Pennsylvania Wing - Jul 2007

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LOOKING BACK

The American Volunteer Service

CIVIL AIR PATROL

1941

JULY 2007 - Vol. 37

THE KEYSTONE

WING SLIP

(See story on page 10-11)

featured in this issu

CAP VISITS THE CAPITO

pages 19, 20, 2


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ABOUT THE COVER

Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air PatrolHeadquarters, Building 3-108

Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, Pennsylvania, 17003

www.pawingcap.com

Telephone 717-861-2335 Fax 717-861-2164

1Lt Linda A. Irwin, Editor

COL MARY FEIK, (COVER PHOTO, 2ND FROM LEFT)

A childhood barnstorming ride in a Curtiss Jenny when she was just 7 years old, com-

bined with her father's instruction in mechanics and his mantra, "Aim high and follow your

dreams," eventually led Feik to a job as a teenager working in an aircraft maintenance shop.That was followed by a long career teaching aircraft maintenance and mechanics for the

U.S. Army Air Force at Wright Field in Dayton, Ohio. She is credited with becoming the

first woman engineer in research and development in the Air Technical Service Command

Division. Much later, in 1996, she became the first woman to earn the Charles Taylor

Master Mechanics Award.

Feik has devoted her life to sharing with youth her love of aviation. As a bold, legendary

aviator, she piloted a variety of craft, flying more than 6,000 hours in fighter, attack,

bomber, cargo and training aircraft to determine flight, maintenance and safety training

requirements. One of her primary assignments was to design and build the Captivair, affec-

tionately known as Marys Little Lamb, an experimental prototype training device for

pilots that was actually an operational P-51C Mustang on pylons.

Feik travels the nation at her own expense sharing details of her illustrious career with

youth and aviation enthusiasts in a variety of forums, including CAP wing conferences, as

well as college, museum and aviation special events.

In honor of her tireless contributions to American aviation and the mentoring of

Americas future aviators, Feik has been recognized with the Richard C. Wellman Award

and as one of the Women in Aviation Internationals 100 most influential women in avia-

tion and aerospace industries over the past 100 years. Other recognitions include inclusion

on the 100th Anniversary of Flight Premier American Women in Aerospace poster from

NASA; Order of Merit from the World Aerospace Education Congress; and inclusion in the

first group of women in aviation to receive recognition by the National Aviation Club. In

addition, the NAA initially recognized her achievements in 2003 with the Katherine &

Marjorie Stinson Award. Col Feik was invited as a special guest for the 17th Annual World

War II Weekend, held at the Reading Airport, Reading, Pennsylvania.

"My legacy is going to be the youngsters I have either taught or influenced in one way or

another," Feik said. "As far as I'm concerned, there isn't a greater honor."

(Pictured in front cover photo; from left to right, SM George Brizek, Col Mary Feik, Cadet George Kinsey and

Lt Colonel Sean Neal. Back cover; Lt Col Neals completely restored vintage1940 Fairchild 24R..)

Col Feick speaksto CAP group

at the Reading

Airport

Cadet Koehler

Photograph


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- from the desk of your Commander

JULY FEATURES

July 2007Official Magazine of

Pennsylvania Wing

Civil Air Patrol

U.S. Air Force Auxiliary

What did you dothis summer?

We attended NER

Search & Rescue

Competion! p-2 & 3

We provided security for a

donwed aircraft! p-4

We received valuable

training at Willow Grove!

p-5

We attended Cadet

Leadership School! p-6 to 8

We served our community

and promoted CAP!

p-12 to 15

PENNSYLVANIA WING HEADQUARTERS

CIVIL AIR PATROL

United States Air Force Auxiliary

Colonel M. Allen Applebaum

P O Box 202

Oreland, Pennsylvania 19075

01 July 2007

To: The Pennsylvania Wing Membership.

Subject: Wing Commander Selection.

On behalf of Colonel Robert Diduch the North East Region Commander, with the

concurrence of our National Commander, Major General Antonio Pineda, I am pleased

to announce that Lieutenant Colonel Mark Lee is designated as the PA Wing

Commander selectee. The official change in command will occur at the PA Wing con-

ference 29 September 2007. General Pineda and many National and Regional staff

will attend this years conference.

In the spirit of cooperation I will be consulting with Mark on all issues concerning

the PA Wing until we transfer the PA Wing Flag. Mark has always been a full and

equal partner in the endeavor of managing this Wing and I trust him implicitly to con-

tinue the sound program you have helped us put in place. I want to thank him for hisloyalty, honesty and dedication while serving as my Vice Commander. I have known

Mark since he was a cadet and he has your best interest at heart. He will provide you

with both solid and progressive leadership. Mark is a visionary that knows what the

PA Wing needs to strengthen its role in the Commonwealth and the Nation.

