Flight
of The 
Dedicated to:
- Preserving
and enhancing our historical heritage by showcasing the aircraft and
equipment of the armed forces.
- To
honor the men and women of East Texas who served honorably to preserve
and defend the freedom of our country.
- And for the sole purpose of educating those who follow in our footsteps.
5th Annual Flight of the Phoenix Airshow & Fly-in
SEE INFORMATION ON UPCOMING
ARMED FORCES DAY CELEBRATION
BELOW
The
was a legendary bird which, according to one account,lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose youthfully alive from theashes to live another period.
IT
WILL BE A RED WHITE AND BLUE CELEBRATION!5th
Annual Flight of the Phoenix Airshow & Fly-in
“60th Anniversary-Victory
in World War II”
Gilmer, TX, July 28, 2005:
The 5th Annual Flight
of the Phoenix Aviation Airshow & Fly-in “60th Anniversary?Victory
in World War II” is planned for Saturday, October 8, 2005 from 10 a.m.
– 4 p.m. at Fox Stephens Field located on Highway 271 South in Gilmer,
Texas.
It will coincide with the Texas Historical Commission’s three-year initiative
honoring World War II veterans that will kick off statewide on September
2, 2005.
The Gilmer event will honor veterans of all uniformed services and will specifically honor a World War II Navy B-24 crew of the 101st Patrol Bombing Squadron, 17th Fleet Air Wing, 7th Fleet, US Navy. On December 2, 1944, the men of Crew Number 8 single handedly fought off 12 Japanese warplanes in what was said to be the longest running gun battle of the Pacific. Downing four enemy Zekes, damaging five other Japanese fighters, and outgunning the final three enemy attackers until their fuel was spent. This Navy crew was awarded the Air Medal for meritorious service.
The Flight of the
Phoenix Aviation Museum will pay special tribute to these men and their
families with special military honors, letters of commendation from President
George W. Bush and Governor Rick Perry, and a proclamation from Mayor
R. D. (Buck) Cross, City of Gilmer.
The event will feature military flyovers including the F-117 Stealth Fighter
and B-52 Bomber. World War II vintage aircraft from the Commemorative
Air Force and the Flight of the Phoenix Aviation Museum will fly-in and
display. The public is invited to attend this veteran’s tribute, airport
open house, and museum educational event at no admission cost.
For further information please contact Debbie Wood, Director of Development,
Flight of the Phoenix Aviation Museum at 903.399.5676 or email debbiewood@sprynet.com.
For Information on the Museum and Hours
of Operation
Contact Steve Dean,
Hangar One (903) 843-2457
Fax (903) 843-3123
P.O. Box 610
Gilmer, Texas 75644
Flight of the Phoenix Aviation Museum, Inc.
A NON-PROFIT TEXAS CORPORATION
*FEDERAL TAX-EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501©(3)
Member, The Texas Association of Museums
Courtesy
of Steve and Linda Kay Dean
Flight of the Phoenix Aviation Museum
International Advisory Council
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