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CIVIL AIR PATROL IS
LOOKING FOR YOU!
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For more information contact:Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol
Building 3-108, Fort Indiantown Gap
Annville, Pennsylvania 17003
Phone: 717-861-2335 Fax: 717-861-2164
Email: [email protected]
Office hours: 8:30 to 5:00
Are you 12 to 18
years old?
Are you eager tolearn?
Are you a team
player?
If your answers
are yes, you could
be a CADET in
one of todays
finest youth pro-
grams!
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CAP IMPACTTo Whom This May Concern,
The Civil Air Patrol has had a significant impact on our school, as well as the students that have enrolled into
this marvelous program. The Shaw Middle School is proud to be a NASA Explorer School. One of the missions
the Civil Air Patrol is aerospace education. At Shaw Middle School we have been able to incorporate the initiativ
of NASA into many of our Civil air Patrol meetings. The students are able to consolidate a true appreciation for
aerospace industry. While members of the Civil Air Patrol, the cadets are expected to maintain a strong measure military decorum. Many of the teachers at Shaw have commented that the Civil Air Patrol has made a major imp
on the students in their classes. A marked improvement in academic skills has been observed by many teachers.
Parents have reported to me that the Civil Air Patrol has made a significant impact on their children. Improveme
has been noted in the areas of social skills, academic skills as well as attention to detail that has not been seen
before their children joined the Civil Air Patrol.
To date students have participated in many activities. Among the most notable was a guest from NASA, Mr.
Kiel led a lesson on funding for a NASA space launch. Students were divided into teams, given a budget and
required to construct a rocket. Many academic as well as social skills were required to complete this daunting tas
Cadets are able to fly their airplane and fly according to pre determined coordinates. The Cadets were speechless
when they considered that they were able to control an airplane. One cadet in particular indicated that her school
goal now included being admitted into the U.S. Air Force Academy.
It wouldnt surprise me if many cadets now set the military academies as their academic goals as well.
Finally, the Civil Air Patrol has impacted on the staff of the Shaw Middle School. The teachers and administ
tion are extremely supportive of the initiatives and goals established by the Civil Air Patrol. Many teachers are
incorporating the Aerospace Curriculum into their daily lesson plans.
At Shaw Middle School, we are truly proud to be considered a Civil Air Patrol School.
signed - Captrocket (SM Philip J. Kohler)
To the PAWG Membership,
In this issue, I would like to share with you, the following letter I received from a fellow member. I encourag
you all to share this information with your Unit. It is proof, yet again, how important our school initiative progra
has become and how it has influenced those that are enrolled in it.
Integrity - Volunteer - Service - Excellence - Respect - its a beautiful thing!
Respectfully,
M. Allen Applebaum, Colonel, CAP
A Message from Your
Wing Commander
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KEYSTONE WING SLIPFebrua
2006
Vol XX
Philadelphia Public Schools and CAP Take to the Skies
Above and below, m
bers of the Creight
Elementary Scho
Civil Air Patrol
Squadron with CA
Pilots; Colonels,
Guimond & Weis
IN THIS ISSUE
Recruitment Informat
see cover pages
Philadelphia Schools &
page 1, 7
Battle of the Bulge
Reenactment
pages 2, 4, 5
Squadron News
pages 3, 6
Telephone: 717-861-23
Fax: 717-861-2164
Toll Free Recruitment L
1-866-240-3736
Pennsylvania Wing Web
www.pawg.cap.gov
National CAP Web Si
www.cap.gov
Editor; 1Lt Linda A. Ir
Public Affairs Dept.
PA Wing Civil Air Patr
Northeast Philadelphia Airport - On January 20, 2006, Cadets from the Civil AirPatrol Squadron of the Creighton Elementary School, Philadelphia, recently soared to
new heights.
Just as their predecessors, 50 years ago, the Civil Air Patrol, (CAP), and the
Philadelphia Public Schools have partnered to bring an old program back into the
school system. In the late 1940's, Civil Air Patrol was an active part of the schools
across the Commonwealth. In the mid 1950's, the program separated from the schools
but the program continued. Today, Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol has over 2,500
volunteers, and currently houses 60 units, and is flourishing across the state.
In 2004, the Pennsylvania Civil Air Patrol, has once again found a home in the
Pennsylvania schools. Pennsylvania, following a pilot program started in Texas and
now thriving in almost 15 other states, is pleased to be back where they once started -
in the schools. Civil Air Patrol's in-school program accepts children as young as 12
years of age.
