Grady School Veteran’s Day Presentation

On Monday, Nov 9, H.A. Tuck and Greg Gutting were privileged to make a presentation about the HSW and the CAF to students and faculty at Grady School (north of Stanton) during their annual Veteran’s Day Celebration.  Bob Keating flew the T-28 with back seater Brent Collins who maintained ground communications, in a perfectly executed flyover for veterans, students, faculty and parents.

The celebration lasted most of the day and involved a lot of preparation by students, faculty and administrators.  Decorations and daily lesson plans by teachers emphasized the important role that veterans have played in our nation’s history.

The presentation went smoothly and students were well-behaved, attentive, and curious about what we had to say.  I think we can look forward to another invitation next year.

H.A. Tuck getting our display ready for students.

H.A. Tuck getting our display ready for students.

H.A. Tuck explains the location and purpose of various WW II Texas training bases to an 8th grade class.

H.A. Tuck explains the location and purpose of various WW II Texas training bases to an 8th grade class.

Grady School students and faculty react to the T-28 flyover.

Grady School students and faculty react to the T-28 flyover.

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Halloween Visitors

The HSW had some unexpected visitors on Halloween morning.  This visit was definitely a treat for those working at the wing this morning.

The HSW had some unexpected visitors on Halloween morning. This visit was definitely a treat for those working at the wing this morning.

Stearman owned by David Fields, piloted by Phillip Goforth.

Stearman owned by David Fields, piloted by Phillip Goforth.

Stearman piloted by HSW member Stephen Beal.

Stearman piloted by HSW member Stephen Beal.

Stearman owned/piloted by HSW member Gregg Baiano, co-pilot HSW member Daniel Rathburn.

Stearman owned/piloted by HSW member Gregg Baiano, co-pilot HSW member Daniel Rathburn.

(Sorry, Sam, but the Aztec just couldn’t compete with these beauties)

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Saturday at the Wing

It's just another Saturday at the HSW.

It’s just another Saturday at the HSW.

Mark Haskin adding some elbow grease.

Mark Haskin adding some elbow grease.

The Midland Army Air Field Museum is starting to take shape, thanks to the efforts of many HSW members, and especially "ramrod" Brent Collins.

The Midland Army Air Field Museum is starting to take shape, thanks to the efforts of many HSW members, and especially “ramrod” Brent Collins.

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Member Ride Day Saturday, October 17

Lots of folks turned out for what is becoming an annual event this past Saturday.  Thanks to all the pilots and maintenance members who gave of their time to provide some fun for those of us who are normally bound to the earth.  One big drawing card was the catered lunch provided by the gentleman who purchased our cook trailer last year.  It was a feast that many could not finish…prime rib, lamb, sausage, beans, potato salad…yum!

John Echols and Alan Haskin and his beautiful kids guard the gate during Member Ride Day.

John Echols and Alan Haskin and his beautiful kids guard the gate during Member Ride Day.

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Members Mike Hedrick and Robin Donnelly discuss the finer points of county government...or the oil business...or the landing characteristics of a Cessna 195...or whatever.  They were just two of the many members who took advantage of the great weather to join in on Member Ride Day on Saturday.

Members Mike Hedrick and Robin Donnelly discuss the finer points of county government…or the oil business…or the landing characteristics of a Cessna 195…or whatever. They were just two of the many members who took advantage of the great weather to join in on Member Ride Day on Saturday.

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2015 AIRSHO Photo Review

By popular demand, HSW Films is proud to post the 2015 AIRSHO Review video that was produced for the membership to recap the efforts and highlights of this year’s AIRSHO.

Grab your popcorn, sit back and re-live the madness.

2015 AIRSHO Review (Web)

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