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THUNDER AND LIGHTNING AT CHINO

The Lockheed P-38 Lightning and Republic P-47 Thunderbolt were the featured warbirds for the 2018 Planes of Fame Air Show hosted at the Chino Airport over the weekend of May 5-6. With that in mind, no less than six P-38s were on the airfield. Planes of Fame’s recently refurbished P-47G Thunderbolt arrived back at Chino just in time to fly together with Allied Fighter’s P-47D “Dottie Mae.”

However, there were a lot more warbirds flying in the show as well, including four P-40E and P-40N Warhawks, a dozen P-51A, B and D Mustangs, a pair of F7F-3 Tigercats, two B-25J Mitchell bombers, a rare Convair PB4Y-2 Privateer , a pair of Douglas C-47/C-53 Skytrain/Skytrooper transports and a P-63A Kingcobra. Other warbirds in the sky included two British Spitfire fighters, a genuine combat veteran Spitfire Mk. IX and a full-scale Allison-powered Spitfire Mk. IX replica; a genuine Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero fighter together with D3A Val dive bomber and A6M Zero fighter movie replicas (another A6M3 Zero was on static display); and a FM-2 Wildcat, F6F-5 Hellcat, F4U-1 Corsair, Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless and TBM-3 Avenger warbirds. The warbirds took part in World War II, Pacific Theater and European Theater air combat simulations.

The show also included a Korean Air War scenario with action from the AT-6 Texan, P-51D Mustang, F7F-3 Tigercat and AD-4N Skyraider piston-engined warbirds together with the T-33 Shooting Star, F-86F Sabre and MiG-15 jets. Among the aircraft featured in Golden Age flybys were the Boeing P-26A “Peashooter,” Seversky

AT-12A/2PA Guardsman, Lockheed Model 12-A Electra Junior, N3N “Yellow Peril,” PT-17 Kaydet, L-17 Navion, Cessna 195 and Luscombe T8F Observer. David Vopat also displayed the unique Planes of Fame Air Museum Northrop N-9MB Flying Wing.

Aerobatic displays were flown by Rob “Tumbling Bear” Harrison in a Zlin 142C, Gregory ‘Wired’ Colyer in a T-33 Shooting Star, Stewart Dawson in the Lewis Air Legends F7F Tigercat and Sean D. Tucker in his Oracle Challenger II Biplane. Sean D. Tucker also flew the Oracle Challenger II Biplane together with Johnny D in the Oracle Extra 300L.

A real highlight of the 2018 Planes of Fame Air Show was an unlimited air racing demonstration with Reno Unlimited Champions Steven Hinton and Jay Consalvi in the highly modified P-51 Mustangs “Voodoo” and “Strega.” Hinton won the Reno Unlimited National Air Racing Championship seven times at the controls of “Strega” and “Voodoo,” and Consalvi barely beat Hinton out for the title in 2017 while flying “Strega.”

The 2018 Planes of Fame Air Show began with a paratrooper drop from “D-Day Doll,” the Douglas C-53 Skytrooper from the Inland Empire Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (an actual D-Day veteran) conducted as P-38 Lightnings and P-47 Thunderbolts flew overhead into the missing man formation, and concluded with the USAF Heritage Flight display. For the Heritage flight routine, an A-10C Thunderbolt II performed a full tactical display before joining up with the Planes

of Fame P-47G Thunderbolt and the Comanche Warbirds P-38L lightning for formation flyovers and a dramatic show-ending break.

Among the numerous aircraft on static display at Chino, the largest were a USAF C-17A Globemaster III and the Yanks Air Museum’s Lockheed EC-121 Warning Star. The Los Angeles California Police Department was even on hand with a trio of black and white helicopters. Prominent in the middle of the static display area was Camp Cal Aero, a military re-enactor display with the Planes of Fame Air Museum’s Sherman M4 tank in the foreground.

Blue skies were the order of the day at Chino during the air show weekend, though it was a bit warm on Saturday. As usual, about 300 Planes of Fame Air Museum volunteers worked long and hard to produce an outstanding air show weekend that was well received by all who showed up at the Chino Airport.

By: Frank B. Mormillo

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Photos: Britt Dietz

The 2018 Planes of Fame Air show highlighted P-38 Lightnings, P-47 Thunderbolts and an A-10 Thunderbolt II Heritage Flight!


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2018 PoF AIRSHOW HIGHLIGHTS

The hot ramp attracted a lot of spectator interest.