As the rumors of change will start to flow and only the phone company gets rich, I

want you to know that I continue to maintain my open door policy and command and

control till the end of Saturday night, the 29th of September.

I ask that you all join us at the PA Wing conference on the weekend of 28-29

September, 2007 at the Holiday Inn in Grantville, Pennsylvania. Let us demonstrate

our support for our new leader and organization from the very beginning of this new

era in PA Wing history. Mark is the man of the future and it is my deep desire thatyou all cooperate with him and keep the missions of CAP as our #1 tasking.

Colonel M. ALLEN APPLEBAUM, CAP

PA Wing Commander


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NER SEARCH & RESCUE COMPETITION continued 3

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CRASH SITE SECURITY4

ALLEGHENY VALLEY COMPOSITE SQUADRON 711

SERVES ON CRASH SITE SECURITYThe cadets and senior members of Squadron 711, found themselves providing crash site security for an unusu-

al aircraft wreckage.

The Pontoon Plane (pictured on the trailer behind members of the 711th), had crashed in the Allegheny River,

moments after an attempt to land the aircraft. The incident happened near Ford City in Armstrong County. The

pilot reported that his landing gear had malfunctioned as they were approaching the river for a landing into the

water. Normally, the plane would balance itself out but this time it went nose down and the plane flipped upside-

down. The plane once in the water, rolled back over on to its belly.

A resident who observed the unusual landing, quickly boarded his pontoon boat and went out to the aircraft

where the occupants of the aircraft had climbed out on to a wing. After picking up the pilot and his passenger, the

local resident pulled the pontoon plane to shore.

The pilot was identified as William Robalewski. He suffered a minor injury to his had while the passengerwas uninjured.

- 1st Lt Linda A. Irwin

(See more squadron news on pages 16 and 18.)

CONGRATULATIONSMajor James J. Weller and Captain Adam W. Wenclewicz, recently received the prestigious

Paul E. Garber Award and the Benjamin O. Davis Award was presented to Captains;

Justin L. Ogden, William F. Shields and Dorothy A. Stone. (May 2007)


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SQUADRON NEWS continued 5

NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL FLIGHT 823 TRAINS WITH THE BEST

Thanks to MSgt Matthew Giacobbe, of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, the Northeast High School

Flight, 823 of Philadelphia, received a full day of educational and vigorous training.

The 111th Fighter Wing provided the unit with the air transportation needed to travel to and from their

facility for the event which was a thrill and an education in itself.

What an exciting day for the cadets, and senior members alike. Escorted by their Commander, Captain

James Lynch, the group was given the proper techniques for training and conditioning. A healthy mind and

body are of the utmost importance if one wishes to pursue a career in public service whether it be in the mili-

tary or in the volunteer status.

The photographs that follow are just a small part of the day but certainly depict the eventful interest that all

had in their training.

- credits; 2nd Lt Stan Komorowski


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CADET LEADERSHIP SCHOOL6

As the days wore on, the CLS staff could see the progress

that was being made by the students. No longerindividuals; the students were now a team!

- Captain Heather Sterner, 2007 CLS Commander


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CADET LEADERSHIP SCHOOL continued 7

Cadet Leadership School 2007- By Captain Heather Sterner, CLS Commander

On Saturday, June 23, 2007, forty individuals arrived at Fort Indiantown Gap to begin the Pennsylvania Wing

Cadet Leadership School 2007. The students arrived from squadrons across all the groups in Pennsylvania. Each

cadet had their own thoughts and expectations as to what CLS 2007 would be for them.

Behind the scenes, nine cadet staff members and twelve officers worked very hard to make this years CLS the

best it could possibly be. The CLS curriculum was 100% centered on leadership. CLS 2007 would be a journey fo

the students, a learning and growth experience that would be part of their lifelong path of education about leader-

ship. Leadership would be taught not only in the classroom, but in the practical sense with group leadership prob-

lems, a trip to the Leadership Reaction Course, hands on activities, and the ability for the students to lead each othe

As the days wore on, the CLS staff could see the progress that was being made by the students. No longer indi-

viduals, the students were now a team. They started out in two teams as two flights, and as the week progressed

they became one squadron, one CLS Class of 2007.

