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Almost Annual Wings Over Gillespie Friday June 5 through Sunday June 7, 2009 Press release: San Diego's Almost Annual Wings Over Gillespie Air Show (NOTE: This information is preliminary and subject to change)
On June 5, 6 & 7, 2009 Air Group One, the San Diego wing of the Commemorative Air Force will present their (almost) annual Wings Over Gillespie Air Show at Gillespie Field in El Cajon. The Commemorative Air Force has the largest airworthy collection of former military aircraft in the world. It has over 150 flyable combat aircraft, making it the world’s seventh largest air force! The CAF’s members number over 10,000 worldwide, composing 80 wings in 30 states and 4 countries. The CAF’s purpose is to acquire, maintain and operate vintage military aircraft, ground vehicles and associated artifacts for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations. The CAF is a living, flying history lesson, giving tribute to America’s great military aviation heritage. It proudly displays some examples of the only flying aircraft of its type, such as the B-29 Superfortress and Curtiss SB2C Helldiver. Scores of its aircraft have been used in movies for decades, including the recent version of Pearl Harbor. Come be part of history at the Wings Over Gillespie Air Show on June 5–7. Each day will feature re-enactments of WWII and Vietnam War aerial battles complete with pyrotechnic displays, “bombing” runs and strafing attacks. This year John Collver will once again demonstrate his famous aerobatic skills in his SNJ “War Dog”. You'll be able to get up close to famous combat aircraft from World War II and see classic warbirds and other interesting aircraft take to the sky! Friday June 5 will be a day for students and children from across San Diego county to come and learn about aviation and aviation history. Experts will be on hand to talk to students about the aircraft on static display, and the roles they played. (The actual flying part of the airshow will occur on Saturday the 6th and Sunday the 7th.) Approximately 40 aircraft, both flying and in static displays, will be on hand that you can see up close. This unique air show will have live entertainment throughout the day, interviews with aces and veterans from WWII to present day, a large Kidz Zone, and free shaded seating for over 400 people. As always, more than two dozen food and merchandise vendors will be on hand. The air show runs Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 7. The gates are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission = $10.00 for adults (18 and over); kids 10–17 and military in uniform = $5.00; under 10 = free. For more information, visit www.wingsovergillespie.org.
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