The High Sky Wing

Memorial Day Schedule of Events

10 a.m. CAF Airpower Museum Opens, FREE Admission
Includes the new exhibit saluting the 15^th Air Force through the photos of
Midland native Harvey Herd

11 a.m. Memorial Day Ceremony – Commemorative Center
National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Medal of Honor Induction,
Congressman Mike Conaway, Tuskegee Airmen Dr. Granville Coggs and Theodore Johnson,
Flyover from CAF High Sky Wing aircraft

NOON – Commemorative Center
B-17 “Flying Fortress” Sentimental Journey will be open for tours ($5 donation)

12:15 p.m. Lunch Available – Commemorative Center
  Hotdog, chips and tea or water: $4.00

Hamburger, beans, chips and tea or water: $7.00
Served by the CAF High Sky Wing

1 p.m. Tuskegee Airmen Presentation – Commemorative Center
Join special guests Dr. Granville Coggs and Mr. Theodore Johnson as they talk about their
World War II experiences training and serving with the famous Tuskegee Airmen

1 – 3 p.m. Family Activities – Main Hangar
Open cockpit airplanes, face painting with Greenie the Clown,
Harlan “The Balloon Guy,” and vintage cartoons

4 p.m. CAF Airpower Museum Closes

Hops ‘n Props last Saturday night was held in the Commemorative Center Hangar and was a big success.  HSW volunteers shadowed most of the HQ and Museum Staff so that we will be ready to take over the event next year.  Many thanks to all who participated.

The Beech Model D18S, which was recently brought to Midland by members of the High Sky Wing from the defunct New Mexico Wing, was officially assigned to the High Sky Wing last week.  The plans are for it to be brought up to flying status and then to be used for the rides program.  As a part of this transaction, the Stinson S105 Voyager (N23784) and Fairchild J2K (N81348) will be reassigned.

You can also buy tickets through the High Sky Wing.

Contact gena@52.15.223.162  or 432-528-0997

N79AG, a 1952 Beech Model D18S, arrived in Midland this afternoon after a brief flight from the now-defunct New Mexico Wing in Hobbs.  The pilot for the ferry flight was Col James Martin, who owns a similar aircraft.  His co-pilot was Col Bob Keating.  The chase crew, in our T-28, consisted of Col Mark Haskin, pilot, and Col Michael Clinton, photographer/videographer/assistant to the pilot/jack of all trades. A special thanks to Col Steve Clinton for transporting the ferry crew to Hobbs in his personal vehicle.

Congratulations to all those involved in bringing this airplane to Midland.  It’s fate is uncertain, but HQ should be reassigning the aircraft in the near future.

N79AG arriving.

L to R: Col’s Michael Clinton and Mark Haskin, chase plane; Col’s Bob Keating and James Martin, ferry crew.