PAUL G. ALLEN'S FLYING HERITAGE COLLECTION TO HOST SPECIAL VETERANS DAY FORUM FEATURING LOCAL WORLD WAR II VETERANS AND REMARKS FROM GOV. CHRISTINE GREGOIRE
ADMISSION IS FREE FOR ALL VETERANS ON NOVEMBER 11
World War II tactical reconnaissance pilots will unite with other war veterans and community members on Veterans Day to honor the men and women who risked their lives for their country. During World War II, tactical reconnaissance pilots flew fast and low in groups of two, with one flyer scouting and the other covering his activities from attacks by enemy fighters. By patrolling, spotting artillery barrages, assisting in special missions, and shooting photographs that were used by Allied analysts, these veterans influenced the outcome of the war.
This special Veterans Day event at the Flying Heritage Collection will feature remarks from Governor Christine Gregoire, Congressman Rick Larsen and a panel of veterans recounting their use of modified fighter planes to assist Allied armies near the battlefield. The event will feature local U.S. Army and Royal Air Force reconnaissance pilots who will discuss their first-hand perspectives of World War II and its impact on our country.
Following the panel, veteran tour guides will be available to highlight the fascinating and iconic war planes which ultimately influenced the course of history. Credentialed media are invited to the forum and will have an opportunity for one-on-one interviews with Flying Heritage Collection spokespeople and veterans.
The Flying Heritage Collection, founded by philanthropist Paul G. Allen, is one of the world's great assemblies of rare World War II-era military aircraft. The Flying Heritage Collection's commitment to restoring its aircraft to authentic, flying condition sets it apart from all other aviation collections.
WHEN: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2009
•FHC spokespeople and veterans will be available for
one-on-one press interviews at 12:00 p.m. following the event.
WHERE: Flying Heritage Collection, Paine Field, 3407 109th St. SW, Everett, WA 98204
• Free parking is available outside the hangar.
WHO: Speakers include:
• Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire
• Congressman Rick Larsen, who represents northern Snohomish County and all of Skagit, Island, San Juan and Whatcom counties.
• Elden Williams, who flew photo reconnaissance versions of the P-51 Mustang from Belgium and Germany with the U.S. 9th Air Force.
• Ellis Knowlton, a Royal Air Force pilot who flew modified Spitfires in Italy in support of the U.S. 5th Army.
COST: Admission is free for all veterans on November 11. Military ID required.
Non-veteran admission rates: Adults $12, Seniors $10; Youth (6-15) $8; Children (5 and under) free; Groups (15 or more) $10 per person.
MORE INFO: Visit www.flyingheritage.com or call (877) FHC-3404
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