The students from the Creighton Elementary School, Tabor Road, Philadelphia,
attend school in the uniform of the Civil Air Patrol. The uniform, similar to that of the
United States Air Force, is appropriate for the Civil Air Patrol Cadets, as the program is
an official Auxiliary of the United States Air Force. Creighton Elementary School is
one of seven Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol currently chartered school units.
Other schools include; Raising Horizons Quest, Roosevelt Middle School, Northeast
High School, Wagner Middle school, Franklin Academy and Finletter Middle School.
In addition, discussions have been started on including the CAP program in theHarrisburg School District.
Recently, nine cadets of the Creighton Elementary School and their Assistant
Principal, Eugene T. Golson, (Captain, CAP), arrived at the Northeast Philadelphia
Airport and were greeted by a group of dedicated pilots and volunteers that conducted
lessons on the theory of flight and the forces that make flight possible. CAP
Lieutenant Colonel, Harold Aaron, a licensed aircraft mechanic, began the lesson by
taking the cadets to one of the PA, CAP's twenty-one airplanes and demonstrated to
them, a preflight inspection on a Cessna 172. Soon after the inspection was completed,
2 more aircraft arrived and the cadets were paired in twos with the CAP pilots and ori-
entation flights commenced. An orientation flight begins with a checklist review inside
the aircraft. Seatbelts checked - headsets checked - and the aircraft is headed down thetaxiway to the active runway. In a matter of minutes, the airplane is soaring over the
neighborhood around the Creighton School. The cadets were given a prepared lesson
that is taken from a CAP flight syllabus, to give the cadets not only a hands on experi-
ence but an educational one as well. Putting the aerospace lessons taught in the class-
room into practice, the cadets have a chance to work the radios and controls in the air-
craft. This orientation flight lasts for about an hour with a stop taking place to allow
the cadets to rotate their seats to give each cadet the same experience and the thrill of
the flight. Truly excited, the cadets cannot wait to fly again. Assistant Principal,
Captain Golson, has been taking flight lessons on his own.-story continued on page 7
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PENNSYLVANIA WING NEWS2
Photo credit; Joseph Lorentzson, Florida
Once again, cadets from all over PAWG participated in the
annual Battle of the Bulge re-enactment at Fort Indiantown
Gap, Annville, PA. The battle this year, touted nearly 1500re-enactors, the flea market and a great turnout for Civil Air
Patrol. Cadets participated in helping with parking detail, the
wreath laying ceremony, operating switchboards for the re-
enactors, crowd control, market security and escorting veter-
ans to various parts of the battle and the base. Civil Air Patrol
cadets also manned the CAP Mess Hall, a favorite eatery
among the re-enactors, WWII Federation Staff and the public
attending the event, reported Cadet Glenn Koehler.
- see more on this story; pages 4 & 5
Photos above taken by Lt Linda Irwin. Cadets and Senior Members alike, worked as a team in the CAP Mess Hall.
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SQUADRON NEWS 3
SQUADRON 307 HOLDS ANNUAL
DINING OUTSquadron 307, Lebanon VFW recently held its annual DiningOut. The guest speaker, Rep Mauree Gingrich, addressed the 120
iners and spoke about the great values learned by the Civil Air
atrol youth. Maj Warren Parks served as the Master of
Ceremonies. Maj Tom DiJohnson spoke about the year in reveiw
utlining the activites that the cadets and senior members partici-
ated in as well as presented the annual awards.
The squadron recoginzed Maj Warren Parks as the Senior
Member of the Year and Cadet 2nd Lieutenent Kyle Coughlin as
he Cadet of the Year.
Cadets earning other awards were C/CMSgt Emily Rentschler,
C/CMSgt Cody Neiswender, C/MSgt Patrick Roach, and C/A1C
Ryan Torres.Squadron members, family and friends enjoyed a variety of
ome cooked food items and desserts.
From left to right; Major Warrren Parks, Cadets Rentschler,
Neiswender, Roach, Torres and Coughlin.
Quakertown Composite Squadron 904
Hurricane Katrina Relief Final Report-By Heather Sterner, Squadron Commander
After Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, Squadron 904 members
wanted a way in which they could help those in need. Several membe
the senior staff brainstormed and came up with a supply drive. One of
members knew of a mission in Houston, Texas that was taking supplie
displaced survivors, most from New Orleans.
