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Planes of Fame held their first Valle event of the year in beautiful weatherThe EAA Chapter 856 contingent began arriving at around 8am to cut lettuce, tomato, and onions to go with the burgers and hot dogs that we would be selling.  We arrived to find the Ford Trimotor taxiing out and not one but two P-51s and an F4-U Corsair on the ramp.  During the day, the warbirds and Trimotor made several flights with paying passengers and also for flight demonstration and photo opportunity.  Ray Giovannini took the following photos.
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Once again Valle Airport and Planes of Fame hosted an interesting airshowThis year the museum sent a B25 for static display as well as several fighters, including a P38 Lockheed Lightning which, along with the Ford Trimotor, gave rides throughout the day.
  
[[Image:72p51 copy.jpg|P-51 makes a low pass]]
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[[Image:DSC00213.jpg|P-40 Warhawk waiting on the ramp]]
  
 
[[Image:72p51b copy.jpg|P-51 turns for another strafing run]]
 
[[Image:72p51b copy.jpg|P-51 turns for another strafing run]]

Revision as of 11:22, 27 June 2010

Once again Valle Airport and Planes of Fame hosted an interesting airshow. This year the museum sent a B25 for static display as well as several fighters, including a P38 Lockheed Lightning which, along with the Ford Trimotor, gave rides throughout the day.

P-40 Warhawk waiting on the ramp

P-51 turns for another strafing run

The second P-51 does a fly-by

The F4-U Corsair does a low run

P-51 and F4-U formation flight

Passengers waiting to board the Ford Trimotor

During the day, the chapter members grilled dozens of burgers and dogs, doing brisk business with the crowd at the show. The following pictures, by Susan Giovannini, show the crew at their best.

Jim Jones and Jack Keegan selling the product

Jim McPhee and Baldy man the grill

Dave Sanders serves up the food

Pat Kelley takes a break