Highlights of the week included a talk on Leadership in the Field by Colonel James Chisholm, not only a highly

experienced member of the Army as G-3 of the 28th Infantry Division, but also a Masters student studying leader-

ship both at Duquesne University and at the Army War College. His message to the students and staff included the

advice of being a lifelong student, always seeking more knowledge and to embrace the fact that everyone is always

learning. The team also had a unique opportunity to hear from US Air Force Academy liaison officers about how

they could further their leadership training by attending USAFA (or one of the other military academies) or seeking

out ROTC when attending college.

The week culminated in an Air Force Dining In held at the Community Club. The CLS Class of 2007 and staff

were joined by members of PAWG and NER to help celebrate their accomplishments during the week. The student

were taught the rules of the mess and engaged in the traditions of the dining in. Captain Croskey showcased a vide

at the end of the Dining In that showed the highlights of the week to the students, staff, and guests.

On Saturday, June 30, 2007, forty team members graduated in the auditorium at the FTIG Recreation Center in

front of their parents, family, friends, and guests. Sean Kase (PA-160) was the graduation speaker and spoke very

eloquently about the transformation process that the cadets went through during the week. In addition to the gradu

tion certificates presented to the students and staff, four awards were given. Kyle DeHart (PA-010) was the HonorCadet for his all around positive attitude, demeanor, and professionalism during the week. Philip Austin (PA-253)

was the Warrior Cadet, an award for the cadet who embodies the warrior spirit of service before self, especially

helping fellow teammates. Danielle DeCandia (PA-146) received the Wingman Award. This award was for the

cadet who was a true team player. And finally, the Most Improved Cadet award went to Andrew Gracey (PA-133)

who showed significant improvement from day one to graduation day. (continued on page 8)

A group of the Cadet Leadership School Staff pose for a photo opt; from left to right: Brian Cuce, 1st Lt, Training Officer Bill Walker,

1st Lt, Executive Officer Jared Hostetler, 1st Lt, TAC Officer Scott Croskey, Capt, Safety Officer Heather Sterner, Capt, Commander

Evan Conley, Capt, Commandant Matt Postupack, C/LtCol, Cadet Commander Bob Nolt, C/LtCol, Executive Officer


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A note of sincere thanks and praise

must go out to each of the staff member

who worked tirelessly over the last few

months and during the week to makeCLS 2007 a success:

Alan Highhouse, Capt, Deputy Commander, Group 4

Bill Walker, 1st Lt, Executive Officer, Squadron 902

Evan Conley, Capt, Commandant, Squadron 902

Scott Croskey, Capt, Safety Officer, Squadron 603

Brian Cuce, 1st Lt, Training Officer, Squadron 902

Ruth Hoffman, Capt, Administrative Officer, Squadron

302Jared Hostetler, 1st Lt, Public Affairs Officer, Squadro

603

Maurice Connor, Maj, Medical Officer, Squadron 801

Terry Lindermuth, Lt Col, Transportation Officer,

PAWG

Barbara Snyder, 1st Lt, Asst Transportation Officer,

Squadron 302

Wayne Goho, Lt Col, Supply Officer, Squadron 302

Matt Postupack, C/Lt Col, Cadet Commander,

Squadron 902

Dane Carroll, C/Lt Col, Cadet Deputy Commander,

Squadron 902

Bob Nolt, C/Lt Col, Cadet Executive Officer, Squadro

304

Jason Tartalone, C/Lt Col, Cadet Training Officer,

Squadron 714

Brock Parks, C/Maj, Cadet Training Officer, Squadron

904

Lauren Hartman, C/Capt, Cadet Training Officer,Squadron 811

Brenden Kelley, C/Capt, Cadet Training Officer,

Squadron 807

Maureen Arscott, C/Capt, Cadet Training Officer,

Squadron 207/209

Mike Bilz, C/Capt, Cadet Training Officer, Squadron

603

2007 PA Wing Cadet Leadership School

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FEATURED STORY10

The Way We Were

It has been well over sixty years since the1941 creation of the, back then much needed, American volunteer ser

ice; the Civil Air Patrol. Since those days of WWII, things have changed, or have they? The Civil Air Patrol still

flies patrol/homeland security missions, still flies search-and-rescue missions, still flies courier/anti-drug missions,and is still available to The United States Air Force and local civil emergency service agencies for a variety of land

based operations. In fact, the USAF presently, as the USAAF of the 1940's, still welcomes the many important mis

sions that CAP performs for America. So what's different?

This year in June, during "The World War II Weekend, tens of thousands of citizens spent three enlightening

days back in the1940s where "what's different" was presented. Their senses were filled with the sights, the sound

the smells, and yes, right down to the touch of life as it was during World War II at the original United States Army

Air Corps Reading CAP Courier Station #4, now The Reading Regional Airport outside Reading, Pennsylvania.