Squadron 904 partnered with the Quakertown Pilots Association andUpper Bucks Aviation Center to collect a variety of supplies and cloth
items. The QPA and UBAC pledged their financial support in order to
a way for the items to reach those that needed them. Squadron 904 too
the responsibility of advertising the drive as well as serving as the dro
location and packaging site.
Press releases and one on one contacts were made with several loca
newspapers and radio stations in the Perkiomen Valley, the Lehigh Va
and in the Bucks County area. Well known sources such as the Mornin
Call newspaper, ran a small ad for several weeks that listed some of th
items being collected and when and where to drop them off. One mem
was even able to announce the drive on air to the Preston and Steve sh
on WMMR, a popular Philadelphia radio station. Signs were made and
on the main road to the airport as well as directional arrows to the hanThe reaction from the community was immediate and astonishing! F
the very first night that the collection started, people gave much more
the squadron could ever have expected! Notable donations included:
-Several cases of brand new New Balance shoes from a shoe store at t
Montgomeryville Mall in sizes from infant to Men's 12+
-10 bags of brand new baby clothes from one person
-Two teenagers in Allentown coordinated a drive on their block and
brought an entire van load of supplies including cases of diapers and
- story continued on page 6
WINTER HAWK - WESTSquadron 122 hosted the 1st. Winter Hawk West this weekend.
t was a great event for all who attended this training. The school
was a hit; 40 students and 12 staff members attending! Members
rom Squadron 122 turned out in volume to support the Ranger
nstructors so they would not be hindered in any way from com-
leting their mission .
The Ranger staff members were first class and conducted allhe different type missions for the students, from missing persons
o the basic survival course.
As a squadron Commander and a former Army Ranger I was
ery impressed with the schools Commander, Expert Ranger
Capt.Harry Hanna. I am grateful to all the Ranger Staff and
ersonnel who took the time to attend the school and hold all the
lasses they did . The weather could not have been any better for
ur training and for the school weekend.
The school had 2 out of state students attend as well and I
earned a great deal too, as a squadron commander, on how to run
winter school.
- Captain Bill Kee, Commander, Squadron 122
Something New at PA Wing HeadquartersIf you havent been to Wing Headquarters lately, you might not kno
about the new look. Yes, it is a stop sign - but not located outside,
the road or the parking lot - but in the building! Since safety is a very
important issue for Civil Air Patrol, our Commander
has had the stop sign posted in the entry way, so that
every time you are attending a meeting or just visiting
Wing Headquarters, you will STOP and take the time
to read over the safety bulletins that are posted in the
entry way. This stop sign is a reminder for you to do
just that! You may not get a stop sign violation if you
go through the stop sign without looking, but you will be missing out
very important safety issues that you should be sharing with your Uni
your members and family as well.
- Lt Linda A. Irwin, Editor
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BATTLE OF THE BULGE
Dec. 16, 1944 - Jan. 25, 1945
Background photo - AP Archive
The Battle ofthe Bulge which lasted
from December 16, 1944 to January 25
1945 was the largest land battle of
World War II in which the United
States participated. More than a mil-
lion men fought in this battle including
some 600,000 Germans, 500.000
Americans and 55,000 British. The
German military force consisted of twoArmies with ten corps (equal to 29 divi
sions). While the American military
force consisted of a total of three
armies with six corps (equal to 31 divi-
sions). At the conclusion of the battle
the casualties were as follows: 81,000
U.S. with 19,000 killed, 1400 British
with 200 killed and 100,000 Germans
killed, wounded or captured.
Squadrons 302 and 307 of the PA
Wing, Civil Air Patrol, participate in
this re-enactment by working in the
mess hall, helping with registration,
presenting the Colors and helping with
visitors parking.
CAPs participation in this historical
event, is rewarding as well as educa-
tional.
C/TSgt Japheth S. Kulp, Squadron
302, working the cash register.
Cadets from Squadron 307presented the colors during the 61st
Commemoration Ceremony.C/CMSgt Cody Neiswender, (left)
and C/Amn Scott Myers from
Squadron 307, work at
the registration table.
The battle this year, tout-
ed nearly 1500 re-enactors,
the flea market and a great
turnout for Civil Air Patrol.
