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Reposted from email from Colorado Pilots Association
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Hi Jason,
I look forward to flying Grand Junction CAF TBM Avenger to your event. Much more TBM information is posted on our
website, www.RockyMountainWingCAF.org – especially in the “Avenger Overview” page where historical facts belie the
common perception that the TBM was not very effective during WWII. This misconception is usually taken from the singular
Battle of Midway. In fact, the TBM Avenger is credited with sinking the largest two battleships ever built, over 40
submarines, and saved countless lives of Marines during the many island assaults. During 1944, it also achieved a 5-to-1
kill ration in air-to-air combat again much nimbler fighter aircraft. Unlike any other WWII aircraft, it continued in
combat patrol service through the mid-fifties. Take a ride in the “Totally Big Machine”.
From: owner-coloradoflying@coloradopilots.org [mailto
wner-coloradoflying@coloradopilots.org] On Behalf Of Jason Unwin
Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 9:53 PM
To: PWAM
Subject: [ColoradoFlying] Reminder of Armed Forces Day Event at the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum
Just a reminder of the Armed Forces Day event at the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum located on the grounds of the
Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) on 21 May 2011. It is a FREE DAY at the museum. A TBM Avenger Torpedo Bomber from World
War II will be on display and available for rides for a fee. Please call or email the museum for additional information
on the cost to fly aboard the Avenger.
For information on the Avenger Torpedo Bomber, go to : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TBM_Avenger
We hope to see you all at this educational and fun event.
Jason Unwin
Education Officer
Puble Weisbrod Aircraft Museum
www.pwam.org
WHO: The Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum and Pueblo Historical Aircraft Society
WHAT: are hosting the First Annual “Support Our Troops Armed Forces Day Celebration and FLY IN/DRIVE IN
WHERE: at the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum located on the grounds of the Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) 31001 Magnuson
Avenue. The airport is located approximately seven miles east of Pueblo, Colorado on US Highway 50/Colorado 96 East.
WHEN: 21 May 2011
COST: FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY. Donations gratefully accepted.
ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE:
Private Pilot FLY IN/DRIVE IN
Military Exhibits/Vehicles
Museum Tours of both hangars including the new 20,000 square foot hangar opened in December 2010.
Open Cockpits for the following aircraft: B-29 Superfortress “Peachy”, C-119 “Flying Boxcar” of the Korean and Vietnam Wars, T-28 “Trojan” US Navy Trainer, F-6 “Skyray” US Navy jet fighter of the Cold War Era, F-86D Sabre US Air Force jet fighter.
Radio Control (R/C) Model Airplane static display.
Model and High Power rocket static display.
Pancake Breakfast and BBQ Lunch available at nominal cost provided by the Colorado City/Rye Lions Club.
Blue Grass Music provided by the band “Fireweed” from 1PM to 2 PM.
PILOTS, “WARBIRD” OWNERS,HISTORICAL REENACTORS,VETERAN’S AND AVIATION RELATED ORGANIZATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO
PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT.
CONTACT INFORMATION: If interested in participating, please contact the museum at (719)948-9219 or by email at
service@pwam.org . You may also contact the event coordinator Mr. Don Blehm pubflyer@gmail.com.
Feel free to include this message or attached flyer in your organization’s newsletters, website, and members. In addition, feel free to share this information with any individual or organization that might be interested.
The members of the Pueblo Historical Aircraft Society look forward to seeing you at this event to honor our nation’s service members.
Jason Unwin
Education Officer
Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum
www.pwam.org <http://www.pwam.org/> Museum website
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Pueblo-Weisbrod-Aircraft-Museum/140330705999632
<http://www.facebook.com/home.php#%21/pages/Pueblo-Weisbrod-Aircraft-Museum/140330705999632>
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Hi Jason,
I look forward to flying Grand Junction CAF TBM Avenger to your event. Much more TBM information is posted on our
website, www.RockyMountainWingCAF.org – especially in the “Avenger Overview” page where historical facts belie the
common perception that the TBM was not very effective during WWII. This misconception is usually taken from the singular
Battle of Midway. In fact, the TBM Avenger is credited with sinking the largest two battleships ever built, over 40
submarines, and saved countless lives of Marines during the many island assaults. During 1944, it also achieved a 5-to-1
kill ration in air-to-air combat again much nimbler fighter aircraft. Unlike any other WWII aircraft, it continued in
combat patrol service through the mid-fifties. Take a ride in the “Totally Big Machine”.
From: owner-coloradoflying@coloradopilots.org [mailto
wner-coloradoflying@coloradopilots.org] On Behalf Of Jason UnwinSent: Monday, May 09, 2011 9:53 PM
To: PWAM
Subject: [ColoradoFlying] Reminder of Armed Forces Day Event at the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum
Just a reminder of the Armed Forces Day event at the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum located on the grounds of the
Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) on 21 May 2011. It is a FREE DAY at the museum. A TBM Avenger Torpedo Bomber from World
War II will be on display and available for rides for a fee. Please call or email the museum for additional information
on the cost to fly aboard the Avenger.
For information on the Avenger Torpedo Bomber, go to : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TBM_Avenger
We hope to see you all at this educational and fun event.
Jason Unwin
Education Officer
Puble Weisbrod Aircraft Museum
www.pwam.org
WHO: The Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum and Pueblo Historical Aircraft Society
WHAT: are hosting the First Annual “Support Our Troops Armed Forces Day Celebration and FLY IN/DRIVE IN
WHERE: at the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum located on the grounds of the Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) 31001 Magnuson
Avenue. The airport is located approximately seven miles east of Pueblo, Colorado on US Highway 50/Colorado 96 East.
WHEN: 21 May 2011
COST: FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY. Donations gratefully accepted.
ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE:
Private Pilot FLY IN/DRIVE IN
Military Exhibits/Vehicles
Museum Tours of both hangars including the new 20,000 square foot hangar opened in December 2010.
Open Cockpits for the following aircraft: B-29 Superfortress “Peachy”, C-119 “Flying Boxcar” of the Korean and Vietnam Wars, T-28 “Trojan” US Navy Trainer, F-6 “Skyray” US Navy jet fighter of the Cold War Era, F-86D Sabre US Air Force jet fighter.
Radio Control (R/C) Model Airplane static display.
Model and High Power rocket static display.
Pancake Breakfast and BBQ Lunch available at nominal cost provided by the Colorado City/Rye Lions Club.
Blue Grass Music provided by the band “Fireweed” from 1PM to 2 PM.
PILOTS, “WARBIRD” OWNERS,HISTORICAL REENACTORS,VETERAN’S AND AVIATION RELATED ORGANIZATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO
PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT.
CONTACT INFORMATION: If interested in participating, please contact the museum at (719)948-9219 or by email at
service@pwam.org . You may also contact the event coordinator Mr. Don Blehm pubflyer@gmail.com.
Feel free to include this message or attached flyer in your organization’s newsletters, website, and members. In addition, feel free to share this information with any individual or organization that might be interested.
The members of the Pueblo Historical Aircraft Society look forward to seeing you at this event to honor our nation’s service members.
Jason Unwin
Education Officer
Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum
www.pwam.org <http://www.pwam.org/> Museum website
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Pueblo-Weisbrod-Aircraft-Museum/140330705999632
<http://www.facebook.com/home.php#%21/pages/Pueblo-Weisbrod-Aircraft-Museum/140330705999632>