Hosted by The Mid Atlantic Air Museum, this special three-day event, one of the largest WWII events in the nation

generously articulated historic lessons that were abundantly learned by thousands who were seeking a walk into hi

tory. Dozens of vintage WWII aircraft of all types, both military and civilian, hundreds of historic WWII vehicles

also both military and civilian, and thousands of WWII re-enactors, military along with USO and Civil Defense pesonnel, all converged on Reading. The Reading airfield was moved back in time with historic airfield flying opera-

tions, complete Allies and Axis war-front encampments portraying several Theater-of-Operations, and many "Hom

Front" establishments all open for the business of winning a war. Altogether they assembled again this year, Frida

thru Sunday, for a bigger and better long-weekend event to honor America's Greatest Generation and re-live a "not

too distant" time.

In the midst of this dynamic weekend, were a group of current-day Civil Air Patrol senior members also presen

ing "what's different". The Mid Atlantic Air Museum owns a restored Fairchild 24 CAP aircraft and during this retr

weekend, dedicated a center-show ramp location for the aircraft's display along with enough grassy area beside the

tarmac for a historic WWII Civil Air Patrol exhibit. SM George Brizek, alias "Sergeant Brizek" of Sinking Spring,

Pennsylvania, grabbed the yoke again this year to set-up camp and enlist several CAP members to re-enact this

important piece of CAP history. For three mostly sunny days out in this hot airfield retro camp, CAP members

reported in for service in historic CAP uniforms, raised and lowered the 48 star colors daily, and displayed life, as

was in the then newly formed Civil Air Patrol, to the thousands of passing interested event attendees. The camp wa

also honored with a WWII veteran who reported in for service, CAP Colonel Henry "ED" Phipps of Cockeysville,

Maryland, who flew out of CAP Coastal Base Two, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware during the War Years of1942

and1943. With the assistance of Lt Colonel AW (Bill) Schell Jr. CAP National Curator, Colonel Phipps spent many

hours during the show out under the aircraft wing ready, willing, and able to bestow real-life CAP war stories.

In another special effort CAP Lt Colonel Sean Neal of ME Group, New York Wing flew in his completely

restored vintage1940 Fairchild 24R. This aircraft is one of the best Civil Air Patrol aircraft I have seen and sported

de-milled one hundred pound bomb and the1940s Blue Hen insignia of C.A.P. Coastal Base Two. "Sweet"! Along

with this open-door display of the two antique CAP aircraft, SM George Brizek himself was another wealth of CA

historic information. He presented at his military GP medium tent copies of WWII CAP posters, a collection of ori

inal pins and patches, and posted copies of actual CAP war accounts to all whom were interested. A CAP recruit-

ment mission for present-day members was also performed at the CAP retro camp, at the two CAP aircraft, and als

at two WWII Jeeps, which are owned and were brought-in by two CAP members, one from Pittsburgh,

Pennsylvania and the other from the pan-handle of West Virginia. In all, this year's 2007 efforts within this vin-

tage1940s CAP encampment by the senior members involved realistically portrayed to thousands of citizens the

dynamic importance of the Civil Air Patrol, and the way we were.

LT Patrick Henry Nicholson PAO, Group One, Pennsylvania Wing, Civil Air Patrol

(more on The World War II Weekend on pages 23 - 25)


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Inall,thisyear's2007effortswithin

thisvintage1940sCAPencampmentby

theseniormembersinvolved,realistically

portrayedtothousandsofcitizensthe

dynamicimportanceoftheCivilAir

Patrol,andthewaywewere.

-LtPatNicholson

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WINGS OVER PITTSBURGH12


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WINGS OVER PITTSBURGH

June 16-17, 2007

Wings Over Pittsburgh is a free, annual military air show hosted by the 911th Airlift

Wing of the Air Force Reserve Command which is attended by more than 30,000 people

each year. Wings Over Pittsburgh features military and civilian aerial demonstrations and

static displays as well as lots of children's activities.

The Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol participated once again in this major event with

a static display and a promotional booth. CAP provide the 911th with their support, how-

ever and whenever they were needed. For the Cadets and senior members alike, one of the

most satisfying and momentous support opportunities is the assisting with the Make A

Wish Foundation events that are held in the beginning of this world class air show.

Static displays at this years air show included a large number of airplanes, includingthe A-10, KC-135, T-1, T-6, F-15E, T-37, T-38, T-45, C-130 H2, C-17, E2-C, F-15E CM-170

and the Beech Stagger Wing, among others.

