The 52nd Reunion in Dayton, OH
Reunion will take place in Dayton, Ohio, over the weekend of October 2-5, 2024. We are thrilled to announce our upcoming reunion, and we can’t wait to see you all there! Please mark your calendars for early arrival **Wednesday, October 2nd** as the start of our exciting event.
On **Thursday, October 3rd**, we have a day packed with adventure planned at the WACO Museum. Following a leisurely lunch, we will gather to carpool to the museum, starting at **12:30pm**. Prepare to be amazed by the WACO tour, followed by a delightful dinner served at the museum. Afterward, we’ll head back to the hotel where the hospitality room will be open for some relaxed mingling.
Hotel reservation details will be shared shortly, so keep an eye out! Once posted, be sure to secure your room early, as we have limited availability and a special discount for our group. Breakfast is included in the hotel cost for your convenience.
Once the hotel reservaton is up, if you encounter any issues during the reservation process, don’t hesitate to reach out to me for assistance.
Stay tuned for more fun-filled updates, including an extensive tour of the Air Force Museum. It’s shaping up to be an unforgettable weekend, and we can’t wait to share it with you all! | |
| Save the Date OCT 3RD, 4TH AND 5TH Arrive early! |
| WACO Museum [pronounced "Tock oh" and ryhmes with the mexican food called taco]
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| Wright Patterson AFB |
Looking into a possible tour on Wright Paterson AFB |
| National Museum of the U.S. Air Force |
We will be visting the incredible National Museum of the U.S. Air Force (the world's largest and oldest military aviation museum). More details to follow, Mike has secured the meal options and they will be posted soon. |
Further, negotiations with our host hotel in Dayton are nearly complete. In the interim, sit tight for more information. Looking forward to Dayton!
Mike Squillo is doing a fabulous job coordinating our tour events. Mary Roemer, Reunion Chair /336-655-6607
roemermary@gmail.com | |
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SUMMERIES OF PAST REUNIONS
COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE 51TH RUNION (Special Edition of the Briefing)
COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE 50TH RUNION (Special Edition of the Briefing)
2021 Symposium
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NATIONAL WWII GLIDER PILOTS ASSOCIATION 47th Reunion - October 12-14 2016
Hosted by Mid America Flight Museum Mount Pleasant, TX
The officers in the back row are from the 94th Flying Training Squadron, Air Force Academy.
This is the only squadron in the Department of Defense whose instructor pilots and Officers still hold the military special occupation of Glider Pilot.
BACK ROW Left to right: 2nd Lt. Ashley Torres, a recent graduate on her way to flight school; Lt. Colonel Glen Whelen, 94 FTS Director of Operations; Captain Robert Johnston, 94 FTS/ADP; Major Charles Kaiser, 94 FTS/ADO
FRONT ROW Left to right WWII Troop Carrier Veterans: We were honored with the attendance of eight Association veterans. They were:
Jean CRAWFORD, Power Pilot,100th TCS/441st TCG, Mayfield KY;
Bill CHEOLAS, Dual Rated Power Glider Pilot, 86th TCS/437th TCG and 72nd TCS/434th TCG, Melvin MI;
John LAMM, Glider Mechanic, 99th TCS/441st TCG, San Lorenzo CA;
Otto LYONS, Glider Pilot, 15th/35th TCS/61st/315th TCG, Germantown TN;
John GEIST, Power Pilot, 309 TCS/315 TCG, Satellite Beach FL;
Richard (Dick) T. FORD, Power Pilot, 310th TCS/315th TCG, Portland OR;
Tommy GREEN, Power Pilot, 7th Air Force HQ, CBI, Hawaii Air Depot;
Gerald PARKER, Power Pilot, 53rd TCS/61st TCG, Sun City West AZ
Missing is Warren ARTHUR, 62nd TCS/314th TCG, Ft. Worth, TX;
[Photo by Bruce Overman] |
NATIONAL WWII GLIDER PILOTS REUNIONS
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NATIONAL WWII GLIDER PILOTS ASSOCIATION 46th Reunion - October 13-15 2016
Hosted by Mid America Flight Museum Mount Pleasant, TX
back row Left to right: George Parker (53/61), George Theis (98/440), John Vannatta(80/436), Bill Cheolas (86/437), Donald Ehr (INS),
Gilber Weiss (97/440),
James Winnie (45/316), Jean Crawford (100/441) Front Row Left to right: William Fasking (83/437), John Lamm (301/441), John Whipple (83/437),
Thomas Kilker (85/437), Mel Pliner (82/436), Otto Lyons (15/61 & 34/315), John McConnell (91/439), Howard Reik (91/439)
Photo by MIKE SKIDMORE |
NATIONAL WWII GLIDER PILOTS REUNIONS
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2015 Memphis, TN Reunion
Standing: Earl Neal (77/435), Howard Riek (91/439), Roburta Trexler (Medical Corps), Jean Crawford (100/441) and John Lamm (301/441).
Sitting Glider Pilots: Claude Berry (91/439), John Whipple (83/437), George Theis (98/440), John McConnell (91/439), Don Ehr (Instructor), John Vannatta (80/436) and Otto Lyons (15/61).
Photo by BRUCE OVERMAN |
NATIONAL WWII GLIDER PILOTS REUNIONS
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National WWII Glider Pilots 44th Reunion - October 1-4 2014
Top Row [left to right]: George Theis, Don Ehr, Charles Van Pelt, Otto Lyons
Front row [left to right]: Bill Waggoner, Lynus Ryan, John McConnell, John Whipple, John Vannatta, Cliff Underwood
WORLD WAR II TROOP CARRIER and INFANTRY VETERANS 2014 Bloomington Minnisota Reunion
Top Row [left to right]: John Shcumacher 17th ABN, Jean Crawford P, Howard Riek P, Woody Sproul P
Front row [left to right]: John Lamm GM, Maj Gen. George Johnson P, Earl Neal P, Dick Ford P, Cliff Underwood P
Photos by MICHAEL SKIDMORE |
NATIONAL WWII GLIDER PILOTS REUNIONS
WORLD WAR II GLIDER PILOTS 2013 Kansas City Reunion
Photos by MICHAEL SKIDMORE
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NATIONAL WWII GLIDER PILOTS REUNIONS
WORLD WAR II GLIDER PILOTS 2012 Holiday Inn Riverwalk, San Antonio, Texas
2012 Reunion Pictures Production by MICHAEL SKIDMORE
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NATIONAL WWII GLIDER PILOTS REUNIONS
WORLD WAR II GLIDER PILOTS Wyndham Garden Oklahoma City
2011 Reunion Picture by Michael Skidmore
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NATIONAL WWII GLIDER PILOTS REUNIONS
WORLD WAR II GLIDER PILOTS 2009 Holiday Inn New Orleans
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NATIONAL WWII GLIDER PILOTS REUNIONS
WORLD WAR II GLIDER PILOTS 2008 Wright-Patterson Officers Club
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