown. It was
there that tragedy struck. Bob died during the aerial
demonstration when his plane nosed into the ground at a low
altitude and burned.
Bob
was a member of the Historical Aircraft Squadron and made our
hangar the base for his aircraft. Bob typified the air enthusiast
who works long hours to restore historic planes and then loved to
share them with the people.
We
will always remember Bob for the great person he was. An
enthusiastic aviator who’s enthusiasm also made him a successful
businessman and father and husband. He was many things to many
people. When he and Bruce organized the formation team they
brought a new thrill to airshow audiences.
Their
popularity grew quickly and were in demand. Bob loved the airshows.
He took Photo of Bob Beckman annd Bruce Cook by Bob DeLay great
pride in his plane and his buddies just as he did in family and
business. They brought new excitement to Wings of Victory show.
We
took great pride in Bob. Bob joined the long history of those who
know the risks but love aviation. He carried the banner high for
aviation and for all those whom he represented in the military and
general aviation. We honor the memory of Bob Beckman. There is an
empty space in our hangar and in our hearts. (editor)
DEDICATED
TO THE MEMORY OF BOB BECKMAN -HAS
NEW MANAGEMENT AT
FAIRFIELD COUNTY AIRPORT
Following the retirement of airport manager Dick Wharton, Jeff
Gerken and Steve Slater were appointed to head up the management of
the airport.
PLAN TO
ATTEND THE ZONING AND PLANNING MEETING AT OUR HANGAR ON OCTOBER 14TH
AT 7:00 PM.
This
meeting is to get feedback from the public regarding continued
operation of the Fairfield County airport. We will an opportunity to
show the importance of our efforts to the county economy and education
to the public. Benefits to the county population are important during
this meeting. Economic contributions by the airport are
foremost.
NEW
PROJECTS BEING CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD
The board
is in the early stages of establishing priorities of new projectsl.
They would especially like to hear from members of the squadron who
have interest and or expertise to establish a team for the restoration
of the helicopter. Also they would like to consider a team for the
restoration of the Stuart light tank for static display. Another
consideration may be the C-45.
A meeting
is planned for October 13th at 1:00 pm. Plan on coming and voicing
your interests in one of these projects. Your input is needed to
establish budgets and work schedules as well as team leaders who have
the ability to organize week by week efforts of the team.
At the
completion of the projects, a plaque will be displayed for each
project with the names of those who work with the required minimum
hours on a project. Please stop by and let us know your ideas and
interests.
UNIQUE
MODEL BUILDING SKILLS NEEDED.
The
squadron recently received a large display model of an F-14 Tomcat.
The model has suffered many years of weathering and poor maintenance
and repair. With the right people this can be a beautiful addition to
our future museum.
NEXT
YEAR AIRSHOW AND HANGAR DANCE DATES:
Wings of Victory airshow will be August 16, 17, 2003.
The Hangar Dance will be on September 20, 2003.
WELCOME
HOME BROTHER
The Viet Nam veterans at the Grace Brethren Church in Westerville have
undertaken a project to honor Viet Nam veterans in Central Ohio. The
tribute/program will start at 7:30 p.m. Veterans organizations have
been in visited to take part.
For information call 614-410-4222 ext. 4444.
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HANGAR
DANCE WAS GOOD TIME FOR ALL |
2nd Annual Hangar dance
was held Saturday Sept. 21 7pm to 11pm.
Again featuring the Steve Samuelson Band.
It was a perfect night with warm weather a clear sky and a full harvest
moonrise on view from the hangar. More people showed up in period dress.
Although attendance was down due to late date announcement. Next year’s
promises to be a full house.
WEAR YOUR
SQUADRON COLORS PROUDLY !
Order your Historical Aircraft Squadron clothing NOW!
Download PDF online
form
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NEW
BOARD POSITION OPEN FOR NOMINATIONS |
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Nominations
will be accepted for an open board position at our
next membership meetings. If you are interested in
this position please come forward and let it be
known. This is a good opportunity to help guide
the squadron through this growth time. It’s your
organization. Let’s continue the success and
nominate a good candidate.
Mark
your calendar for October 14th to attend a County
Planning commission meeting at our hangar to
discuss zoning which could adversely affect
airport operations and HAS.
NEXT
YEARS WINGS OF VICTORY AIRSHOW AUGUST 16,17,
2003
NEXT YEAR’S HANGAR DANCE SEPTEMBER 20, 2003
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October
11, 1910- First American President to fly was Theodore Roosevelt.
October 9, 1918 Highest concentration of air forces to date- more than
250 bombers and 100 pursuit planes- dropped 32 tons of bombs between
La Wavrille and Damvillers. |
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Bob
DeLay, Editor; and Graphic Design / 614.846.2876
5764 Hartford St.
Worthington, Ohio 43085
Mail:
Invader
PO Box 156
Carroll, Ohio 43112
Hanger Phone
740.653.4778 Phone & Fax - please leave message
A-26 Project Leader
Branson Rutherford - 740.756.4136
Email
Info@HistoricalAircraftSquadron.com Meetings:
Open board meeting 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 7pm
Membership 4th Wednesday of each month @ 7pm - hangar. |
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Steve
Clapper
President
614.877.9872 |
Wayne Swisher
VP, Board Member
740.653.8593
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Sue Boden
Secretary
740.653.9169 |
Melinda
Rutherford
Treasurer
740.756.4136 |
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Diane
McDaniel
Membership
614.855.2120 |
Jerry McDaniel
Board Member
614.855.2120 |
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Kathy Ridgeway
614.899.9690 |
Robert George
614.491.8916 |
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Full membership is $50
and Assoc. membership us $25.
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like to continue to receive newsletter and be a member of the
Squadron, please send your check money order made payable
to
Historical Aircraft Squadron, Inc.
PO Box 156, Carroll, OH 43112
GO RECRUIT A NEW MEMBER!!
Campaign for new members!!
Thanks for your continued support
NOTE: without paid dues the new newsletter will not continue
to you.
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