Cadets participated in help-
ing with parking detail, the
wreath laying ceremony,
operating switchboards for
the re-enactors, crowd con-
trol, market security and
escorting veterans to variousparts of the battle and the
base. Civil Air Patrol cadets
also manned the CAP Mess
Hall, a favorite eatery
among the re-enactors,
WWII Federation Staff and
the public attending the
event, reported Cadet
Glenn Koehler.
Cadets Kline and Koehler holding
vintage Springfield M1 Garands.
Major Parks shares the history of
Battle of the Bulge, to a group of
Civil Air Patrol Cadets.
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World War II Reenactment
Fort Indiantown Gap
Background photo - AP Archive
WW II Federation Member
Portraying MP
WW II Federation Members
greeting others at registration desk.
40s Willys Jeep
On Wednesday, January 25, 2006, the opening
ceremony for the 61st Commemoration
Continuation was held at Fort Indiantown Gap
with Major Warren Parks serving as the Master
of Ceremonies. Squadron 307 held the honors of
Presenting the Colors for the event.
MSG Michael Heenan (ret) gave a brief history
on the Battle of the Bulge to an audience of
Veterans, WW II Federation members, Civil Air
Patrol, and military and civilian guests.
Major Parks, (SGM ret), thanked those
that had served in WW II. It is because of you
that we are here and able to review this history,
said Major Parks.
In closing, Angela Hassel led the audience the
singing of God Bless America.- 1Lt Linda A. Irwin
Editors note: The re-enactment
the Battle of the Bulge, is done with
such conviction and detail to accurthat it is a must see event for the
whole family.
What an opportunity to witness h
tory in action.
The CAP members that spent ho
of volunteer time, should be thanke
because their assistance was a defin
plus to the success of this event.
- 1Lt Linda A. Irwin, Editor
Insert photos by Lt Linda Irw
and Cadet Glenn Koehler.
Once again, cadets from all
over PAWG participated in the
annual Battle of the Bulge re-
enactment at Fort Indiantown
Gap, Annville, PA. I was on
escort duty, so I got to see the
actual battle and along with the
veterans, I also traveled the
mortar range, said CadetGlenn Koehler of Squadron 904
Re-enactment
Re-enactment
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SQUADRON NEWS CONTINUED6
SQUADRON 904 - HURRICANE KATRINA
RELIEF FINAL REPORT Continued from page 3
baby formula.
-One woman who planned on selling several boxes of childrenclothes at a consignment shop instead brought them to the drive
-Cases of brand new toothbrushes and toothpaste from a local manu-
facturer
During this collection phase, squadron members volunteered to be at
the hangar every weekday evening from 6pm-9pm and for several
hours on weekends. If the squadron could not be open for some rea-
son, people continued to bring stuff and leave it on the porch in front
of the hangar. Whenever anyone had extra time during weekly meet-
ings, they sorted the items, boxed, and labeled them for shipment.
During the first weeks of collecting, the squadron learned that the
Star of Hope Mission in Houston could no longer take any items. Staff
members worked quickly to identify several other places where the
items could go. On the evening of Friday, September 23, 2005, CaptRobert Collins and his son, C/MSgt Robert Collins packed up their
truck and a trailer to drive bottled water and supplies down to the
Temple Baptist Church in Pascagoula, Mississippi. They arrived there
during the evening of September 24, 2005. They unloaded the much
needed supplies and then immediately returned to the road to get back
home. They made a brief stop and arrived back in Pennsylvania at
1:30am on Monday, September 26th. In total they drove 2400 miles in
54 hours. The QPA and UBAC agreed to financially support the trip
by paying for the trailer and gas.
In early October, approximately 100 boxes of clothes were delivered
by Capt Collins to the Keystone Connection, a local organization that
provides relief year round to people in Mississippi.
Several hundred bags of clothing, some supplies, and some food
remained. On October 29th, 1st Lt Heather Sterner and her parents,
Mark and Linda Weaver, were able to make several deliveries to the
Good Shepherd Clothing Donation Warehouse in Allentown. During
the project, many random items were donated that needed to go to a
Good Will or Salvation Army. Several trips of these items were made
as well. Used children's toys and items such as strollers and play
things were donated to a Perkiomen Valley day care center.
On November 11th, a large donation of the final supplies, food, and
several more boxes of clothing were donated to a homeless shelter in
Allentown. Usually a prominent Lehigh Valley company has held a
drive to support the shelter, but turnout was less than desirable this
year. The coordinator heard about the Squadron 904 project and askedif there was anything left that we could give. It was a perfect match,
as the items left were exactly what they were looking for.