A-10 Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team.

2018 Air Show Heritage Flight A-10, P-38 and P-47.

Photo: Frank Mormillo

By the spring of 1939 the storms of war were growing in intensity in both Europe and Asia. The United States military recognized that it was ill-prepared should it be brought into the impending conflicts.

And so began one of the most important, and little known chapters of World War II military history – the subsequent training of over 200,000 Army combat flyers by civilian-run schools from 1939 to 1944.

From August 1940 until October 1944, nearly 12,000 cadets were trained at Cal-Aero, and 87 percent of these were graduated. Cal-Aero grads went on to serve with distinction – nearly 800 awards for achievement were presented, including a Congressional Medal of Honor and multiple Distinguished Service Crosses, Silver Star medals, and Distinguished Flying Crosses.

This special presentation will relate the early beginnings of the Cal Aero Academy, look at the coursework taught at the school, and discuss many of the unique personalities involved in the Cal-Aero story. From the “country-club” style

of living at the base, to its use in Hollywood and Army training films, presentations by the Museum’s Education Programs team will provide insight into the amazing history of the Cal-Aero Flight Academy. Additional discussion will look at the Chino Airport immediately following the hostilities of WWII – when the Chino location became a staging area for obsolete aircraft.

Comments from several Cal-Aero grads will also be a part of the program.

For more information, please contact Brian Finnegan (909-597-3722 or [email protected])

TASTE OF FLIGHT GALA RETURNS – BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER!

The twelfth annual Planes of Fame Air Museum “Taste of Flight Gala” promises to be a night of lasting memories, important fundraising, and good time for everyone. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 17, 2018 at the Planes of Fame Air Museum. All proceeds from the evening’s festivities will benefit the Educational Outreach efforts of the Museum.

This year’s event promises to be one of our best ever with a wide selection of delicious food tastings from local restaurants, wonderful wines, beers, and spirits from top wineries, breweries, and distilleries, and fantastic entertainment – with the evening culminating in the presentation of the esteemed “Achievement in Aviation” award.

In addition to sampling the many culinary delights, guests help the Museum’s education programs by participating in our extensive Silent Auction. Filled with aviation art, autographed memorabilia, fabulous gift baskets, access to local amusements, an incredible selection of one-of-a-kind items and more, the auction is both fun and exciting as guests outbid one another for these keepsake items. And, with the holidays just a few weeks after the event, this year’s auction is a great chance to pick up some exceptional gift items.

The highlight of every “Taste of Flight” Gala is the presentation of the Planes of Fame Achievement in Aviation Award. This award is presented to individuals who have made a

significant contribution to aviation over time, either in the form of innovations, knowledge, or methods to improve the industry. Within aviation circles, the award is considered to be one of the more prestigious honors bestowed. Past recipients include Colonel Bud Anderson, Clay Lacy, astronaut Bill Anders, and Sean D. Tucker among others.

This year, the award will be presented to two individuals, Pete Law and Bruce Boland, the “Lennon and McCartney” of aviation engineering. As aeronautic and aircraft systems engineers, aerodynamicists, designers, and aviation innovators, their work has made an indelible mark on the aviation industry – from top-secret reconnaissance aircraft to high performance air racers. Mr. Boland’s recognition is sadly presented posthumously, having passed away in 1995 and Mr. Law will accept the recognition for both gentlemen.

Plans are ongoing to make the event even more spectacular. The “Taste of Flight Gala” traditionally sells out. Tickets will be available on the Museum website beginning in August. Watch for future announcements. For more information, please contact either Liz Esparza or Brian Finnegan at 909-597-3722, or via email at [email protected] or [email protected].


Photo: Britt Dietz

Unlimited Champions Steven Hinton in Voodoo and Jay Consalvi in Strega at the

2018 Planes of Fame Airshow.




PILOTS POINT OF VIEWSpecial Event for Silver, Gold,

Platinum, and Lifetime Members! Sit in the Cockpit of a P-51 Mustang!

Saturday August 25th 2018Ever wonder what it feels like to sit in

the cockpit of one of America’s most famous warbirds? Here’s a chance for Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Lifetime members and up to 3 of your guests to put yourself in the pilot’s seat of the Air Museum’s P-51D Mustang.

