Monday, June 25, 2012

Swift Museum Foundation National Fly-In Held at Creve Coeur Airport

By Carmelo Turdo
The Swift Museum Foundation National Fly-In was held this weekend at Creve Coeur Airport, home of the Historic Aircraft Restoration Museum, in west St. Louis County.  Over 50 Swifts, including a rare T-35 Buckaroo, were on hand over the four-day event.  Members flew their aircraft locally and participated in ground school courses and seminars addressing Swift-specific issues.  Formation and spot-landing competitions were held, and a formation of Swifts, led by Valiant Echoes BT-13 performer Mike Kennedy, flew by the Gateway Arch while fellow pilots toured the monument.  On Friday afternoon, a memorial tribute flight performed a missing man formation for local fallen pilots, veterans and first responders.  Special thanks to the Swift Museum Foundation and Creve Coeur Airport for organizing the event.



















A special appearance by Eric Downing's EA-1E Skyraider:








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1 comment:

  1. IzzieKJuly 3, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    The Gateway Swift Wing St. Louis held this convention fly-in under the banner of the Swift Museum Foundation. Without our members and the local airport hangars, this event wouldn't hve been possible.

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