The 2007 military and guest performers were; the US Air Force Thunderbirds, the

Wings of Blue Air Force Academy Jump Team, the U.S. Army Sky Soldiers, MIG-17

Aerobatic Team, and demos of the C-130, C-17, A-10 Jet Fighter and the F-18. Civilian

performers include Sean Tucker, Aero Stars Aerobatic Team, Geico Sky Typers, Kevin

Russo and Julie Clark.

- photos for this story by Lt Pat Stikkel, Squadron 1407


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MAKE A WISH EVENT - PITTSURGH, PA 15

A TOUCHING MOMENT

Cadet Katherine D. Smith from Squadron 704, (Beaver County Composite Squadron),

devotes some of her time to a small child during the Make A Wish, event held

at the Pittsburgh Airport during the Wings Over Pittsburgh Air Show.


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SQUADRON NEWS

LOOKING FOR A

SQUADRON HOME

Photo: Cadet Anthony Morelli

of the Latrobe Composite Squadron

1405, poses with Senator Robert T.Regola, III, of Westmoreland County,

after a discussion that the pair had

regarding his possible assistance in

searching for a new squadron home.

- Photo by; 1Lt Karen J. Morelli

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CONGRATULATIONS

Cadet Joshua M. Williams recently

received his Amelia Earnhart Award andCadets, Kenneth D. Berkopec and

Rebakah J. Reyes received their General

Billy Mitchell Awards.

(May 2007)

BRAND NEW SQUADRON GETS

BRAND NEW HOME

The Washington County Airport is the newest location for aHeadquarters for a brand new CAP Squadron. The

Washington County Commissioners and Air Port Authority

have welcomed the idea with open arms and soon CAP Air

Planes will be heading South West for Washington. The

Airport is going through a period of major expansion. All the

runways are being widened and resurfaced in the fall and they

are building several new hangers and office buildings to house

corporate offices. There has been a two year waiting period

for hanger and office space at the growing airport.

To kick things off, the Group One Summer SAREX will be

held ( 11,12 August) there and plans are being made to confirmthe involvement of the Washington Co. E.O.C., the local fire

and police departments and many Washington Community

organizations.

Maj. Forrest Broderick gave a presentation to the

Washington County Flyers club a few weeks ago and was

received with excitement and enthusiasm. 16 pilots signed the

list that was passed around to those who wanted to volunteer

or otherwise be involved in the plans for the new squadron.

There is a National Guard unit at the Air Port and we are

seeking their support with the possibility of using hanger and

office space at that facility.Lt Col Ed Flick has been supporting Maj. Broderick in his

effort to organize the unit with the approval of the new Grp. 1

Commander Frost and our Wing Commander Col. Applebaum.

Please show your support by planning to attend and partici-

pate in the Grp. 1 Summer SAREX 11 - 12 August at the

Washington County Airport. Contact Lt Col Ed Flick, at Grp.

1, by 1 August, if you plan to attend. (See photo on right.)

- Maj. Forrest J. Broderick


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ORIENTATION FLIGHTS 17

Data does not include Syllabi 99s.

Syllabus 99s are not listed by date, therefore it cannot be determined as to when they were flown.

The time flown for each syllabus may vary.