P-51 Pilot and Volunteer, Tom Nightingale will assist each person into the cockpit, ex-plain the controls and answer any questions. Memories won’t stop there! Attendees will have their picture taken and the souvenir pho-to emailed to them. Complimentary coffee, juice, and pastries will be served.

The Planes of Fame Open Cockpit Day gives members the chance to explore the exciting field of aviation by getting up close and personal with this historic aircraft.

Not a Silver or above Member? You can upgrade your membership to become eligi-ble. This will be an RSVP only event. For more info, to upgrade or RSVP please con-tact: Liz Esparza 909-597-3722 x120 [email protected] (Aircraft subject to change without notice)

THUNDERBOLT REJUVENATIONBy Frank B. Mormillo

The subject of an extensive rejuvenation effort, Planes of Fame Air Museum’s P-47G Thunderbolt returned to its home at Chino, California just in time to take part at in the 2018 Planes of Fame Air Show at Chino, California over the weekend of May 5-6. Of the 15,660 Republic Thunderbolt fighter planes manufactured during World War II, 354 were built under license by Republic Aircraft in New York under the designation P-47G. The P-47G was comparable to razor-back versions of the P-47D built by Republic.

Manufactured for the U.S. Army Air Forces as P-47G-15-CU #42-25254, the Planes of Fame Air Museum’s Thunderbolt was used as a fighter trainer during the war before winding up as an instructional airframe at the Grand Central Airport in Glendale, California. Edward T. Maloney, founder of the Planes of Fame Air Museum, obtained the airplane in 1952 and kept it in storage until it was returned to flying condition in 1963. Damaged in a forced landing in 1971, the Thunderbolt was eventually restored to flying condition again in May 1985. Flown often during the next three decades, in 2016 Northern California warbird pilot and restorer Thomas Camp volunteered to refurbish the Thunderbolt again.

Over a period of 19 months, with assistance from Wayne Cook and David Hoover, and

using drawings and replacement parts provided by Mike Breshears, the restorer of the combat veteran P-47D Thunderbolt “Dottie Mae,” Camp completely restored the Thunderbolt’s cockpit to original configuration, overhauled and installed original instruments, fabricated and installed a new fuel system, installed a new oil shut off valve and pre-oil system, installed a new electrical system and replaced the cockpit canopy glass.

“The cockpit is now totally original (complete with armor plate behind the seat); before, we had just fitted it with the instruments necessary to make it fly,” said Planes of Fame President Steve Hinton. “The refurbishment took a year and seven months, but it was worth the wait,” added Hinton. At the 2018 Planes of Fame Air Show the P-47D flew together with the P-47D “Dottie Mae” in a Word War II European Theater of Operations scenario, also took part in the opening ceremony fly-over and flew together with a P-38 Lightning and an A-10C Thunderbolt II for the show’s concluding USAF Heritage Flight display.

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THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERSTHANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS

Photos: Britt Dietz

The 2018 Planes of Fame Air show highlighted P-38 Lightnings, P-47 Thunderbolts and an A-10 Thunderbolt II Heritage Flight!

THANKS TO ALL THE 2018 SPONSORSGOLD WINGS SPONSOR

Ace Clearwater • Allied Fighters • Cal Aero EventsDigital First - Daily Bulletin • Door Saver • KFROG • KOLA/KCAL • KQIE

Lewis Air Legends • Skytypers • Dan & Debra Friedkin • Tom & Suzie Friedkin

SILVER WINGS SPONSORAnheuser Busch • County of San Bernardino • General Outdoor Advertising • KTIE • E-Z Up

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Dan Hammond • Daryl Dressler • Duane & Anne Lundgren • KZXY FM RadioRobert & Marcy Garriott • Van De Pol Petroleum • Tom & Karen Nightingale

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VOLUNTEERS OF THE AIRSHOW Special thank you to the hundreds of volunteers who support

the Planes of Fame Airshow with countless hours.Without them, we could not do it. Thank you!

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Planes of Fame, Chino Airport14998 Cal Aero Drive, Chino,

California 91710(909) 597-3722

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Valle-Williams, Arizona 86046(928) 635-1000

Board of DirectorsTom Nightingale (Chairman)Karen Hinton, Steve Hinton,

Steven Hinton, John Maloney,Bill Schanz, Les Whittlesey

FounderEdward T. Maloney

President Steve Hinton

Vice President – FacilitiesJohn Maloney

STAFFExecutive Director

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& DevelopmentHarry “T” Geier

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