During the process, hundreds of brand new cardboard boxes were
donated from a local company to help with the packaging of supplies
and clothing. On December 3rd, 1st Lt Kenneth Smith was able to
take the last of the clothing to the Good Shepherd center as well as
donating the large boxes to the Marines in the Lehigh Valley for the
annual Toys for Tots program.
The final remnants of the relief drive were picked up on Tuesday,
December 6th. Several hundred cardboard boxes were donated to a
cardboard recycling center in Bethlehem, PA.
A HEARTFELT THANK YOUColonel Applebaum recently received a thank you note from t
Commander of the Louisiana Wing, Col Rod Ammons, thankin
PA Wing members for their generous donation sent to his Wing
the Katrina disaster. Col Applebaum wished to share that note w
all the readers of the Keystone Wing Slip. (See below.)
PA Wing members, through donations they received, were ablsend a check of $2000 to the Mississippi Wing and a check in th
same amount to the Louisiana Wing to help them with the recov
after Katrina. Another check for $2,000, was sent to Louisiana,
the Toys for Tots program there, to help bring a little happines
the children that had lost so much during this disaster. PA also s
ground team to Mississippi to aid in the hurricane relief efforts.
PA CAP pilot, Major Douglas Glantz spent 9 days flying membe
the Army, the Air Force, the Marine Corps and the Corps of
Engineers, around the New Orleans area, getting these key pe
in and out of where they had to go to make important damage as
ments.
GROUP 4 SETTLES ON THE DESIGN
FOR THEIR UNIT PATCHand The Meaning Behind It
The crest is in the shape of a shield represent-
ing strength.The upper left (as seen from the
front) portion of the shield depicts a keystone,
representing the symbol of the Commonwealth
we serve.
The upper right portion of the shield depicts an
aircraft silhouetted against our nations colors, indicating that thof air power has spread America's influence across the globe. T
white "31" reminds us that we were the first wing to be organiz
under the military's Third Army aircorps in our fledgling years.
The lower left depicts the common terrain of Pennsylvania, as
searches take us across flat fields to rolling mountains.
The lower right section is inhabited by the "LL" ground to air
nal signifying that as long as there is determination to succeed "
well". Below this we find the declination diagram which remin
that as we navigate forward we will always have guidance to co
our errors.
- Captain Bret Stemrich, Commander Group 4
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Philadelphia Public Schools and CAP Take to the Skies, continued from page 1
The CAP program in Creighton Elementary School has grown from 12 cadets last year to 56 cadets in the 2005-0
chool year. Principal, Mrs. Katherine Carter, (Captain, CAP) attends school in her CAP uniform as do many of thtaff participants in this unique program. The staff sets an excellent example for the school and this coed program
o the experience of education. Leadership, character development, aerospace education and core values are all fac
hat are instilled into the cadets and in-turn, they become individuals to lead and teach their peers. They become le
rs in the future.
An example of such leadership is that of Dr. Fredric Weiss, Col CAP, who practices dentistry in Philadelphia. He
cadet as a young man and now gives up his afternoons to give back to his community. He is one of the pilots tha
olunteer to fly these cadets on their orientation flights. These opportunities are for cadets of various backgrounds
t makes an experience possible for those that may not otherwise have the opportunity to participate. Each one of o
enior member volunteers want to help to mold these cadets as the community's next generation of engineers, lawy
nd other professionals of the future.
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and Type FY-2005
ITEMS OF INTEREST 7
THE 2006 PAWG
COLOR GUARD COMPETITIONSaturday April 1, 2006
Aviation Brigade Building, FIG
Sign in: 0830-0900 0915 Competition Begins
Spectators Welcome!!!!
TEAMS MUST PRE-REGISTER NO LATER THAN MARCH 2
PRE-REGISTER BY SENDING AN E-MAIL TO
Color Guard Areas of competition include: Uniform Inspection,
Standard Drill, Indoor Presentation of Colors Written Exam, Mile Ru
American Flag Folding, Aerospace Panel Quiz.
