Item Company 501st PIR Reenacted Unit Forum

Dear Living History Groups:

The Commemorative Air Force is once again busily preparing for this year’s annual CAF AIRSHO. The “Ghost Squadron” takes to the sky October 9 & 10, 2010 above Midland International Airport. The Best Warbird Show in America is a tribute to the great airplanes that were flown in the defense of our Nation and the sacrifices that were made by those who served.

We would very much like to invite World War II, Korean and Vietnam Living History Groups to join us at AIRSHO and be a part of this historic weekend. We have large areas reserved for setting up encampments, as well as displaying military vehicles.

CAF AIRSHO 2010 will recreate battles of WWII as well as Vietnam. The U.S. Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle Demo Team will be featured along with fly-bys from the B-1B Bomber and F-16. We are also pleased to include the talents of Matt Younkin in the Beech 18, Bob Carlton in the Super Salto jet sailplane, and Kyle and Amanda Franklin in Pirated Skies. The CAF’s own B-29 Superfortress FIFI, will finally return to the sky after a lengthy restoration. For the second year, we are inviting 6th grade students from around the area to a free Jr. Aces Show on Friday, to coincide with the Special Show for Special People. Saturday after the show, you’ll want to join the festivities in AIRSHO Square as you enjoy the sounds and excitement of a USO-style show complete with live entertainment. The evening will then conclude with the night flying of Matt Younkin and Bob Carlton. As always, the O’Club doors in the Gunfighter Pub are open, inviting you to partake in refreshment, relaxation and great camaraderie.

I hope we can include your Living History Group in the 2010 CAF AIRSHO, as together we bring history to life for the thousands of spectators that come to the show. Please feel free to contact me by phone or email with any questions and to work out the details.

Sincerely,

Gena Linebarger
AIRSHO Chairman
432-528-0997 cell
iblast4fun@grandecom.net

All,
This is an OUTSTANDING show and it's the best I've been treated in a LOOOOONG time. If interested drop me or Pete a line. Thanks!

Scott

Anyone interested?

Hell ya, Count me in!

I was asked to post this and I hope I get it all. There is a TON of items that the CAF at Midland are going to do for US at the display so, I'm telling you all this is a PREMIER event and it will only GET BETTER!!! Here goes.

Units will be allowed to set up Thursday before the airshow.

Water and ice provided ALL WEEKEND.

FREE food and beer Friday night.

At the living history / reenactor encampment we will have a BBQ so bring your own steaks or burgers to cook. We are doing a "meet and greet" so we all can get closer together for more camaraderie in the hobby!

Lunch tickets for food vendors provided for Saturday and Sunday of the airshow.

Saturday night USO show (Bring your class A's) AND a night airshow!!

Display space in the airshow hanger for individuals just wanting to set up a smaller display and IT'S FREE!

Private porta latrines for just US in the camp!

Shower facilities at the armory or readiness center about a block away.

GP medium and small tents available for units or individuals who don't have tents or don't want to bring their own.

Wing Commandos living history unit will be the command organization for the camp so we go straight to them with any and all concerns.

Unit commanders are responsible to provide a safety officer for their unit for weapons inspection.

Living history and reenactors will have their own parking area.

ALL living history units and individuals WILL report to the living history coordinator when they arrive to get their packets.

The camp will be set up according to MILITARY regulations.

ANY unit wishing to set up a booth to sell items may at a reduced price.

AWARDS and PLAQUES will be awarded to individuals and units in different categories.

IT IS ENCOURAGED to interact with the public and provide talks and information to them. ALSO a stage will be provided nearby to allow for public information talks to be done by units wishing to.

A special area for vehicles will be provided in order to showcase vehicles. AND awards to be awarded.

ALL UNITS AND INDIVIDUALS WILL REGISTER WITH THE AIRSHOW.

Authenticity and public interaction is highly encouraged and units MUST provide a sign providing unit designation.

The airshow will be opened at the LH/Reen camp with a flag raising and ALL units will attend. 0900 AM

There will be a HEAVY media presence so it's a great time to show all how good we are and how we help preserve our history.

Unit recruiting is authorized so bring cards and fliers!

To set up a unit food booth or a booth to sell stuff contact Cy at wing commandos or he is on this board.

AND!!

ALL units attending MUST provide a brief unit bio (if portraying a real unit) and a mission statement and why you are doing the unit you do.

I think that's it! Any questions drop me a line or Cy a line. We need MAX participation and show the country what we can do for history! LET'S GO!!!

Scott

If you want to go I need you to PM me so I can get paperwork to you.

Scott

Scott,
I'l send out a Unit announcement this weekend.

Roger that thanks! If anyone needs registration sheet drop me a line and I will forward to you.

Scott