Cadet Orientation Syllabi Flow by Each Charter

Period: Jun 2007

Data Source: MIMS

0

1

2

3

4

5

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065

109

214

049

105

239

292

303

821

825

826

PA Wing Charter Number

CountofCadetOrientationSylla

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FlownperCharter

Jun 2007 Wing Total = 19 Cadet Orientation Syllabi Flown

Charter Squadron GP # Syllabi

Flown

Charter Squadron GP # Syllabi

Flown

25 ALLEGHENY COUNTY COMPOSITE SQDN 602 1 18 GENERAL CARL A. SPAATZ COMPOSITE SQDN 812 3

61 MONROEVILLE CADET SQDN 604 1 48 PHILADELPHI A COMPOSI TE SQDN 103 3

109 SOMERSET COUNTY COMPOSITE SQDN 1502 1 2 49 PHILADELPHI A COMPOSI TE SQDN 102 3 1

133 G OL DE N T RI AN GL E C OM PO SI TE S QD N 6 03 1 80 COATSVILLE COMPOSITE SQDN 1008 3

190 BUTLER COMPOSITE SQUADRON 712 1 89 READING COMPOSITE SQDN 811 3

199 JOHNSTOW N COMPOSITE SQDN 1501 1 93 COMPOSITE SQDN 1001 3

230 DELMONT CADET SQDN 1407 1 102 LOWER BUCKS CADET SQDN 101 3

262 SOUTHMORELAND COMPOSITE SQDN 1408 1 105 DELCO COMPOSITE SQDN 1007 3 1

270 LATROBE COMP SQDN 1405 1 146 DOYLESTOW N COMPOSITE SQDN 907 3

310 B EA VE R C OU NTY C OMP OS ITE S QD N 7 04 1 150 SUPPORT FLIGHT 312 3

324 ALLEGHENY VALLEY COMP SQDN 711 1 160 WILLOW GROVE JRB SQDN 902 3

328 ROSTRAVER EAGLE COMPOSITE SQDN 605 1 189 N OR TH P HI LA DE LP HI A S EN IO R S QD N 1 05 3

214 104 3 2

9 ERIE COMPOSITE SQDN 502 6 4 301 WEST PHILADELPHIA COMPOSITE SQDN 1006 3

143 MAJOR DON BEATTY COMPOSITE SQDN 501 6

253 J IM MY S TE WA RT C OM POS ITE S QD N 7 14 6 26 ALLENTWN OPTIMIST COMPOSITE SQDN 801 4

326 CLARION COMPOSITE SQDN 504 6 35 QUAKERTOW N COMPOSITE SQDN 904 4

332 MERCER COUNTY COMP SQ 6 66 HAZLETON COMPOSITE SQDN 203 4

337 LAWRENCE COUNTY COMP SQ 6 292 MT POCONO COMPOSITE SQDN 207 4 1

296 L EHI GH V AL LE Y C OMP OS ITE S QD N 8 05 4

10 JESSE JONES COMPOSITE SQDN 304 2 303 BANGOR SLATE BELT COMPOSITE SQDN 807 4 1

21 YORK COMPOSITE SQDN 301 2

45 H AR RI SB UR G I NT 'L C OM PO SI TE S QD N 3 06 2 820 RAISING HORIZONS QUEST COMP SQ 800

60 CAPITAL CITY COMP OSITE SQDN 302 2 821 CREIGHTON CADET SQ 800 1

265 LEBANON VFW CADET SQDN 307 2 822 R OO SE VE LT M ID DL E S CH OO L C AD ET S Q 8 00

335 BEDFORD COMPOSITE SQDN 202 2 823 NORTHEAST H.S. FLIGHT 800

336 BLACK DIAMOND FLIGHT 2 824 W AGNER MIDDLE SCHOOL CADET SQ 800

825 FRANKLIN ACADEMICS CADET SQ 800 1

11 PENN STATE UNIVERSITY COMPOSITE SQDN 1303 5 826 F IN LE TT ER M ID DL E S CH OO L C AD ET S Q 8 00 1

65 W IL LI AMS PO RT C OMP OS ITE S QD N 4 01 5 3 827 SHAW MIDDLE SCHOOL COMP SQDN 800

239 MID-STATE COMP SQDN 5 1 828 PEIRCE M S CADET SQDN 800

288 K EY ST ON E C OU NT RY C AD ET S QD N 1 50 4 5 831 BIRNEY ELEMENTARY CADET SQ 800

338 NITTANY COMP SQDN 338 5 832 NEW HARVEST COMP SQDN 800


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SQUADRON NEWS continued18

BUTLER COMPOSITE SQUADRON 712

1st Lt Kevin J. Berry, CAP, has been appointed to com-

mand the Butler Composite Squadron 712. The unit is located

at the Butler County Airport (KBTP). 1st Lt Berry assumed

his new duties on 23 June 2007. As commander he will be

responsible for all aspects of the program to include

Aerospace Education, Emergency Services and administering

the cadet program for the 28 members located in the unit.

Civil Air Patrol members are appointed to new positions based

on training, experience, and years of service in Civil Air

Patrol.

Berry has been a Civil Air Patrol member for one and a

half years. He is an at-home-dad, registered nurse and theatre

pipe organ technician. Kevin resides in Renfrew, PA. His

hobbies include flying, amateur radio and playing the theatre

organ. He feels his people skills and business experience are

the strongest assets he brings to the CAP. One of the

squadrons many goals for 2007 are continued growth of the

cadet program and top notch training for all members.

ATTENTION CAP SENIOR MEMBERSEvent: Glider Orientation Flights for PAWG Senior Members

` Ground Safety Training and Aerospace Ed Opportunity

Come enjoy the splendor and beauty of silent flight

You do not need to be a pilot to enjoy this opportunity

Space is limited...SIGN UP NOW!