Competition will follow the guidelines set by CAP National HQ C
Programs for National Cadet Competition. The ROE (Rules of
Engagement) can be found at:
http://level2.cap.gov/documents/ROE_54.pdf This is a large PDF d
ument, and not all the information is pertinent to PAWG Color Guar
Competition. Here are the pages you should print out for use with th
PAWG competition: (for page indications, use the page indicators on
your computer task bar: not the page indications on the PDF) Unifor
Inspection: Pages 6,8,9,21,27,28, Standard Drill: Pages 9,21,31,36
43-48, 68-71, Indoor Practical:pages 10,22,30,
Written Exam: 11, (questions will only come from the pubs listed o
this page) and Mile Run: pages: 6,42.
American Folding of Flag: We are not doing outdoor practical exce
for this piece. Teams will be given a folded flag. Using 4 team mem-
bers, they must unfold the flag, then refold the flag, and present it ba
to the chief judge. Teams will be graded on military bearing, respect
the flag, flag handling. Teams will be given the opportunity at lunch
time to practice with the actual flag being used at competition.Aerospace Panel Quiz: (actual format may be modified forPAWGpurposes, but these pages give you an idea of the format)
Pages 11,12,13,24, 49, 50 (questions will come from Modules 1-6 oTHANK YOU,
ANNE GIBBONS, MAJOR, CAP PROJECT OFFICER
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CHRISTMAS AT ARLINGTON CEMETERY
Rest easy, sleep well my brothers.
Know the line has held, your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell,
the line has held.
Peace, peace and farewell.
You may be interested to know that these wreaths -- some 5,000 -- are donated by the
Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine. The owner, Merrill Worcester, not only
provides the wreaths, but covers the trucking expense as well. Hes done this since 1992.
What a wonderful and generous man! Many years, students from schools in Maine, combinan educational trip to DC with this event, just to help out. Making this occassion even more
remarkable is the fact that Harrington is one of the poorest parts of the state.
Just a few facts to share with you about a most giving and heartfelt event. You hear too
much about all the bad things that people do.....everyone should hear about this....a good thi
that someone is doing.
This symbolizes what America is and how Americans honor their war dead, says lLt
Kenn Smith.
- this article and photo sent to a CAP member, by Gerald Lebeduik
LOOKING BACK - PA WING ARCHIVES
9
GENERAL SPAATZ BIRTHDAY PARTY
Civil Air Patrol members across the state and Air Force Personnel are invited to attend a gigantic
General Spaatz Birthday Party planned in Boyertown on June 28th, 1980. The day will mark the 89th
anniversary of the birth of the communitys most famous son, the late Gen. Carl A. Spaatz, World War II
aviation hero.
Generals Ira C. Eaker and Elwood Quesada, who flew with Spaatz on the historic Question Mark refu
eling flight in 1929, plan to attend the event, along with Mrs. Carl Spaatz and her family. NASA is coordi-
nating the appearance of astronauts for the event, and skydivers and a hot air balloon will utilize school
grounds for demonstrations. The Pottstown Aircraft Owners and Pilots Club has scheduled a fly-over dur
ing the ceremonies.
The first chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force, Gen. Spaatz served as chairman of the executive board of
CAP from 1948 -1959.
In October, 1970, he and his wife met with representatives of the Gen. Carl A. Spaatz CAP Squadron and
the Pennsylvania CAP Wing in Washington, D.C., where he accepted chairmanship of the Wings Prisoner
of War-Missing in Action Committee. He and his wife worked many hours on behalf of American service-men in those two categories and helped coordinate the efforts of the CAP across the state.
Gen. Spaatz died July 14, 1974, and is buried at the Air Force Academy.- news article taken from the Pennsylvania Keystone Wing Slip, March 1980 edition. (Credits, LTC Elizabeth Magners, Editor)
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CIVIL AIR PATROL IS
LOOKING FOR YOU!
For more information contact:Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol
Building 3-108, Fort Indiantown Gap
Annville, Pennsylvania 17003
Phone: 717-861-2335 Fax: 717-861-2164
Email: [email protected]
Office hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Are you 21 years of
age or older and inter-
ested in serving yourcommunity, your state,
your country?
Are you interested in
homeland security,
search & rescue, disas-
ter relief?
If your answers are
yes, you could be one
of CAPS senior vol-
unteers.
BECO
MEACA
PVOLUN
TEER
JOINTHETEAMOFEVERYDAYHEROESANDDISCOVERALLTHE
BENEFITSOF
BEINGAMEMBEROFTHECIVILA
IRPATROL.