The High Sky Wing

C-45 Loads up for another ride.

Ralph Gilette and Bill Coombes “ran the show”

Paul “Buffy” Cooper works his magic.

The A-26 was the highlight of the show.

“Sgt Ike” gave an emotional presentation.

Henderson Elementary waited for their turn inside the A-26

Buddy Cooksey was our A-26 expert.

Planes don’t fly without a ground crew. Thanks guys!

James Martin, king of all things “I”

Bill Coombes and Gena Linebarger discussing whatever organizers discuss.

We were honored to have several vets in uniform join our event.

Does this really need a caption?

The day started with hail and rain, but ended with sunshine and flying.  Thanks to all who helped organize and present our annual Memorial Day Ceremony.

Memorial Day, Monday May 25

Join us at the CAF High Sky Wing for Memorial Day

11:00 a.m. – Doors Open to the Commemorative Center

NOON – Memorial Day Ceremony, with flyover from High Sky Wing Aircraft

11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Lunch Served

Pulled pork sandwich plate, beans, chips and tea/water $10

Hotdog, chips and tea/water $5

1:30 p.m. – Seminar Program – A-26 Invaders in Vietnam

Open Cockpit airplane tours and rides available

4:00 p.m. – Event Concludes

For Hops & Props information and to purchase tickets

Beer Tasting, Live Music, Silent Auction, Appetizers, Vintage Airplanes & FUN!

CLICK HERE

SPONSORED BY: Warren CAT

The HSW provided a good turn-out to greet Major Scott Petz of the Thunderbirds, when he arrived in Midland for a pre-Airsho inspection on Tuesday, Feb 1

HSW staff members, and others, await the arrival of Thunderbird #8

Thunderbird #8 arrives at MAF, with a flourish.

Pilot and Crew Chief helmets “Ready to Go”

Major Scott Petz, Thunderbird Advance Pilot and Show Narrator, provides a media interview upon his arrival at MAF.

Bill Coombes chats up the media.

Bob Keating getting the “skinny” on maintenance on the F-16 from the Crew Chief. (Of course, he could be correcting the Crew Chief on some minor infraction!)