Date: July 22, 2007

Event Start Time: 0900

Location: PAWG Gliderport Kutztown Airport (N31)

UOD: Khaki pants/shorts; CAP T-shirt and sneakers

Additional gear: Don't forget a hat, water and sunscreenMeals: Pack a sack lunch or eat at nearby diner

Cost: There is a ($45.00) charge for flight and course

Additional info: Space is limited. Weight limit of 210 pounds

(weight & balance)

for sign up info check www.pawingcap.com

POC: Capt Buchman; [email protected]

CADET KARL SHOWERS OF

SQUADRON 307, WINS WCTU

POSTER CONTEST

The cadets of the Pennsylvania Wing Civil

Air Patrol are not only the best of the best

within the organization, they are also the best

of the best in the civilian world.

Each year the Woman's Christian

Temperance Union (WCTU) sponsors contests

in elementary, secondary (K - 12) and at the

college or university level. Cadet Showers, in

the 10th to 12th grade division, placed 1st in

the poster contest and 3rd in the essay contest.

The general topic for this years contest

was; IN THE KNOW - SHARE the FACTSABOUT TOBACCO.

In Cadet Showers essay, he explains the

risk of tobacco, in any form, whether it be in

cigarette or cigar smoking to chewing tobacco.

He goes on to explain how nicotine, an ingre-

dient of tobacco, constricts the blood vessels

and that one of the most dangerous sources ofnicotine is a chewing tobacco, which is most

commonly known as spit tobacco. Long

term-spit users increase their risk of cancer of

the cheek and gum by up to 50 times, said

cadet Showers.

Cadet Sowers poster won not only the

county but also the state and was forwarded on

to the National competition.

The Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrolmembers would like to congratulate Cadet

Showers for both his essay and his poster

awards. We wish him the best of luck on his

poster in its final journey in its upcoming con-

tests and hope that we might have a copy of it

to post in an upcoming issue of the Keystone

Wing Slip.


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Within the next few pages, travel with the Pennsylvania Civil Air Patrol Members as they met and greeted

their Legislators at the Capitol and shared in the honors of presenting the new members of the Pennsylvania

Wing Civil Air Patrol Keystone Legislative Unit, their Certificate of Membership.

Visiting the Capitol during state budget time is very important for the Civil Air Patrol members. It gives

them the opportunity to share with the Legislators about what CAP has done and is capable of doing, to serve th

the citizens and the communities of the Commonwealth.Below is just one of the many photo opts, that were shared by the Legislators and the Civil Air Patrol mem-

bers.

Baker, Lisa

Bastian, Robert

Belfanti, Robert Jr.

Brubaker, Michael

Dally, Craig

Dinniman, Andrew

Evans, John

Everett, Garth

Fairchild, Russell

Frankel, Dan

Geist, Richard

George, Camille

Gergely, Marc

Gillespie, Keith

Gingrich, Mauree

Greenleaf, Stewart

Grucela, Richart

Harhai, R. Ted

Harris, Adam

Hess, Dick

Hutchinson, Scott

Kasunic, Richard

King, Christopher

Kula, Deberah

Lentz, Bryan

Madigan, Roger

Marsico, Ronald

Melio, Anthony

Miller, Ronald

Moul, Danie

lMurt, Thomas

Orie, Jane

Parker, Cherelle

THE 2007 PA WING KEYSTONE CAP LEGISLATIVE SQUADRON

Perry, Scott

Petrarca, Joseph

Pyle, Jeffrey

Rapp, Kathy

Reichley, Douglas

Robbins, Robert

Roebuck, James

Saylor, Stanley

Seip, Tim

Siptroth, John

Solobay, Timothy

Stern, Jerry

Stevenson, Richard

Tartaglione, Christine

True, Katherine

Vereb, Michael

White, Don

White, JesseFORMER LEGISLATORS

Egolf, Allan

Herman, Lynn

McGill, Eugene

Tigue, Thomas


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Lt Col Meinert, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol, presents

membership certificates to Legislators during CAP Day at the Capitol.

Senator Christine Tartaglione Representative Mauree Gingrich

Senator Roger Madigan

Representative Ted Harhai Representative Douglas Reichley

Representative John Siptroth Representative Stanley Saylor

Representative John Evans


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Volleyball Competition for Cadets and Seniors/Officers

Geo Caching an d ELT Team Compet ition

Swimming & Picnic

Fu n for t he ent ire Squadr on a nd Group. Bring your fam ily and

frien ds ...MARK YOUR CALEN DARS NOW!!!

