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The following is an example of the Foundation's involvement
in special historic events
BATTLE OF MIDWAY
Commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the
Battle
of Midway by Co-Sponsors National Historic Aircraft Foundation and
the United States Naval Institute
was successfully implemented on June 20, 2007.
The venue was Virginia Beach, Virginia, the
center of U.S. Naval Aviation on the East Coast as well as nearby
Headquarters of the U.S. Naval Atlantic Fleet - more specifically,
Virginia Beach Airport, at (soon to be named) Military Aviation
Museum.
The following were the main features of the
Commemoration:
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Large gathering of invitees, including remaining
surviving airmen of the Battle and other dignitaries.
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Presentation dinner, including
films of the Battle - film clips of interviews with survivors -
a review by MAJGEN Wilkerson, CEO of U.S. Naval Institute - all
in a 1942 "O-club" surrounding.
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Presence - on ground and in the air - of several
World War II aircraft including at least two of the types which were engaged
at Midway
Here are a few pictures from the Event:
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The Dinner Dance |
TBM Avenger in Flyover |
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Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra &
Swing Dancers |
Stearman in the Lights |
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The Foundation expects to co-sponsor similar future
events.
For a reading prepared by NHAF regarding the Battle
of Midway, please click below
An
American History Lesson
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