Camarillo Fly In
For those who were able to make it, we were treated to an excellent lunch by the very patient and accommodating staff at the cafe.
Pancho Barnestorming!
After dinner, the dancing got started, and went on until the band had to leave at 10. Later, a quieter group was left to contemplate the evening with a few choice beverages out on the ramp.
Many thanks to all the folks that showed up to help set up for the party, then came back afterward to clean up. The Hangar Party Comittee's efforts in planning and making all the arrangements deserve special mention, as well as Al Gibbs, who as usual went above and beyond with his palm trees, the Happy Bottom Riding Club sign, and the fantastic barbed wire enclosure for the photo area.
Flaming Brisket Flies Again
A few people needed a little push to get off the grass parking (Iguess there isn't a water shortae at Agua Dulce), but there were enough volunteers to help them out. THe flight back was smooth, although the tower at Torrance was caught a little bit off guard by the sudden influx out of the corridor.
Good times, good company, good food; what more can you ask for!
Eye of the Tigers
"Flying Tigers" is the name for The American Volunteer Groups, China Air Task Force and the Fourteenth Army Air Force. All three were under the command of General Claire Lee Chennault to aid China against the invading Japanese.
The July meeting had the best attendance in many years, with 71 people. Thanks to Steve Sappington and Nancy Schunke for arranging this program. If you have any ideas for a future program, please contact Steve or Nancy.
Meeting and Greeting
Our June Meet and Greet was a resounding success, with our Membership Director Anne O'Brien signing up several new members. A large group of current DAFers were there to say greet them and introduce themselves. We went through all the burgers and hot dogs we had, running out at the end in an example of perfect timing. Great job, Anne!
Turn of the Centuries
For the June program we went back to the early 1950's and learned about the era and the challenges building and flying the USAFs first supersonic fighter, the North American F-100 Super Sabre. We watched an informative documentary followed by commentary and Q&A by our fellow DAFer and veteran F-100 pilot Fritz Probst who shared some of his exhilarating, frightening and funny experiences flying this historically significant and controversial aircraft. Thanks Fritz for supplying the film and sharing your experiences with us all!