Group IV Volleyba ll Competition

& Adventu re Day

EVEN T: PAWG Group IV Cad et Volleyball Compet itionDATE: August 18, 2007

EVENT START TIME: 0900

EVENT EN D TIME: 1800

EVENT LOCATION: Cedar Beach Pa rk , Allentown PA

UOD: Volleyball at t ire, dont forget a swimsu it an d

towel, sunscreen, hat and water

MEALS: Squadr ons/fam ilies should pack a sack lunch or picnic

COST: Ther e is a ($3.50) char ge for th e use of th e pool

ADDITIONAL INF ORMATION: Volleyball Rules: 6 ma n tea ms, 1 senior per tea m

maximum, sand court rules

Bring your ELT DF u nits for th e ELT compet ition

Bring your GPS u nits for th e Geo Caching

POCS: Capt Buchma n or Capt Sterner

OIC: Maj Stem rich

FIRST P RIZE

FOR THE WINN INGSQUADRON CADET VOLLEYBALL

TEAM

A NEW L_TRONICS

LITTLE L-P ER

DIGITAL ELT DF U NIT

VALUED AT $750.00

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LOOKING BACK 23

Historical Perspective--------A Look BackMany new members in Civil Air Patrol, with the exception of a relatively small number, have any knowledge o

information regarding CAPs exploits in WWII and how it all started. It is a story unto itself that has yet in the pro

er context to be told. The book Maine To Mexico is a very well documented writing that tells the story of our Sub

Chaser Squadrons and Groups that operated along the coastal shores of the United States. The closest sub chaser

bases that operated in our geographical area were; AtlanticCity and Rehoboth Beach. When you think about it, that was

our first exposure to Homeland Security Operations which is

ironically, what we are once again involved, 66 years later.

Picture in the book shows the makeup of the various

bases and one has to visualize what that was like. In many

respects it looked the way many CAP squadrons were, post

WWII up into the seventies and until we started to get fund-

ing and improve our appearance. Fortunately a small group

of people in the Pennsylvania Wing have established just

such a unit located at the Reading Airport. Its officially

called, Reading Pennsylvania Courier Station No. 4, WWIICivil Air Patrol Squadron 22 Re-enactment unit. Its main

principles are Captain George Brizek and Bob Sloss, both of

Reading Composite Squadron 811. This display is a working

base of Operations recreated as close as possible, to the one

that was Squadron 22 based at Reading Army Airfield dur-

ing the war. The re-enactment unit was originally a one man

show that has grown to 14-16 members who come from

neighboring Wings and as far away as Texas, who come out

and participate in the WWII Weekend event. This WWII re-

enactment unit should really be included as part of the Aero

Education Program covering the early part of our organiza-tions history. The base is representative of what you would

see during WWII down to the uniforms and exact type of

aircraft that took part in the sub hunting operations and those flying the inland support missions. One of the aircraf

on display is a Fairchild 24 Deluxe and is based at Reading. The other one is a Fairchild 24 from New York and a

Stinson A-10 from Virginia which was unable to make it this year. In outward appearance the only things missing

from the aircraft are the bombs. It is to be noted that CAP was operational at Reading during WWII and has been a

part of the airport for 66 years. The encampment has been at Reading for many WWII Weekends and it surprising t

know that many people who visit the show and the encampment have never heard of CAP let alone what their con-

tribution was in the war effort.

This may shock our younger and newer members, but we were exposed to harms way during many missions an

as a result have suffered our share of losses. We also chalked up an impressive record in sinking a few U boatsand harassing many more keeping them from their assigned missions. With only a few handfuls of the pilots still

alive, it was an honor and a privilege to meet some of them at our 60th Anniversary Gala held in Washington sever

years ago. Older, some crippled with arthritis, some barely able to make it on their own. I noticed when I spoke to

them and I didnt have to ask, they told me, they would do it all again- if they could.

Some of the photographs as part of this article will give you an idea of what the base was like. Better yet, go

visit them yourself next year at the 2008 show to be held 6-7-8 June. It will be worth your time to drop by and get

exposed to some CAP history!

Colonel Paul R. Kopczynski, PA Wing Historian

(See a photographic journey on pages 24 and 25.)

PHOTO CREDIT; SM GEORGE BRIZEK


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Nicholson photo

Irwin photo

Irwin photo

Irwin photo


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The Reading airfield was

moved back in time with historicairfield flying operations, complete

Allies and Axis war-front encamp-

ments portraying several theater-of

operations, and many home front

establishments, all open for the

business of winning a war.

- Lt Pat Nicholson

photosby;LtLindaA.Irwin

PHOTOGENIC JOURNEY - LOOKING BACK continued 25


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CIVIL AIR PATROL

Participates in the 17th AnnualWorld War II Weekend,

in Reading, Pennsylvania

See more photos and stories in this issue.

Photo by Lt Pat Nicholson

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Pennsylvania Wing - Jul 2007